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<strong>北京大学</strong>英语新闻存档(第 1 卷)<br />

<strong>Archives</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

Vol. 1<br />

CAMPUS<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 />

1 卷收录了“Campus”栏目的文章,依照时间顺序排列。作品共 888 篇,展示了北大校园生<br />

活的各个方面。<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 888<br />

pieces, the “Campus” column (Vol. 1) <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 />

张春岚,许心意,王史琴,刘 璐<br />

Advisor<br />

LIU Naiyong<br />

Editors<br />

ZHANG Chunlan, XU Xinyi, WANG Shiqin, LIU Lu

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

CAMPUS<br />

Contents<br />

Yao Yang: Authoritarianism Not Key to China's Economic Success ........................................ 1<br />

Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................................... 4<br />

Business Plan Competition Bridges Dream and Reality ........................................................... 6<br />

Delegation <strong>of</strong> US Agency for International Development Visits PUHSC................................... 8<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> PhD Candidate Awarded at IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy 2010 ................... 10<br />

DMP Brings about New Design Space for Virtualization Technology ..................................... 12<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press Selected as 'Most Influential Brand <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Educational Institutions'<br />

................................................................................................................................................. 15<br />

President <strong>of</strong> CUHK Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............................................................................ 17<br />

Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Majors Provide More Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Space for<br />

Students ................................................................................................................................... 18<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Boya Forum on Orientation <strong>of</strong> Chinese Culture in Globalization .................................... 20<br />

Tang Jiaxuan Speaks at Celebration for 50 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Politics .............. 22<br />

Higher Education Ministers <strong>of</strong> Oman's Sultan Qabous bin Saeed Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................ 24<br />

Post MOU Youth across the Straits Cooperation and Development Forum Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> ... 26<br />

2010 Shanda Campus Festival Enters <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ....................................................... 28<br />

"Low-carbon Development" China Forum 2010 Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................. 30<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Exchange Students Hold Benefit Performance in Taiwan for Yushu Victims ................. 33<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student's Article Published on UPI ................................................................................. 35<br />

Planet Named Xuzhihong at Ceremony for 50 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Astronomy Department ....... 37<br />

Beijing Municipal Government Leaders Visit <strong>PKU</strong> to See Scientific Innovation and<br />

Technological Research .......................................................................................................... 39<br />

First in Exhibition Series <strong>of</strong> Life <strong>of</strong> Foreign Teachers: Kathe Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke from the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> German ............................................................................................................ 42<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Launches Multi-User Desktop Video Conferencing System ........................................... 45<br />

Students and Teachers Eager in Donating Money with Love for Yushu ................................. 47<br />

Exxon Mobile‘s Scholarship Granting Ceremony Held............................................................ 48<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shouliang: Current Chinese College Students‘ Sexual-education Unsatisfactory 50<br />

Advanced Materials: the Centennial Celebration <strong>of</strong> Chemical Research and Education at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

................................................................................................................................................. 53<br />

Students Organize Donation to Aid Yunnan Drought .............................................................. 55<br />

Afghan President Hamid Karzai Gives a Speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................... 57<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sings Forest Song for a Low-carbon Campus ................................................................ 59<br />

―Compiling the History <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty‖ National Project Closes ..................................... 61<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students and Teachers Take Part in Blood Donation ..................................................... 63<br />

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Women Scientists on Campus: A Special Lecture about Research, Career Life and Femininity<br />

................................................................................................................................................. 65<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 2010 On-campus Job Recruiting Opens ......................................................................... 68<br />

―Classic Kunqu Appreciation‖ Offered at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................... 70<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Symphony Orchestra Held 2010 New Year Concert ...................................................... 73<br />

Awarding Ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2009 ―Annual Best Foreign Novels <strong>of</strong> the 21st Century‖ held at <strong>PKU</strong> 76<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ―Drama Week‖: First Round <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Drama Star Contest Ends ..................................... 78<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-ICST Shines in TRECVID 2009 ...................................................................................... 80<br />

―Financial Reforms <strong>of</strong> China‘s Compulsory Education: Effects and the Future‖ Seminar Opens<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................................................................................. 81<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji Xianlin's Former Residence Ransacked ..................................................................... 83<br />

2009 <strong>PKU</strong> Faculty Badminton Championship Starts ............................................................... 85<br />

2010 New Year Gala <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law School Dropped the Curtain ............................................. 87<br />

2009 International Student Speech Contest Held by <strong>PKU</strong> International College for Chinese<br />

Language Studies .................................................................................................................... 89<br />

Macao <strong>University</strong> Students Celebrate the Tenth Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Macao's Return to China .... 91<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-HSBC Finance Lecture on Current Financial Situations in China .................................. 93<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Event Wins Top Spot in Beijing Education Labor Union‘s List <strong>of</strong> Achievements ............ 95<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Visits School <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education ................................... 96<br />

Mo Yan Shares His Literature Experience .............................................................................. 98<br />

Kings<strong>of</strong>t Corporation & <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Join Hands Promoting S<strong>of</strong>tware Copy Protection on<br />

Campus ................................................................................................................................. 100<br />

"Real-Life" Fire Drill at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................... 102<br />

Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Awarded Honorary Doctorate by <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................ 104<br />

NYX CEO Duncan L. Niederauer Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................. 105<br />

Lee Kai-fu Speaks to <strong>PKU</strong> Students on Future <strong>of</strong> Innovation ............................................... 107<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Volunteers Sweep Snow on Campus ........................................................................... 109<br />

Third Student Clubs Exhibition Inspirited the Campus ........................................................... 111<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center Holds Association Financial<br />

Management Training Meeting ............................................................................................... 113<br />

Poem, Calligraphy, Painting, Couplet and Photograph Exhibition Opening Ceremony ......... 115<br />

5th Friendship Sports Meeting <strong>of</strong> Universities across Strait Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................... 117<br />

Eileen Chang‘s Story Brought to Stage as <strong>Peking</strong> Opera ...................................................... 119<br />

Sixth <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival Opens on Campus ............................................... 120<br />

Classic National Dance Drama Sun Women Staged at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 122<br />

Father <strong>of</strong> Chang‘e Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................ 124<br />

Freshmen Welcome Computer Training Program ................................................................. 125<br />

Curtains Close for <strong>PKU</strong> International Students‘ Chinese Speech Contest ........................... 127<br />

Auditor Cat: <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Auditing Tradition.................................................................................... 130<br />

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Sixth Annual International Cultural Festival Unveils at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................. 131<br />

22nd International No Tobacco Day Campaign at <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center ................... 133<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Issues "Declaration on Building Sustainable ................................................................ 134<br />

Winners <strong>of</strong> Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Listed at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................... 137<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Ethics Council Visits <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................................. 139<br />

Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land Performed at <strong>PKU</strong> Again ............................................ 141<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Strategic Conference on Overseas Student Affairs ............................................ 143<br />

Liu Yong Seminar on ―Beauty: Literature and Speaking‖ ...................................................... 145<br />

President Zhou Visits School <strong>of</strong> International Studies .......................................................... 147<br />

Leadership <strong>of</strong> the Student Union and the Graduate Union Reelected .................................. 148<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Green Campus Sustainable Planning and Construction Seminar ...................... 149<br />

Written Proposal on Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Wenchuan Earthquake: Paying Attention to Reconstruction<br />

<strong>of</strong> Disaster Area with Love and Responsibility ...................................................................... 151<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Win 4 Championships in the 47th Beijing College Track & Field Games ..................... 153<br />

―Advancing with Our Motherland‖— Theme Concert to Commemorate 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

May Fourth Movement Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................................... 154<br />

Chairwoman <strong>of</strong> Transparency International Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 156<br />

Students Associations Give Performances in Love Art Week ............................................... 158<br />

―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ to Open at <strong>PKU</strong> in Honor <strong>of</strong> May 4th Movement 90th Anniversary ............ 159<br />

HQU & <strong>PKU</strong> Exchanged Views on Information Construction ................................................ 161<br />

Ceremony Held for <strong>PKU</strong> Eagles Mountaineering Club 20th Anniversary and Eagles Fund<br />

Launch ................................................................................................................................... 163<br />

Chinese Contemporary Writer Li Rui Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................... 165<br />

Yuanpei College Oral Defense for ―Challenge Cap‖ ............................................................. 167<br />

Meeting for Beijing Forum 2008 Review & Beijing Forum 2009 Planning Convenes ........... 168<br />

Students <strong>of</strong> SIS Celebrating Their 8th Culture Festival ......................................................... 172<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages Wins the Championship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Debate Competition ........... 175<br />

17 singers Stand Out from Semi-final <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Singer Contest ................................. 176<br />

Curtain Closes Successfully on 5th <strong>PKU</strong>—Harvard Chess Match ........................................ 177<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 2nd "Student Societies Public Show" Warm-up Activity Opened ................................. 179<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Arts Launched Activities to Study and Practice Scientific Outlook on Development<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 180<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Confers Honorary Trustee to Stephen Green ............................................................... 183<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Symposium on 30th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Establishment <strong>of</strong> the China-Ireland<br />

Diplomatic Relations .............................................................................................................. 184<br />

Deputies <strong>of</strong> NPC, CPPCC Annual Sessions 2009 Saw Photography Exhibition <strong>of</strong> ―Dreams <strong>of</strong><br />

Bird‘s Nest‖ ............................................................................................................................ 186<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Met with Officials from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Industry and Information<br />

Technology and Guangdong Provincial Government to Discuss Future Developments <strong>of</strong><br />

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Digital Guangdong ................................................................................................................. 188<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Cooperate with Foshan and Harbin City Government .............................................. 190<br />

11th ―<strong>PKU</strong> Science & Technology Park Cup" Students‘ Business Plan Competition Launched<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 192<br />

2009 Graduates Job Fair Held on Campus ........................................................................... 194<br />

Secretary Min Weifang Meets ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> TORiSAN Creative Forum‖ Special Guest Mr.<br />

Teisuke Kitagawa .................................................................................................................. 196<br />

The Average Research Level <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Female Arts Teachers Has Been Greatly Raised ..... 199<br />

President Zhou Inspects Colleges under <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................... 201<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Choir and Dance Group Won First Prizes in the Second National <strong>University</strong> Art Show203<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Reformed Ceremonies ............................................................................................... 205<br />

Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua Inspects ATI .............................................................. 207<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Career Center Organizes Special Session for Employment Opportunities .................. 209<br />

Leaders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Pays Visit to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Science Survey and Lincoln<br />

Institute ................................................................................................................................... 211<br />

Celebrative Speech <strong>of</strong> President Zhou Qifeng at the 2009 New Year Party ......................... 214<br />

Physics and Chemistry <strong>of</strong> Materials Teaching Guiding Sub Committee Held Symposium <strong>of</strong><br />

2008 at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................................................................................... 217<br />

President Zhou Qifeng Pays a Visit to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Senior Liberal Arts Pr<strong>of</strong>essors ...................... 219<br />

Strategic Forum on Financial Crisis, Expanding Domestic Demands and China‘s Economy<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................................................... 222<br />

4th China Media Innovation Annual Conference Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................. 224<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> CCGA Holds Seminar on "Chinese Model" .................................................................. 227<br />

Communist Youth Leagues <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics and School <strong>of</strong><br />

Economics Open League Exchange Meeting ....................................................................... 229<br />

Results <strong>of</strong> Poll for <strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Dishes and Waiter/Waitresses Revealed .......................... 231<br />

12.9 Singing Competition Unveils Philharmonic Program Debut Shines .............................. 233<br />

4th <strong>PKU</strong>EF Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Council Meeting <strong>of</strong> Holds First Meeting ............................... 235<br />

New Trend for First-Class Campus Culture: <strong>PKU</strong> Original Musical ...................................... 237<br />

CISS Director Wins ―Gulf Cooperation Council Reward‖ ...................................................... 238<br />

President Zhou Qifeng Emphasizes the Combination <strong>of</strong> the Spirit <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei and the Age after<br />

Inspecting Yuanpei College ................................................................................................... 240<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee Theory Center Group Holds the International Economic Situation<br />

Symposium ............................................................................................................................ 242<br />

International Symposium on Sociology Held at <strong>PKU</strong> to Commemorate the Thirty-Year Reform<br />

and Opening-Up .................................................................................................................... 244<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang Yingming Publishes Latest Works on Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 246<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Liu Qing Building Unveiling Ceremony Held ................................................................. 248<br />

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Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences has Luncheon Discussion with Graduate Students .. 250<br />

"Interpretation <strong>of</strong> Human Cultural Heritage -- Share and Spread" International Symposium<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................................................... 252<br />

U.S Ex-Vice President Gore Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................ 254<br />

Nobel Prize Winner Roger Kornberg Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................... 256<br />

International Seminar <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Arts Education Held ...................................................... 258<br />

Our Spiritual Home and Garden <strong>of</strong> Growth—A Meeting between <strong>PKU</strong> President and Students<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 260<br />

Special Interview with <strong>PKU</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology on Volunteer Work: Inherit Olympic Legacy<br />

and Carry Forward Spirit <strong>of</strong> Volunteerism ............................................................................. 262<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Summarizing and Commending Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games ................... 267<br />

Lecture: ―How to Build First-Class Universities‖ .................................................................... 270<br />

Recruitment Consulting Conference Attracts <strong>PKU</strong> Students ................................................. 273<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Journalism ................................................ 275<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> National School <strong>of</strong> Development Established ............................................................... 277<br />

Fifth Annual International Cultural Festival Unveils on Campus ........................................... 279<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students and Alumni Place Well in 1st Annual World Mind Sports Games .................. 281<br />

The 15th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the China Center for Edgar Snow Studies Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................ 283<br />

2008 <strong>PKU</strong> Teacher Awards Ceremony Held ......................................................................... 285<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Receives Olympic Service Memorial Plate from PKG Spectator Service Volunteers .. 287<br />

A Wonderful World in Tea and Teapot – Minghe Tea-tasting Party Stages ......................... 288<br />

Shenzhen Graduate School Shines in China Hi-Tech Fair ................................................... 293<br />

Musical ―A Midsummer Night's Dream‖ On Stage This Month .............................................. 295<br />

World Campus Folk Concert Stages at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................... 297<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Law School Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wins National Friendship Award <strong>of</strong> 2008 ..................... 299<br />

3rd Round <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School Opens .......................................................................... 300<br />

Today We Set Sail Here: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Holds Opening Ceremony for Freshmen ......... 302<br />

Science Editor-in-Chief Dr. Bruce Alberts Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................ 306<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds 2008 Freshman Concert ..................................................................................... 309<br />

9th Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based Branch Program Starts .................................................................. 310<br />

2008 China's Advertising Trends Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................... 312<br />

An Interview with the Winner <strong>of</strong> the 6th Annual ―Student 5.4 Award‖, Wang Xuedong ........ 314<br />

1st Sino-US <strong>University</strong> Student Leaders‘ Dialogue Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 316<br />

Xi Jinping, Vice President <strong>of</strong> PRC, Inspects <strong>PKU</strong> Olympic Stadium ..................................... 318<br />

Collection <strong>of</strong> 16th <strong>PKU</strong> Challenge Cup Special Contribution Awards Completed ................. 320<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Volunteers Done Good Job in National Stadium Track and Field Test Event ............... 322<br />

Olympic Torchbearer Liang Yan: Running with Lucky Clouds as One <strong>of</strong> Ordinary People ... 324<br />

Jinju Opera ―Fu Shan Was Called to Beijing‖ Comes to <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................... 327<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds 2008 Seminar for Graduates‘ Affairs ................................................................... 329<br />

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New Table-picture Added at <strong>PKU</strong> for ―Happy & Healthy Olympics‖ ...................................... 331<br />

First Postgraduate Academic Forum <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Studies (Beijing) Held at <strong>PKU</strong> . 333<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates 6th Anniversary<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 335<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Promulgated ―Wu Si‖ & ―Cai Yuanpei‖ Award ............................................................... 338<br />

Goodbye, Plastic Bags .......................................................................................................... 340<br />

The 7th ACM Programming Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Underway........................................................ 342<br />

Second "Drifting Books for Love" at Triangle ........................................................................ 343<br />

Results <strong>of</strong> Students Graphic Design Competition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Announced .................................. 345<br />

2008 <strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day Held ...................................................................................... 347<br />

Li Jinfeng – Outstanding Graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................... 349<br />

Ceremony memorizing the 110th birthday <strong>of</strong> Jian Bozan Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............ 351<br />

2008 Chinese National Culture Festival Held ........................................................................ 353<br />

Final List <strong>of</strong> the Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Extracurricular Activities Guiding Center<br />

Released ................................................................................................................................ 355<br />

20 Contestants Qualified for Top Ten Singer Final ............................................................... 357<br />

Second Financial Innovation Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Held ............................................ 358<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Liberal Arts Students 2008 Computer Design Competition Launched ......................... 360<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> 16th <strong>PKU</strong> Challenge Competition Starts ........................................................... 362<br />

10th Chemical Cultural Festival Held .................................................................................... 363<br />

Second Teaching Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Opens................................................................................ 364<br />

Labor Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Held a Symposium among Middle-aged and Senile Teachers ............ 366<br />

Young Teacher Symposium Held by <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union......................................................... 368<br />

Student Dormitory Heads Club Established in School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, <strong>PKU</strong> ............ 369<br />

Youth League School Holds Discussion on Training <strong>of</strong> Graduate Core Members ............... 370<br />

Campus Tour for Migrant Workers Children Held by School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 372<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Services Corps hold ‗Kiddie Games‘ ............................................................... 374<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Amend the Teachers‘ Morality Regulation ................................................................ 375<br />

Open Discourse on Equality in Education by Alumni from the Two Sessions ...................... 376<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Schoolfellows Release ‗Permanent Gathering Eulogy‘ ................................................. 378<br />

Delegates from the Field <strong>of</strong> Education Held a Meeting ......................................................... 380<br />

Students from Schools for the Children <strong>of</strong> Migrant Workers Visit <strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium ............ 382<br />

―Zhou Enlai and Journalism‖ Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................. 383<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Gao Ming Won Title <strong>of</strong> "Student <strong>of</strong> The Year 2007 in China's Universities" ... 385<br />

Woori Bank and <strong>PKU</strong> start training plan in China <strong>University</strong> ................................................. 387<br />

International Symposium on Personal Credit Reporting System 2008 to be held ................ 389<br />

Sixth Annual Information Meeting on Population Issues in China (IMPI) held at <strong>PKU</strong> ......... 390<br />

Second-hand Book Market held by Students' Union ............................................................. 392<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Welcomes in-service Students <strong>of</strong> 2008 Spring Session ................................................ 394<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Jingyu Has Dinner with President <strong>of</strong> Finland in Helsinki High-Level Forum on<br />

Climate Change ..................................................................................................................... 396<br />

Eight more specialties were set up by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> independently .............................. 398<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Welcomes in-service Master Students <strong>of</strong> 2008 Spring Session ................................... 399<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zeng Yi Honored with the Sixth Population Prize ................................................. 400<br />

Humanities Building Cluster Foundation Laying Ceremony Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................. 402<br />

TCM Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital Evaluated as Demonstration Unit in National<br />

General Hospital TCM Conference ....................................................................................... 404<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Held SPSS Operation Training ..................................................................................... 406<br />

Liu Zhengkun Listed in ―Ten National Goodwill Ambassadors‖ ............................................. 408<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Original Literary Net Comes into Being ......................................................................... 410<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ―Star <strong>of</strong> the Year‖ 2007 Released .................................................................................. 411<br />

Press Conference Held for the 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School ......................... 412<br />

Fourth "<strong>English</strong> Star" Competition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ends .................................................................... 414<br />

Winners for ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Announced ............................................... 415<br />

The Poll <strong>of</strong> Top Ten Dishes at <strong>PKU</strong> Is Going in Heat ............................................................ 417<br />

12th ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖ Goes On ......................................................................... 419<br />

Shen Zhen Graduate School held the first ―December 9th‖memorial recitation contest ....... 420<br />

Child, Adolescent and Women's Health <strong>of</strong> Health Science Center Selected as National Key<br />

Training Discipline ................................................................................................................. 421<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology Delegation <strong>of</strong> Costa Rica visit <strong>PKU</strong> ............................. 422<br />

2006-2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Scholarship Awarding Ceremony Held ....................................................... 424<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hall‘s Volunteers Contribute &#165;10,000 to Olympic Table Tennis Venue ................ 426<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Psychological Health Education and Consultation Center Celebrates 2nd Anniversary<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 428<br />

Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War Research Center Founded at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 430<br />

Diana David: Do <strong>News</strong>papers have a future? ....................................................................... 432<br />

Olympic Posters Appear in Canteens <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................... 434<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Schoolfellow Xu Chuanxi Won "China's top 10 Outstanding Youths" Award ............... 436<br />

2008 Olympic Table Tennis Venue Inaugurated .................................................................... 438<br />

First Eco-civilization Research Center in China Founded at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................ 440<br />

―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖ Jointly Issued by <strong>PKU</strong>SZ and UNEP .............................. 442<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School Calisthenics Team Wins the Champion <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen<br />

Calisthenics TV Tournament Again ....................................................................................... 445<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School won Champion <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Calisthenics TV Competition<br />

Again ...................................................................................................................................... 447<br />

MOE Deputies Inspected Construction Work <strong>of</strong> Olympic Gym at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................. 449<br />

Network and Information Security Lab <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Established.............................. 451<br />

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―<strong>News</strong> Gathering and Production‖ Given by Senior Expert from China Daily ....................... 453<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Team Won the championship in Underwater Robot Games <strong>of</strong> 2007 China Robot<br />

Competition ............................................................................................................................ 455<br />

Twelfth ―Excellent Teacher‖ Selection Activity Begins ........................................................... 457<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>HSC Prepared for Teaching Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Undergraduates .......................................... 459<br />

8th Joint Purchase: Student Monitors Involved ..................................................................... 461<br />

The Public Lecture <strong>of</strong> The Strategic Study <strong>of</strong> the Health Care System in Rural China held in<br />

HSC ....................................................................................................................................... 463<br />

EDA Joint Laboratory Co-founded by School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics & Alrera<br />

Corporation ............................................................................................................................ 465<br />

5 Teams Acquired Imbursement <strong>of</strong> ―Kawai Venture Fund‖ ................................................... 467<br />

2007 Awarding Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong>-DTZ Fund Held on Campus ..................................... 469<br />

Lecture <strong>PKU</strong>: Explore Exoplanet with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Michel Mayor .................................................... 471<br />

―Arts in the United States‖ by Mu Jiashan at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................. 473<br />

Food and Beverage Department and Department <strong>of</strong> Interests <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Union organize<br />

students to visit Purchasing Department ............................................................................... 475<br />

Health Science Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Held Self-evaluation Report ................................................. 476<br />

Celebration Meeting for the Fifth Founding Anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware ................... 477<br />

Beijing Forum 2007: Innovation Is the Only Way to Highly Added Value for Enterprises -- An<br />

Interview with Ni Guangnan, Member <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering (CAE) .............. 479<br />

The Couple Chen Xiong, Cai Lansu Donate for Archaeology Foundation ............................ 484<br />

―Elegant Youth‖ Collage Student Classical Music Festival Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................... 486<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students and Elderly Residents Celebrated Double Ninth Festival Together .............. 488<br />

Undergraduates Education in School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences: A Broader Way to Success<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 490<br />

Beijing Forum 2007: Volunteer Mobilization Meeting <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 Held ............... 492<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Lecture Series VIII: Science <strong>of</strong> Information Networks .......................................... 494<br />

CCP members watch the opening living broadcast <strong>of</strong> 17th Congress .................................. 496<br />

Photo Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Summer Practice Hits ....................................................................... 498<br />

Career Development Instructors Appear On Campus........................................................... 499<br />

9th "Overall Healthy Activity Month" Opens .......................................................................... 500<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma Sude Attends Discussion in Urdu Major, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages ................ 502<br />

Number <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Student Organizations Reached New Height ............................................. 504<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Active in Resource-Saving Campus Construction ........................................................ 506<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao Yi Became Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................... 507<br />

The 2nd <strong>PKU</strong> IDOL <strong>of</strong> Foreign Students Held ....................................................................... 509<br />

Li Zhaoxing Became Dean <strong>of</strong> Zhou Enlai School <strong>of</strong> Government at Nankai <strong>University</strong> ......... 511<br />

Duke <strong>University</strong> Executive Vice President Victor J. Dzau Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................ 513<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management Ranks No.1 in Paper Publication .......................... 515<br />

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Qilu Culture enters Centennial Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................... 517<br />

Second round <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School Opens .................................................................... 518<br />

―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Imperial Academy‖ Courses Set Up ........................................................ 519<br />

<strong>University</strong> Heads Visit Senior Teachers on Teachers‘ Day ................................................... 521<br />

Freshmen Visiting Gallery <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> History .................................................................... 522<br />

Jin Yong Made a Speech on Chinese History & Swordsman Spirit at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................... 523<br />

Plastic Doll Design Contest for Graduates ............................................................................ 525<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese Studies Holds 15th Birthday Celebration ...................................... 526<br />

Key Subjects <strong>of</strong> PUHSC All Passed the Country Evaluating ................................................ 528<br />

2007 Spring Semester <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Undergraduates‘ Association Project Complete .......... 529<br />

2007 <strong>PKU</strong>-CIEE Chinese Language Spring Project Successfully Completed ...................... 531<br />

Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management Alumni Fund Established ............................................... 533<br />

‗Sports Illustrated‘ Becomes Signed-on Intern Base <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication ...................................................................................................................... 534<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ―Academic Stars <strong>of</strong> Hope‖ Selected .............................................................................. 536<br />

Summer School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Welcomes You ........................................................... 537<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin Madison Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................ 538<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Promotes Monograph Exploring New Path <strong>of</strong> Regional Cooperation in Asia<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 540<br />

Faculty-Training Programs Achieve Great Success at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................. 542<br />

Provision <strong>of</strong> Free Hepatitis B Vaccines to Needy College Students Commencing at <strong>PKU</strong> .. 543<br />

The Three Sino-U.S. Joint School Symphonic Concert Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................... 544<br />

Li Zhaoxing Attends the ―Love Journey‖ <strong>of</strong> Loving Heart Society at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................. 545<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Graduate Consulting Bender Held ................................................................................ 547<br />

Lecture: Economy in Olympics .............................................................................................. 549<br />

SICA Celebrates its 10th Birthday Anniversary ..................................................................... 550<br />

Volunteers Spread <strong>English</strong> in Olympic Stadium .................................................................... 552<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lai‘s Group made big progress in protein functional design ......................................... 554<br />

500 Schoolfellows Return to Celebrate the 109th Birthday <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................... 555<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth League School‘s 25th anniversary .................................................. 557<br />

2007 China–Austria Summer School Application Starts ........................................................ 558<br />

2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Games Held ......................................................................................................... 560<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> ―Top 10 Academic Stars‖ Kicks <strong>of</strong>f ..................................................................... 561<br />

―Protein Science‖ Lecture Series Continues Holding ............................................................ 562<br />

May 4th Cultural Festival Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................... 564<br />

The Charm <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology – An Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Extra-Curricular Works <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> . 566<br />

Management Development Consultant from Universiteit Utrecht Visits Office <strong>of</strong> Human<br />

Resources (<strong>PKU</strong>) ................................................................................................................... 568<br />

Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Loving Care Fund .............................................................................. 570<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Recruitment Policy Introduction Conference 2007 held ................................................ 571<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day 2007 Held ...................................................................................... 572<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Table Tennis Tournament 2007 Starts ......................................................................... 573<br />

Passion to Serve Olympics High at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................... 574<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> Law‘s Charitable Foundation visits <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................... 576<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and AGB Nielsen Media Research Cooperates to Promote Media Research<br />

Development in China ........................................................................................................... 577<br />

Intel VP Renee James Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................................... 579<br />

Baroque Camerata <strong>of</strong> Taiwan‘s Sun Yat-sen <strong>University</strong> to Visit <strong>PKU</strong> ................................... 580<br />

Celebration for the 10th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong‘s Returning .......................................... 582<br />

Preparatory Committee for 110th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Set Up ............................................. 584<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 10th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> HK‘s Return <strong>of</strong> Sovereignty to the Mainland Begins ..................... 586<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 9th ―Science Park Cup‖ Student Enterprise Competition Begins.................................. 588<br />

Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Sociology Cultural Festival ................................................................ 590<br />

Joseph E. Stiglitz: China should establish a system <strong>of</strong> intellectual property based on<br />

development .......................................................................................................................... 592<br />

Base Line for 2007 Master Recruitment at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................... 594<br />

Schoolfellows and Delegates <strong>of</strong> NPC and CPPCC Gather at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .................. 596<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> –Yale <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Cooperation Project 2007 Spring Semester<br />

Opening Ceremony Held ....................................................................................................... 598<br />

New Year‘s Party for Foreign Experts and Students Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................ 599<br />

Strategy Seminar between Engineering Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Biomedicine<br />

Engineering Department <strong>of</strong> Georgia Technical Institute........................................................ 600<br />

Undergraduate Teaching Program Reformation Ⅹ: More Latitude for Freshmen ............... 602<br />

Result <strong>of</strong> the selection <strong>of</strong> outstanding exhibition booths and excellent volunteers in the third<br />

ICF announced ...................................................................................................................... 604<br />

Campus Tour Through History (6) —— Mythical Animal at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> —— Marble Kylin<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 605<br />

25th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> declaration ―Unite Together to Rejuvenate China‖ celebrated 607<br />

More Than 20,000 Candidates for 2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate Program ........................................ 609<br />

Field Survey <strong>of</strong> American Medium-term Election ................................................................... 611<br />

2005-2006 <strong>PKU</strong> Scholarship Awards Ceremony Held .......................................................... 613<br />

2006 Student Training School Opened ................................................................................. 615<br />

The Tables at <strong>PKU</strong> Covered by Commonweal Ads .............................................................. 617<br />

Fresh Public AD on Tables .................................................................................................... 618<br />

Five Carving Out Projects <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Gain Investment from ‗Kawai Fund‘ ................................ 619<br />

Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Assistant School for Olympic Venue Management ..................... 620<br />

Campus Tour Through History (5)——Tail swaying fish swims in Weiming Lake ................ 621<br />

African students shows up presenting their countries‘ culture on the ICF <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

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............................................................................................................................................... 623<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Awarded 25 Prizes in the appraisal <strong>of</strong> philosophy and the social sciences<br />

study in Beijing....................................................................................................................... 624<br />

Enterpriser Meng Weimin Conferred Honorary President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................ 625<br />

Training Conference for Volunteers <strong>of</strong> the 3rd Int'l Culture Festival Held ............................. 627<br />

Welcome to Mental Health Consultation at Triangle <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 628<br />

Welcome to <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>English</strong> <strong>News</strong> Reporting Team ................................................................. 629<br />

Leaders <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and Students Serving Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Celebrated Mid-Autumn<br />

Festival .................................................................................................................................. 631<br />

Runbo: Newly invented humanoid robot by <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>........................................................... 633<br />

―Sounds <strong>of</strong> Nature from Yunnan‖ to hit <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................... 634<br />

Greek Minister for Health and Social Solidarity: On the Comparison <strong>of</strong> Confucius and Socrates<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 635<br />

The 1st "<strong>PKU</strong> Idol" International Students Singing Competition preliminary round concluded<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 637<br />

A home from home at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at Mid-autumn festival ........................................... 638<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Association Project Start-up ................................................................................. 639<br />

Flying on Water: Selection <strong>of</strong> Steersman for 2008 Olympic Games ..................................... 640<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Common School Opens ................................................................................................ 642<br />

―Pamirs Night‖ ——A Poetry Reading at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .................................................. 643<br />

―Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‖ Donated to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library ................................................ 644<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua MBA Students Come Second At Harvard Business Review Case Contest 645<br />

10th Anniversary Celebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Relations............................... 646<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Library Science High-level Open Forum Starts............................................................. 647<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Excellent Student Assistants Awarded ......................................................................... 648<br />

The 8th "Top Ten Academic Elites" Announced ................................................................... 649<br />

1st International College Students‘ Environment Forum at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 651<br />

Forum <strong>of</strong> PhDs from College <strong>of</strong> Marxism <strong>of</strong> 3 Top Universities ............................................ 652<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Continuing Education: Initiative and Innovation ............................................................ 653<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Held First Fund-raising and Developing Conference .................................................... 654<br />

The 5th Anniversary Celebration Evening <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication Held<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 655<br />

International Economics and Trade Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................. 656<br />

Campus Tour Through History(3)—— A Luxurious Boat Built in Qing Dynasty ................... 657<br />

Asian Advertising Forum Opens at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................... 659<br />

UN Secretary General K<strong>of</strong>i Annan Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................... 660<br />

Spotlight on 11th ‗Top Ten Teachers‘ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................... 662<br />

Draft Rewarding List Released for <strong>PKU</strong> 10th Outstanding Academic Achievements Award in<br />

Humanities and Social Sciences ........................................................................................... 663<br />

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Dept. <strong>of</strong> Sociology Won <strong>PKU</strong> Debate Contest ...................................................................... 664<br />

Curtain-Up <strong>of</strong> ―Foreign Languages Festival‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................. 665<br />

108th Anniversary Celebrations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................ 666<br />

Flag Raising Ceremony to Celebrate <strong>PKU</strong>‘s 108th Anniversary ........................................... 668<br />

Vice General Director <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremony to Give a Speech at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................................................................................... 669<br />

IEEE President Visited <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................................................. 670<br />

Former Chinese Ambassador to Iraq Lectured about Foreign Affairs ................................... 672<br />

Doubled Might for You: Studying Engineering at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................... 673<br />

―Top Ten‖ Oratorical Contest Preliminary Round Concluded ................................................ 674<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Opening Its Door to Excellent Students ........................................................................ 675<br />

China NGO Development Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................... 676<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Arts Founded at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................. 677<br />

Alumni Invited to Attend the 108th Anniversary Celebration <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> .............................. 679<br />

In the Spotlight: <strong>PKU</strong> Debate Contest ................................................................................... 680<br />

Face to Face with Google at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................................... 681<br />

Campus Tour through History (2)——The Wonderful Tower <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> —— Boya<br />

Tower ..................................................................................................................................... 682<br />

Popularity <strong>of</strong> NGO at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................................................... 685<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> Exhibited Fine Works <strong>of</strong> Collections ............................................................... 686<br />

Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies founded at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................ 687<br />

The 20th "JingHua Cup" Chess and Bridge Game Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 688<br />

Report from UNESCO World Heritage Committee, World Model UN at <strong>PKU</strong>——An AD's Note<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 690<br />

Preprint Copy <strong>of</strong> Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> (Natural Science Edition) Published ................................. 692<br />

1st Cultural Festival <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Art Studies Heated <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................. 693<br />

Law Cultural Festival and Moot Court Held ........................................................................... 694<br />

Launching <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong> Appraising and Awarding System for <strong>PKU</strong> Youth Volunteers ............... 696<br />

Campus Tour through History(1): <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library ——The Largest <strong>University</strong> Library<br />

in Asia .................................................................................................................................... 697<br />

Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Olympic Stamps Comes into <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................................... 699<br />

The 8th <strong>PKU</strong> Chemistry Festival Started ............................................................................... 700<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Exhibits Works by Modern Artist Wu Guanzhong ......................................................... 701<br />

The Top Ten Singers Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Winning Popularity ................................................... 702<br />

06‘ Campus Planning Competition – Collecting Plans <strong>of</strong> Re-using Beixin Site .................... 703<br />

2006 <strong>PKU</strong> Cadre Training Set Sail ........................................................................................ 704<br />

Turning-point in the Development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Basic Disciplines: Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and<br />

Engineering Science Integrated into College <strong>of</strong> Engineering ................................................ 705<br />

Examination for Doctoral Candidates Started at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................... 706<br />

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Youth, Peace, Friendship &Future: Russia-Sino <strong>University</strong> Students‘ Art Festival at <strong>PKU</strong> .. 708<br />

Bring World MUN into Asia – World MUN is under Way at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 710<br />

The Meaning <strong>of</strong> Advanced Research <strong>University</strong>-- By President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ............................... 712<br />

Interview with President Xu: Stories on Campus .................................................................. 714<br />

U.S. 1st Chinese Mayor Talking about Cross-Straits Relationships at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................... 715<br />

A Get-Together for Young Diplomats at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 717<br />

An interview <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> the Guiding and Serving Center for Students‘ Employment <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................................................................................... 719<br />

The 2006 Recruiting Conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.......................................................... 721<br />

To Be ―Attractive‖ ................................................................................................................... 723<br />

People Expressing Condolences for Wang Xuan on the Internet ......................................... 724<br />

Noted Chinese IT expert Wang Xuan Passed Away ............................................................. 726<br />

Film Feast for <strong>PKU</strong> Students ................................................................................................. 728<br />

The South Wall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Take On A New Look .................................................................. 729<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Community Held the First New Year Party ................................................................... 730<br />

Well-known Shang & Chou Archaeologist, Zhou Heng Passed Away .................................. 731<br />

The Center for Protein Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Founded ............................................. 733<br />

The 50th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Transaction (Science) ............................................................ 734<br />

The Results <strong>of</strong> 2005 Assns. Selection Declared ................................................................... 736<br />

The First Blog Cultural Festival Opens .................................................................................. 738<br />

Landscape Architecture Annual Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................ 740<br />

National Key Project "A s<strong>of</strong>tware developing platform based on the Internet and with the<br />

component library as its core" Successfully Passed the Product Appraisal <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education ............................................................................................................................... 741<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Provides Founder Group with Free Environment for Innovation ................................... 743<br />

The 12th International Hit Parade Chinese Music Grand Ceremony came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

............................................................................................................................................... 744<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Golf Association Founded ............................................................................................. 745<br />

Review: Yuanpei Pilot Program ............................................................................................. 746<br />

The Closing Ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Maintaining the Advanced Nature <strong>of</strong> CPC Members‖ Movement at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................................................................................... 749<br />

Review: Recommended Graduates at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................................... 751<br />

We Belong to the UN Family-The 5th <strong>PKU</strong> MUN Conference .............................................. 754<br />

Mongolian Folk Songs to Come ............................................................................................ 756<br />

―Wind-bells in Paradise‖, Attention to Psychological Health <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students ............. 757<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng Erdong Being Widely Concerned ........................................................................ 758<br />

Education Work Conference for Undergraduate Education Reform Closed ......................... 760<br />

Thousands <strong>of</strong> Cards bring Greetings to <strong>PKU</strong>ers all over the world ....................................... 762<br />

"I am luckier than Ban Chao": <strong>PKU</strong> First Undergraduate Joined the Army ........................... 763<br />

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The 05‘ Chinese Speech Contest <strong>of</strong> Foreign Students Held at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................... 765<br />

A Lecture for Memorializing the 12.9 Movement by Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> Jilin Provincial<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> CPC ................................................................................................................. 766<br />

Patriotism in ―Dec.9th‖ Singing Contest ................................................................................ 768<br />

An Interview <strong>of</strong> Chen Guangzhong, the Author <strong>of</strong> the Biography ‗Hou Renzhi‘ .................... 770<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrated the 95th Birthday for Academician Hou Renzhi ......................................... 772<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining‘s 75th Birthday and 50th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Teaching Career . 774<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Won the Volunteer Service Appraisal ........................................................................... 777<br />

2005 FDA cGMP Chinese Training Program (Background Information) .............................. 779<br />

2005 U.S. FDA cGMP China Training Program Starts at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................. 781<br />

PCA Brings Consult Near to <strong>PKU</strong>.......................................................................................... 782<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Liu Mohan Nominated to Contest ―Inspiring Figures‖ ...................................... 784<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Was Elected the Vice Chairman Director <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen-Hong Kong<br />

Production, Education and Research Institute ...................................................................... 786<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Week <strong>of</strong> the National Flag Culture is on the Way ...................................................... 787<br />

The Beijing Universities Poster Design Competition ............................................................. 788<br />

Sultans <strong>of</strong> the Dance- Fire <strong>of</strong> Anatolia to be Performed at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall .................................... 790<br />

Initiation <strong>of</strong> Legal Music Broadcast Copy in Chinese Universities ........................................ 792<br />

The Lecture about ‗Friends for Life........................................................................................ 793<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Heart Concerned over Jiujiang Earthquake ............................................................... 795<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Founding its Student Golf Club ................................................................. 797<br />

Jogging for Health.................................................................................................................. 798<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Xianglong On Traditional Chinese Culture ........................................................ 799<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Delegation Wins ―Youshen Cup‖ in ―Challenge Cup‖ Competition <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />

Technology Achievements. ................................................................................................... 801<br />

China's First Forum on Women and Sport Culture held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................... 802<br />

Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee Held Seminar on Campus Original Literature and<br />

Arts ........................................................................................................................................ 803<br />

Communication between <strong>PKU</strong> and NTW .............................................................................. 804<br />

First Hope Project Elementary School Named after <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 805<br />

Album ―Weiming Lake is An Ocean‖ Releases ..................................................................... 807<br />

Voluntary Diagnosis to Wanliu Campus by <strong>University</strong> Hospital ............................................ 809<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and Taiwan <strong>University</strong>‘s Elite Plan Kicked Off .............................................................. 810<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Beating Tsinghua Team In the ―Aigo‖ Chess Competition ............................. 811<br />

Lecture on the Problem & Solution <strong>of</strong> Chinese Teaching ..................................................... 812<br />

Two Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Ready to Join the Army at the End <strong>of</strong> the Year ................................. 813<br />

Courses for Training Elites in Propaganda and Culture System ........................................... 814<br />

Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Annual Scholarship for Academic Year 2004-2005 ......................................... 816<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Touched by World Ballet Master Roland Petit‘s Masterpiece Carmen ......................... 817<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essors and Students Attended the Public Lecture by Model Workers ................... 819<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Set Up Langrun Forecast .............................................................................................. 820<br />

Brazilian Ambassador Speeches, ―Brazilian Culture Month‖ Opens ..................................... 821<br />

2005 Tourism Research Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 823<br />

The Express Train from Campus to Pudong: Talents Recruitment Talk <strong>of</strong> Pudong Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

............................................................................................................................................... 824<br />

HRC‘s Reform Focus on Postgraduates‘ Overall Qualities and Mental Health .................... 826<br />

Symposium For the Academic Thoughts <strong>of</strong> Fei Xiaotong ..................................................... 827<br />

The Second Forum for Investment and Development <strong>of</strong> Private Enterprises Convened at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

............................................................................................................................................... 828<br />

Eagles on Summit: PUMA 2005 Sangdankangsang Report ................................................. 829<br />

Construction <strong>of</strong> Harmonious Rural Medical Treatment System: ........................................... 831<br />

Competing for <strong>PKU</strong> Drama Star—Original Play Competition Application Ongoing .............. 832<br />

A Commemorative Album for the 20th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Original Music to be Released<br />

Soon ...................................................................................................................................... 833<br />

The 2005 Graduate Affairs Conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............................................... 834<br />

2006 <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication Camp Held Promotion Meeting .................................... 836<br />

World Vision Stipend Awarded .............................................................................................. 838<br />

Eagles Mountaineering Club: 2005 Summer Scientific Research Demonstration ................ 840<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Commemorates 100th Birthday <strong>of</strong> Jiang Longji ............................................................ 842<br />

The Only Traditional Chinese Drama <strong>of</strong> the 8th Intl. Music Festival to be on at <strong>PKU</strong> ........... 843<br />

Theory and Body Constitution ---the Key to Self Defense .................................................... 845<br />

Fangzheng Prepares for the Super League <strong>of</strong> Table Tennis ................................................ 846<br />

A First-Class Teaching Building to be Built at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................... 847<br />

Research Center <strong>of</strong> Citizen Society Founded at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................... 849<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Education, Finance and Science Established ............................................. 850<br />

Forum <strong>of</strong> the Red Army Spirit‘ Inaugurated ........................................................................... 851<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Biomedicine Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall ...................................................... 853<br />

The Second <strong>PKU</strong>-THU ―AIGO‖ Cup on its Way .................................................................... 855<br />

Curtain-up <strong>of</strong> the ―Taiwan Related Film Review‖ ................................................................... 856<br />

Graduate Backbones Receives Quality Training ................................................................... 857<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>er,5th Time in ‗Hope Marathon‘ ...................................................................................... 858<br />

Love-heart Clothes Donated to Rural Laborers ..................................................................... 860<br />

The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2nd <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival ............................... 861<br />

The Pageant <strong>of</strong> Cultures: The Second <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> International Cultural Festival ..... 863<br />

Four Avant-Garde Writers Attend Ma Yueran‘s Lecture........................................................ 865<br />

From Study-Aid Positions to Work Assistants: Above 600 Students Newly Enroll in the<br />

Assistants Group ................................................................................................................... 866<br />

Ten Excellent Classes Advocated Together: Manners from Ourselves ................................ 868<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates Birthday for Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kim Jun Up ............................................................. 870<br />

IAESTE Student Oversea Training Program Came to <strong>PKU</strong> .................................................. 872<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Denmark Discussed about China‘s Image in Western World ....................... 873<br />

Beijing Olympic Games Calling for Volunteers ...................................................................... 874<br />

―Psychological Health Day‖ Will Open Up ............................................................................. 875<br />

Guidance <strong>of</strong> Job-seeking by <strong>PKU</strong> Celebrated Alumnus Xu Guoqing .................................... 877<br />

Experts and Officials Discussed on the Selection <strong>of</strong> Leaders ............................................... 879<br />

The First Gaiya Cup National Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Landscaping Designs <strong>of</strong> College Graduates Opens<br />

............................................................................................................................................... 880<br />

Jackie Chan Says ―No‖ to Piracy ........................................................................................... 881<br />

Kungfu Star Jet Lee Gave a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................ 883<br />

The School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Held a Seminar to Devote to the Research <strong>of</strong> Economic<br />

History .................................................................................................................................... 885<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Celebrating Successful Launching <strong>of</strong> Shenzhou VI ....................................... 887<br />

Caring for the Elders— Series <strong>of</strong> Activities are organized to Celebrate the Double Ninth<br />

Festival .................................................................................................................................. 889<br />

―Top Ten‖ Singer Contest Near ............................................................................................. 891<br />

Dr. Lunsen Speaks on ‗Sexual and Contraceptive Behavior in the West – Dynamics and<br />

Trends‘ ................................................................................................................................... 892<br />

Sunshine Association Putting on Third Charity Concert ....................................................... 894<br />

Super Clubs Competition ....................................................................................................... 895<br />

Second <strong>PKU</strong> Int‘l Cultural Festival Resumes ........................................................................ 897<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> Opera ―Yuan Chonghuan‖ Hot at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................................... 898<br />

The Premiere <strong>of</strong> ‗Chinese Overseas Students‘ and the ‗Forum <strong>of</strong> Study abroad‘ at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> ............................................................................................................................... 900<br />

A High-level Academic Congress <strong>of</strong> International Pathology Held Jointly by Foundation<br />

Medical College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................................................... 902<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Psychological Counseling Center Opens ...................................................................... 903<br />

2005 <strong>PKU</strong> Enrollment Express .............................................................................................. 904<br />

New Semester <strong>of</strong> Year 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> Welcomes Freshmen! .................................................... 905<br />

PUMA to Conquer Sandanxson Summit ............................................................................... 908<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 2nd Korean Culture Festival Closed ............................................................................. 910<br />

Director Li Xincao: ―Classic and Romance‖ Symphony Orchestra Concert to Be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

............................................................................................................................................... 912<br />

French Culture Week at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................ 914<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Express: Famous Physicist Zhou Guangzhao to Communicate with <strong>PKU</strong> Students ... 915<br />

14 Works top the 13th ―Challenge Cup‖ ................................................................................ 917<br />

Intonation Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Selected Scientific Essays was held at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................. 919<br />

Album ―Weiming Lake is an Ocean‖ in Preparation .............................................................. 921<br />

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Core Members <strong>of</strong> Nobel Committee Retrospect Nobel Prize‘s A Century‘s History ............. 923<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Express: the Latest Nobel Prize Winner will deliver a Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> Next Month ..... 925<br />

The Debut <strong>of</strong> German Hip-Pop Band ―Massive Tone‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................. 927<br />

Visiting KMT Chairman Lien Chan delivered a speech at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................ 929<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Teachers and Students Discussed Sino-Japan Relationship ....................................... 931<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Awards the ―Sunshine Girl‖—Ai Wei......................................................... 933<br />

Class for Chinese Foreign Entrepreneurs Starts ................................................................... 935<br />

Who Can Maintain the Unbalanced Earth—Wu Fang Xiaowei Puts it in an Easy Way ........ 937<br />

New Arrival in Shao Yuan: Monthly Periodical ―Foreign Students Studying at <strong>PKU</strong>‖ ........... 939<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Enjoy the Culture <strong>of</strong> Physics .......................................................................... 941<br />

―Eagle Cup‖, the Outdoor Skills Match kicked <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................... 942<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sketch & Playlet Competition: Farce Not Equal to Music Drama ................................. 943<br />

The Fifth Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Combination with Beijing Medical College .......................... 945<br />

20 <strong>PKU</strong> Changjiang River Scholars Added ........................................................................... 947<br />

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Gets Birthday Present from <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................... 948<br />

Kunqu Opera Premiere at <strong>PKU</strong>, National Campus Tour ....................................................... 949<br />

ACTC Started Training Today ............................................................................................... 951<br />

French Fashion Industry Expert Suggests Sino-French Cooperation ................................... 953<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Students in Same Class ................................................................................. 955<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Express: School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages to Host French Culture Festival ..................... 957<br />

To See the History <strong>of</strong> Life Science from the Level <strong>of</strong> Molecule: A Lecture by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chang<br />

Zengyi .................................................................................................................................... 958<br />

French Director invited to teach at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................ 960<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> And Stanford Students Studying In The Same Room .................................................. 961<br />

Ye Jiangchuan Invited to be Lecturer <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Chess Class .................................................. 963<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Library Renovation to Complete in July ........................................................................ 965<br />

Lectures Given at <strong>PKU</strong> as Student Guidance ....................................................................... 966<br />

Comes Xu Jinglei, with Her "Letter" ....................................................................................... 967<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Invited Mr. Haze to Comment on Social Market Economy ........................................... 968<br />

Spring comes to Beida .......................................................................................................... 970<br />

Ecology Programming discussed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ......................................................... 973<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Scholars Comment on NPC&CPPCC ........................................................................... 974<br />

Beats <strong>of</strong> Campus Preview ..................................................................................................... 976<br />

Associations Enrollment Features on Campus ..................................................................... 977<br />

The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the School for the Olympic Youth Volunteers‘ Cultivation and<br />

Propriety Took Place at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................. 979<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Express: Art Group‘s Report-back Performance before Their Journey to America ...... 981<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Associations On Campus: A Lead To Students‘ Healthy Growth ................................. 983<br />

Graduates focused on <strong>PKU</strong> Companies ............................................................................... 986<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Express: 13th Session <strong>of</strong> ―Challenge Cup‖ Contest to Open ........................................ 987<br />

Four-layer Magpie Nest on Campus...................................................................................... 988<br />

The First Employment Fair After the Spring Festival at <strong>PKU</strong> Receives Ideal Echo .............. 989<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Give Advice For Better Life ............................................................................ 991<br />

In the Spotlight: Health Conditions <strong>of</strong> the Peasants .............................................................. 992<br />

UK Law Experts Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................................................... 994<br />

Last Century <strong>of</strong> China comes back in Photos ....................................................................... 996<br />

A Trip along History ............................................................................................................... 998<br />

The Second China Cultural Industry Senior Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................ 1001<br />

Eight Teachers Honored by the CERNET 11th Annual Meeting ......................................... 1002<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Establishes Digital China Academy ............................................................................ 1004<br />

Alumni Entrepreneurs Get Together at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................... 1006<br />

China Macro-economy And Hospital Structural Reforms Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................... 1008<br />

Supervisors Wanted on Cafeterias ...................................................................................... 1010<br />

The Year 2004‘s Final <strong>of</strong> Chinese College Students‘ Street-dancing Contest at <strong>PKU</strong> ........ 1011<br />

Behind the Debut <strong>of</strong> Quality Russian Ballet on Campus ..................................................... 1013<br />

Flowers In Hands -- Hopes Fly High.................................................................................... 1015<br />

―December 9th‖ Singing Contest Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................ 1016<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Dish Announced------Steamed Pickled Greens Bun Ranks First ................. 1018<br />

2003-04 <strong>PKU</strong> Commend Rally for Excellent Individuals and Advanced Units was Held .... 1019<br />

Anti-AIDS Campaign Revs up on Campus .......................................................................... 1021<br />

Shelly Chen: Successful Interview to Open the Door to an International Company ........... 1023<br />

The Foreign Language Department Research and Develop New Teaching Patterns ........ 1025<br />

We come from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan; we live together at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................... 1027<br />

Over 100 Colleges Students Won Sony Scholarship .......................................................... 1029<br />

The International Labor Disputation Management Workshop Was Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................ 1030<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Tianbiao: a Second Thought to the Routes for Developing Countries ........ 1032<br />

Liu Ran Won First Prize <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Emcees‘ Competition ....................................................... 1035<br />

Saphaliny Talked about the Situation <strong>of</strong> the Middle East after Arafat at <strong>PKU</strong> .................... 1037<br />

The Delights <strong>of</strong> Beijing Opera illuminate <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................... 1039<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Presents Commendation Award to Liu Zhengchen .................................... 1041<br />

China College Students Computer Programming Competition Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................... 1043<br />

Student Volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall Begin to Make Their Own Film .................... 1045<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Media Salon Calling for More Attention to the Journalists ................................ 1047<br />

―Fresh Air‖ coming into the Campus .................................................................................... 1049<br />

Media Gathered Together at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Journalist Festival .................................... 1050<br />

150 Students in Poverty Got Financial Aid Yesterday......................................................... 1051<br />

ISF Chairman Porter Made a Donation to <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................... 1052<br />

The 2004 Sodality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Schoolmates in Shenzhen Took Place ..................................... 1054<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Auditorium Booking Office Now Facing Outside Market........................... 1055<br />

Symposium on improving Grad Student Selection held at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................... 1057<br />

Post-graduates Excitingly Getting together on Wanliu Campus ......................................... 1059<br />

71 <strong>PKU</strong> Volunteers in Five Years: To the Places Where We Are Most Needed ................ 1061<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Starts Fund-Raising for 2008 Olympics ...................................................................... 1062<br />

The First Summit <strong>of</strong> Young Chinese Businessmen Is to Open ........................................... 1064<br />

Debating contest 2004 is Firing away ................................................................................. 1066<br />

National Day Holiday: Go for a Dam Travel ........................................................................ 1067<br />

Travel: the Best Choice for Students' National Day Holiday ............................................... 1069<br />

Students Busy With Face-lifting During the National Day Holiday ...................................... 1070<br />

300-odd <strong>PKU</strong> Students Volunteered to participate in Terry Fox Marathon ......................... 1072<br />

Travel: the best way for students‘ National Holiday break .................................................. 1074<br />

National Key Micrometer/Nanometer Processing Lab Rated Excellent .............................. 1075<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Held Meeting after 4th Plenary Session <strong>of</strong> 16th Central Committee .......................... 1076<br />

Ningxia Cultural Festival will be Performed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ........................................ 1078<br />

Foreseeing the Future by Reviewing the Past .................................................................... 1080<br />

Recruiting Competition at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................................................ 1082<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mario J. Molina Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Dr. Luisa T. Molina : Awarded as Guest<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................................................. 1084<br />

The Famous Movie Star Jackie Chan Invited to Teach at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................... 1086<br />

The L'Oreal e-Strat Challenge Entered its Fifth Edition ...................................................... 1087<br />

Rowing, A New Sport Enjoyed By <strong>PKU</strong> Students ............................................................... 1089<br />

Shoah – Great Works <strong>of</strong> Report and Film First Shown at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................... 1092<br />

Morgan Stanley: New Recruiting <strong>of</strong> Analyst ........................................................................ 1094<br />

Donate Blood----Transfer Love ............................................................................................ 1096<br />

Daniel Goldin, NASA Former Administrator lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................. 1097<br />

International Business Contest Is Going Through <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .................................. 1099<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Studies Celebrated the Completion <strong>of</strong> the New Buildings ............... 1100<br />

Foreign Students Participate the Recruiting in Triangle Place ............................................. 1102<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Welcomes Freshmen ............................................................................... 1104<br />

Academic Forum for PhD Candidates‘ Opening Ceremony at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................ 1106<br />

2004 Doctoral Forum <strong>of</strong> China Inaugurated at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................. 1108<br />

Advanced Study Class on Strengthening Faculty <strong>of</strong> China Labor Laws Opened in Qingdao<br />

.............................................................................................................................................. 1110<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Resource College Founded ........................................... 1112<br />

The First Beijing College Graduates League Tennis Matches to be Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ............... 1113<br />

International Academic Conference on Ophthalmology ....................................................... 1114<br />

Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> Visit Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Demography <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ................................ 1115<br />

World Civilization and Zheng He's Voyage Symposium Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................. 1116<br />

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―Rising Sun Program‖ Base and Spaceflight Summer Camp Launched at <strong>PKU</strong> ................. 1117<br />

First-class Comedy Art Approaching Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 1119<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Visit Chaozhou, Broadcasting Tea Culture ................................................... 1121<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management Starts Up MPAcc Program ................................... 1122<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Enroll 3600 Master Students Next Year ................................................................... 1123<br />

―Open the Door to Music‖ to be put on at <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................... 1125<br />

Academic Forum <strong>of</strong> Ph.D. Students to be Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................... 1126<br />

Career Development Research Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Launch Summer Survey on Olympics<br />

.............................................................................................................................................. 1127<br />

Lectures on the Falling Sickness to be Held ........................................................................ 1129<br />

PUMA <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Climb the Qizi Peak .................................................................................. 1130<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Cycling Association Visit South China ......................................................................... 1131<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Medical Experts Appeal to Pay Great Attention to College Students‘ Health Education <strong>of</strong><br />

Sex and Procreation ............................................................................................................. 1133<br />

President Xu Zhihong: Ensuring the Purity <strong>of</strong> Science Research is the Social Responsibility <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Presidents ............................................................................................................ 1135<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Establishes Poesy Center ....................................................................... 1137<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Finishes Recruitment <strong>of</strong> Capital Volunteer Service Team ........................................... 1138<br />

Wei Xin and Zhang Weiying Honored ―Top Ten China Economics Elites‖ .......................... 1139<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Environment Protection Research Group Studies the Case <strong>of</strong> Tengtou Village ......... 1140<br />

Fourteen Excellent Teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Awarded .................................................................... 1142<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Entered Final <strong>of</strong> L‘OREAL Campus Layout Competition .............................. 1143<br />

Qingdao <strong>University</strong> Junior Admitted to <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School ............................................ 1145<br />

The Third Summer School on Applied Mathematics and Computational Science Starting . 1147<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hold Graduate Student Recruitment Consultation Day ............................................... 1149<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Adds Small Term and Leads Reform Trend ................................................................ 1150<br />

Over 3,500 students from Taiwan, HK, Macao apply for mainland universities ................... 1152<br />

Commendation Conference for <strong>PKU</strong> Student Choir Held Today ......................................... 1153<br />

Recital <strong>of</strong> Zhou Yingchen Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................................ 1155<br />

―North China Continent Formation‖ Workshop Ends Successfully ....................................... 1157<br />

Fifth Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Shusheng Research Center Celebrated at <strong>PKU</strong> .................................. 1158<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Young Teacher Won First Prize in Contest <strong>of</strong> Basic Teaching Skills .......................... 1160<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press Held Symposium on External Chinese Teaching Materials .......... 1161<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> Baidu Comes to <strong>PKU</strong> ....................................................................................... 1163<br />

Hong Kong Students Can Enter <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua without Exams ................................... 1165<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Joins Hands with Renesas to Build Embedded System Laboratory Based on T-Engine<br />

.............................................................................................................................................. 1167<br />

16 Contestants for <strong>PKU</strong> Host Contest Selected to Final ...................................................... 1168<br />

Min Weifang Addressed at Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> International Symposium in Polymer .... 1169<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Doctor Dissertations Selected as National Excellent Dissertations ............................. 1171<br />

Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Will Arrive at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................... 1172<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Digital Art and Design to Recruit Double Major Students .................... 1173<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong Awarded Honorary Doctor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Montreal ................ 1174<br />

Beijing College Chess Training Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................... 1176<br />

Great Archaeological Discovery Made in Shaanxi ............................................................... 1178<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economy Put out Graduate Courses in Zhejiang ........................................ 1180<br />

Ancient Tombs <strong>of</strong> Royal Standard Discovered in Shaanxi ................................................... 1181<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Team Got Good Results at KAWASAKI Badminton Championship ............................ 1183<br />

Celebration <strong>of</strong> the 50 years <strong>of</strong> Polymer at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ............................................... 1184<br />

―Top Ten Scholastic Elites‖ are Awarded ............................................................................. 1185<br />

Interview with <strong>PKU</strong> Education Administrator: Students Should Make a Rational Education Plan<br />

.............................................................................................................................................. 1186<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Women Basketball Team to Compete in Li Ling-Cup Finals ....................................... 1188<br />

Voting for ―My Favorite Singer‖ on BBS ............................................................................... 1189<br />

Stanford <strong>University</strong> to Open First Asian Branch at <strong>PKU</strong> ...................................................... 1191<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Website Changed Face .............................................................................. 1193<br />

The 3rd China Conference & Exhibition Industry Advanced Training Class to open at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

.............................................................................................................................................. 1195<br />

IEEE Computer Society Delegation Visit <strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................... 1197<br />

"Mei Lanfang": Quite A Hit at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................................................................... 1198<br />

Winners <strong>of</strong> the 12th ―Challenge Cup‖ Came Out .................................................................. 1199<br />

Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Entered Famous Journal Project ................................................................ 1201<br />

Winners for the 1st Jiang Zehan Mathematics Modeling Contest Awarded ....................... 1203<br />

Academic Star <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center Selected..................................................... 1204<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>MUN Training Program Launched up .......................................................................... 1206<br />

An Interview with Gary Ebbs: A Philosopher <strong>of</strong> UIUC ......................................................... 1207<br />

"Beijing Lab" Cooperation Program to be Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 1211<br />

Facing "Silver Hair Wave": The Seminar <strong>of</strong> Aging Health and Economic Development Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ..................................................................................................................................... 1212<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 2003-2004 Yang Fuqing--Wang Yangyuan Academician Fund Awarded for Winners1214<br />

Guanghua-Taida-Bijie: a New Model for West Development and Aid-the-poor Program ... 1216<br />

25 Capable Applicants from China and Abroad Competing for the 7 Posts <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor ... 1218<br />

New Institution <strong>of</strong> Advisers for <strong>PKU</strong> International Students ................................................ 1219<br />

Face to face with Students Specialized in Sports ............................................................... 1221<br />

Pulitzer Prize Winner OUR TOWN at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................... 1223<br />

Seven Job Fairs for <strong>University</strong> Graduates to Come ............................................................ 1224<br />

Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Perform American Famous Drama ―Our Town‖ ................................... 1226<br />

DV Made by Students Were Evaluated on the Second Kwans Movie Culture Day ............ 1227<br />

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Mr. Paul N. Durr: The Upcoming 2004 US Presidential Election ........................................ 1228<br />

Closing Ceremony for the Third Cultural Festival <strong>of</strong> SIS: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wei Speaks on "Idealism<br />

and Reality" ......................................................................................................................... 1230<br />

A Hit Drama Show Won Long Applause ............................................................................. 1232<br />

World Famous Investor Jim Rogers lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> .......................................................... 1234<br />

Experience and Comprehend: The characteristic <strong>of</strong> Chinese philosophy........................... 1235<br />

Yuan Pei Plan Receiving High Compliment ........................................................................ 1237<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs Gives Publicity to Enrollment at <strong>PKU</strong>: The Signing Date Will Move<br />

Up ........................................................................................................................................ 1238<br />

Net-Friend Cup Tournament will Take Place on Campus ................................................... 1240<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Lin Jianhua Invites Students to Talk about ―Summer School‖ ............ 1241<br />

Photo Exhibition Marked 3rd Anniversary School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication ....... 1242<br />

National Post-doctoral Symposium Named ―Function and Change in Chinese Society‖ to be<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ......................................................................................................................... 1244<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Swept the First National South-West Associated <strong>University</strong> Cup ............................... 1246<br />

Recollection <strong>of</strong> Philosopher Feng Youlan ........................................................................... 1247<br />

A big party for Korean Culture Fans .................................................................................... 1249<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua and RUC Doctorate Forum Hold at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................... 1250<br />

Several Posts Have No Bidders at <strong>PKU</strong> First Collective Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Recruitment ................ 1251<br />

New York Times‘ Best-selling Author Lectured on <strong>PKU</strong> Campus: ...................................... 1252<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Held International Conference on the Demographic Window and Healthy Aging ...... 1254<br />

6 <strong>PKU</strong> Graduates Volunteer to Serve the West .................................................................. 1256<br />

14 Works Won First Prize in Final Context <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ―Challenge ........................................... 1257<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Forum <strong>of</strong> Social Security in Transitional China ................................................. 1258<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> in the 11th China Youth TV Singing Contest .............................................................. 1259<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Produced May 4th Special Program Jointly with CETV ............................ 1261<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Active in International Communication ........................................................ 1263<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Singapore Global Education Signed with American S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

Company ............................................................................................................................. 1264<br />

Third Round <strong>of</strong> ACM Programming Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to be Held .......................................... 1266<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Launch Summer School Firstly in Chinese Universities ......................................... 1267<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Build Apartment Park for Foreign Students ............................................................ 1268<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Will Need Only One Card after June ........................................................... 1269<br />

Chinese Scientist Wang Xiaodong Honored Member <strong>of</strong> US National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1271<br />

Seventeen Top Universities Participate at <strong>PKU</strong> Recruitment Consulting Day .................... 1273<br />

Chinese Philosopher Zhang Dainian Passed Away ............................................................ 1274<br />

China First Social Research Institute <strong>of</strong> WTO & Anti-Dumping Set up at <strong>PKU</strong> .................. 1275<br />

42 Students Received <strong>PKU</strong>-ESEC Award and Scholarship <strong>of</strong> 2003 ................................... 1277<br />

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Memorial Stamp for <strong>PKU</strong> 106 Anniversary & <strong>PKU</strong> First International Cultural Festival Issued<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1278<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s 106 Anniversary: First International Cultural Festival ............................................... 1280<br />

The Third Political Science Seminar <strong>of</strong> Graduates Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .................... 1282<br />

May 4th Academic and Cultural Festival Opened at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> .............................. 1283<br />

Meng Xiaoyan: Volunteer Worker Receiving Honor for Excellent Contribution .................. 1284<br />

Training Program for Nanning Exposition Opening at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................ 1286<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Recruitment in 2004: High Scored Holders Provided with Multiple Choices ............ 1288<br />

Xu Zhaorong Speaks on <strong>News</strong> Distribution <strong>of</strong> Xinhua ........................................................ 1290<br />

Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama "Our Town" Come to <strong>PKU</strong>.................................................... 1292<br />

Candidates for <strong>PKU</strong> Can Dial to Change Their Majors ....................................................... 1293<br />

GE Foundation Award <strong>PKU</strong> Students.................................................................................. 1295<br />

Approaching the Gate <strong>of</strong> Philosophy on the Culture Day .................................................... 1296<br />

Face-to-face with Companies in the 1st Beijing MBA Employment Conference ................ 1297<br />

The Second ―Our Literature Cup‖ Higher School Campus Original Literature Contest Coming<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1298<br />

Score a Success in Interview .............................................................................................. 1300<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Attends 1st Capital Undergraduate Symphonic Music Season .................................. 1302<br />

2004 China Doctoral Academic Forum To Be Held At <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................... 1303<br />

Curtain Rises for 2004 <strong>PKU</strong> Host Competition .................................................................... 1304<br />

Dr. Simons Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong>: Teaching Post 9.11 Rhetoric ................................................ 1306<br />

Program Collecting Began for Graduation Evening ............................................................ 1307<br />

American Famous Astronomers to Teach Summer Course at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................... 1308<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Recruit Freshmen by Departments and Carry out Tutorial System for Undergraduates<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1309<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Herbert W. Simons Lectured on Strategic Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Forthcoming American Election<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1310<br />

Business Plan Contest Receiving Great Attention .............................................................. 1312<br />

Chinese Higher School Fiscal Charge Law Teaching Innovation Conference ................... 1313<br />

1st International Culture Festival to Be Held Celebrating 106th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ......... 1314<br />

3 World Champions Plant Trees with <strong>PKU</strong> Youth Volunteers to Welcome Olympics ......... 1315<br />

Min Weifang Won the IET Educational Foundation <strong>University</strong> President Award 2004 ....... 1316<br />

First Student TV Journalist Association in Chinese Higher Schools Founded .................... 1318<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Kicks <strong>of</strong>f Refined Graduate Courses Program ............................................................ 1320<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> BiMBA's Investigation: State-owned Companies Losing Higher Managers ............... 1321<br />

Dr. Yang Speaks on Bodhi Dhamma and Zen Buddhism ................................................... 1323<br />

College Students Strive for Environmental Protection ........................................................ 1325<br />

Ballet Dancers Communicate with <strong>PKU</strong> Students ............................................................... 1327<br />

Weiming Poetry Festival ...................................................................................................... 1329<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> China Credit Research Center launches ―Ten Credit Research Topics‖ .................... 1330<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 2004 Summer Practice Program is Warming up......................................................... 1332<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Hold Funny Sports Meet ......................................................................................... 1333<br />

GE Foundation Scholarship in 2002-2003 Awarded ........................................................... 1334<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sets Up Students Business Incubation Center ........................................................... 1336<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Actively Participating the Legal Aid ―Scale Project‖ ..................................... 1337<br />

New Major Adds to <strong>PKU</strong>: Teach Students Make Robots .................................................... 1339<br />

Internet Offers Access to <strong>PKU</strong> Courses .............................................................................. 1340<br />

Drought Worsens <strong>PKU</strong> Weiming Lake Water Crisis ............................................................ 1341<br />

2004 <strong>PKU</strong> Recruiting Plan added Two New Intelligent Majors ........................................... 1342<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sets Up Research Center for Senescence ................................................................. 1343<br />

Green Life Society: Green and Blue, Life and Water .......................................................... 1344<br />

The First Cultural Festival Held by the School <strong>of</strong> Life Science (SLS) Began ...................... 1348<br />

Two Environment Protection Masters Communicated at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................ 1350<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Will Join IGRS: Boosting Implementation <strong>of</strong> New Standard for Chinese Digital Family<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1352<br />

First Students Graduate from GSM Women Administrators Class ..................................... 1354<br />

Weaver and Founder Formally Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement ........................... 1356<br />

Wang Zhidong Shares Career Experience with BiMBA Students ....................................... 1358<br />

―<strong>University</strong> Day‖ Becomes New Landscape <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> International Collaboration and Exchange<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1360<br />

Japanese Culture Day: the Opening Ceremony .................................................................. 1362<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> BIMBA Favors Managers from Small and Medium Enterprises ................................. 1364<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Kicks <strong>of</strong>f Comprehensive Cooperation with Zhejiang Province .................................. 1365<br />

Mr. Guo Jianxin Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong>: In Face <strong>of</strong> the Changing World ....................................... 1366<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Qing Lectured on Issue <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Countryside and Farmers at <strong>PKU</strong> .... 1368<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> CCME: Academic Ethic is the Required Course for Postgraduates ........................... 1371<br />

Nine Teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Receive Fok Ying-tung Awards ...................................................... 1373<br />

<strong>English</strong> Debate Final: Commemorating the Centennial Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Law School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1374<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Held ―Health Express‖ Whip-round on Campus .......................................................... 1378<br />

Mr. Wang Yong: Sino-U.S. College Education in My Eye ................................................... 1380<br />

Retrial Requirement for <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate Application Rises by a Minimum <strong>of</strong> 10 Points ...... 1382<br />

The Forum <strong>of</strong> Automobile Industry's Prospect .................................................................... 1383<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Signs 11 Cooperative Contracts with Jiangsu Province ............................................. 1385<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Choose 10 Academically Excellent Graduates ....................................................... 1386<br />

Chamber Music Performance in the Office Hall .................................................................. 1387<br />

Lin Yifu and Wang Yifu Jointly Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................. 1388<br />

People's Daily Journalist Ding Gang Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 1390<br />

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Science Fiction Writers Face to Face with Students at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................. 1392<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wei Jie: the Reform <strong>of</strong> State-owned Enterprises Need Private Economy .......... 1394<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Takes Part in Construction <strong>of</strong> National Nano-Science Center .................................... 1396<br />

Volunteers Devote to Serving for the Anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law ................................... 1397<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Xinsheng: On Issue <strong>of</strong> Japan's Security and Safeguard .......................... 1398<br />

First <strong>of</strong> the ―Celebrities under Spotlight‖ Seminar Series: Women <strong>of</strong> Intelligence and Wealth<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1399<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association (12): Cinema & TV Association .................................................. 1401<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Daoxin: on Chinese Motion Pictures ............................................................... 1403<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Schiller from Yale <strong>University</strong>: Long-term Risk & New Financial Order ... 1405<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Scholars Took Part in the First National-Entrusted Demography Program ................ 1408<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> "Ten Excellent Teachers" Give Series <strong>of</strong> Lectures ..................................................... 1409<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association (11):Environment and Development Association ....................... 1410<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sees Rich Fruits <strong>of</strong> Humanities and Social Science ................................................... 1412<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association (10): Wind & Thunder Association ............................................. 1413<br />

My Music, I Decide: Campus Contest <strong>of</strong> the Best Ten Singers .......................................... 1415<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> To Hold IT Seminar Focused on Management and Competitive Advantages ............ 1417<br />

CCTV Journalist Qu Changying Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................... 1419<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (9): Zen Buddhism Society ............................................. 1421<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Becomes an Important Base <strong>of</strong> Diathesis Education ................................ 1423<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Volunteer Teachers in Midwest Depressed Areas Held a Discussion Meeting .......... 1425<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Gengnian: We Were in Antarctic This Evening ............................................. 1427<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economics And China Center Of Economic Research Join Hands ........... 1429<br />

2004 ―<strong>PKU</strong> CUP‖ Chess and Card Tournament Start ......................................................... 1431<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao Jianfu Speaks on the Issue <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Rural Development and Farmers<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1433<br />

Job Recruiting Special Session at <strong>PKU</strong> .............................................................................. 1435<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (VIII): Vegetarian Culture Association............................. 1437<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (VII): Students Practice Advance Association ................ 1439<br />

Microprocessor R&D Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Joins <strong>University</strong> Plan <strong>of</strong> Verisity Company ............... 1440<br />

Recruiting War Broke Out At Triangle Place ....................................................................... 1441<br />

Bell Green Demonstration Course Entered <strong>PKU</strong> ................................................................ 1444<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Cycling Association: I Am on My Way ........................................................................ 1446<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (VI):International Investment & Management Association<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1449<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> SSG: from Free Lunch to Meaningful Community Contributions ................................ 1451<br />

Mr. Hu Xijin Gives a Lecture on Journalism at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................................ 1453<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (V): Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ................. 1454<br />

Nine Courses <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Selected as National High-Quality Courses <strong>of</strong> 2003 ........................ 1456<br />

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Epilepsy Caring Center Founded at <strong>PKU</strong> Hospital .............................................................. 1457<br />

Report from Wanliu: What are you doing on Valentine's Day? ........................................... 1458<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (IV): Business and Finance Association ......................... 1460<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>'s Feb.14: Happy Valentine's Day ................................................................................ 1462<br />

A Thirteen-year-old Wonder Child Admitted into <strong>PKU</strong> ........................................................ 1464<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Promoted the Reform <strong>of</strong> Chinese Course ................................................................... 1466<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (II): Folk Dance Troupe ................................................... 1467<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Offers On-line Higher Education ................................................................................. 1468<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (I): The Youth Amateurs‘ Society <strong>of</strong> Photography ........... 1469<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Justin Lin Yifu: China's Economic Growth will Continue ..................................... 1470<br />

Healthy Scrutiny Measures against Bird Flu Taken in Universities ..................................... 1474<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Task Group Conducted 10-year Research <strong>of</strong> Golden-monkey ................................... 1475<br />

A Call from <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union and Graduate Union upon Students for the New Year: To<br />

Make Progress Step by Step Every Day ............................................................................. 1477<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Bulletin............................................................................................................... 1479<br />

CCER's BiMBA Seminar on Investment in Industries ......................................................... 1480<br />

Founder's Exporting S<strong>of</strong>tware Made Breakthrough In Japan .............................................. 1481<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Lin Jiuxiang Talks about the Issue <strong>of</strong> Psychological Health with Students<br />

............................................................................................................................................. 1482<br />

Living Skills Education Helps to Improve Teenagers' Psychological Health ....................... 1484<br />

Great Archaeological Discovery Made in Qi Shan .............................................................. 1485<br />

Donation Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Book Collection <strong>of</strong> Qian Duansheng Held at <strong>PKU</strong> Library ............. 1486<br />

Carnival at <strong>PKU</strong> Greeting New Year ................................................................................... 1488<br />

A Forum Held on Prosperous Tang Dynasty Series ........................................................... 1490<br />

Award Ceremony in Honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s Outstanding Teachers ............................................... 1491<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Leaders Attending Lectures System ........................................................................... 1493<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and Singapore National <strong>University</strong> Makes Contract on IMBA .................................... 1495<br />

China‘s First Academy <strong>of</strong> E-Government Established at <strong>PKU</strong> ............................................ 1496<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students: Celebrating the 10th triumph ...................................................................... 1498<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Key Cross-Disciplinary: Recruiting for Graduate Students <strong>of</strong> 2004 ............................ 1500<br />

Confucianism Sutra: <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Tremendous Academic Project ............................................... 1502<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and Singapore National <strong>University</strong> Makes Contract on IMBA .................................... 1505<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>- Pfizer Chinese Hospital Senior Managerial Courses Starts ...................................... 1506<br />

National School <strong>of</strong> Administration and <strong>PKU</strong> Cooperated in MPA Training Program .......... 1508<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Hail Successful Launch <strong>of</strong> Shenzhou V ....................................................... 1509<br />

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Yao Yang: Authoritarianism Not Key<br />

to China's Economic Success<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06--22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=277183966<br />

Illustration: Liu Rui (Global Times)<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 22, 2010: The Global Times published an article Monday on<br />

China's "economic success" by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> National School <strong>of</strong><br />

Development. Below is the full text.<br />

International observers frequently link China's economic success to authoritarianism.<br />

When it comes to the comparison between China and Western countries, the issue is<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten framed in the contrast between the Beijing Consensus and the Washington<br />

Consensus, where the former represents government intervention and the latter<br />

represents free market.<br />

However, authoritarianism does not explain the economic success <strong>of</strong> China, or any<br />

other nation.<br />

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China's economic success is primarily the result <strong>of</strong> its three decades <strong>of</strong> market<br />

reforms. If government intervention was the key for economic growth, China would<br />

have succeeded 30 years ago, when the state was everywhere. China began<br />

economic reforms precisely because the old system <strong>of</strong> an encompassing state did<br />

not work.<br />

Some people accept the importance <strong>of</strong> the market, but nevertheless believe that an<br />

authoritarian government is necessary for economic success because an<br />

authoritarian government can mobilize large amounts <strong>of</strong> resources and make quick<br />

decisions free <strong>of</strong> non-economic interferences such as those from labor unions. That<br />

was why some Chicago economists praised the Pinochet government in Chile in the<br />

1980s.<br />

However, international experiences show that none <strong>of</strong> these<br />

authoritarianism-plus-free-market regimes lasted long.<br />

The basic reason for their ultimate failures is that their governments in the end only<br />

served the interests <strong>of</strong> a small group, <strong>of</strong>ten the elites who monopolized the economy<br />

and finally became a hindrance to innovation.<br />

The Chinese government has played an important role in promoting the country's<br />

economic growth, but the root <strong>of</strong> this is not authoritarianism. Instead, it is its<br />

disinterestedness toward the society. By disinterestedness, it is meant that the<br />

Chinese government has taken a neutral stance when it comes to the contests <strong>of</strong><br />

interests among different social and political groups.<br />

Because <strong>of</strong> this, it is able to allocate resources according to the productive capacities<br />

<strong>of</strong> different groups, so economic growth can be made faster. However, a<br />

disinterested government can appear in both an authoritarian state and a democratic<br />

state as long as the right social conditions and political arrangements are in place.<br />

Authoritarianism does not explain China's economic success, nor does it fully<br />

characterize the Chinese system. The Chinese political system sounds authoritarian<br />

in its outlook, but a deeper observation would find that it has a degree <strong>of</strong> flexibility<br />

and is not devoid <strong>of</strong> democratic elements.<br />

In the West, democracy is <strong>of</strong>ten equated to free assembly and competitive elections.<br />

However, this view disguises the substantial values <strong>of</strong> democracy, among which<br />

accountability and responsiveness are two <strong>of</strong> the most important qualities required<br />

on the government.<br />

While the proper institutions need to be strengthened, Chinese <strong>of</strong>ficials are<br />

increasingly being held accountable for their actions, either through the formal<br />

channels built in the establishment, or through popular calls floating in the media and<br />

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over the Internet. In terms <strong>of</strong> responsiveness, the Chinese government has done<br />

even a better job by taking initiatives to improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life for 1.3 billion<br />

people.<br />

Many authoritarian regimes have troubles in succession, but China has avoided<br />

them. In addition, legislation and much <strong>of</strong> the government's decision process have<br />

been institutionalized. Calling China an authoritarian state is an oversimplification.<br />

In a sense, this simplification is a result <strong>of</strong> the dichotomist approach that has<br />

dominated the western political thinking since the cold war. There are authoritarian<br />

elements even in democratic systems.<br />

For example, although the US Supreme Court justices are not democratically<br />

elected, no one denies that the Supreme Court is one <strong>of</strong> the cornerstones <strong>of</strong> the<br />

American system. A dichotomist approach preempts a richer understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

human societies.<br />

Some international observers link China's economic success to authoritarianism,<br />

and intend to discredit China's success. No one likes authoritarian rule. If China's<br />

economic success were a result <strong>of</strong> authoritarian rule, this success would not be a<br />

success at all, but instead must be a result <strong>of</strong> repression and coercion, and thus<br />

should be detested.<br />

For unbiased minds, however, this scheme will not work, since Chinese people are<br />

enjoying many more freedoms than before.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yao Yang is Director <strong>of</strong> the China Center for Economic Research and Deputy<br />

dean <strong>of</strong> the National School <strong>of</strong> Development, both with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce<br />

Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06--11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276499476<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 11, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 10, Her<br />

Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce, AC Governor-General <strong>of</strong> the Commonwealth <strong>of</strong><br />

Australia, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and delivered a speech at Tan Siu Lin<br />

Center for International Studies. Mr. Michael Bryce, Her Excellency Ms. Quentin<br />

Bryce‘ husband, Dr. Ge<strong>of</strong>f Raby, the Australian Ambassador to China, and a<br />

delegation composed <strong>of</strong> five successful women in Australia accompanied. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hu<br />

Zhuanglin, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Australian Studies Centre, who attended and gave the<br />

welcoming speech.<br />

In Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hu Zhuanglin‘ speech, he gave a warm welcome and sincere greetings to<br />

Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce and her group, and also <strong>of</strong>fered his<br />

congratulations on the success <strong>of</strong> Australia National Pavilion Day in the Shanghai<br />

World Expo.<br />

Subsequently, Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce shared her experiences <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Shanghai World Expo and her original opinion on the importance <strong>of</strong> education to<br />

women in her speech. At the beginning, Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce gave high<br />

praise to the unique style <strong>of</strong> melting traditional and modern qualities shown on the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> campus. She pointed out that <strong>PKU</strong> is prestigious as a center <strong>of</strong> researching on<br />

progressive ideas and freedom. She also expressed that the rapid development <strong>of</strong><br />

China has left a deep impression on her during the period <strong>of</strong> her participation in the<br />

Shanghai World Expo, and she has looked forward to the further exchanges and<br />

cooperation between China and Australia.<br />

When talking about the women‘s education, Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce said<br />

that the ratio <strong>of</strong> Australian women entering universities and engaging in scientific<br />

research has increased gradually since the early 19th century when women began to<br />

receive education. This phenomenon proves the power and potential <strong>of</strong> education<br />

which has brought the change and impact to women‘s lives. She said that the<br />

education was the loving present from her parents which has benefited her life<br />

greatly. She pointed out that because <strong>of</strong> her education, she has dreams and a sense<br />

<strong>of</strong> responsibility that she could support and promote the development <strong>of</strong> women‘s<br />

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rights as a scholar, a lawyer, and a government <strong>of</strong>ficial. She hoped that education<br />

could enable the women to embark on a unique life road. She also expressed that<br />

the education would play an important role as a positive element to bring change to<br />

people, family, and society, and a band <strong>of</strong> people who care about women as well.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Ming from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, <strong>PKU</strong>, concluded: Her<br />

Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce showed the enormous changes the women could<br />

bring to the family, the society, and the world through her own excellent experience.<br />

Thus, if the women can receive education widely, the world will become better.<br />

In the delegation, a beautiful Chinese face attracted people‘s attention. Dr. Bai<br />

Xuemei, who graduated from the Department <strong>of</strong> Geology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, now works at<br />

Sustainable Ecosystems, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research<br />

Organization (Australia). In her speech, she recalled her undergraduate life at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

She said: ―The days at <strong>PKU</strong> are the best time in my life. I received stringent scientific<br />

research training, which has a great impact on my future work and life.‖ She also<br />

expressed her own opinion on the theme <strong>of</strong> how could the successful career women<br />

to balance their work and family.<br />

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Business Plan Competition Bridges Dream<br />

and Reality<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276254380<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 11, 2010: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> hosted the final round <strong>of</strong> the<br />

third Business Plan Competition (BPC) for university students on June 6. A recycled<br />

paper packaging project developed by the team from China Foreign Affairs<br />

<strong>University</strong> won first place.<br />

Seven universities in Beijing sent their teams to the competition to present business<br />

plans at the final. The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> team won second place with its plan for a<br />

breakfast vending machine system in subways. Third place went to the team from<br />

the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> International Business and Economics for running a psychological<br />

and physical consultation firm. Other business innovations presented include the<br />

public water dispenser network with commercial ads and public service advertising; a<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware company on image processing and human resources management<br />

solutions; public relations and advertisement strategy for a cosmetics brand; and a<br />

fashion company for customized clothing.<br />

The eight-judge panel awarded the recycled paper package project the winner for its<br />

innovation on the integration <strong>of</strong> paper recycling, package design and production and<br />

logistics. "This cycle <strong>of</strong> material collection, design, manufacturing and distribution will<br />

cut cost and ensure quality," said Hu Weihua, a judge and chairman <strong>of</strong> Cheung Kong<br />

Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Business — an MBA venture capital club.<br />

Wang Juan, a judge and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> business undertaking, praised the plan's clear<br />

vision <strong>of</strong> choosing publishing houses or presses as major clients. "This would ensure<br />

capital flow and market share," she said.<br />

"Its focus on recycling matches the trend <strong>of</strong> green economy and the social<br />

responsibility <strong>of</strong> business," said Chen Mo, a judge and Brand PR director for Procter<br />

& Gamble Co. "I would like to introduce it to my friends in the publishing industry."<br />

Besides the business plan presentation, the final had a mission/solution section.<br />

Each team selected one <strong>of</strong> three tasks covering Brand PR, crisis management and<br />

new media strategy and provided its solution with a five-minute speech in <strong>English</strong>.<br />

"All the missions are from real cases," said Wang Si, a judge and mission provider.<br />

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"The students will get the chance to know challenges in reality."<br />

The s<strong>of</strong>tware company project from Beijing Information Science and Technology<br />

<strong>University</strong> is the only <strong>of</strong> the seven projects that currently operates.<br />

"<strong>University</strong> students lack social experience and they should do more on marketing<br />

analysis, investment sourcing and risk mitigation before starting a business," said<br />

Ren Haiping, a judge and deputy director <strong>of</strong> the Board's Office with Sinosteel<br />

Corporation, to China.org.cn after the competition.<br />

According to a guideline issued by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Human Resources and Social<br />

Security, China will help 450,000 students set up their own business in next two<br />

years.<br />

Using the theme "Innovation, Change and Development," BPC aims to showcase the<br />

creativity, teamwork and business acumen <strong>of</strong> university students while providing a<br />

platform for them to communicate with industry insiders and investors. Three student<br />

clubs from China Foreign Affairs <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> organized the event.<br />

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Delegation <strong>of</strong> US Agency for International<br />

Development Visits PUHSC<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275987047<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 7, 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 27, delegation <strong>of</strong><br />

US Agency for International Development (USAID) visited <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science<br />

Center (PUHSC). The delegation included Mr. Richard Whelden, Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Programming, Budget and Operation <strong>of</strong> USAID Bureau <strong>of</strong> Global Health, Mr. Adrian<br />

Ng‘asi, economist <strong>of</strong> Bilateral and Multilateral Department, Partner Relationship<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> USAID, Dr. Jennifer Adams, counselor <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Development <strong>of</strong> US Embassy in China and Ms. Virginia Bourassa, Project Manager<br />

<strong>of</strong> China AIDS <strong>of</strong> USAID. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Weigang, Vice President <strong>of</strong> PUHSC, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sun<br />

Qiudan, Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation at PUHSC, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lu Xin,<br />

Executive Vice Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Global Health Research Center, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Youfa,<br />

Guest Specialist <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Global Health Research Center and Vice President <strong>of</strong> China<br />

International Affairs Research Center, met with the USAID delegation.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Weigang gave a warm welcome to the delegation on behalf <strong>of</strong> PUHSC<br />

and made an introduction <strong>of</strong> the effort and achievement since <strong>PKU</strong> Global Health<br />

Research Center was established. He said that health was a global problem to be<br />

solved by international cooperation and endeavors, and that communication like this<br />

was essential.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lu Xin presented the Center‘s analysis about the situation, challenges,<br />

opportunities and perspective <strong>of</strong> China-Africa cooperation on health problems. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Liu Youfa said in his speech that the basic <strong>of</strong> cooperation was to listen to voices from<br />

African countries, make clear others‘ demands and come to agreement.<br />

Richard Whelden introduced the seven principles <strong>of</strong> the Obama administration about<br />

the new global health proposal, and said that he was willing to join hands with China<br />

and share China‘s experience in raising health level and cooperating with other<br />

countries and organizations.<br />

Both sides shared ideas about global health, especially experience and strategy<br />

about aiding Africa. They affirmed that new ideas were needed and stressed the<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> cooperation with other countries and international organizations. They<br />

also planned to meet again and compare notes at Washington with specialists from<br />

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USAID.<br />

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Translated By : Qin Yixiao<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> PhD Candidate Awarded at IEEE<br />

Symposium on Security & Privacy 2010<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06--07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275981504<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 7, 2010: On May 19, Wang Tielei, PhD candidate<br />

under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zou Wei from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Science <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, reported his paper at IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy<br />

2010 (IEEE S&P‘ 10), which is the top academic symposium in the information<br />

security field. This is the first time in 31 years for Chinese mainland researchers to<br />

publish a paper in this symposium. Wang Tielei was also given the Best Student<br />

Paper Award.<br />

Since 1980, the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (IEEE S&P) has been the<br />

premier forum for the presentation <strong>of</strong> developments in computer security and<br />

electronic privacy. The IEEE S&P has always been held at Oakland, California, so it<br />

is also known as the Oakland forum. Reviewing <strong>of</strong> submitted papers is so strict that<br />

the accepting ratio has only been 11% in the past five years.<br />

The Engineering Research Center <strong>of</strong> Information Security <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer<br />

Science is committed to the research on internet security monitoring and s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

security vulnerability analysis. Fuzz testing is an important way on finding security<br />

vulnerabilities in large programs. However, they are ineffective if most generated<br />

malformed inputs are rejected in the early stage <strong>of</strong> program running, especially when<br />

target programs employ checksum mechanisms to verify the integrity <strong>of</strong> inputs. In<br />

Wang Tielei‘s paper, he presents TaintScope, an automatic fuzzing system using<br />

dynamic taint analysis and symbolic execution techniques, to tackle the problem<br />

mentioned above. ―TaintScope: A Checksum-Aware Directed Fuzzing Tool for<br />

Automatic S<strong>of</strong>tware Vulnerability Detection‖, the submitted paper by Wang Tielei,<br />

was accepted by IEEE S&P‘ 10 after five rounds <strong>of</strong> rigorous reviews, and was named<br />

as the best student paper.<br />

Wang Tielei finished his work in the group <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware security vulnerability analysis<br />

<strong>of</strong> Engineering Research Center <strong>of</strong> Information Security. The group is interested in<br />

the fields <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware reverse analysis and dynamic and static security vulnerabilities<br />

finding technologies under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wei Tao. They have already found a<br />

number <strong>of</strong> security vulnerabilities in some popular s<strong>of</strong>tware, and these vulnerabilities<br />

have been admitted by s<strong>of</strong>tware vulnerability regulatory agencies, such as CVE and<br />

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CNVD. Their papers also have been accepted by 14th International Static Analysis<br />

Symposium (SAS‘ 07) and 16th Annual Network & Distributed System Security<br />

Symposium (NDSS‘09), which have attracted attention from the related researchers.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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DMP Brings about New Design Space<br />

for Virtualization Technology<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--06—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275622344<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 4, 2010: A research group from <strong>PKU</strong> has recently<br />

introduced a new memory virtualization technique, ―Dynamic Memory<br />

Paravirtualization‖ (DMP). With DMP, binary code in the guest operating system can<br />

be dynamically patched by the hypervisor for improved performance.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Xiaolin, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Luo Yingwei, and their group in the Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Computer Science and Technology, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> carried out the study, which is<br />

published in Issue 53 (January 2010) <strong>of</strong> SCIENCE CHINA Information Science and<br />

is a significant contribution to system virtualization technology.<br />

Virtualization, as a key technical basis <strong>of</strong> cloud computing, is predicted to have the<br />

highest impact on the future trends <strong>of</strong> service center infrastructure and operations<br />

through to 2012. Both Intel and AMD have redesigned their processors to enable<br />

hardware virtualization support. Several kinds <strong>of</strong> virtual machine monitors, such as<br />

Xen, VMware and KVM, have been developed using paravirtualization or full<br />

virtualization technology.<br />

Paravirtualization can reduce the overhead <strong>of</strong> virtualization dramatically, but the<br />

source code <strong>of</strong> the guest operating system needs to be modified following the<br />

paravirtualization guide. Full virtualization does not require any change to the<br />

existing guest operation system, but usually needs virtualization assistance from<br />

hardware, and thus suffers a significant loss <strong>of</strong> performance.<br />

As shown in the figure above, dynamic paravirtualization, as the core idea <strong>of</strong> DMP,<br />

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differing from both paravirtualization and full virtualization, introduces a novel<br />

approach to designing a virtual machine monitor. In dynamic paravirtualization, the<br />

virtual machine monitor dynamically monitors and replaces hot instructions, which<br />

cause the greatest overhead for virtualization, in the guest operating system. The<br />

replacement <strong>of</strong> hot instructions is completely transparent to the guest operating<br />

system. "We are able to gain the performance benefit <strong>of</strong> paravirtualization while<br />

keeping the applicability <strong>of</strong> full virtualization to legacy operation systems," said<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Wang and Luo.<br />

In this work, DMP focuses on the performance <strong>of</strong> memory virtualization. The<br />

technique involves exposing some <strong>of</strong> the hypervisor address translation structures to<br />

the guest and changing instructions that cause lots <strong>of</strong> page table traps so that the<br />

guest can use the exposed structures directly instead <strong>of</strong> trapping to the hypervisor.<br />

"Although we focus on memory virtualization in this paper, our design leaves the<br />

interfaces for paravirtualizing I/O," said Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang, "We plan to use adaptive code<br />

implantation to eliminate the I/O related VM exits and improve the performance <strong>of</strong> I/O<br />

virtualization."<br />

"This paper presents an interesting approach, called dynamic paravirtualization,<br />

where VM 'exits' are dynamically replaced by code that avoids a trap," said one<br />

reviewer. "This is a very nice design point," said another reviewer, "This is a nice<br />

paper, I like the idea and I think it will work well."<br />

More information:<br />

Reference: Wang X L, Sun Y F, Luo Y W, et al. Dynamic memory paravirtualization<br />

transparent to guest OS, Sci China Inf Sci, 2010, 53: 77, doi:<br />

10.1007/s11432-010-0008-x<br />

http://www.springerlink.com/content/m3371852p5370q37/<br />

The authors are affiliated to the Institute <strong>of</strong> Network Computing and Information<br />

Systems (NCIS, http://ncis.pku.edu.cn) at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. This institute is led by<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoming and conducts research mainly in the fields <strong>of</strong> high productivity<br />

computing, search engine and Web mining (information systems), distributed<br />

systems, Internet and mobile computing, and database technology.<br />

This work was supported by the National Basic Research Program <strong>of</strong> China (Grant<br />

No. 2007CB310900), the National Natural Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China (Grant Nos.<br />

90718028 and 60873052), the National High Technology Research and<br />

Development Program <strong>of</strong> China (Grant No. 2008AA01Z112), and the MOE-Intel<br />

Information Technology Foundation (Grant No. MOE-INTEL-08-09).<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press Selected as 'Most<br />

Influential Brand <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Educational<br />

Institutions'<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275321204<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 31, 2010: On May 13, the awards ceremony for ―The<br />

Most Influential Brand <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Educational Institutions‖ was held in Beijing. It was also<br />

the startup ceremony for the 16th ―21st Century Cup‖ national <strong>English</strong> speaking<br />

competition <strong>of</strong> college students, as well as the 9th ―CASIO 21st Century Cup‖ national<br />

<strong>English</strong> speech contest for primary and secondary students.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press was among ―The Most Influential Brand <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Educational<br />

Institutions‖. More than fifty institutions got the awards, which were divided into book<br />

publishing, educational electronic products, training and examination services, oversea<br />

study services, translation services awards and special award.<br />

The ceremony invited many famous persons, such as Wang Ximin, Deputy Editor in<br />

Chief <strong>of</strong> China Daily, Chen Xiaolin, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> The State Council Information<br />

Office, Liu Xianghong, Director <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> State<br />

Education Ministry, Qiao Yuquan, Director <strong>of</strong> Basic Education <strong>of</strong> State Education<br />

Ministry, Nie Lisheng, Chief Editor <strong>of</strong> the 21st Century <strong>of</strong> China Daily. In addition, above<br />

two hundred people, including experts in <strong>English</strong> education and representatives <strong>of</strong> those<br />

<strong>English</strong> educational institutions were present at the ceremony.<br />

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President <strong>of</strong> CUHK visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275295534<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 28. 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 26th, president <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong (CUHK), Liu Zunyi, and the president-elect Shen<br />

Zuyao visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng welcomed the guests in<br />

Linhuxuan.<br />

President Zhou first warmly welcomed the visiting mission from CUHK and briefly<br />

introduced the schools and departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Looking back on the<br />

tradition <strong>of</strong> academic exchanges and close cooperation between the two universities,<br />

Zhou hoped that the areas <strong>of</strong> communications can be expanded and the level <strong>of</strong><br />

cooperation could be enhanced to a new level.<br />

President Liu expressed the gratitude to <strong>PKU</strong> for the warm welcome and the support<br />

provided for its liaison <strong>of</strong>fice at Beijing. He reflected upon the history <strong>of</strong> academic<br />

exchanges which dated back to the 1980s. Through the visit this time, he wished to<br />

broaden the cooperation in student instruction and scientific research.<br />

The president-elect <strong>of</strong> CUHK Shen Zuyao showed great confidence in expanding<br />

cooperation between the two universities, especially in the subjects <strong>of</strong> medicine and<br />

humanity. He also suggested that more exchange activities be initiated to promote<br />

communication between the students and scholars from the both universities.<br />

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Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Majors<br />

Provide More Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />

Space for Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05--28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275295151<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 28, 2010: This semester, Zhang Boran, undergraduate<br />

student majoring in paleobiology <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei College, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), is busy<br />

applying to studying abroad. As the first student in an interdisciplinary undergraduate<br />

major in China, his development has attracted much attention. <strong>PKU</strong> has promoted the<br />

training <strong>of</strong> interdisciplinary talents through majors‘ innovation in recent years.<br />

Zhang Boran told the reporter that the integration <strong>of</strong> different methods from various<br />

disciplines has benefited him. Paleobiology combines the methods and findings <strong>of</strong><br />

natural science biology with the methods and findings <strong>of</strong> earth science paleontology,<br />

which covers the knowledge <strong>of</strong> biology, earth science, and environment. In the past, this<br />

major could not be set up due to restrictions on major settings at <strong>PKU</strong>. In 2008, using the<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> foreign top universities on interdisciplinary major construction for<br />

reference, Yuanpei College has set up the major <strong>of</strong> paleobiology, which is the first<br />

attempt to build an interdisciplinary major in China.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Jianbo, the tutor <strong>of</strong> Zhang Boran from Department <strong>of</strong> Geology <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Earth and Space Sciences, said that it needs more time, spirit, and funding to train<br />

interdisciplinary students compared to training normal major ones. He pointed out that<br />

the teachers <strong>of</strong> interdisciplinary majors must invest more time and energy to help the<br />

students expand their pr<strong>of</strong>essional developing space with an attitude <strong>of</strong> elite education.<br />

At the very beginning, Zhang Boran was the only student being matriculated in major <strong>of</strong><br />

paleobiology. Two years later, more students were taking part in this major. Moreover,<br />

the second interdisciplinary undergraduate major—―philosophy, politics, and economics‖<br />

has already admitted 23 students.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lu Xiaodong, Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei College, told the reporter that the ―philosophy,<br />

politics, and economics‖ covers three fields which are extremely important to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> society. Philosophy is related to the formation <strong>of</strong> views on life and<br />

values; the economy is the lifeblood <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> society; and politics is<br />

important to people‘s relations. Students with the knowledge <strong>of</strong> these three fields are<br />

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better at dealing complex issues than the ones with only one kind <strong>of</strong> knowledge, and can<br />

play a leaders role more easily in related fields after their graduation.<br />

Recently, the construction <strong>of</strong> interdisciplinary majors at <strong>PKU</strong> has been on its way. The<br />

teaching plan for the major ―foreign language and foreign history‖ has already finished.<br />

The majors <strong>of</strong> ―bioinformatics‖ and ―biophysics‖ have been prepared to set up. ―There is<br />

no limitation to the combination <strong>of</strong> different disciplines, which could provide an unlimited<br />

stage to the innovating talents‖, said Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lu Xiaodong. He also expressed that the<br />

unique knowledge structure and distinctive ways <strong>of</strong> thinking <strong>of</strong> the interdisciplinary<br />

talents will help them to grow up as top creative talents.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Boya Forum on Orientation <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Culture in Globalization<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275068399<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 27, 2010: On May 21, ―<strong>PKU</strong> Boya Forum,‖ organized by<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and China Young Leaders Foundation (CYLF) and undertaken by<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> History, was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center. The<br />

forum aimed at an instructive discussion on the theme ―Era <strong>of</strong> Globalization and<br />

Orientation <strong>of</strong> Chinese Culture‖ in order to encourage and lead young students to take<br />

on the cultural responsibility in the new era.<br />

Famous scholar Lin Yusheng and New Confucian Tu Weiming both came to <strong>PKU</strong> for the<br />

Boya Forum. Those also present at the forum included Deputy Head <strong>of</strong> United Front<br />

Work Department <strong>of</strong> the CPC Central Committee Mr. Hu Deping, Executive Director <strong>of</strong><br />

New World China Land Limited and Chairman <strong>of</strong> CYLF Mr. Zheng Zhigang, and more<br />

than fifty other famous contemporary scholars and pr<strong>of</strong>essors. The forum was hosted by<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Deng Xiaonan, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> Chinese Historiaris (ACH) and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> History. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Wu Zhipan and<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> CYLF Mr. Zheng Zhigang both delivered opening speeches.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yusheng from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin first gave a speech on ―Ways to<br />

Promote Research on Humanities in China within the Context <strong>of</strong> Communication<br />

between China and the West.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin discussed the issue <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />

study <strong>of</strong> humanities in China from the following three aspects: the definition <strong>of</strong> the<br />

humanities, external conditions for carrying out academic research, and the<br />

corresponding internal conditions. Within one hour‘s time, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin provided the<br />

audience with a clear theoretical frame. He invoked Wang Guowei‘s theory <strong>of</strong> ―Three<br />

Realms‖ and Poincaré‘s theory <strong>of</strong> ―Four Stages <strong>of</strong> Discovery‖ to prove that the external<br />

conditions for academic research is ―to provide researchers with undisturbed time and<br />

space concerning both social institutions and cultural atmosphere.‖ As for internal<br />

conditions, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin pointed out that an awareness <strong>of</strong> problems should be fostered, in<br />

order to avoid ―the mistake <strong>of</strong> the misplacement <strong>of</strong> a sense <strong>of</strong> specificity.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu Weiming fixed his view upon innovative level and made a speech on<br />

―Innovation in Confucianism under the Shadow <strong>of</strong> Westernization.‖ ―Ever since the May<br />

Fourth Movement,‖ he said, ―what has been playing a greatly influential role in the<br />

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development <strong>of</strong> Confucianism are patriotism and nationalism.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu gave a review<br />

and summary <strong>of</strong> the three stages <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> Confucianism. In addition, he<br />

made a lively presentation <strong>of</strong> the theories and personal charms <strong>of</strong> scholars like Zhang<br />

Dainian and Xiong Shili. Providing an anatomy <strong>of</strong> the relationship between Confucian<br />

ideals and modernity, he said, ―Westernization itself is not a shadow, but it can have a<br />

shadowy side.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan Buke and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Luo Zhitian <strong>of</strong> the History Department gave a brief comment<br />

on the speeches <strong>of</strong> the two speakers. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan highly appreciated Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin‘s<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> ―humanity‖, pointing out that ―academic research needs a kind <strong>of</strong><br />

humanistic care.‖ While Pr<strong>of</strong>. Luo emphasized that to study Confucianism, scholars<br />

have to face the future and study academic issues from a philosophical point <strong>of</strong> view.<br />

After the comment, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tu, along with the two guests had an interactive<br />

communication with the audience, in which they <strong>of</strong>fered their own interpretations <strong>of</strong><br />

issues like scientism, systematization <strong>of</strong> Confucian ideals, approaches in Confucian<br />

study and establishment <strong>of</strong> first-class universities. The forum was concluded by Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Deng Xiaonan‘s remarks.<br />

Edited By : Jacques<br />

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Tang Jiaxuan Speaks at Celebration for<br />

50 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Politics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274689366<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 24, 2009: On May 19, 2010, former State Councilor and<br />

Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan arrived at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to congratulate the<br />

department <strong>of</strong> Political Science (the precursor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>) on their 50th anniversary, where he met and had a discussion with<br />

teachers and students from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies. He also delivered an<br />

excellent speech on current international situations to teachers and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Tang first arrived at the International Studies Building A at 9 a.m. and congratulated the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Politics as one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> alumni. A cordial discussion was<br />

then held with leaders, faculties and alumni <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies. Wu<br />

Zhipan, standing vice president <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, and other former<br />

school leaders were present.<br />

At 9:30, Tang Jiaxuan headed for the Office Building to give a lecture reporting on<br />

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international situations. The lecture was aimed at three major aspects, namely the<br />

analysis <strong>of</strong> current international situations, China‘s international position and its<br />

diplomatic principles, and current diplomatic work.<br />

Tang Jiaxuan pointed out the world is stepping into a whole new stage <strong>of</strong> massive<br />

revolutions, thanks to the large-scaled and highly intense global financial crisis that<br />

dated back to 2008. Despite the signs <strong>of</strong> recovering, which have been seen in major<br />

economic entities, the uncertainty remains for the subsidence <strong>of</strong> crisis so that the basis<br />

for the economy to turn better is fairly weak. The financial crisis has brought about<br />

major revolutions in the way the economy develops, growth <strong>of</strong> new industries,<br />

intensified strategic planning in each country as well as its adjustment <strong>of</strong> the economic<br />

structures. At the same time, the reform <strong>of</strong> international financial system has also been<br />

pushed forward, with the enhanced voice <strong>of</strong> developing countries in G20 and Word<br />

Bank being an important step toward more just and efficient global economy<br />

management mechanism.<br />

He also maintained that the way to cope with relations with Western powers has<br />

become a super important issue with the beginning <strong>of</strong> China‘s higher growth rate<br />

compared to that <strong>of</strong> developed countries. For the time being, the situation <strong>of</strong> ―one super<br />

strong country with many solid ones; the West stronger than the East and the North<br />

stronger than the South‖ will remain for quite a period <strong>of</strong> time and relations between<br />

powers will turn more complicated. Though Asia is rising up in position globally, the<br />

fundamental state hasn‘t changed in this area. We are still facing greater opportunities<br />

than challenges.<br />

Judging from the current international situation, Tang Jiaxuan held that China should<br />

long hold the policy <strong>of</strong> ―keeping a low pr<strong>of</strong>ile, and actively doing something‖ to avoid<br />

being blinded by feelings <strong>of</strong> ―getting pompous before becoming wealthy‖ so that we<br />

won‘t get ourselves into troubles <strong>of</strong> important international affairs. When it came to<br />

relations with major powers, he analyzed the principles and approaches <strong>of</strong> coping with<br />

Sino-U.S., Sino-Japanese and Sino-Russian diplomatic issues respectively.<br />

A Q&A session followed the lecture, which covered hot issues such as President<br />

Obama visiting China and the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.<br />

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■ 北大杰出人物系列之唐家璇: 中华人民共和国国务委员-<strong>PKU</strong> Elites: Tang Jiaxuan,<br />

State... ( Monday 2005--1-1- 07: 1 )<br />

■ <strong>PKU</strong> Elites in Contemporary China (2): Tang Jiaxuan, Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs Feature<br />

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Higher Education Ministers <strong>of</strong> Oman's<br />

Sultan Qabous bin Saeed Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—05--21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274689097<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 21, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 18, accompanied<br />

by Mr. Abdullah Salleh Al-Saadi, the Omani Ambassador to China, Dr. Rawya bint<br />

Saud Al-Busaeed, the Minister <strong>of</strong> Higher Education <strong>of</strong> Oman's Sultan Qabous bin<br />

Saeed visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>). Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, the Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

received the guests together with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Shusen, the Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Foreign Languages, Yan Jun, the Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations,<br />

and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Zhirong, the Director <strong>of</strong> the Arabic Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Dr. Rawya bint Saud Al-Busaeed first introduced the situation <strong>of</strong> Sultan Quaboos<br />

<strong>University</strong>. She expressed that Sultan Quaboos <strong>University</strong> has planned to start a<br />

Chinese language teaching project, they hoped that students <strong>of</strong> the Arabic<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> could go to Sultan Quaboos <strong>University</strong> to participate in<br />

one-semester or one-year academic exchange activities. These students could learn<br />

Arabic and experience the culture <strong>of</strong> Arabia while teaching Chinese. She also hoped<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> exchange students would visit local IT industry and other high technology<br />

bases during the exchanging period to promote the technical communication<br />

between China and Arabia. She expressed the cooperating intention to establish<br />

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joint degrees on the petroleum refining and water resources protection with <strong>PKU</strong> as<br />

well.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua introduced the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to the guests. He pointed out that<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, as a historic university, has been on its way to be one <strong>of</strong> the world-level<br />

universities with a positive attitude. He believed that the cooperation between the<br />

two universities would improve the relation and increase the peace and friendship<br />

between the two countries.<br />

Background: Sultan Quaboos <strong>University</strong>, located in Muscat, was established on<br />

September 30, 1986. The university council is composed <strong>of</strong> the competent and<br />

well-trained pr<strong>of</strong>essors from Arabia and foreign universities, and they have started to<br />

plan to employ the Omani as teachers in different stages. Their academic research is<br />

compatible with the national condition <strong>of</strong> Oman's Sultan Qabous bin Saeed, and<br />

combines with the development <strong>of</strong> the global technology, economy, science, and<br />

literature as well. In the meantime, it also maintains the characteristics, tradition,<br />

civilization, and the moral and social values <strong>of</strong> the Omani society. The university has<br />

made contributions to the happiness <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong> Oman's Sultan Qabous bin<br />

Saeed.<br />

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Post MOU Youth across the Straits<br />

Cooperation and Development Forum<br />

Opens at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274688606<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 24th. 2010: On May 20th, the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />

the first ―Post MOU Youth across the Straits Cooperation and Development Forum‖<br />

was held in Yingjie Communication Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> Vice-president<br />

Lin Jianhua addressed the opening <strong>of</strong> the forum. Vice director <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Administration Committee Zhan Yan directed the ceremony.<br />

The forum is intended to build up a platform for policy-makers, academic elites,<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional leaders and promising youth across the Straits to communicate and<br />

establish regular informal conversations on the key issues in business cooperation<br />

and also to provide opportunities for the promising students to learn, communicate<br />

and express their ideas. Students majoring in finance from ten top universities in<br />

mainland and Taiwan joined in the two-day forum.<br />

President <strong>of</strong> the Committee for Liaison with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and<br />

Overseas Chinese and Director <strong>of</strong> the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan<br />

Strait Chen Yunlin, vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the National Youth Federation Lu Yongzheng,<br />

the vice-director <strong>of</strong> National Council for Social Security Fund and the manager <strong>of</strong><br />

China Investment Corporation Gao Xiqing, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the GreTai Securities Market<br />

and the former head <strong>of</strong> Financial Supervisory Committee Chen Shu presented the<br />

meeting as invited guests.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> vice president Lin Jianhua said that youth from Taiwan and mainland are keen<br />

on the economic cooperation across the Straits. He hoped the students could benefit<br />

from the two-day exchange experiences, learn about the economic conditions <strong>of</strong><br />

both sides, build up good relations and promote prosperity and well-being <strong>of</strong> people<br />

across Straits.<br />

Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the National Youth Federation Lu Yongzheng pointed out that with<br />

increased cooperation, young men are eager to know the personnel requirements <strong>of</strong><br />

the other side to better plan their career. Lu spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the forum as a great<br />

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chance to exchange information. He also encouraged the youth to have a dream and<br />

pursue it firmly.<br />

After the ceremony, Chen Shu delivered the opening speech on ―New requirements<br />

for Personnel Training in Security Industry across the Straits in Post-MOU Time.‖ He<br />

pointed out that Taiwan‘s stock market is undergoing the process <strong>of</strong> internalization<br />

and liberalization and the capital market in mainland will have completed the<br />

transition from an ―emerging + transitory‖ to a mature market. If the finance and<br />

security industry on both sides <strong>of</strong> the Straits can establish a flexible, low-cost and<br />

efficient capital market in response to the regional competition, the economy <strong>of</strong> both<br />

sides would prosper. Chen encouraged the young men to hold fast to their dreams<br />

and make concrete effort to achieve them. He also advised taking advantage <strong>of</strong> the<br />

rich experience <strong>of</strong> marketing and management in the mainland and Taiwan to seek<br />

the best position for security industry in the global market.<br />

During the forum, undergraduates and the elites in industry and academic will have<br />

conversations centered on ―The Cooperation and development <strong>of</strong> youth across the<br />

Straits- from the perspective <strong>of</strong> the entrepreneur‖, ―The cooperation and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> security industry across the Straits from the perspective <strong>of</strong> the<br />

entrepreneur‖. The students are going to give oral defense on their thesis.<br />

In November 2009, the Memorandum Of Understanding, MOU was signed in Beijing<br />

and Taipei, which was the foundation for financial regulation institutions across the<br />

Straits to create the cooperative mechanism. It was a milestone in developing<br />

finance cooperation. MOU has strengthened people‘s expectation and confidence<br />

towards Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). In the post-MOU<br />

age, youth across the Straits need more in-depth communications to exchange<br />

information and further the knowledge <strong>of</strong> each other. That is the aim <strong>of</strong> the forum.<br />

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2010 Shanda Campus Festival Enters<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274459914<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21, 2010: The opening ceremony and the first lecture<br />

<strong>of</strong> 2010 Shanda Campus Festival co-organized by Shanda Interactive Entertainment<br />

Limited (SNDA) and <strong>PKU</strong> Cultural Industries Association (PCIA) were held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center on the evening <strong>of</strong> May 18.<br />

In order to provide a platform for the students to exhibit their talents and promote the<br />

SNDA brand, SNDA opens 2010 China <strong>University</strong> Festival, which mainly consists <strong>of</strong><br />

five competitions on campus and eleven career-oriented forums held by Shanda's<br />

elites.<br />

During the competition, tasks for <strong>PKU</strong> students present included ―How to get to<br />

SNDA HQ from <strong>PKU</strong>.‖ Attendants came up with answers quickly, and a student from<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts won the first place and became a student counselor <strong>of</strong> 2010<br />

Shanda Campus Festival.<br />

Mr. Hou Xiaoqiang, CEO <strong>of</strong> Shanda Literature, introduced Shanda Literature‘s plan<br />

towards Chinese literature, especially Chinese Internet literature, to the students.<br />

The idea <strong>of</strong> setting up Shanda Literature, he said, stemmed from his dream <strong>of</strong><br />

enabling literature appeal to people and their life. He hoped that Shanda Literature<br />

would provide the best platform for the development <strong>of</strong> online literature and thus<br />

contribute to the prosperity <strong>of</strong> new literature.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Sha<strong>of</strong>eng, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute for Cultural Industries (ICI<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />

had a dialogue with Mr. Hou Xiaoqiang. Through the confrontation <strong>of</strong> their opinions,<br />

the audience understood better <strong>of</strong> Shanda Literature‘s place in the business<br />

operation <strong>of</strong> SNDA, as Mr. Hou termed, ―Literature is the beginning <strong>of</strong> everything.‖<br />

After the lecture, 2010 Shanda Campus Festival will be held in other universities all<br />

over the country, which aims at benefiting college students in both knowledge and<br />

career experiences.<br />

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (NasdaqGS: SNDA) is an interactive<br />

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entertainment media company featuring online games and book publishing in China.<br />

Shanda <strong>of</strong>fers a portfolio <strong>of</strong> diversified entertainment content including some <strong>of</strong> the<br />

most popular massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and<br />

advanced casual online games in China, as well as online chess and board games,<br />

e-sports game platform and a variety <strong>of</strong> cartoons, literature works and music.<br />

Edited By : Jacques<br />

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"Low-carbon Development" China<br />

Forum 2010 Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274456890<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21, 2010: On May 15, the ―Low-carbon Development<br />

China Forum 2010: Road <strong>of</strong> New Energy Vehicles,‖ organized by <strong>PKU</strong> China Center<br />

for Low-carbon Development Research was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

At the forum, speeches were given by Mr. Jiang Chunyun, former Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />

the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress and Honorary President<br />

<strong>of</strong> Low-carbon China Forum, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Hongjun, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council, and<br />

Mr. Cheng Lianchang, Academician <strong>of</strong> the World Confederation <strong>of</strong> Productivity<br />

Science and former Executive Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> China‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Personnel.<br />

Famous economist Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining and Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities and<br />

Social Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng Yuzhui unveiled the China Center for<br />

Low-carbon Development Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

In the speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yu Hongjun said that ―Mankind has always been emphasizing<br />

survival and development, while the latter serves the purpose <strong>of</strong> the former. But as it<br />

proceeds, human development has brought challenges and even threats to our<br />

survival, among which the carbon dioxide problem is essential. This issue is not only<br />

an environmental and economic problem, but also a political and cultural one.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining mentioned in his keynote speech ―Low-carbon Development <strong>of</strong> China‖<br />

that people are faced with a dilemma. On the one hand, they should protect our living<br />

environment; on the other hand, they have to achieve sustainable economic<br />

development. This dilemma has always been perplexing. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li came up with nine<br />

suggestions in terms <strong>of</strong> how to achieve low-carbon and green economy, giving<br />

consideration to both sides.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Jianguo, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Forum and Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> China Center for<br />

Low-carbon Development Research, delivered a keynote speech on ―Development<br />

as a Green Principle: Six-dimensional Low-carbon Concept <strong>of</strong> Development.‖ He<br />

stressed that development should be guided by a ―green‖ principle combining<br />

environmental protection and economic growth. The ―Six-dimensional Low-carbon<br />

Concept <strong>of</strong> Development‖ should be applied in developing a green economy, which<br />

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means to establish a value system, along with the low-carbon development <strong>of</strong><br />

information, science, contingency, art, and integration.<br />

Mr. Li Junfeng, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> the Energy Research Institute <strong>of</strong> China‘s National<br />

Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) gave an analysis <strong>of</strong> energy<br />

development problem in his keynote speech ―Outlook on New Energy Development.‖<br />

He affirmed the strength <strong>of</strong> China‘s wind-powered electricity generation and optical<br />

power generation in the world. He also pointed out that ―we cannot reach the goal in<br />

one step in developing low-carbon economy; neither can we develop high-carbon<br />

economy under the slogan <strong>of</strong> low-carbon economy.‖<br />

Mr. Zhou Fengqi, former Director <strong>of</strong> the Energy Research Institute <strong>of</strong> NDRC<br />

illustrated the relationship between climate change and low-carbon economy in his<br />

keynote speech. He analyzed the severe situation <strong>of</strong> global warming with the IPCC<br />

report and marked out the climate issue China is facing, stressing the significance <strong>of</strong><br />

the development <strong>of</strong> low-carbon economy for energy security and environmental<br />

protection in China.<br />

Mr. Fang Chi, Deputy General Manager <strong>of</strong> Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd., gave a<br />

keynote speech on ―Outlook on New Energy Vehicles.‖ He laid emphasis on the<br />

current need <strong>of</strong> low-carbon development in the automobile industry. He said that<br />

China‘s automobile industry has been making great efforts to develop and bring into<br />

operation new energy vehicles but is also facing difficulties. At last, he gave his look<br />

ahead into the future development <strong>of</strong> companies with varied energy sources<br />

supported by the government.<br />

Member <strong>of</strong> the European Commission Wolfgang Pape addressed a keynote speech<br />

"EU SMEs and Green Development,‖ analyzing the policies <strong>of</strong> EU Small and<br />

Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and the demand <strong>of</strong> a green growth, as well as the<br />

corresponding actions by the EU.<br />

Later, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Jianguo acted as host <strong>of</strong> a roundtable talk with the theme ―Policy,<br />

Innovation, Management and the New Energy Vehicle Industry‖ on which the six<br />

guests held a spectacular discussion.<br />

In the panel discussion about ―Innovation and New Energy Vehicles,‖ Mr. Xu Jun,<br />

Section Chief <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Resources and Environment under the Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Social Development <strong>of</strong> China‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, gave an<br />

analysis <strong>of</strong> the emission-reduction technology issue in his speech ―Differences<br />

among Recycling Economy, Low-carbon Economy and Green Economy,‖ along with<br />

General Manager <strong>of</strong> China Beijing Environment Exchange Mei Dewen‘s discussion<br />

<strong>of</strong> the relationship between carbon emissions and new energy vehicles, and Mr. Wu<br />

Zemin‘s introduction to the development and outlook <strong>of</strong> Dongfeng Automobile.<br />

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At the forum, experts and scholars, government <strong>of</strong>ficials and entrepreneurs each<br />

aired their own views on various issues as low-carbon development, green growth,<br />

energy crises and development <strong>of</strong> new energy vehicles. The discussions provided a<br />

new perspective on low-carbon development in both China and the whole world,<br />

which served as a motivation and intellectual support for the blossom <strong>of</strong> low-carbon<br />

economy.<br />

Edited By : Jacques<br />

Translated By : Sherry Chu<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Exchange Students Hold Benefit<br />

Performance in Taiwan for Yushu<br />

Victims<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274269771<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18, 2010: A benefit performance was held by<br />

mainland exchange students in Taiwan universities to bless the victims <strong>of</strong> the Yushu<br />

earthquake. At 7:30 pm on May 13, the benefit performance named ―Let‘s Join<br />

Hands to Rebuild Our Homeland‖ started in the Heqing Hall <strong>of</strong> the Tsing Hua<br />

<strong>University</strong> (NTHU). The purpose <strong>of</strong> this event is to act as an outlet for their concerns<br />

for Yushu <strong>of</strong> both mainland and Taiwan students. It began by a sad documentary<br />

about the earthquake and the rebuilding <strong>of</strong> the stricken region, indicating the hopeful<br />

future after all efforts. A timeslot for praying was added to the event, in which a<br />

one-minute silence was held. The whole audience, with electronic candles in their<br />

hands, gave the victims their most sincere blessings.<br />

This benefit performance was started, organized, and carried out chiefly by mainland<br />

exchange students attending the NTHU and National Chiao Tung <strong>University</strong>, where<br />

a total <strong>of</strong> 20 exchange students were from <strong>PKU</strong> in these two universities, and most <strong>of</strong><br />

them have participated in the preparatory work <strong>of</strong> the performance. In addition, more<br />

than 70 exchange students from mainland universities, including Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Zhejiang <strong>University</strong>, Nanjing <strong>University</strong>, Xi‘an Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>, and<br />

Lanzhou <strong>University</strong>, also took part in the preparations.<br />

The initiator <strong>of</strong> the benefit performance, a ‗07 undergraduate student Wang Qing,<br />

from the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who<br />

is now an exchange student in NTHU, said that the reasons for starting this activity is<br />

due to the fact that very little attention was paid to the earthquake in Yushu in<br />

Taiwan, and hoped that something could be done to change this situation.<br />

Zhuang Xiwei, who is also an exchange student in NTHU, from School <strong>of</strong> Electronics<br />

Engineering and Computer Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, was the sole organizer for the<br />

performances. He said that he wished that his performance could catch the attention<br />

<strong>of</strong> Taiwanese residents and raise their concern for the Yushu victims. He added that<br />

this evening party was also a way to mourn for victims <strong>of</strong> natural disasters in Taiwan<br />

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in the past few years and praise the strength and solidity people <strong>of</strong> both mainland<br />

and Taiwan have showed when facing natural disasters. Luo Yu, as a Taiwanese<br />

student participant <strong>of</strong> the whole activity and the president <strong>of</strong> Jzuchi Young Society <strong>of</strong><br />

NTHU, stated that this kind <strong>of</strong> activity not only has memorial significance, but also<br />

rendered an opportunity for Taiwanese students to know the real and current state <strong>of</strong><br />

the mainland through exchange students.<br />

This event is the first <strong>of</strong> its kind that united mainland exchange students from<br />

different universities across Taiwan. It is said that this benefit performance initiated<br />

by exchange students in NTHU and National Chiao Tung <strong>University</strong> was greatly<br />

supported by many people. Hundreds <strong>of</strong> mainland students studying in Shih Hsin<br />

<strong>University</strong>, I-Shou <strong>University</strong>, Fu Jen Catholic <strong>University</strong>, National Kaohsiung<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Soochow <strong>University</strong>, National Taipei <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology, Donghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, National Chengchi <strong>University</strong>, and National Taiwan <strong>University</strong> also<br />

started relevant memorial activities in the same day.<br />

Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />

Translated By : Pan Huanming<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student's Article Published on<br />

UPI<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273483429<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 10, 2010: A feature article titled ―China should<br />

increase currency flexibility, adviser says‖ was published by UPI‘s website on May<br />

3rd. The article, written by Yi Jie, a junior from the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication, was a writing exercise for the <strong>English</strong> <strong>News</strong>-writing class. This was<br />

the first time a <strong>PKU</strong> undergraduate‘s own piece <strong>of</strong> writing has reached millions <strong>of</strong><br />

readers through UPI‘s website, distinguished as the second largest new agency in<br />

the world with over 3 million page views per day. The Executive Chief Editor <strong>of</strong> UPI<br />

congratulated Yi Jie, ―now you have 3,700,000 readers around the world!‖ On<br />

receiving the acceptance <strong>of</strong> her article, Yi was extraordinarily excited, ―It is amazing!<br />

I have never dreamt that my work could make its way to UPI.‖<br />

The student‘s talent was recognized thanks to the innovation in the teaching method<br />

in <strong>English</strong> <strong>News</strong> Writing course provided by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Kun. With the cooperation<br />

<strong>of</strong> UPIU (United Press International for Universities), students were given two on-line<br />

lectures on writing news in <strong>English</strong> and were assigned to practice after class. Their<br />

exercises were then uploaded on UPIU.com and received comments from<br />

experienced UPI journalists. Krista Kapralo, one <strong>of</strong> the top journalists in UPI<br />

commented, ―The subject <strong>of</strong> the article is the exchange rate <strong>of</strong> RMB, a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

issue in economics. The author showed her crafts in weaving the news, the<br />

background and the analysis into an in-depth report‖.<br />

The article named ―A new institution <strong>of</strong> Beijing slum‖ written by Quan Xixi and the<br />

report ―Auto Show: Made in China, sold in China‖ by Yun-Hsien Chang were also<br />

acclaimed by Krista Kapralo.<br />

UPIU is an on-line community for scholars, students and the future media men to<br />

communicate. Registers can upload their articles, pictures, audios or videos on the<br />

website to share their ideas and experiences with students and faculty in media from<br />

all over the world. They also have the opportunity to receive comments from the top<br />

editors in UPI. UPI sometimes selects outstanding pieces for publication.<br />

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Translated By : Han Yafei<br />

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Planet Named Xuzhihong at Ceremony<br />

for 50 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Astronomy<br />

Department<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273466752<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 7, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 4, the 50 th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Astronomy, the 10 th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Astronomy at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), and the Xuzhihong Minor Planet Naming Ceremony was<br />

held at the conference hall <strong>of</strong> the Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> (KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong>). Teachers and students <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Astronomy, the<br />

researchers <strong>of</strong> KIAA, the alumni, and the some scholars <strong>of</strong> astronomy attended the<br />

ceremony. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong, the former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and other academicians <strong>of</strong><br />

the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences also attended the ceremony. Nearly one hundred<br />

people, including leaders <strong>of</strong> various astronomy research institutes, alumni, and<br />

scholars in astronomy field, were invited to the ceremony. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Xuebing, the<br />

Deputy Chair <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Astronomy emceed the ceremony.<br />

During the ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Jiansheng delivered the welcoming remarks to the<br />

attendees. In the lecture <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Xinji <strong>of</strong> Department Astronomy, he recalled the<br />

history <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> astronomy. In 1920s, when Cai Yuanpei was the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

they once considered to set up a Department <strong>of</strong> Astronomy. The plan was put <strong>of</strong>f due<br />

to objective conditions, but astronomy courses were opened at <strong>PKU</strong>. In 1958, Mr.<br />

Cheng Maolan <strong>of</strong> Beijing Astronomical Observatory advised <strong>PKU</strong> to set up an<br />

Astronomy Division. The Astronomy Division in the Department <strong>of</strong> Geophysics was<br />

finally established in 1960. With the hard work <strong>of</strong> several generations <strong>of</strong><br />

astronomers, the Department <strong>of</strong> Astronomy has gain heavy achievements during<br />

these fifty years. Now, the department has a mature teaching and researching team,<br />

and has trained hundreds <strong>of</strong> astronomers who are the backbone for China. They<br />

finished large national astronomical projects several times, and have gained praise<br />

from astronomers both at home and abroad. In June 2000, the Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Astronomy was formally established, and they invited Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Jiansheng,<br />

academician <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, to be the Chair <strong>of</strong> the<br />

department. In 2006, the KIAA-<strong>PKU</strong> has been co-established by <strong>PKU</strong> and the Kavli<br />

Foundation, and been put into operation in 2008.<br />

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Subsequently, the Xuzhihong Minor Planet Naming Ceremony was held. The<br />

ceremony was emceed by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Jiansheng. Mr. Yan Jun, Director-general <strong>of</strong><br />

National Astronomical Observatories <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (NAOC),<br />

pronounced the bulletin <strong>of</strong> naming <strong>of</strong> Xuzhihong Planet. Then, Mr. Fang Xin<br />

delivered the certificate to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong. On October 14 <strong>of</strong> 1995, the researcher<br />

<strong>of</strong> NAOC observed a minor planet on the day <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong‘s 53rd birthday.<br />

During the periods when he was president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and vice president <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong steadfastly and effectively supported the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> Chinese astronomy. Thus, NAOC decided to apply to use his name<br />

as the name <strong>of</strong> the discovered minor planet. On October 4 <strong>of</strong> 2009, The Minor Planet<br />

Center (MPC) released that the No. 90826 Minor Planet has been named as<br />

―Xuzhihong‖ forever.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, pointed out that Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu<br />

Zhihong used to introduce a series <strong>of</strong> reform measures to lead the innovation <strong>of</strong><br />

education during the period when he was the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Although he has<br />

multiple positions in different places, he still gave classes just to promote the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> education management and the popularization <strong>of</strong> life science. The<br />

naming is praise to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong's charisma, and to show great appreciation for<br />

his contributions to society and education as well. Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong highly<br />

affirmed the astronomers‘ hard-working spirit in research, and gave thanks to the<br />

astronomical predecessors and colleagues.<br />

The related Celebration Activities lasted for a whole day. Besides the Anniversary<br />

Ceremony and Naming Ceremony, the Department <strong>of</strong> Astronomy also held a<br />

seminar that day. With Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Xiao <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Physics as the chair, the<br />

astronomers exchanged their ideas on the development <strong>of</strong> Hard X-ray Modulation<br />

Telescope (HXMT), the introduction <strong>of</strong> LAMOST, the aim <strong>of</strong> FAST, the DOME-A<br />

Antarctic Astronomy, 30-meter Telescope (TMT), and so on.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Beijing Municipal Government<br />

Leaders Visit <strong>PKU</strong> to See Scientific<br />

Innovation and Technological Research<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272867661<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 2, 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 29, Mr. Liu Qi,<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPC, Mr. Guo Jinlong, Mayor <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing, Mr. Wang Anshun, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />

CPC, Mr. Li Shixiang, Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPC,<br />

Mr. Zhao Fengtong, secretary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Party Leadership Group, Mr. Gou<br />

Zhongwen, Vice Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing City, and other leaders <strong>of</strong> Beijing municipal<br />

government visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The main theme <strong>of</strong> this visit was to change the<br />

mode <strong>of</strong> the economic development and to enhance abilities <strong>of</strong> scientific innovation<br />

and transforming technological achievements. Mr. Hao Ping, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong><br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and other school leaders accompanied.<br />

The Beijing Government leaders first listened to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhou Qifeng‘s report on the<br />

status <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s development, constructing <strong>of</strong> the scientific innovation platform, the<br />

independent innovation mechanism, and transformation in technological<br />

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achievements. Accompanied by school leaders, they visited the exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

frontier technological achievements. Then, they learned more about: ―New producing<br />

technology <strong>of</strong> high purity polycrystalline silicon for solar cell‖, ―PET/CT Molecular<br />

Medicine imaging equipment‖, ―Development and application <strong>of</strong> intelligent artificial<br />

limbs based on dynamic walking mechanism‖, ―<strong>PKU</strong> comprehensive platform for<br />

innovative drug research and development‖, ―3D digital technology and platform for<br />

intelligent transportation and the digital heritage‖, ―STYH satellite integrated services<br />

VSAT communications network‖, ―Using stem cells to treat diabetes‖, ―Automatic<br />

observing system on protein crystal‖, ―Recombinant RK5 dual-target anti-tumor gene<br />

engineering medicine‖, ―Generation <strong>of</strong> GaN-based semiconductor material and its<br />

related optoelectronic devices‖, ―Low-cost flexible organic photovoltaic devices‖, ―RF<br />

Superconducting Cavity‖, ―High-temperature superconducting quantum interference<br />

device‖, ―3D dynamic traffic data collection vehicle‖, and ―health mobile observation<br />

vehicle", all <strong>of</strong> which are original research achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in recent years. Mr.<br />

Liu Qi and Mr. Guo Jinlong asked about details concerning these projects‘<br />

technology contents, application effects, production costs and market prospects<br />

while listening to the introduction. Subsequently, they visited the School <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Sciences, Micro Processor Research and Development Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and National<br />

Engineering Laboratory for Video Technology to learn more about ―Early diagnosis <strong>of</strong><br />

heart failure and gene therapy technology‖, ―Product research on chip with<br />

independent intellectual property‖, and ―AVS pull relevant industrial upgrading‖.<br />

Mr. Liu Qi and Mr. Guo Jinlong affirmed <strong>PKU</strong>‘s technological achievements obtained<br />

through scientific independent innovation completely, and was full <strong>of</strong> hope for the<br />

cooperation between Beijing city and <strong>PKU</strong> to promote the industrialization <strong>of</strong><br />

scientific achievements. Mr. Liu Qi expressed that the Beijing municipal government<br />

will do their best to support the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He said that it is the<br />

responsibility <strong>of</strong> Beijing to help <strong>PKU</strong> to become a world-level university. He also<br />

pointed out that the <strong>PKU</strong> scientific projects on display have agreed with the<br />

development direction <strong>of</strong> capital industrial structure, and had good market prospects.<br />

He required the related departments to communicate with <strong>PKU</strong> as soon as possible<br />

to promote these achievements‘ industrializations. For the independent innovation<br />

projects, he hoped the related departments could provide some support. Then, he<br />

stressed that the Beijing municipal government has aimed at building a world-level<br />

city and that independent innovation is one <strong>of</strong> the key aspects. Thus, the universities<br />

play important roles in scientific innovation. The government will support the<br />

universities to construct platform for technological achievements transformation to<br />

achieve the industrialization.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhou Qifeng all expressed in their speeches that in<br />

order to make contribution for the national strategy and capital construction, <strong>PKU</strong> will<br />

always aim at the forefront <strong>of</strong> world science and technology, and continue<br />

transforming scientific achievements obtained from independent innovation into<br />

useful products.<br />

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Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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First in Exhibition Series <strong>of</strong> Life <strong>of</strong><br />

Foreign Teachers: Kathe<br />

Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke from the Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> German<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--05--03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272867528<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 3, 2010: The department <strong>of</strong> German from the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages held an exhibition at <strong>PKU</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> History with<br />

the German Research Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on April 26 entitled ―Forever<br />

Gratitude – Life <strong>of</strong> Kathe Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke‖ over 100 people, including Kathe<br />

Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke‘s children, her former colleagues, students she taught,<br />

representatives from the German embassy and teachers from the department <strong>of</strong><br />

German, attended this exhibition to pay tribute to the great contributions Kathe<br />

Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke made in areas like the German major construction and training at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, cultural communication between China and Germany and so on.<br />

Kathe Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke was born in Berlin in 1906 and later studied in the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Berlin, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Heidelberg, Goettingen <strong>University</strong>. She earned her doctorate in<br />

philosophy in 1935. In 1941, she was married to Mr. Zhao Xilin, who is a renowned<br />

expert in metallurgy in our country. She came to China with her husband in 1947 and<br />

later taught in Beiyang <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. She took on Chinese<br />

nationality in 1953. In 1954, she was transferred to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to be a teacher<br />

in German major, the department <strong>of</strong> Western languages.<br />

Through the joint efforts <strong>of</strong> many famous scholars and translators, she taught and<br />

trained excellent students with her academic passion, pr<strong>of</strong>ound knowledge and<br />

rigorous attitudes <strong>of</strong> study, which paved the way for the flourishing <strong>of</strong> the German<br />

major at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which has always played a vital part in China‘s teaching,<br />

researching and translation <strong>of</strong> German literature. Moreover, graduates from the<br />

department <strong>of</strong> German have also achieved glorious success in German literature<br />

and areas such as economics, diplomacy, science etc. In addition, Kathe<br />

Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke also took up translation work for the Foreign Language Publish<br />

House, Beijing Weekly and took part in translation and editing <strong>of</strong> such books like the<br />

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works <strong>of</strong> President Mao and the ―Chinese Fundamental Facts‖ series. In 2005, she<br />

died in Beijing at the age <strong>of</strong> 99.<br />

Prior to the exhibition, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng Zhaoxiang, dean <strong>of</strong> the school <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />

languages gave a speech reviewing the achievement <strong>of</strong> Kathe Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke when<br />

she worked at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and hoped to express gratitude toward the many<br />

foreign scholars like her who made great contributions to the research and teaching<br />

cause <strong>of</strong> foreign languages at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> through this exhibition.<br />

After that, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Liaoyu, dean <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> German, expressed<br />

gratitude for the great support that families and friends <strong>of</strong> Kathe Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke had<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered. He continued to speak highly <strong>of</strong> her being paradigm <strong>of</strong> tolerance and<br />

enthusiasm for teaching as well as her devoted role as a folk cultural ambassador<br />

between China and Germany.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tong Xiuying, teacher <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> German, spoke on behalf <strong>of</strong> Kathe<br />

Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke‘s students, emotionally recalling her training and care when she<br />

worked at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. And last <strong>of</strong> all, her son Mr. Zhao Xia addressed the<br />

whole family‘s gratitude for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for holding this exhibition, and recalled<br />

her deep love for China.<br />

This exhibition consists <strong>of</strong> four parts, namely ―the Youth‖, ―with Germany and China‖,<br />

―Teaching at <strong>PKU</strong>‖ and ―Enjoying the Senior Years‖, which vividly reflected the<br />

legendary life <strong>of</strong> Kathe Starkl<strong>of</strong>f-Linke. Her former students are mostly well over<br />

seventies by now, yet many attended this exhibition with much gratitude and respect,<br />

eagerly putting down how they miss her on the visitor's book. The young teachers <strong>of</strong><br />

the department <strong>of</strong> German who visited the exhibition regarded the spirits <strong>of</strong><br />

indifference to fame and fortune, endurance to loneliness and painstaking research,<br />

which characterize the elder scholars <strong>of</strong> literature like her, as priceless spiritual<br />

assets for successors. They feel obliged to follow in their footsteps, and move on in<br />

carrying on these traditional virtues.<br />

Being the first in exhibition series <strong>of</strong> life <strong>of</strong> foreign teachers in the school <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />

languages, the display will continue till May 9, 2010, which will be followed up by<br />

exhibitions on other foreign teachers at the museum later on.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Chen Long<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Launches Multi-User Desktop<br />

Video Conferencing System<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271818300<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 20, 2010: The Computer Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

(<strong>PKU</strong>CC) has formally introduced the <strong>PKU</strong> Multi-User Desktop Video Conferencing<br />

System and its services to the campus since April 16. Anyone who has a computer, a<br />

headset, and a web-camera, can conveniently call on online video conferences<br />

anywhere anytime for as many as 25 participants simply by opening a web-browser.<br />

In the past, the Computer Center frequently received requests for holding small<br />

video conferences: users wished to be able to have meetings with a group <strong>of</strong> people<br />

while sitting at their respective home or <strong>of</strong>fice. For instance, cooperation project<br />

seminars that happen on a regular basis, preparation and organization <strong>of</strong><br />

international conferences, distant-lecturing and Q&A sessions, online video<br />

interviews, etc. Now, all <strong>of</strong> these demands can be easily met by this newly launched<br />

video conferencing system.<br />

The Multi-User Desktop Video Conferencing System allows up to 25 participants to<br />

attend the conference simultaneously, with numerous useful functions as well as<br />

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smooth sonic and visual display. The system not only supports interactive video<br />

communication, PPT demonstration, but also sharing and collaborative editing on<br />

Word files. In addition, the system supports desktop sharing, allowing remote<br />

operation. The Moderator <strong>of</strong> the conference can record the entire meeting for the<br />

sake <strong>of</strong> its preservation and future display. The multi-point interaction functionality <strong>of</strong><br />

the Multi-User Desktop Video Conferencing System cannot be matched by other<br />

instant messaging s<strong>of</strong>tware like QQ or Skype.<br />

By now, the user manual for this very system has been available at <strong>PKU</strong>'s campus<br />

network, on the "network services - Desktop Video Conferencing Services" page.<br />

Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />

Translated By : Li Xiaomeng<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Students and Teachers Eager in<br />

Donating Money with Love for Yushu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04--17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271647036<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. April 17, 2010: The 7.1-magnitude quake shook Yushu<br />

County in Qinghai Province at 7:49 am on Wednesday, April 14. The center <strong>of</strong> the<br />

earthquake was close to a town with a population <strong>of</strong> 100,000, which resulted in<br />

serious casualties and property loss. As the saying goes, ―When disaster strikes,<br />

help comes from all sides‖. The Red Cross Student Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> quickly<br />

reacted overnight to get in contact with the Red Cross Society <strong>of</strong> Beijing for<br />

preparation <strong>of</strong> raising money. They called for the entire university to show their love<br />

by donating money for Yushu County.<br />

The fund-raising event started at 11:00 am, April 15, which was met with enthusiastic<br />

responses from teachers and students <strong>of</strong> the university. Many <strong>of</strong> them generously<br />

donated money with care and love, they also wrote down blessings on the message<br />

boards showing tender care for the devastated area, showing how <strong>PKU</strong>ers are<br />

constantly connected with our nation and her people. Some students from Qinghai<br />

Province in great love for their hometown even helped out with the organization <strong>of</strong><br />

the event. The air was saturated with feelings <strong>of</strong> warmth and love. More than 10,000<br />

RMB had been collected by 7:00 pm that night, the financial donations will be sent to<br />

the stricken region via the Red Cross Society <strong>of</strong> Beijing as soon as possible.<br />

The event continued at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Triangle the following day.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Chen Long<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Exxon Mobile‘s Scholarship Granting<br />

Ceremony Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271043377<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. April 8.2010: On April 1st, ―Exxon Mobile‘s Prospect for<br />

Global Energy Future and Scholarship Granting Ceremony‖ was held in the<br />

Centennial Memorial Auditorium at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Vice President <strong>of</strong> Exxon<br />

Mobile Alan Kelly, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Lin Jianhua and other leaders<br />

from Exxon Mobile and <strong>PKU</strong> participated the ceremony as honored guests. More<br />

than one hundred students and teachers from the School <strong>of</strong> Engineering joined the<br />

ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by Associate Dean in the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Engineering, Tang Shaoqiang.<br />

Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Lin Jianhua addressed the meeting first. He<br />

pointed out that as China‘s oldest comprehensive university, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has<br />

first-class research potency in fundamental sciences. Taking this advantage, it has<br />

reorganized School <strong>of</strong> Engineering to promote the application <strong>of</strong> research in<br />

fundamental sciences. He said one <strong>of</strong> the major strategies <strong>PKU</strong> has is to combine<br />

research and industry and to transform knowledge to productivity. He hoped that the<br />

cooperation between Exxon Mobile and <strong>PKU</strong> could be strengthened for both sides to<br />

work together in order to promote international communications and continued global<br />

development.<br />

Associate Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Tang Shaoqiang reflected first upon<br />

the cooperation between Exxon Mobile and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in creating internship<br />

opportunities and funding research activities. He expressed gratitude for the<br />

generous support Exxon Mobile <strong>of</strong>fered. He also introduced the recent progress <strong>of</strong><br />

the school in research and education.<br />

Then <strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Lin Jianhua and Exxon Mobile‘s Vice President Alen Kelly<br />

gave grants to the honored pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students. Gu Xuenan, a student in the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Engineering expressed her sincere gratitude for Exxon Mobile‘s generous<br />

support for her and the school. She introduced her current study and research status<br />

and shared her future plans with the audience.<br />

After the ceremony, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Exxon Mobile Alen Kelly delivered a speech on<br />

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―The Outlook for Energy: a view to 2030‖. He predicted the global energy demand in<br />

the coming 20 years and suggested responses to the shortage <strong>of</strong> energy and the<br />

increasing emissions. He especially introduced Exxon Mobile‘s efforts in R&D,<br />

logistics and international cooperation for conserving energy and emission reducing.<br />

After the speech, <strong>PKU</strong> students had a hot discussion with Mr. Kelly on various<br />

issues.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : HAN Yafei<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shouliang: Current Chinese<br />

College Students‘ Sexual-education<br />

Unsatisfactory<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=270408855<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 19, 2010: On March 29, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shouliang, the<br />

well-known biology pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

pointed out during his lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> that the current condition <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />

college students‘ sexual-education is far from being satisfactory. He said: ―As far as I<br />

know, there is not one college in Beijing which has opened this kind <strong>of</strong><br />

sexual-education classes, including my alma mater–Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>.‖ He<br />

expressed that the recent atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the society is not good enough that people<br />

generally treat sex as a taboo. He hoped that <strong>PKU</strong>‘s public elective course <strong>of</strong><br />

―Human Reproduction and Sexual Health‖ could inspire other colleges to provide this<br />

kind <strong>of</strong> course.<br />

When talking about the reasons for opening this course at <strong>PKU</strong>, Chen told us that the<br />

sexual-education was a forbiddance for the youth when he was young. He thought<br />

he was lucky enough to read the book <strong>of</strong> ―Sexual Psychology‖ translated by Mr. Pan<br />

Guangdan in 1947. Before his retirement, Chen decided to fight for the opening <strong>of</strong><br />

this course to give the correct understanding about sex to the youth for their health.<br />

However, it is a pity that few teachers are willing to give lessons in the course.<br />

Chen graduated from the Department <strong>of</strong> Biology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and has taught the courses<br />

<strong>of</strong> ―Animal Physiology‖ and ―Human Biology‖. In 1995, he opened the public elective<br />

course <strong>of</strong> ―Human Reproduction and Sexual Health‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> for the first time, and<br />

wrote the first teaching book for sexual-education–―Human Sex, Generation, and<br />

Health‖ by himself, in order to give scientific knowledge about sex to the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

undergraduates. Since 1995, the course has developed very fast that it has become<br />

a public elective course. According to the students, the course is so popular that<br />

more than 500 students choose this course every semester.<br />

Due to the special cultural traditions and the political policies at specific historical<br />

periods in China, the topic <strong>of</strong> sex has become such a taboo that both families and<br />

schools have treated sexual-education with negative attitudes. At home, most<br />

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parents will not give their children positive answers to the questions about sex and<br />

teachers have generally chosen to avoid the topic at school. When children grow, it<br />

is inevitable for them to develop various thoughts and interest about sex. If the<br />

grown-up are not able to provide proper guidance to them, the children, misled by<br />

the bad ideas, may form deviant behaviors on gender relations.<br />

A survey taken by 900 undergraduate college students in Chongqing showed that<br />

about 86% <strong>of</strong> the boys obtained their sex knowledge from non-scientific sex books<br />

and illegal publications, and only 1% <strong>of</strong> the girls have read scientific books on sex.<br />

Chen told us that only three universities, South China Normal <strong>University</strong>, South<br />

China <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology, and <strong>PKU</strong>, have opened a sexual-education course.<br />

There are still a large number <strong>of</strong> students desiring for the proper guidance to obtain<br />

the scientific sexual-knowledge.<br />

The start <strong>of</strong> sexual-education in China was not very late. In the early <strong>of</strong> 20th century,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Jingsheng <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> used to teach<br />

students sexual psychology and esthetics, and organized the associations <strong>of</strong><br />

esthetics and sex in the meantime. He was the first man to promote<br />

sexual-education in China in the 20th century. Then, the famous writer Lu Xun also<br />

tried to promote the development <strong>of</strong> sexual-education. The development <strong>of</strong><br />

sexual-education came to a climax when Mr. Pan Guangdan translated the book <strong>of</strong><br />

―Sexual Psychology‖ and introduced it into China. However, we did not hand on this<br />

tradition for some historical and environmental constraints <strong>of</strong> that time. Especially in<br />

the mainland <strong>of</strong> China, the development <strong>of</strong> sexual-education was delayed to the<br />

1980s, far behind the West.<br />

Recently, the sexual-education in China has developed a little faster than before.<br />

The Center <strong>of</strong> Moral Education <strong>of</strong> the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau <strong>of</strong> Macao<br />

and the Family Planning Association <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong co-organized the lectures <strong>of</strong><br />

―Sexual-education at Campus: How to Carry out Sexual-education‖ and ―The<br />

Communication <strong>of</strong> Love: How to Help the Children Develop a Healthy Gender<br />

Relations‖ in order to find the ways to help the youth develop healthy gender<br />

relations through simple explanation and practical examples. The Gansu STD &<br />

AIDS Prevention Education Advisory Station, the first sexual-education base <strong>of</strong><br />

China, has been set up recently in Lanzhou. There will be 24 primary schools, high<br />

schools, and colleges opening sexual-education course as experimental schools in<br />

Shenzhen. On February 12, Yunnan TV broadcasted a program <strong>of</strong> ―Discussion <strong>of</strong><br />

People‘s Life‖ to discuss if the love course could be opened at high school. This<br />

program was cut for several times because <strong>of</strong> its sensitive topics.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Advanced Materials: Centennial<br />

Celebration <strong>of</strong> Chemical Research and<br />

Education at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--04—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=270408726<br />

The cover <strong>of</strong> Advanced Materials<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. April 2, 2010: To mark the centennial anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

chemical education and research at <strong>PKU</strong>, Advanced Materials, one <strong>of</strong> the top<br />

journals in material sciences, published a special issue. The issue gave an overview<br />

<strong>of</strong> the materials science work being carried out at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and<br />

Molecular Engineering (CCME). Thirteen papers were specially selected to give an<br />

in-depth look at research in three broad fields: controlled preparation and<br />

characterization techniques, organic and hybrid materials and inorganic materials.<br />

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Another top journal Coordination Chemistry Reviews has celebrated the event earlier<br />

this month.<br />

CCME was formerly the Huaxuemen (Branch <strong>of</strong> Chemistry) in Gezhike (School <strong>of</strong><br />

Sciences) built up by the Royalty <strong>of</strong> Qing Dynasty in 1910. The Branch <strong>of</strong> Chemistry<br />

welcomed its first seven students on April 30th in 1910. Graduate education was<br />

started in 1917 and a group <strong>of</strong> fourteen students were admitted. In 1919, the Branch<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chemistry was renamed as Department <strong>of</strong> Chemistry. In 1952, chemistry<br />

departments in Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Yenching <strong>University</strong> were merged into <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and a new Department <strong>of</strong> Chemistry at <strong>PKU</strong> was formed. To emphasize the core role<br />

<strong>of</strong> molecule in chemical research, the department changed its name to College <strong>of</strong><br />

Chemistry and Molecular Engineering. In 2001, the faculty <strong>of</strong> Applied Chemistry from<br />

the School <strong>of</strong> Physical Sciences joined the chemistry research family.<br />

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Students Organize Donation to Aid<br />

Yunnan Drought<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--03—30<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 30, 2010: Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi and other<br />

provinces within the southwestern region <strong>of</strong> China are currently under a<br />

once-in-a-century drought that is affecting over 60 million people, where 20 million<br />

do not have drinking water. The members <strong>of</strong> the Student Serving Troop <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> have<br />

been closely paying attention to the drought and started to organize the donation<br />

entitled <strong>of</strong> ―Ambassador <strong>of</strong> Rain‖. This donation event, which took place on March<br />

27, is a direct reflection <strong>of</strong> the project ―Action for Rain‖ by the China Foundation for<br />

Poverty Alleviation (CFPA).<br />

On the morning <strong>of</strong> March 27, the Student Serving Troop <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> organized a<br />

donation booth at the Triangle on the main campus. In order to remove all suspicion<br />

<strong>of</strong> corruption, all donations made to this cause was recorded by the name <strong>of</strong> the<br />

donator and the amount donated. However, many students chose to donate<br />

anonymously.<br />

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A student from the organizing team said, ―even though the amount <strong>of</strong> money we<br />

have donated is not a lot, it represents the concern <strong>PKU</strong> students harbor for those<br />

suffering from this natural disaster.‖ To further attract attention from donators, the<br />

organizing students sang songs.<br />

According to the final count, the total amount <strong>of</strong> donations collected on March 27 was<br />

7043.01 Yuan; on March 28, 9626.10 Yuan; with a total <strong>of</strong> 16669.11 Yuan. The<br />

CFPA appraised the devotion these students showed towards helping this cause by<br />

presenting the Student Serving Troop <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> with a certificate.<br />

This Serving Troop is composed <strong>of</strong> over 3000 students from different departments<br />

and schools withat <strong>PKU</strong>. This Troop has helped many causes in the past and will<br />

continue to do so in the future with the help <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Office <strong>of</strong> Student Financial Aid.<br />

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai Gives<br />

a Speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--03—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=269875582<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. March 26, 2010: Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai<br />

delivered a speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on March 25, 2010. This was his second<br />

time speaking at <strong>PKU</strong>. His last visit was in 2006.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou warmly welcomed President Hamid Karzai to <strong>PKU</strong> and gave<br />

him a present. President Zhou reflected back on the friendship between China and<br />

Afghanistan, including the cultural communications and economic cooperation. He<br />

said <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> greatly values the cooperative relationship with Afghanistan in<br />

higher education and hopes to bring it a new level. <strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Wu Zhipan<br />

directed the lecture.<br />

President Hamid Karzai gave a brilliant speech on the historical relationship between<br />

the two neighboring countries as well as the challenges and opportunities they face<br />

now.<br />

―People set foot on the moon, but seldom visit their neighbors‖<br />

Karzai says while the communications between the two neighbors dates back to time<br />

when Buddhism was introduced to China, the knowledge about each other now is so<br />

poor. ―People set foot on the moon, but seldom visit their neighbors‖ He considers<br />

the regional communications and cooperation in economy, trade, and especially<br />

culture are <strong>of</strong> great importance.<br />

―I love to eat Chinese pears. Many fruits in Afghanistan are imported from China. ‖<br />

He says. Besides the trade <strong>of</strong> industrial and agricultural products, the educational,<br />

cultural exchange is also critical. ―I have watched CCTV9; the programs <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

introduce history <strong>of</strong> places all over the world including Afghanistan. I like it.‖<br />

When students asked questions, President Karzai encourages Afghan students to<br />

speak in Chinese. The Chinese students with fluent Persian and <strong>English</strong> also won<br />

the president‘s commendations.<br />

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―Let us solve our problems together‖<br />

Karzai thinks terrorism, extremism and regional integration are the common<br />

problems we face. For the former, Karzai‘s reply is ―Let us solve our problems<br />

together‖. And for the latter, he points out that China, Japan, India and Russia are<br />

four giant powers in the region. Besides those countries, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey<br />

also play an important role. He illustrates the integration <strong>of</strong> Europe, ―Half a century<br />

ago, countries in Europe were still fighting with each other. But now, a visa would<br />

allow you to travel around Europe conveniently. European countries, especially<br />

France and Germany made great efforts to promote the integration <strong>of</strong> the region.<br />

Besides, he thinks regional reciprocity is very important. He compares China to a<br />

teapot filled with water. When the ―teapot‖ is full, more water added will spill over to<br />

its neighbors.<br />

―Common roots <strong>of</strong> the nation bring people happiness‖<br />

Faced with the invasion <strong>of</strong> western culture and value, Karzai thinks that while<br />

learning the advanced science and technology, the root <strong>of</strong> the nation, the culture and<br />

tradition should be emphasized for it is ―rich and deep, beautiful, tender and moving‖.<br />

He believes the root will bring people peace and happiness. ―To be wealthy does not<br />

mean to be happy. Some people who live in remote villages, who have no clue about<br />

the GDP, are much happier than those in modern skyscrapers. ‖<br />

When talking about the expectation for the university students, Karzai sincerely says<br />

that ―As the leaders <strong>of</strong> China and even the world in the future, I hope you remember<br />

your responsibilities to the whole world, to human beings when you pursue your own<br />

dreams and interests.‖<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Han Yafei<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Sings Forest Song for a<br />

Low-carbon Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—03—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=269603108<br />

Forest Song <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 25, 2010: Since Mar. 15, over 300 student<br />

associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> have joined the campaign for recruiting members in the new<br />

semester. Every time walking through the Triangle, the ―battlefront‖ <strong>of</strong> recruitment,<br />

passers-by used to be stuffed with copies <strong>of</strong> leaflets. While it is difficult to quantify its<br />

effectiveness, the regular glimpse-and-throw way <strong>of</strong> advertising turns out<br />

environmentally unfriendly.<br />

But this time, something special emerged. At one end <strong>of</strong> the battlefront <strong>of</strong> the<br />

campaign, a big box for recycling leaflets stood out. It was the leaflets recycling<br />

activity initiated by Beida Linge, or ―Forest Song <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖ program.<br />

Endorsed by other student associations, the recycling activity was carried out<br />

successfully, with praises from both students and faculties <strong>of</strong> the university. ―A huge<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> leaflets are distributed during the recruitment campaign, and many <strong>of</strong><br />

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them are immediately put to the dustbin. Our Forest Song program will recycle the<br />

leaflets which used to be valueless, sort them out and return them to the<br />

associations,‖ one student responsible for the program was quoted as saying.<br />

Re-using raised the utility rate <strong>of</strong> leaflets, and thus significantly reduced the waste <strong>of</strong><br />

paper. As for the leaflets that could not be used again, they would be contributed to<br />

Forest Song‘s plan <strong>of</strong> ―turning wastes into trees,‖ another event for a low-carbon<br />

campus.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students and faculties showed their appreciation and support for this program<br />

through active participation. A thick pile <strong>of</strong> leaflets was collected in just two hours.<br />

The elaborately-designed recycler also became a favorite scene with which young<br />

people took pictures.<br />

This enthusiasm accords with the forest song, a song that future leaders <strong>of</strong> the<br />

country and the whole world sing for a green globe.<br />

About Beida Linge (Forest Song <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>) Program:<br />

Forest Song <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> started in the autumn <strong>of</strong> 2009 under the support <strong>of</strong><br />

Environmental Education Base for Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students (EEBCUS), and was<br />

the winner <strong>of</strong> North China Division <strong>of</strong> the Innovation on Environment Protection<br />

Championship organized by the All-China Youth Federation. ―Forest Song‖ literally<br />

indicates its aim to realize low-carbon ideals through the carbon gathering function <strong>of</strong><br />

forests. The program is made up <strong>of</strong> three major events - turning wastes into trees,<br />

innovation in promoting environmental protection and research on the topic <strong>of</strong><br />

low-carbon, in order to increase people‘s environmental awareness.<br />

Edited By : Jacques<br />

Translated By : Qin Yixiao<br />

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―Compiling the History <strong>of</strong> the Qing<br />

Dynasty‖ National Project Closes<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--03—23<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 23, 2010: Undertaken by the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

library Special Collections Hall, the national project, ―Compiling the History <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Qing Dynasty – Digitalizing Images <strong>of</strong> Documents in Foreign Languages‖ came to an<br />

end.<br />

This project, taken charge by the <strong>PKU</strong> library Special Collections Hall, is the first <strong>of</strong><br />

its kind to compile images <strong>of</strong> historical documents in foreign languages and is an<br />

indispensible fundamental project in studying the Qing Dynasty.<br />

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According to requests, experts from the <strong>PKU</strong> Special Collections Hall have named<br />

every picture and image. By referring to a myriad <strong>of</strong> documents, they checked all the<br />

names <strong>of</strong> people, places and architectures against the authoritative texts. They<br />

compiled the ―<strong>PKU</strong> Library Catalogue <strong>of</strong> Images in Ancient Foreign Documents <strong>of</strong><br />

the Qing Dynasty‖ and the ―<strong>PKU</strong> Library Catalogue <strong>of</strong> Photographs in Ancient<br />

Foreign Documents <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty‖ (a composition <strong>of</strong> actual photographs),<br />

which are together over nine-hundred thousand characters. The project received<br />

approval in four aspects, request in contract, quality, usability and anticipating<br />

efficiency, in December, 2006.<br />

The main members participating in this project are: Zhang Hongyang, Zou Xinming,<br />

Wu Zhengtong, Yin Li, Zhang Lijing and Chen Xiuling. The achievement <strong>of</strong> this<br />

project, ―Yan Yu Lou Tai—Images <strong>of</strong> Qing Dynasty Architecture in Foreign<br />

Documents in the <strong>PKU</strong> Library‖ has issued by Renmin <strong>University</strong> Press in June,<br />

2008.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students and Teachers Take Part<br />

in Blood Donation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=269183819<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 19, 2010: On the morning <strong>of</strong> March 19th, Red Cross<br />

Society <strong>of</strong> China‘s blood collecting van came to the campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

This blood donation activity was organized by Red Cross Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. A lot <strong>of</strong><br />

students arrived early to the location <strong>of</strong> the blood collecting vehicle near Building No.<br />

32 and gave blood in an orderly manner under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the staff. The posters<br />

beside the vehicle also attracted teachers and students as they passed by.<br />

Dozens <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> volunteers participated in the activity. They were divided into three<br />

teams. The first team came very early to help with preparation for the donation event.<br />

They also undertook the tasks <strong>of</strong> answering the questions <strong>of</strong> the blood donors,<br />

guiding them to fill out personal information into related forms, and handing out<br />

souvenirs. Some <strong>of</strong> them had taken part in this kind <strong>of</strong> activity a number <strong>of</strong> times<br />

already.<br />

For some <strong>of</strong> the attending students, this was not the first time they had donated<br />

blood. Several teachers took part in the blood donation as well. The donors<br />

expressed that they were glad to help people in this way.<br />

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Women Scientists on Campus: A<br />

Special Lecture about Research,<br />

Career Life and Femininity<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010--03—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=269002817<br />

Group photo.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 18, 2010: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Mar. 17, the special event <strong>of</strong><br />

"women scientists from the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS) on campus‖<br />

debuted at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with a speech held at the North Wing Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Library.<br />

Co-sponsored by the Women‘s Work Committee <strong>of</strong> CAS, the Graduate Association<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the Association <strong>of</strong> Women Scientists <strong>of</strong> China, the lectures aim to<br />

provide opportunities for graduate students to communicate face to face with women<br />

scientists from CAS, while encouraging university students, especially the women, to<br />

contribute to the cause <strong>of</strong> scientific research.<br />

The lecture began with a keynote speech titled ―To Be Good, and a Motivated,<br />

Passionate, Careful and Hardworking Person‖ delivered by CAS Academician Wang<br />

Zhiling, Vice Chairperson <strong>of</strong> the National Committee <strong>of</strong> CPPCC, Vice Chairperson <strong>of</strong><br />

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the Central Committee <strong>of</strong> the Jiu San (Sep. 3rd) Society and award winner <strong>of</strong> the<br />

―Chinese Top Ten Outstanding Women‖. She emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> moral<br />

quality during scientific research and encouraged young students to cherish their<br />

living condition and be prepared to work hard and keep innovative. She said that<br />

there were still misunderstandings about education for women. To eliminate<br />

disadvantages in their scientific work, the society should emphasize the gender<br />

equality further, and more policies to support women in employment should be<br />

brought into effect.<br />

CAS Academician Cui Xiangqun, also President <strong>of</strong> CAS Nanjing Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Astronomical Optics, spoke on ―My Career <strong>of</strong> Scientific Research‖. She introduced<br />

the history and latest development <strong>of</strong> astronomical telescope, and China‘s<br />

continuous contribution to astronomy. "As long as you take the responsibility to work<br />

earnestly and down-to-earth for serving our country and society, you will make your<br />

own contribution and comprehend the meaning <strong>of</strong> life at the same time,‖ said Cui.<br />

Academician Fang Xin, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CAS Party Committee and Member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People's Congress, concluded the lecture with a<br />

speech "Be Mature and Be Talented‖. She traced the career life <strong>of</strong> those who<br />

significantly stood out in the scientific field, and spoke highly <strong>of</strong> positive factors such<br />

as sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility, a general education, and effective and efficient teamwork.<br />

―Individual abilities, personal choice and social selection also make a difference,‖<br />

she mentioned. According to Fang, self-esteem, independence and confidence were<br />

essential to women‘s success. ―Therefore, the basic elements for standing out are<br />

tolerance, self-discipline, practical experiences and a healthy mind with a clear goal<br />

and less concern about fame or wealth,‖ she summarized.<br />

At last, the three academicians answered questions ranging from how to coordinate<br />

research requirement and personal choices, to how to deal with particular problems<br />

that women might face in their scientific researches and social lives. Their insightful<br />

speech and humorous answers won a big applause from the audience.<br />

Vice Chairperson <strong>of</strong> the All-China Women‘s Federation Zhen Yan, Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Women‘s Work Committee <strong>of</strong> CPC's State Organs Work Committee Wang Yuling,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> CAS Women‘s Work Committee Sui Hongjian also attended the lecture.<br />

The event was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council.<br />

Source: <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Translated By : Qin Yixiao<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 2010 On-campus Job Recruiting<br />

Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—03—12<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. March 12, 2010: An on-campus job recruiting fair was<br />

held on March 11th at May 4th Sports Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. As the largest <strong>of</strong><br />

its kind for 2010 graduates, the recruiting fair attracted over 8000 <strong>PKU</strong> and nearby<br />

university students as well as more than 220 employers from all over China with<br />

7000 positions provided.<br />

School leaders paid great attention to the recruiting process. A team was set up to<br />

ensure the project proceeded smoothly. Announcements and employers‘ information<br />

were posted online beforehand to assist students with their interview preparations.<br />

Prestigious employers and diverse locations<br />

Employers from diverse industries visited the campus. Organizations covering the<br />

fields <strong>of</strong> higher education and research institute, information technology, energy and<br />

chemical engineering, cultural industry, medicine, mechanical manufacturing,<br />

wholesale and retail, financial/banking and real estate <strong>of</strong>fered plenty <strong>of</strong> job<br />

opportunities. Among the employers, prestigious state-owned enterprises,<br />

government and public institutions took up about 45 percent. Some multinational<br />

corporations even <strong>of</strong>fered positions abroad and opportunities for self-development.<br />

Employers came from diverse cities, including some remote places in middle and<br />

west China like Xinjiang and Sichuan. Job opportunities also clustered in East<br />

Coastal cities. Some companies like China Petrol and local governments in<br />

Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan participated the recruiting collectively. Some<br />

organizations had joined the recruiting fair for multiple years.<br />

The on-campus recruiting is exciting. Some graduates found a job immediately.<br />

Interviews with the job-seekers showed that most <strong>of</strong> the students had proper<br />

self-assessment and rational expectations <strong>of</strong> the jobs. They were optimistic about<br />

the job <strong>of</strong>fers they could receive.<br />

It should be pointed out that <strong>PKU</strong> advised its students to start from the base levels, in<br />

the west <strong>of</strong> the country and in important sectors to begin their career. Many students<br />

had responded to the call. Their outstanding abilities and dedications to work greatly<br />

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impressed the employers and many <strong>of</strong> them returned to <strong>PKU</strong> to find more students<br />

like this.<br />

More tools used to expand job opportunities<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> has taken all kinds <strong>of</strong> measures to help its students get jobs. It is said that the<br />

school will have 3197 undergraduates and 6565 graduating graduates this summer.<br />

Up till the end <strong>of</strong> February, more than 230 on-campus recruiting fairs had been held.<br />

On top <strong>of</strong> that, over 1000 jobs and internship related announcements were posted by<br />

the Career Services <strong>of</strong>fering over 25,000 jobs. This indicates the economy is reviving<br />

and employment policies are effective.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> will continue to take effective and practical measures to facilitate employment. It<br />

plans to improve the career service system and set up employment recording for<br />

every student graduated. By interviewing students <strong>of</strong> different majors one by one, the<br />

Career Services hoped to seek out different needs and provide personal job<br />

services. The school will also keep up with the labor market and spare no effort to<br />

expand job opportunities. In addition, lowest job guarantees were employed to<br />

ensure everyone can find a job.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Han Yafei<br />

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―Classic Kunqu Appreciation‖ Offered<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2010—03—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=268573905<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 12, 2010: As early as the beginning <strong>of</strong> the last<br />

century, famous Kunqu exports Wu Mei and Yu Pingbo, received invitation by Cai<br />

Yuanpei to <strong>of</strong>fer lessons at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Starting March 11th <strong>of</strong> 2010, Kunqu,<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the ancient forms <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese opera with more than 600 years <strong>of</strong><br />

history, has entered <strong>PKU</strong> again as a public elective course.<br />

17:00 p.m.<br />

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―There will be no good seats if I don‘t come early.‖<br />

Yesterday, Yan, a junior from the Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, ran to the<br />

classroom <strong>of</strong> ―Classic Kunqu Appreciation‖ at 5 o'clock in the afternoon skipping his<br />

supper. Although there was still another course ongoing in this room, a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

students were already waiting at the door for the Kunqu course. Yan told the<br />

reporter, ―This is the first lesson <strong>of</strong> ‗Classic Kunqu Appreciation‘, which will be given<br />

by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung. There will be no good seats if I don‘t come early. ―At 6<br />

o‘clock, hundreds <strong>of</strong> students rushed into the class room after the bell rang to grab a<br />

seat with a good view. Before the class began, the 300-seat classroom was full.<br />

There were more than 400 students present, including many standing to listen.<br />

The course ―Classic Kunqu Appreciation‖, the most popular public elective course at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s history, is an important part <strong>of</strong> the first five-years <strong>of</strong> the Kunqu Legacy Project<br />

which began in 2009. This is the first time <strong>PKU</strong> has chosen to open a college course<br />

on Kunqu.<br />

19:00 p.m.<br />

―I am teaching <strong>PKU</strong> students once again.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung is 73-year old and has 29 years <strong>of</strong> teaching experience in the<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California, Santa Barbara. In recent years, he has been primarily<br />

devoted to promoting Kunqu. Although he has always given lectures in different<br />

places, it has been ten years since he taught in a classroom. Thus, this is the first<br />

time for Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung to give lessons again since so many years.<br />

The title <strong>of</strong> this lesson is ―Tradition and Modernity—From "The Peony Pavilion" <strong>of</strong><br />

Tang Xianzu to "The Peony Pavilion" <strong>of</strong> the Young Lovers' Edition‖. As the first<br />

lesson, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung spent nearly one hour to tell the story about the relation<br />

between Kunqu and <strong>PKU</strong>. However, all the students paid attentions to this kind old<br />

gentleman‘s speech patiently. At 8 o‘clock sharp, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung started to<br />

teach the formal content <strong>of</strong> his lesson. He chose the most classic and important part<br />

<strong>of</strong> "The Peony Pavilion" —―Stroll in the Garden‖ to introduce Kunqu. He pointed out<br />

that "The Peony Pavilion" was also involved in the culture, history, philosophy, and<br />

politics <strong>of</strong> the late Ming Dynasty in addition to the story itself. Thus, he hoped that<br />

more and more students could become the volunteers to promote Kunqu so that it<br />

would be able to strike a chord with young viewers.<br />

20:40 p.m.<br />

―Welcom Du Liniang.‖<br />

At forty past eight, the lesson was brought to its peak when Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung<br />

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said: ―Welcome Du Liniang.‖ As the words left his lips, Du Liniang appeared on the<br />

platform under the stage light wearing a pink cape. ―How beautiful!‖ her appearance<br />

gained students‘ praises immediately. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung said proudly that Shen<br />

Fengying, the actress <strong>of</strong> Du Liniang, was selected by him. Then, the actresses<br />

showed some parts <strong>of</strong> the ―Stroll in the Garden‖ which gained students‘ applause<br />

and high appreciation.<br />

The lesson was originally planned to end at 9 o‘clock, but was dragged on for<br />

another ten minutes. After the class, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung said: ―I felt a little nervous<br />

before the class for I hadn‘t taught students for so many years. It is lucky that I had<br />

prepared the lesson in Taiwan previously. The <strong>PKU</strong> kids are really great that they<br />

can understand the beauty <strong>of</strong> Kunqu.‖<br />

Further reading:<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Lang, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts, said that this course will be opened<br />

every spring semester for the undergraduates starting from this year. In addition to<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pai Hsien-yung and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Lang, there are other teachers for this course,<br />

including Zhou Yingchen, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye<br />

Changhai from Shanghai Theatre Academy China, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zou Hong from School <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Language and Literature <strong>of</strong> Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, Zheng Peikai from<br />

Chinese Civilization Center <strong>of</strong> City <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hua Wei from<br />

Faculty <strong>of</strong> Arts <strong>of</strong> the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xin Yiyun from Taipei<br />

National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Arts, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Shuxiang from National Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Literature <strong>of</strong> Taiwan <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Tong form Taipei National<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Arts, Kunqu exports Zhang Jiqing and Wang Shiyu, and Kunqu<br />

actors Shen Fengying, Yu Meilin, and Shen Gu<strong>of</strong>ang.<br />

The ―Pai Hsien-yung <strong>PKU</strong> Kunqu Legacy Project‖ was started on December 8, 2009.<br />

The plan for the first five-year are to protect the Kunqu culture, train new young<br />

actors for the Kunqu, and promote the development <strong>of</strong> traditional culture through<br />

opening public elective course at <strong>PKU</strong>, holding performances, exhibitions, and<br />

lectures, promoting the digital Kunqu project, and setting up a Kunqu Legacy Fund.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Symphony Orchestra Held 2010<br />

New Year Concert<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261929511<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 25, 2009: <strong>PKU</strong> Symphony Orchestra 2010 New Year<br />

Concert staged at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall at 7:30 p.m., Dec 23.<br />

The teachers and students in the symphony orchestra poured their effort into<br />

preparing for this concert for about one term. Everything was carefully designed from<br />

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selecting the composition, rehearsals to the performance. Every music stand was<br />

decorated with a red butterflies, a Christmas bell and a cloth tiger, spreading the<br />

atmosphere <strong>of</strong> new year celebration.<br />

The performance was hosted by Mr. Liu Xiaolong from the Department <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />

Studies, and the conductors were Zhao Xinghua and Guan Boyang from the Central<br />

Conservatory <strong>of</strong> Music. Carmen Overture by Georges Bizet came first, followed by<br />

the Marriage Of Figaro Overture by Mozart and Oboe Concerto by Marcello. In a<br />

flashback way, the three pieces represented romanticism, classicalism and Baroque<br />

in turn, making it possible for the audiences to get a general perception <strong>of</strong> the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> western music.<br />

Carmen Overture was vigorous and full <strong>of</strong> life, and presented the image <strong>of</strong> a<br />

handsome matador and the active atmosphere in the bullring, pushing everyone‘s<br />

mood higher. On Contrary, the Marriage Of Figaro Overture was short but delicate<br />

and full <strong>of</strong> humor, making the audiences relax. The solo part <strong>of</strong> Oboe Concerto was<br />

played by Wang Xiaonan and Wang Yangyang, freshmen from Dept. <strong>of</strong> Philosophy<br />

and Dept. <strong>of</strong> Information Management. The first and third movement by Wang<br />

Xiaonan was dignified and energetic, while the second movement by Wang<br />

Yangyang was melodious and warm. The excellent teamwork <strong>of</strong> all the voice parts<br />

showed the exquisite chamber music.<br />

During the second half, the No. 8 Symphony in B Minor -- Undone by Schubert, the<br />

best part <strong>of</strong> the concert, was performed. This piece had rich connotations, and was<br />

both dignified and melodious. It had been a big challenge for the orchestra to choose<br />

to play this masterpiece. However, the students showed their improvement in<br />

understanding and skills during their performance. What came next were Slavonic<br />

Dance, Ode To Red Flag and Pizzicato Polka. It is worth mentioning that at the end<br />

<strong>of</strong> year, Ode To Red Flag represented a gift for the sixtieth birthday and the best<br />

wishes for the future <strong>of</strong> our country.<br />

The new year concert came to an end in the wishes <strong>of</strong> ―Happy New Year and All the<br />

Best.‖ Our orchestra is sure to go further in the following year with their love and<br />

persistence for music.<br />

Edited By : Xiang Yunke<br />

Translated By : Qin Yixiao<br />

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Awarding Ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2009 ―Annual<br />

Best Foreign Novels <strong>of</strong> the 21st<br />

Century‖ held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261711842<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.17th, 2009: The awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2009 ―Annual<br />

Best Foreign Novels <strong>of</strong> the 21st Century‖ was held in the Democracy Building at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>). Renowned Chinese writers Mo Yan and Li Er conferred the<br />

prizes to Martin Walser and the delegate <strong>of</strong> Augusto Cury. Martin Walser‘s<br />

prize-winning work is Ein Liebender Mann (Translated by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Liaoyu) and<br />

Augusto Cury‘s is O vendedor de sonhos (Translated by Wei Ling and Shi Liang).<br />

The Award <strong>of</strong> ―Annual Best Foreign Novels <strong>of</strong> the 21st Century‖ is the only Chinese<br />

literature award for foreign writers initiated from the year 2001. There are 51 literary<br />

works from 17 foreign writers awarded in recent 8 years. 2 <strong>of</strong> the recipients have<br />

been laureates <strong>of</strong> the Noble Prizes. This award helps to promote translation <strong>of</strong><br />

foreign works and the communication between the Chinese and foreign literary<br />

circles.<br />

The awarding ceremony this year was held by China Publishing Group, People's<br />

Literature Publishing House and China Foreign Literature Society. It is also<br />

co-organized by the Department <strong>of</strong> German at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Goethe<br />

Institution. In addition, this is also the first time for this awarding ceremony to be held<br />

in a university. A large number <strong>of</strong> experts, scholars and delegates from foreign<br />

embassies attended the awarding ceremony.<br />

The chorus by senior students from the Department <strong>of</strong> German enlivened the<br />

ceremony. Then Martin Walser gave a speech titled ―Literature Conveys<br />

Information‖, in which he emphasizes on the relation between literature and politics.<br />

His presentation focused on the function <strong>of</strong> literature in promoting international<br />

relationship and understanding.<br />

This ceremony also attracted attention from overseas media. The speech <strong>of</strong> Martin<br />

Walser was published in Süddeutsche Zeitung on Dec. 16th. Literary <strong>News</strong>paper<br />

published his speech in Chinese on Dec.19th. At the same time, the German<br />

Embassy in Beijing published Martin Walser‘s speech both in German and Chinese<br />

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on their website. ―Die Welt‖, the famous German newspaper, also had an in-depth<br />

report on this activity with comments on Martin Walser‘s speech on Dec.17th.<br />

Martin Walser visited China and stayed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 2008 at the invitation<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Goethe Institution. The warm welcome from <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> students and the beautiful scenery <strong>of</strong> the campus impressed him a lot.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : An Jiang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> ―Drama Week‖: First Round <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Drama Star Contest Ends<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261624463<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 23, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> December 19, the first<br />

round <strong>of</strong> the 2009-2010 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) ―Galaxy <strong>of</strong> Time‖ Drama Star ended<br />

at the Centennial Hall, which brought a successful end to Drama Week.<br />

Just as what Sun Xiaoru, a judge <strong>of</strong> the contest, has said: ―We need courage to<br />

challenge the classics, but wisdom to deconstruct the classics.‖ In the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism and Communications‘ (SJC) production, ―There is Thunder, but No<br />

Storm‖ is a rewritten drama based on the classic drama ―Thunderstorm‖. A senior in<br />

the SJC, who is obsessed with filming and directing, wanted to set up a cast <strong>of</strong><br />

―Thunderstorm‖ in his last year <strong>of</strong> the college. However, they were faced with<br />

difficulties ever since the beginning.<br />

After an entire semester‘s work, the production was finally unable to be performed,<br />

but this ―Thunderstorm‖ dream was deeply etched in these young hearts. By showing<br />

the characters‘ differences in and out <strong>of</strong> the drama, ―There is Thunder, but No Storm‖<br />

delivered a theme that there will be storm after the thunder if we have dreams.<br />

Facing difficulties, people may choose some extreme methods if their minds become<br />

extreme and fragile, such as suicide by jumping <strong>of</strong>f a building. The ―Lost and Life‖<br />

production from the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics showed us the last four<br />

hours <strong>of</strong> a girl that committed suicide, Xiao Xi. The production, with its clever<br />

directing and script, impressed the audiences deeply.<br />

Then, the Law School‘s production titled ―Dream in a Dream‖ caused to atmosphere<br />

to suddenly stiffen. The story started with a fictional contest — ―College Students‘<br />

World Cup‖. When the protagonist woke up, he found that it was just a dream. They<br />

have interlaced the dream with historical events, such as the Nanjing Massacre,<br />

China‘s entering <strong>of</strong> WTO, and China's National Day parade, which were showed in<br />

the form <strong>of</strong> metaphor. Not until the end <strong>of</strong> the play did the audiences understand the<br />

drama‘s historical connotation and its ingenious design.<br />

The final drama was ―There are LV Bags Everywhere‖, which told a simple love story<br />

between Zhang Xiaoxiao, a frustrated boy, and Baobao, a florist. Although the story<br />

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is simple, the brilliant singing and dancing, the actors‘ meaningful lines, and various<br />

fashionable entertainments have made the whole play unforgettable. The perfect<br />

performance <strong>of</strong> the main actress and the stunning appearance <strong>of</strong> Xiao Qi, a<br />

homosexual sound effects designer, also attracted people‘s attention.<br />

In the end, the play ―There are LV Bags everywhere‖ won first place <strong>of</strong> this<br />

preliminary contest, and also won the awards <strong>of</strong> Best Actor and the Best Actress.<br />

―Lost and Life‖ placed second in the contest. The seven-day Drama Week<br />

successfully closed curtain and left deep impressions for audience members. We all<br />

look forward to the students‘ exciting performances in the semi-finals.<br />

Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>-ICST Shines in TRECVID 2009<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261543526<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Dec 22, 2009: The team led by Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>. Peng<br />

Yuxin at the Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Science and Technology, <strong>PKU</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>-ICST), on<br />

multimedia information processing, made great success in TRECVID. Among all four<br />

test categories <strong>of</strong> High Level Feature Extraction (HLFE), the team was awarded<br />

three first prizes and one second prize, in the two test categories, ‗search‘, it won a<br />

first prize and a second prize.<br />

TRECVID is the annual international top evaluation meeting in the field <strong>of</strong> video<br />

retrieval, organized by the National Institute <strong>of</strong> Standards and Technology (USA) and<br />

held annually since 2001. This year TRECVID covered four evaluation tasks: HLFE,<br />

search, content-based copy detection, and surveillance event detection. HLFE<br />

focuses on how to make computers automatically identify the semantic concepts in<br />

the video images like a man, while search studies how to search semantic-relevant<br />

videos given search requirements. Both are key technologies in solving the problem<br />

<strong>of</strong> semantic gap and have been a major challenge in the field <strong>of</strong> multimedia field.<br />

Most universities, institutes and corporate research centers involved in relevant<br />

studies are participators in TRECVID, which prides itself <strong>of</strong> large data collection,<br />

wide coverage and global participation.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : LIN Jingxian<br />

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―Financial Reforms <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />

Compulsory Education: Effects and the<br />

Future‖ Seminar Opens at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261543045<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 22, 2009: A seminar themed ―Financial<br />

Reforms <strong>of</strong> China‘s Compulsory Education: the Effects and the Future‖ was<br />

successfully held by the Educational Finances Research Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

from December 11th to 12th, 2009. This seminar was held in order to evaluate the<br />

effects <strong>of</strong> the financial reforms <strong>of</strong> China‘s compulsory education, to discuss new<br />

issues emerging in the reform process and to push reforms to a new level.<br />

More than fifty scholars, experts, policy makers and practitioners in the field from the<br />

USA, Hong Kong and the mainland participated in the seminar, discussing the<br />

following six issues: the effects <strong>of</strong> the financial reforms <strong>of</strong> the compulsory education;<br />

the reforms <strong>of</strong> the compulsory education finance and the completion <strong>of</strong> the public<br />

finance systems; the financial reforms and households‘ education fees; the financial<br />

reforms, mechanisms for incentives creation and teachers‘ allocation; the education<br />

<strong>of</strong> the migrant children; issues on pr<strong>of</strong>essional education and training, which are<br />

closely linked to the compulsory education.<br />

Mr. Hu Chengyu, Director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Education, Science and Culture <strong>of</strong><br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Finance addressed the meeting. He pointed out that compulsory<br />

education in China had stepped to a critical transitional stage, on which the rapid<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the economic and social development had put forward new demands<br />

for education. How to perform compulsory education finance reform in rural areas,<br />

how to promote the spatial balance <strong>of</strong> the education resource allocation, how to<br />

ensure the education opportunity for the migrant population and how to improve<br />

financial management <strong>of</strong> the education resources were all questions he believed<br />

were worth thinking about.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Rong from <strong>PKU</strong> Educational Finances Research Center reflected<br />

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upon the compulsory education financial policies <strong>of</strong> the central government from<br />

1996 to 2005, analyzing the policy-making process <strong>of</strong> ―the reforms <strong>of</strong> the compulsory<br />

education financial security systems‖. He suggested that costs and revenues should<br />

be considered separately from the standpoints <strong>of</strong> the central government, local<br />

governments and the people.<br />

As to the issues on impact evaluation <strong>of</strong> the compulsory education finance reforms,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Ming from <strong>PKU</strong>, Doctor Shi Xinzheng from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Doctor<br />

Han Li from the Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology shared their<br />

empirical study results. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhong Xiaomin and Doctor Xue Haiping also<br />

analyzed the efficiency and equity issue <strong>of</strong> the primary and middle school education<br />

resources allocation.<br />

Scholars also showed great interest in the migrant children‘s education. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Duan Chengrong from Renmin <strong>University</strong> introduced and analyzed the updated<br />

conditions <strong>of</strong> the rural migrant children in urban China. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Minghua from<br />

the East China Normal <strong>University</strong> shared his thoughts on how to make it possible<br />

that rural migrants could have the same compulsory education accessibility as in<br />

cities. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fan Yuanwei from Shanghai <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />

introduced the institutional innovation <strong>of</strong> the transformation <strong>of</strong> the informal private<br />

school to formal public schools for migrant children, analyzing the effects and<br />

concluded the lessons that could be learnt. Some other scholars focused on the<br />

academic performance <strong>of</strong> the migrant children and the factors affected it.<br />

The two-day seminar went on successfully, providing a platform for scholars and<br />

policy makers to communicate and learn from each other.<br />

Edited By : Connie Chang<br />

Translated By : HAN Yafei<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji Xianlin's Former Residence<br />

Ransacked<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261542551<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 21, 2009: Today <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> reporter interviewed relevant<br />

<strong>University</strong> departments on the incident <strong>of</strong> Ji Xianlin's residence being ransacked. On<br />

the noon <strong>of</strong> Dec 16, Yan Garden police station received the emergence call from<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji's relative, reporting that the former residence <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji, No. 13 in Langrun<br />

Garden was ransacked. After hearing the report, the police immediately went to the<br />

scene, acquired basic information, and reported to the criminal investigation team <strong>of</strong><br />

the Haidian District Police Station, which soon sent extra police to the scene for<br />

criminal investigation. According to the statements made by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji' relative to the<br />

police, stolen items included some books, several bronze busts <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji, and a set<br />

<strong>of</strong> academic dress for PhD and so on. The case is now under investigation. The<br />

<strong>University</strong> leadership watches its progress closely, and asks the <strong>University</strong> Security<br />

Dept. to work closely with the Public Security organs to solve the case and reinforce<br />

the patrol on campus.<br />

Before the break-in happened, according to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji's wishes, on June 19th, 2009,<br />

the <strong>University</strong>, together with Ji Cheng, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ji's son, registered and listed all the<br />

important books and items and handed them as well as the key to the house to Ji<br />

Cheng.<br />

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2009 <strong>PKU</strong> Faculty Badminton<br />

Championship Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261108493<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 16th, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Dec.15th, the 2009<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Faculty Badminton Championship, co-hosted by <strong>PKU</strong> Labor<br />

Union and <strong>PKU</strong> Khoo Teck Puat Gymnasium, was started at <strong>PKU</strong> Khoo Teck Puat<br />

Gymnasium. 44 teams from different departments participated in this championship.<br />

A brief opening ceremony was hosted by Li Jie, director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Khoo Teck Puat<br />

Gymnasium. Sun Li, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union, said in her<br />

speech that the badminton was an important part <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> faculties‘ health activities.<br />

Labor Union will do its best to coordinate all departments to insure the success <strong>of</strong> the<br />

championship.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yue Sulan, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gave a speech as well. She hoped every<br />

player could attach great importance to the championship to carry forward the<br />

Olympic spirit <strong>of</strong> ―Swifter, Higher, Stronger‖ in this Olympic venue. She also hoped<br />

them to enhance their communication through the contests and promote the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> badminton at <strong>PKU</strong>. She gave her best wishes to all the staffs,<br />

players, and referees as well, and wished the success <strong>of</strong> this championship. At last,<br />

she announced the opening <strong>of</strong> the championship.<br />

The championship lasts 3 days. The teams are composed <strong>of</strong> both senior leaders and<br />

young teachers. There are female players in most matches, whose outstanding<br />

performances in the competition show <strong>PKU</strong> female teachers‘ charm.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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2010 New Year Gala <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law<br />

School Dropped the Curtain<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=260522667<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 10th, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School held the<br />

2010 New Year Gala in the Centennial Commemorative Hall on 7 p.m. <strong>of</strong> Dec. 7th.<br />

Wu Zhipan, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Suli, the dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Law School, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gong Wendong and Shen Kui, the vice-dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Law<br />

School, and Pu Wendan, Yang Xiaolei, Vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Law School<br />

Committee, and some other pr<strong>of</strong>essors attended the gala. In addition, more than<br />

1,000 faculties and students were present at the gala. The famous CCTV host Sa<br />

Beining, a former student from <strong>PKU</strong> Law School, was invited to host the gala.<br />

The New Year Gala began by Zhu Suli‘s speech. He briefly summarized the<br />

achievements made by <strong>PKU</strong> Law School in 2009. Then he brought best wishes to all<br />

the faculties <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Law School.<br />

Wu Zhipan also presented a speech at Law School‘s invitation. He conveyed warm<br />

greetings and best wishes to all the students and faculties. At the same time, he said<br />

that New Year Gala is a very good way to build a bridge <strong>of</strong> communication between<br />

faculties and students. Furthermore, he encouraged everyone to keep on working<br />

hard in the next year.<br />

The content <strong>of</strong> the performance is both plentiful and creative with a super cast. A<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> performances, including singing, dancing, stage play and martial arts,<br />

pushed the New Year Gala to a climax.<br />

The 2010 New Year Gala has received great support from all the faculties and<br />

students. The cooperation and preparation from the Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Law School and the Student Union had contributed to the success <strong>of</strong> the New<br />

Year Gala.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : An Jiang<br />

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2009 International Student Speech<br />

Contest Held by <strong>PKU</strong> International<br />

College for Chinese Language Studies<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=260522429<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 11, 2009: From December 2 to 4, the 2009<br />

International Student Speech Contest was in progress at Hongya Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Chaitai International Center. Students from various countries and<br />

regions showed their pr<strong>of</strong>it from Chinese learning. Their wonderful talent and<br />

performances won high praises from present teachers and students.<br />

After careful preparations, the contest was launched at the end <strong>of</strong> last month. The 34<br />

candidates from 11 countries selected from students <strong>of</strong> International College for<br />

Chinese Language Studies and the exchange students from universities such as<br />

Stanford, Yale, and West Point went into the final. The juries judged from the<br />

contents <strong>of</strong> their speeches, the participants‘ pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar,<br />

stage performance, and reaction. After three-day contest, 18 students won awards.<br />

This year, the topics <strong>of</strong> the participants were diverse, covering the international<br />

students‘ life and study in China, the customs <strong>of</strong> different countries and regions, and<br />

students‘ thoughts about society and life. Some <strong>of</strong> the participants combined their<br />

speeches with action and singing which have attracted people‘s attention. Some <strong>of</strong><br />

them analyzed their topic from a unique point and some aroused audiences‘ interest<br />

by their thought-provoking ideas.<br />

During the break time, the international students also showed their specialties:<br />

clarinet, guitar, Chinese Kung Fu, Japanese TAIDAO, and chorus <strong>of</strong> Chinese songs,<br />

which gave a wonderful enjoyment for the audiences.<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> the important teaching activities <strong>of</strong> International College for Chinese<br />

Language Studies, the International Student Speech Contest attracted great<br />

attention from the college leaders. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoqi, Director <strong>of</strong> International College<br />

for Chinese Language Studies, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Ruojiang and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Hongyin, both<br />

Vice-Directors <strong>of</strong> the college, attended the contest. Vice-Director Wang Yuanman<br />

was in charge <strong>of</strong> the guidance and coordination <strong>of</strong> the contest.<br />

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This contest has also gained supports from both <strong>PKU</strong> and foreign cooperative<br />

institutions. Kang Tao, Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> the Division for International Student Affairs<br />

and other teachers <strong>of</strong> this division, Director Xi Muli <strong>of</strong> California State <strong>University</strong><br />

Program, Director Shen Xiaohong <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> Program, and Director Tian<br />

Yuan <strong>of</strong> CIEE Program attended the contest as well.<br />

The International Student Speech Contest has been held for 5 years. It is very helpful<br />

in improving the international students‘ Chinese language studies.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Macao <strong>University</strong> Students Celebrate<br />

the Tenth Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Macao's<br />

Return to China<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=260328604<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Dec 5.2009: The celebration <strong>of</strong> the tenth anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

Macao's return to China‘s closing ceremony was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />

Centennial Memorial Auditorium on December 5th. The series <strong>of</strong> the celebration was<br />

jointly held by Macao university students in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan,<br />

Macao and Taiwan. Beijing. Whereas the final station <strong>of</strong> the activities was organized<br />

by <strong>PKU</strong> Macao Cultural Exchange Association, Beijing Macao Students Union and<br />

Macao Youth League in People's <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

Mr. Qin Tieying, director <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Department <strong>of</strong> the Liaison Office <strong>of</strong> the Central<br />

People‘s Government in Macao SAR, presented and addressed the ceremony. He<br />

hoped that the activities could promote mainland students‘ understanding <strong>of</strong> Macao<br />

and strengthen the friendship between students from the mainland and Macao.<br />

The two hour performance by Macao and mainland students was the major content<br />

<strong>of</strong> the closing ceremony. The performance began with a Konghou play named<br />

―Jiukuang‖ from Liu Lili, a Macao student studying in China Arts Research Institute.<br />

Other performances included the play ―The story <strong>of</strong> the rehearsal‖, hip-hop and<br />

Chinese kungfu numbers which were wonderful and won grand applauds from the<br />

audience. The group dance ―Sorry, sorry‖ performed by Macao students in<br />

universities in Beijing brought the atmosphere to the climax. The performance part <strong>of</strong><br />

the night‘s events successfully closed with a pleasant atmosphere.<br />

These activities were jointly organized by Macao students from all over China and<br />

received intensive support from all over the country. They promoted the mutual<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> the Students from Macao and mainland. The harmonious relations<br />

between the two groups <strong>of</strong> students manifested their friendship. The active<br />

participation <strong>of</strong> the student‘s organizations at <strong>PKU</strong> thoroughly reflected the spirit and<br />

patriotism <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students while contributing to flourishing the campus<br />

culture and promoting the development <strong>of</strong> the lessons outside <strong>of</strong> the classroom at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>-HSBC Finance Lecture on<br />

Current Financial Situations in China<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--12—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259744911<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, December 1st: The <strong>PKU</strong>-HSBC Finance Lecture themed ―Current<br />

Financial Situations in China‖ opened up at Yingjie Communication Center on<br />

November 28th. Mr. Liu Mingkang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> China Banking Regulatory<br />

Commission delivered an excellent speech to more than 600 hundred students and<br />

faculty and was later named the ―<strong>PKU</strong>-HSBC Finance Research Institute Consultant‖<br />

by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hai Wen, Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ping Xinqiao directed the<br />

lecture.<br />

Mr. Liu reviewed the experiences gained and lessons learnt from the financial crisis.<br />

He pointed out the great risks in the multi-sectored financial operation such as<br />

running insurance and capital business at the same time, Universal Banking and<br />

managing ―financial supermarket‖. He suggested that business should be run in<br />

separated sectors under independent supervision and a robust ―cautious fire wall‖<br />

should be built. As for the current financial situation in China, Mr. Liu reported that<br />

rapidly increasing loans this year were mostly driven by market demand and most<br />

investment went to the real economy. He also confirmed that China Banking<br />

Regulatory Commission would take measures, for example, raising the capital<br />

adequacy ratio and the coverage ratio to strengthen the risk management and build<br />

up a more robust system to stand great financial earthquakes.<br />

The ―<strong>PKU</strong> -HSBC Finance Lecture‖ has been held successful for a couple <strong>of</strong> times.<br />

Ms. Wu Xiaoling, Vice Chairperson, Subcommittee <strong>of</strong> Financial and Economic<br />

Affairs, Standing Committee, 11th National People‘s Congress, Mr. Xie Ping,<br />

President <strong>of</strong> Central Huijin Investment Corporation and Mr. Zhu Min, Vice-President<br />

<strong>of</strong> People's Bank <strong>of</strong> China also presented and lectured.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Event Wins Top Spot in Beijing<br />

Education Labor Union‘s List <strong>of</strong><br />

Achievements<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259289053<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 26, 2009: Recently, the Beijing Education Labor<br />

Union announced the recipients <strong>of</strong> the 2009 Beijing Education Labor Union<br />

Outstanding Organization Award and the 2009 Education Labor Union List <strong>of</strong><br />

Achievements. <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Labor Union was honored as the 2009 Outstanding<br />

Organization, while at the same time, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s ―Meeting with the Faculty‖ event<br />

received the top spot in the latter award.<br />

As <strong>of</strong> now, the Beijing Education Labor Union opened the meeting for 2009 Beijing<br />

Education Labor Union List <strong>of</strong> Achievements award judging process in Pinggu, which<br />

is located in the suburbs <strong>of</strong> Beijing. During this meeting, each organization presented<br />

their achievements in the past year to the Board <strong>of</strong> Judges. Also, the Labor Union<br />

has collected the top ten achievements from this year and formed a packet for a<br />

publicity campaign said to take place across the City.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Visits<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259146081<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 25, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 19, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), visited the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Continuing Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, accompanied by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guan Haiting, Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong><br />

Studies, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hou Jianjun and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Hong, both the Vice- Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Meimei, Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Continuing Education.<br />

At first, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua met the staff <strong>of</strong> the school and gave them his best wishes.<br />

He pointed out that the School <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education has made great<br />

achievements during the past several years and played an active role in establishing<br />

a learning society and learning organization. In the meantime, it has also<br />

accumulated valuable experience in the training <strong>of</strong> senior governmental <strong>of</strong>ficers,<br />

business pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, and technical pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. He said that the vigorous<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional training was related to the hard work <strong>of</strong> every staff<br />

<strong>of</strong> the school. He stressed that the aim <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional training is to service the<br />

national strategy, train pr<strong>of</strong>essional talents, enhance intellectual support and provide<br />

ideas guidance. Therefore, they should provide strong intellectual support and<br />

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high-quality talents for the harmonious development <strong>of</strong> the national economy and<br />

society based on the renowned teachers and courses <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. At the same time, they<br />

should also strengthen the courses‘ innovation and teachers‘ management for the<br />

science development and leaders‘ training. He encouraged the staffs to enhance the<br />

predictability, planning and creativity <strong>of</strong> the work with innovative perspective in order<br />

to promote the work <strong>of</strong> the school to a new level.<br />

Subsequently, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua had a meeting with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guan Haiting and other<br />

leaders from the school and the Office <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hou Jianjun,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Hong, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Meimei introduced the development status <strong>of</strong> the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education respectively. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua expressed that the<br />

high-end training is an important part <strong>of</strong> transition development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> continuing<br />

education, and <strong>PKU</strong> has also been affirmed as the training base for senior<br />

governmental <strong>of</strong>ficers by the Organization Department <strong>of</strong> the CPC Central<br />

Committee and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, which is a good opportunity for the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> continuing education. He pointed out that we should promote<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> continuing education from a view <strong>of</strong> maintaining the<br />

reputation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and enhancing the overall strength <strong>of</strong> teaching and researching to<br />

making <strong>PKU</strong> a world-renown university. The aim <strong>of</strong> establishing the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Continuing Education is to set up inter-disciplinary, comprehensive high-end training<br />

as well as support the development <strong>of</strong> other departments. The four-year<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the school has proved its success. He also expressed that the<br />

leaders <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education and Office <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education should<br />

consult with the correlated <strong>of</strong>fices to solve the problem <strong>of</strong> lacking <strong>of</strong>fice and teaching<br />

spaces as soon as possible and organize continuing education meetings to plan for<br />

the further development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> continuing education.<br />

Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Mo Yan Shares His Literature<br />

Experience<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259121230<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nov 24, 2009: on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov 20, the famous Chinese<br />

writer Mr. Mo Yan, was invited to give a lecture at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center, as the 7th lecture <strong>of</strong> the lecture series <strong>of</strong> ―Chinese Writers at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‖.<br />

In modern Chinese literary criticism, Mo Yan has been regarded as one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

pioneers <strong>of</strong> Neo-historicism novels. Though his works are so different from the<br />

historical novels about the revolution published since 1949, Mo Yan stressed that he<br />

was not completely against the Revolutionary Literature, the so-called Red Classics.<br />

―I think my works are more influenced by those Red Classics than by western<br />

thoughts such as Magical Realism.‖<br />

Speaking <strong>of</strong> his motives for writing Red Sorghum, which was later adapted by<br />

Director Zhang Yimou for the big screen, he said: ―I just wanted to write a novel<br />

which was different from all the novels about the anti-Japanese war.‖ Then he<br />

elaborated on how he made his novel different.<br />

―First <strong>of</strong> all, I did not regard war as the only subject. I did not write to represent the<br />

war. I wanted to show how people react under special circumstances, and to depict<br />

their emotional and psychological disturbances and changes.‖<br />

―I think the writer should not be bounded by the position <strong>of</strong> his/her own class, but<br />

should observe history objectively, particularly when the writer‘s personal relations,<br />

emotions, and positions are involved in that part <strong>of</strong> history. Struggles with things<br />

such as class, economic and political struggles, are all subject to emotional struggle.<br />

Therefore, what I wanted to write was to depict the history <strong>of</strong> personal emotions.‖<br />

As for language, Mo Yan said, ―there are complex factors affecting a writer‘s<br />

language, such as all the life experience he/she has had. Take me for example, I‘m<br />

particularly fond <strong>of</strong> Yuanqu Opera; therefore you can see them a lot in my own<br />

works. ‖<br />

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Though the <strong>of</strong>ficial language and the folk language co-exist in the language system,<br />

he prefers the latter. ―The folk language is very rich and vivid in vocabulary, with<br />

limited grammatical changes, and full <strong>of</strong> witty metaphors. The writer needs to stay in<br />

contact with common people and collect material from the folk language to be<br />

productive and innovative.‖<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Xiaoming presented a memorial poster <strong>of</strong> the<br />

lecture series to Mo Yan as a gift, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and<br />

Linguistics and We Literature Club.<br />

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Kings<strong>of</strong>t Corporation & <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Join Hands Promoting<br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware Copy Protection on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259121093<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov 24th: On the morning <strong>of</strong> November 23, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />

Kings<strong>of</strong>t S<strong>of</strong>tware Corporation started <strong>of</strong>f a ―Copy Protection on Campus‖ Program at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Boya International Conference Center. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Xiaoming, Assistant to the<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Mr. Ge Ke, Senior Vice-President <strong>of</strong> Kings<strong>of</strong>t<br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware also President and CEO <strong>of</strong> Kings<strong>of</strong>t Office S<strong>of</strong>tware, signed the contract on<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> the partners. Government <strong>of</strong>ficials and researchers in the related field were<br />

invited.<br />

Mr. Ge Ke addressed the meeting. He reviewed the history <strong>of</strong> Kings<strong>of</strong>t S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

Corporation and expressed the company‘s wish to make returns to society as well as<br />

dedicate to educational causes through the ―Copy Protection on Campus‖ program.<br />

Ge Ke spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the good example <strong>PKU</strong> is setting for other education<br />

institutions by using legal and copyrighted domestic s<strong>of</strong>tware and praised the effort<br />

made to protect intellectual property rights and while supporting domestic s<strong>of</strong>tware.<br />

Mr. Li Xiaoming pointed out that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has long been promoting the<br />

application <strong>of</strong> modern information technology in higher education. The cooperation<br />

with Kings<strong>of</strong>t Corporation was a great opportunity for a better information<br />

environment. The school hoped to popularize the use <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware with legal<br />

authorization to better facilitate teaching, research and school management activities<br />

while ensuring the security <strong>of</strong> the school‘s information network. The program was<br />

also initiated to strengthen the staff and students‘ awareness <strong>of</strong> and respect for the<br />

intellectual property rights and to help students learn more about common s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

and excellent s<strong>of</strong>tware products made in China. Li expressed his appreciation for<br />

KingS<strong>of</strong>t‘s effort and dedication in pushing forward the legal copy use <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware in<br />

China.<br />

Mr. Luo Fangshu and Mr. Wang Yefei congratulated the joining hands <strong>of</strong> the two<br />

institutions to initiate the ―Copy Protection on Campus‖ program on behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Education Management Information Centre and the Copyrights Office <strong>of</strong> Beijing.<br />

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They believed that the cooperation would improve the awareness <strong>of</strong> the intellectual<br />

property rights protection and promote the development <strong>of</strong> the domestic s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

industry.<br />

According to the contract, a s<strong>of</strong>tware product designed for <strong>PKU</strong> with no user number<br />

limits within the campus network was sold to <strong>PKU</strong> at a fairly low price. And <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

turn would install the legally authorized WPS Office and Kings<strong>of</strong>t Dictionary<br />

application in all the computers in Computer Center, labs, multimedia reading rooms<br />

and <strong>of</strong>fices.<br />

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"Real-Life" Fire Drill at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—11—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258547284<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 17th, 2009: Dense smoke blew out <strong>of</strong> Room 323‘s window in<br />

Dorm Building 38 at 3 p.m. on November 15th. Upon discovering the outbreak <strong>of</strong> fire,<br />

students sounded the fire alarm without hesitation. The dorm supervisor immediately<br />

used the fire extinguishers to put out the fire and organized a calm, orderly, single file<br />

line evacuation. After receiving the fire report, the <strong>PKU</strong> fire service center<br />

immediately activated the emergency protocol. Staffs from the Security Office,<br />

Students Affairs Office, School Hospital and Dormitory Center arrived at the site,<br />

controlling the scene, rescuing trapped students, extinguishing the fire and<br />

appeasing those in shock. Shuang Yushu Fire Squadron dispatched five fire engines<br />

to the site promptly and the fire was put out successfully at 3:30 p.m. All students<br />

were evacuated successfully from the building to the pre-determined assembly point,<br />

emotionally stable and calm. Students trapped in the building were rescued and the<br />

―injured‖ received first aid treatment and were in stable condition.<br />

These scenes appeared in the school fire drill themed ―Life Supreme & Safety First‖.<br />

The 30-minutes encounter with fire gave the students and faculty on-spot a true fire<br />

encounter experience as well as the knowledge <strong>of</strong> how to perform effective self-help<br />

and evacuation in such a situation. The training <strong>of</strong>fered by the pr<strong>of</strong>essional fire<br />

fighters greatly strengthened the students and faculty‘s self-help and response<br />

capabilities in a fire emergency. Besides the knowledge and skills transferred, the<br />

fire drill raised safety awareness and caution when dealing with fire. The exercise<br />

was also a test for the school fire emergency plan and the response capability <strong>of</strong><br />

relevant departments. Meanwhile, the exercise promoted the cooperation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

school and the local fire service departments and enhanced the ability to perform<br />

joint fire operations.<br />

This school fire drill was jointly organized by Haidian Fire Brigade and Shuang<br />

Yushu Fire Squadron with multiple school departments including the Security Office,<br />

the Students Services, the General Affairs Office, the School Hospital, the Dormitory<br />

Center involved and more than 200 students and faculty participating. Some 300<br />

students and dormitory supervisors were present to observe and learn. The 30<br />

minute drill was a way for students and teachers to learn what to do in case a real fire<br />

happens in the school.<br />

Mr An Guojiang, director <strong>of</strong> the Security Office and commander <strong>of</strong> the drill<br />

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commented on the pros and cons <strong>of</strong> the practice. He considered the fire drill as a big<br />

success for its rich contents and realistic features. He believed it was a true test for<br />

different school apartments‘ ability to response to fire emergency. The deputy<br />

captain <strong>of</strong> Haidian Fire Brigade, Mr. Li Tinglong made comments from a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

perspective. He thought the exercise was well prepared and compactly conducted,<br />

which had achieved the expected effect.<br />

Mr. Zhang Yan, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the chief<br />

commander <strong>of</strong> this fire drill made the concluding remarks. He expressed his gratitude<br />

for the participation <strong>of</strong> the participants and for the presence <strong>of</strong> the higher leaders and<br />

the <strong>of</strong>ficers from other schools. It was the lessons from some other schools‘ fire<br />

accidents that drove us to hold this medium-size, ―real-life‖ and comprehensive fire<br />

drill. The goals <strong>of</strong> the exercise were to extend the fire safety education, to strengthen<br />

the fire safety awareness and the self-help and evacuation ability. It was also<br />

designed to test the fire emergency plan, the response abilities and efficiency. He<br />

was delighted that all the goals had been achieved. Mr. Zhang also stressed that<br />

students and faculty should attach importance to the fire safety, observe the relevant<br />

regulations and prevent fire accidents from happening. He declared that fire drills<br />

with different themes and in different situations would continue to be conducted to<br />

provide for the safety and well-being <strong>of</strong> students and staff.<br />

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Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Awarded<br />

Honorary Doctorate by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258513085<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nov 17th, 2009: on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 13, Ali Naimi, Saudi<br />

Arabian Minister <strong>of</strong> Petroleum and Mineral Resources, was awarded the honorary<br />

doctorate by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

At the awarding ceremony, President Zhou Qifeng spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the contributions<br />

done by Mr. Ali Naimi to promote the Sino-Saudi Arabia exchanges. He hoped that<br />

the bilateral exchange and cooperation would be furthered and people from both<br />

countries would work closely together in the future.<br />

Minister Ali Naimi thanked <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for the honorary doctorate. Looking<br />

back at the history <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>, he gave high praise to the all-inclusive thought<br />

<strong>of</strong> Mr. Cai Yuanpei, former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He also introduced the exchange and<br />

cooperation in the education sector and other sectors between the two countries.<br />

With the two large oil refineries currently under-construction in Saudi Arabia, he<br />

believes the cooperation relationship between the two countries regarding petroleum<br />

trades will be expanded and deepened. He also hoped that the relationship could be<br />

extended to other areas.<br />

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NYX CEO Duncan L. Niederauer<br />

Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258480951<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 16, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Nov 3, Mr. Duncan L.<br />

Niederauer, Chief Executive Officer and Director <strong>of</strong> NYSE Euronext (NYX), invited by<br />

the Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, delivered a speech on China's capital market<br />

and the world.<br />

Mr. Niederauer was amazed by the economic performance in China, especially<br />

against the background <strong>of</strong> the ongoing global financial crisis - the government's<br />

effective responses, the unexpected performances <strong>of</strong> enterprises, and the rising <strong>of</strong><br />

consumption index, all <strong>of</strong> which combined created the first sign <strong>of</strong> recovery across<br />

the world.<br />

Speaking <strong>of</strong> the listed Chinese enterprises in NYSE, according to Mr. Niederauer,<br />

"there are 120 companies listed in NYSE are from Asian areas, among which about<br />

75 are from China." Currently Chinese listed companies in NYSE account for more<br />

than 60% <strong>of</strong> all the listed companies from Asia, and the ratio is expected to continue<br />

to rise. "NYSE and I myself both strongly believe in the grand and thorough<br />

transformation occurring in China."<br />

Since Mr. Niederauer took <strong>of</strong>fice as the CEO <strong>of</strong> NYSE in December 2007, he has<br />

become a regular visitor to China. As the largest stock exchange in the world, NYSE<br />

has been working closely with Chinese companies and government and thanks to<br />

the efforts <strong>of</strong> Mr. Niederauer, the cooperation has been promoted to a new level. As<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Council <strong>of</strong> International Financial Advisers, he is<br />

contributing to developing Shanghai into an international financial center. Besides,<br />

NYSE also played a role in the promotion <strong>of</strong> Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) <strong>of</strong><br />

Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Mr. Niederauer said that the cooperation with China's<br />

capital market would be one <strong>of</strong> the focuses <strong>of</strong> NYSE in the future.<br />

During his four-day trip to China, he has visited Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai<br />

and finally Beijing, all <strong>of</strong> which are the most active centers <strong>of</strong> China's capital market.<br />

Therefore, he <strong>of</strong>fered advice on the internationalization, modernization and<br />

diversification <strong>of</strong> China's capital market. He said that it is a great opportunity for<br />

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Shanghai to internationalize its market, which will attract more prestigious<br />

companies. The more healthy participants are in a market, the more mature the<br />

market will become.<br />

But Mr. Niederauer appeared to be more conservative on the financial derivative<br />

products. He stressed that if China wants to produce derivative products, it needs to<br />

"adjust the corresponding market structure."<br />

When mentioning the GEM promoted by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in October,<br />

he pointed out that it is still too early to say whether it is a success or not, but it did<br />

make it easier for small and middle-sized enterprises to enter the capital market,<br />

which was essential for the economic recovery and growth.<br />

At last, he shared his life stories with the audience and encouraged the students to<br />

try new things. "Life is like a journey. You never know what the next stop is like. You<br />

should not be afraid <strong>of</strong> take risks in your youth, because every risk is an opportunity<br />

for you to learn and experience new things."<br />

Edited By : Seren<br />

Translated By : LIN Jingxian<br />

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Lee Kai-fu Speaks to <strong>PKU</strong> Students on<br />

Future <strong>of</strong> Innovation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258479018<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 16: Dr. Lee Kai-fu shared his experiences <strong>of</strong><br />

entrepreneurship with potential young entrepreneurs from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Nov<br />

13, in his lecture "On the Future <strong>of</strong> Innovation."<br />

Lee, founder and CEO <strong>of</strong> "Innovation Works," delivered his speech to <strong>PKU</strong> students,<br />

specifically introducing the ideals and missions <strong>of</strong> his newly-established project that<br />

focuses on young entrepreneurs.<br />

Prior to the lecture held by the Chinese Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee,<br />

Dr. Lee met with Zhang Yan, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council, and Lü Chenfei,<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League. They have made consensus to promote the<br />

entrepreneurial education and improve relevant capabilities such as career planning<br />

among university students.<br />

Dr. Lee, who was honored "instructor for students' employment and<br />

entrepreneurship" during the meeting, pledged to continue his support for future<br />

entrepreneurs from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Dr. Lee opposed confining "innovation" only to scientific and technological senses;<br />

the "business model innovation" also needs more concern. From three perspectives,<br />

timing, geographic advantages and harmony at home ("opportune"), he analyzed the<br />

current Chinese market as well as challenges and opportunities <strong>of</strong> entrepreneurial<br />

innovation, encouraging <strong>PKU</strong> students to be fully prepared for future career markets.<br />

Dr. Lee also interacted with <strong>PKU</strong> students in the Q&A session after the lecture. He<br />

answered questions on various issues - from the innovative activities on campus, to<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> innovative domestic enterprises; from the trend <strong>of</strong> changes<br />

among innovators, to the insight into the educational patterns and ideals. Many<br />

students, inspired by Dr. Lee's speech, expressed their ambitions to embrace their<br />

"innovative future."<br />

Innovation Works, a business creation platform focused on establishing the next<br />

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wave <strong>of</strong> Chinese high-technology companies, was launched in September 2009.<br />

Led by Dr. Lee, Innovation Works pledges to concentrate on Internet, mobile<br />

Internet, and cloud computing technology advancements targeted at the Chinese<br />

market, and build "dream teams" to collect, analyze, prioritize and execute on the<br />

most promising ideas.<br />

Edited By : Seren<br />

Translated By : Jacques<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Volunteers Sweep Snow on<br />

Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258001001<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 11, 2009: The snow in Beijing on November 10th<br />

caused the <strong>PKU</strong> campus to look like a scene from a painting, but also instigated<br />

great inconvenience for transportation. Thus, this morning, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />

Youth Volunteers Association, Student Union, Graduate Student Union, and Loving<br />

Hearts Society issued a proposal to call all youth volunteers‘ organizations and all<br />

the students to join in the snow-sweeping volunteer team. They hoped that everyone<br />

could sweep the snow in his or her surroundings to create a safer campus for the<br />

teachers and students, the old and young.<br />

At 9 o‘clock, about ten student volunteers from School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering<br />

and Computer Science, dressed in colorful vests, came to the Triangle to clear the<br />

snow with brooms and shovels. The Triangle is one <strong>of</strong> the main roads connecting the<br />

dormitory areas to the classrooms, thus making this area a top priority for snow<br />

removal. Through their hard work, these volunteers cleared the snow here in a short<br />

time and provided a great convenience to teachers and students. There were also a<br />

large number <strong>of</strong> volunteers from the Youth Volunteers Associations <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Language and Literature, Department <strong>of</strong> History, and The Guanghua<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> Management, Loving Hearts Society as well as Graduate Student Union in<br />

sweeping the snow on the roads near the Main Library, <strong>of</strong>fice buildings, sky bridge<br />

connecting Changchun New Garden with the main campus, and the First Dining Hall.<br />

It was not until 3 o‘clock in the afternoon that the main roads in the campus cleared<br />

up and the traffic became smooth again.<br />

Due to the snow-sweeping <strong>of</strong> 17 <strong>PKU</strong> volunteers on the snow <strong>of</strong> November 23, 1993,<br />

the first volunteers organization was established in the institutions <strong>of</strong> higher<br />

education <strong>of</strong> China —Loving Hearts Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which marks the beginning <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing, or even China colleges‘ volunteer activities. It also means a new trend has<br />

overtaken colleges in this new era. Now, the new generation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> youth<br />

volunteers have made contributions to our campus by their practice.<br />

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Third Student Clubs Exhibition<br />

Inspirited the Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257856615<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 9, 2009: on Nov 7, the 3rd ―Student Clubs Exhibition,‖<br />

organized by Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center, was held at the square <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hall.<br />

Clubs such as Art <strong>of</strong> Speech Association, Violin Club, Clothing and Cultural<br />

Exchange Association, <strong>English</strong> Cultural Exchange Association, Hip-Hop Club, Jing<br />

Wu Martial Arts Club, and the Roller Skating Club, gave wonderful performances at<br />

the square, winning great applause <strong>of</strong> the audience present.<br />

Meanwhile, many other student clubs also staged various kinds <strong>of</strong> interaction<br />

activities around the Triangular Area to promote their own cultures. By participating<br />

in these activities, students were able to feel the charm <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />

diversified cultures <strong>of</strong> student clubs.<br />

According to the organizer, the Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center, the<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> extracurricular activities <strong>of</strong> student clubs has been one <strong>of</strong> the features <strong>of</strong><br />

the ―Second Classroom‖ at <strong>PKU</strong>. By joining student clubs, students are able to<br />

increase their knowledge on other subjects and improve their all-around abilities. As<br />

an important part <strong>of</strong> cultural life on campus, the annual Student Clubs Exhibition is<br />

warmly welcomed by the on campus communities and plays a significant role in<br />

optimizing club resources, displaying and promoting the <strong>University</strong> spirit.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Extracurricular<br />

Activities Guidance Center Holds<br />

Association Financial Management<br />

Training Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257400860<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> October 25, the second<br />

training meeting for the leaders <strong>of</strong> student associations was held at Room 207 <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Second Teaching Building by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Students‘ Extracurricular<br />

Activities Guiding Center. The theme <strong>of</strong> this meeting was ―Analysis <strong>of</strong> Associations‘<br />

Internal Financial Management and Reimbursement Process‖. Mr. Shi Changyi,<br />

Executive Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> the general <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee,<br />

gave the lecture during the meeting, and representatives from nearly one hundred<br />

associations attended this meeting.<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> this meeting is to promote the development <strong>of</strong> the financial management<br />

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<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> associations, clarify the related policies, and further improve the<br />

management standardization, specialization, and rationalization. Combining with his<br />

own working experiences on financial management, Mr. Shi Changyi gave an overall<br />

explanation <strong>of</strong> key issues in the associations‘ financial management by introducing<br />

the relevant rules and regulations in detail and analyzing typical cases thoroughly.<br />

He also analyzed the financial source during the operation <strong>of</strong> the associations<br />

specially. He hoped that the backbones <strong>of</strong> the student associations could improve<br />

their capabilities in practice by requiring themselves strictly during their daily work.<br />

Subsequently, the student from the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Association <strong>of</strong> the Youth<br />

League, <strong>PKU</strong> Committee explained the specific reimbursement process <strong>of</strong><br />

association activities in detail.<br />

The training meeting lasted more than one hour, and ended in students‘ warm<br />

applauses. The participants generally agreed that the things learnt in this training,<br />

which linked with the practice closely, will be helpful during their association<br />

management. They expressed that to master practical knowledge <strong>of</strong> association<br />

financial management will be <strong>of</strong> much help for their future duties.<br />

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Poem, Calligraphy, Painting, Couplet<br />

and Photograph Exhibition Opening<br />

Ceremony<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--11—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257309154<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Nov 3, 2009: The Poem, Calligraphy, Painting, Couplet<br />

and Photograph Exhibition and the Founding <strong>of</strong> the Guanghua Management School<br />

Painting & Calligraphy Alumni Association Ceremony‖ began on October 31st.<br />

―The Republic Will Not Forget: Relatives <strong>of</strong> the Founders <strong>of</strong> P.R.C Poem,<br />

Calligraphy, Painting, Couplet and Photograph Exhibition and the Founding <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Guanghua Management School Painting & Calligraphy Alumni Association<br />

Ceremony‖ began on October 31st. This activity was co-organized by <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>‘s Party Committee Publicity Office, the Great Wall Association and<br />

Guanghua Management School. Present at the meeting were: President <strong>of</strong> the Great<br />

Wall Association and Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Ninth and Tenth National People's<br />

Congress, Mr. Xu Jialu, <strong>PKU</strong> vice president Mr. Lin Jianhua, and president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Guanghua Management School Mr. Zhang Weiying. The opening ceremony was<br />

hosted by Zhao Weimin, head <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee‘s Publicity Office.<br />

As an important part <strong>of</strong> the ―Great Wall Culture Long March‖, this activity began over<br />

four months ago on June 29th. The host invited more than 80 generals, relatives <strong>of</strong><br />

the founders <strong>of</strong> P.R.C and several prestigious calligraphers and painters in China to<br />

participate in the activity. More than 130 pieces <strong>of</strong> art was collected.<br />

Director Xu Jialu delivered a speech first. He suggested that though most <strong>of</strong> the<br />

founders have left us and their relatives and fellow colleagues have grown old, we<br />

should remember the great contribution <strong>of</strong> Mao Zedong, Liu Shaoqi, Zhu De, Zhou<br />

Enlai and other great Proletarian revolutionaries who helped the liberation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese people. In this special year when the PRC celebrates her 60th birthday,<br />

holding such an exhibition would be an effective way for the young generation to<br />

learn and carry on the revolutionaries‘ great thoughts, tradition and the revolutionary<br />

spirit as well as inspire them to work hard for the prosperity <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Mr. Lin said faculty and students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> would<br />

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never forget the sacrifice and dedication <strong>of</strong> the revolutionists and the founders <strong>of</strong><br />

PRC. Since the foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1898, it had bounded its own fate<br />

with that <strong>of</strong> the nation‘s and brought up a large population <strong>of</strong> well-educated people<br />

for the economic and social development <strong>of</strong> the country. He also believed that the<br />

exhibition would be a great chance for everyone at <strong>PKU</strong> to receive a meaningful<br />

patriotic education.<br />

The exhibition attracted a large group <strong>of</strong> faculty and students. They expressed their<br />

sincere gratitude and great admiration for the founders <strong>of</strong> P.R.C. students have<br />

expressed that without the founder <strong>of</strong> P.R.C.‘s courage, persistence and sense <strong>of</strong><br />

responsibility for the whole nation, our safe and peaceful life today would be<br />

impossible. Students also spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the exhibition as an effective way for them<br />

to appreciate calligraphy, paintings and other forms <strong>of</strong> Chinese art while getting to<br />

know the relatives and support <strong>of</strong> those great people better.<br />

After the ceremony, relatives <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> the nation toured the exhibition<br />

accompanied by President Xu and other <strong>of</strong>ficers from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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5th Friendship Sports Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

Universities across Strait Opens at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256873915<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 29, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Oct, 27th, pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

and students from Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and National Taiwan <strong>University</strong><br />

were welcomed by <strong>PKU</strong> Vice-President Ms. Yue Sulan, Vice-Dean Guan Haiting,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Physical Education Mr. Hao Guang‘an at <strong>PKU</strong> Chaitai<br />

International Conference Center. Mr. Hao hosted the welcoming ceremony. Thus the<br />

annual 5th friendship sports <strong>of</strong> Universities across Strait opened.<br />

This friendship sports meeting started from 1995 and was initially advocated by the<br />

Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong. The three universities held it in turn. Through the<br />

sports competition, this event aims to enhance the communications between<br />

students both in sports spirit and in culture. So far, the event has been successively<br />

held four times: 1995 (Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong), 1997 (<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>),<br />

1999 (National Taiwan <strong>University</strong>), 2004 (the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong)<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Vice-president Yue Sulan gave a warm welcome to pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students<br />

from Hong Kong and Taiwan. She stated that the communications among students in<br />

Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, National Taiwan <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

will be strengthened through holding this sports meeting. With the background after<br />

the Olympic Games, it is <strong>PKU</strong>‘s second time to hold this event. This meeting has<br />

received a lot <strong>of</strong> support from all walks <strong>of</strong> life among Hong Kong, Taiwan and China<br />

Mainland. She also hoped that the event, with the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Health, Harmony,<br />

Development and Double-win‖, can act as a catalyst in communication and<br />

development among students <strong>of</strong> the three universities.<br />

Bao Zong, Vice-President <strong>of</strong> National Taiwan <strong>University</strong>, expressed thanks to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

warm reception and said that sports play a pivotal part in cultural communication and<br />

they always attach great attention to it. He also said that students from his university<br />

expect to improve through the competition and gain friendship from the experience.<br />

He hoped that friendship among the three universities will last forever.<br />

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Finally, Lu Yuanchang, Director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Physical Education at the<br />

Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong gave a speech in the ceremony. He traced the<br />

history <strong>of</strong> this event and gave high praise to construction art <strong>of</strong> Olympic Stadium for<br />

table tennis at <strong>PKU</strong>. He also hoped that all the students can perform their best in the<br />

competitions and the friendship among the three universities can be further<br />

strengthened through this sports meeting.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : An Jiang<br />

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Eileen Chang‘s Story Brought to Stage<br />

as <strong>Peking</strong> Opera<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256703194<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Oct 27, 2009: Eileen Chang‘s novella masterpiece "The Story <strong>of</strong><br />

the Golden Lock" will be brought to stage by Taiwan‘s Guo Guang Chinese Opera<br />

Company on Nov. 18 at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Centennial Hall.<br />

A lecture was held at <strong>PKU</strong> on the eve <strong>of</strong> the debut to share with the students and<br />

faculty how they reproduced the literary masterpiece in the form <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Opera.<br />

Core members from the cast and crew present at this lecture included: art director <strong>of</strong><br />

the opera company, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Anqi (Taiwan <strong>University</strong>), Tsinghua <strong>University</strong><br />

doctoral candidate and playwright <strong>of</strong> the opera, Zhao Xuejun, director <strong>of</strong> the Opera<br />

Company, Li Xiaoping, and world-famous opera actress Wei Hai.<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> the most important masterpieces by Eileen Chang, ―The Story <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Golden Lock‖ has been adapted for the stage and the screen. However, thanks to<br />

the Guo Guang Chinese Opera Company, it is the first for the story to come out in<br />

the form <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Opera, a brand new way to interpret and represent Eileen‘s<br />

works.<br />

Since its foundation on July 1, 1995, Taiwan‘s Guo Guang Chinese Opera Company<br />

has played an important role in inheriting traditional opera and promoting art<br />

education in Taiwan.<br />

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Sixth <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural<br />

Festival Opens on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—26<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Oct 26, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct 25, 2009, the<br />

opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 6th <strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival was held in the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Hall. Aimed to ―foster global perspectives and build a harmonious and international<br />

campus‖, the festival was themed ―the cultural journey <strong>of</strong> languages‖ this year.<br />

Min Weifang, director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council, delivered the opening speech.<br />

According to Mr. Min, the Festival was a result <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>‘s Strategy <strong>of</strong><br />

developing into a world-class university. As <strong>PKU</strong> deepened and expanded its<br />

cooperation with overseas counterparts, and improved the enrollment and education<br />

system for overseas students, it had attracted more and more overseas students in<br />

recent years. Against this background, the Festival was launched as a pilot program<br />

to exert positive effects upon students at the campus culture level. He hoped that the<br />

Festival would serve as a platform to contribute to developing <strong>PKU</strong> into a world-class<br />

university and promoting the exchanges between nations and cultures.<br />

Overseas students from 57 countries and regions participated in the Festival, and 17<br />

different kinds <strong>of</strong> activities were staged which lasted about a month. Among them,<br />

the Chinese Speech Contest for Overseas Students was organized for the first time<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The impact <strong>of</strong> the Festival continued was extended from the <strong>University</strong> community to<br />

Haidian district and even to the Beijing city. It attracted the attention and coverage <strong>of</strong><br />

the mass media such as China Daily and Sohu.com, and participation <strong>of</strong> overseas<br />

students from other universities and colleges in Beijing, such as Beijing Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Technology and Beijing Language and Culture <strong>University</strong> (BLCU).<br />

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Translated By : LIN Jingxian<br />

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Classic National Dance Drama Sun<br />

Women Staged at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256552474<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 24, 2009: As part <strong>of</strong> the "Colorful Yunnan, Charming<br />

Chuxiong" series, large-scale singing and dancing drama Sun Women from the Yi<br />

Nationality visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Oct 19th. Wu Zhipan, <strong>PKU</strong> Deputy Party<br />

Secretary, Ke Yang, Vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Zhao Weimin, Minister <strong>of</strong> Party<br />

Committee Publicity Department and leaders from Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> Yunnan<br />

Provincial Party Committee and Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture attended the<br />

event.<br />

The performance began with the song Yi People. The Yi-style dressed actresses'<br />

dance and singing immediately brought audiences back to the mysterious land <strong>of</strong><br />

Yunnan.<br />

The entire show composed <strong>of</strong> three parts, a preamble "Children <strong>of</strong> the Sun" "the<br />

enjoyment <strong>of</strong> life, songs with Life ", and "to create life, clever hand-painted rainbow ".<br />

Combining singing, dancing and the special style <strong>of</strong> the Yi Nationality, the<br />

performance presented an image <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> Yi people and showed their passion<br />

for life and rich culture. The humorous and joyful show "Marriage" brought the show<br />

to the climax.<br />

"My dear guests, please stay with us," the performance came to an end as all the<br />

performers whispered this touching melody repeatedly. They bowed to the<br />

audiences and reluctantly left the stage, delivering their sincere gratitude to the<br />

audiences and best wishes to our motherland.<br />

Since its premiere in 2005, Sun Women has been performed more than one hundred<br />

times so far and was loved and appreciated by countless audiences. It has won<br />

many awards, including Silver Prize for Performance and Artwork, Best Clothing<br />

Design, Best Director in the 5th China Dancing "Lotus Prize", First Prize in National<br />

Singing, Dancing and Acrobatics Performances. In 2008, Sun Women was the only<br />

art show chosen from Yunnan Province to be showcased during the 2008 Beijing<br />

Olympic Games. It is regarded as "a living museum <strong>of</strong> the customs <strong>of</strong> the Yi<br />

Nationality" and "a living museum <strong>of</strong> the Yi's clothing".<br />

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Father <strong>of</strong> Chang‘e Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256474513<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 19, 2009: on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct, 15, Academician<br />

Ouyang Ziyuan, famed as the ―Father <strong>of</strong> Chang‘e‖, was invited to <strong>PKU</strong> to speak at<br />

the 4th <strong>of</strong> the serial lectures on popular science on campus, the ―Space Exploration<br />

and Chang‘e Project‖, which was chaired by former <strong>University</strong> President Chen Jia‘er.<br />

Starting from looking back at the history <strong>of</strong> space exploration, Academician Ouyang<br />

introduced the development and its significance <strong>of</strong> space exploration to the<br />

audience. Besides that, he also introduced China‘s short-term and long-term goals <strong>of</strong><br />

the lunar and space exploration, explained its scientific goals and key technologies<br />

concerned, reviewed the planning and development <strong>of</strong> China‘s Chang‘e Project, and<br />

illustrated the scientific goal and loaded deployment <strong>of</strong> China‘s first lunar exploration<br />

and the execution and achievements <strong>of</strong> lunar s<strong>of</strong>t landing exploration in the second<br />

and third phases.<br />

His speech, together with his detailed answers to various questions raised by the<br />

audience, helped the students have a better understanding <strong>of</strong> and full confidence in<br />

the lunar exploration project in China, and inspired them to pursue academic<br />

achievements and contribute to the social development <strong>of</strong> the nation.<br />

Edited By : Seren<br />

Translated By : LIN Jingxian<br />

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Freshmen Welcome Computer<br />

Training Program<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256179538<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 21, 2009: With the computer and Internet<br />

becoming widely used in teaching, learning and communicating on campus, the<br />

skills to use computer applications and retrieve information from the Internet have<br />

become a necessity for contemporary undergraduates to adapt to college life. As<br />

most freshmen are not familiar with the campus network resources and some had<br />

not gained basic Micros<strong>of</strong>t <strong>of</strong>fice skills, the Computer DIY Association organized a<br />

training program for freshmen under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the Student Extra-curricular<br />

Activities Guidance Center at the Computing Center from October 17 to 18.<br />

During the two-day program, volunteers from the DIY Association provided<br />

participants with hands-on experience to gain basic MS Office skills such as Word,<br />

Excel and Powerpoint and other more frequently used applications like Photoshop.<br />

They also demonstrated how to search and utilize the information available on the<br />

campus network. The members <strong>of</strong> DIY Association were enthusiastic and always<br />

ready to answer each question that was presented towards them. With their kind<br />

help and pr<strong>of</strong>icient skills, most participants in the program improved their computer<br />

skills significantly.<br />

According to a survey on the effects <strong>of</strong> the program, participants mostly reported that<br />

they had become more pr<strong>of</strong>icient in using computer applications, for example they<br />

had learnt how to improve the Powerpoint slides aesthetically, how to do statistical<br />

analysis in Excel and how to make more efficient and thorough use <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> online<br />

resources. One participant from the Guanghua Business School said ―Knowledge<br />

and skills learnt from the program were very practical and helpful. Great thanks for<br />

the Student Extra-curricular Activities Guidance Center and DIY Association‘s hard<br />

work.‖<br />

No doubt that the training program has helped the freshmen adapt to the college<br />

learning environment more quickly and better prepared them for challenges they<br />

might face in the future.<br />

Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />

Translated By : Han Yafei<br />

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Curtains Close for <strong>PKU</strong> International<br />

Students‘ Chinese Speech Contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256135222<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 20, 2009: The final <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Speech Contest<br />

for International Students was held on the evening <strong>of</strong> October 18 th at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. The contest was a great feast for both eyes and ears as one <strong>of</strong> the major<br />

events <strong>of</strong> the 6 th Annual International Cultural Festival at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Seven<br />

competitive speakers made it to the finals and impressed the audience not only with<br />

their pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in Chinese speaking but also with their penetrative understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

the Chinese culture. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xi Muli from California State <strong>University</strong>, Associate<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Sun Dongdong from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Law School, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Haiyan<br />

from the International College for Chinese Language Studies, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang<br />

Yunjia from the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature and Mao Chuming,<br />

director <strong>of</strong> the "Focus Interview" program on CCTV were invited as guest judges in<br />

the competition.<br />

In the first section, each contestant delivered a speech with the theme ―Affection for<br />

Yanyuan & Love for China‖. They spoke <strong>of</strong> their learning and living experiences in<br />

China and expressed their gratitude and deep affection for China and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. A Japanese contestant said that learning Chinese-Japanese relations at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> enabled her to gain a more objective and multi-dimensional perspective upon<br />

the history and contemporary conditions <strong>of</strong> the two countries. Her speech conveyed<br />

her sincere hope for better mutual understanding and long-standing friendship<br />

between the two countries.<br />

The following section, ―Culture Show‖, is the most eye-catching part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

competition. In this section, contestants exhibited their own culture with their Chinese<br />

partners. The director <strong>of</strong> the Language and Culture Communication Association<br />

commented that this arrangement not only met the needs <strong>of</strong> international students to<br />

introduce their culture to China, but also enabled the Chinese students to broaden<br />

their knowledge <strong>of</strong> other cultures, and further showed how this event focuses on the<br />

conception <strong>of</strong> culture communication and culture exchange. A Japanese student<br />

presented kebana, some students presented traditional food from their countries;<br />

and others sang folk songs from home. Finally, Ms. Li from South Korea came<br />

dressed in traditional Korean clothing and played the Korean national instrument, the<br />

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tambourine and drum, as she dance and sang the classical cabaret Arirang with her<br />

partner for the audience, bringing the atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the competition to its climax.<br />

Moved by the sweet melody and the lovely drum, the audience could not help singing<br />

and clapping with the performers, showing their respect and appreciation towards the<br />

Korean culture.<br />

After expressing their cultures in Chinese, a more demanding test in the third section<br />

was presented to the contestants, they were asked to give an impromptu speech on<br />

a given topic concerning Chinese culture. The contestants selected one <strong>of</strong> the eight<br />

topics-―food‖, ―drink‖, ―play‖, ―entertainment‖, ―blow‖, ―bow‖ and ―pluck ‖and each<br />

word was closely linked to some important aspects <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture such as<br />

chopsticks, <strong>Peking</strong> Opera and the Chinese comic dialog (xiangsheng). Difficult as it<br />

was, the contestants showed a rich knowledge <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture which was beyond<br />

the audience‘s imagination. Most impressively, Zhu Wanting, a Malaysian<br />

international student, had a fair amount <strong>of</strong> knowledge on the Chinese comic dialog<br />

and spoke pr<strong>of</strong>essionally about it.<br />

The last section <strong>of</strong> the competition was guessing words. The contestants and their<br />

partners were required to work together: one described the words using gestures<br />

and the other guessed the words. Wu, a contestant from Korea did an excellent job<br />

with his partner and achieved full marks in this section, while the others‘<br />

performances varied.<br />

Finally, Ms. Zhu (Malaysian) won the first prize with Shan(Japan) in second and<br />

Lin(Korean) coming next as third place. Other students from Japan, Korea and<br />

Mongolia won the Award <strong>of</strong> Merit. Shan won the Audience‘s Favorite Award and<br />

Most Classy Award was presented to Tugo from Mongolia.<br />

In the conclusive comments, the judges spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the idea <strong>of</strong> holding a speech<br />

contest for international students. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li considered the contest ―very<br />

meaningful‖ not only because students could use the language for culture<br />

communications but also because he believes that ―language itself is culture‖.<br />

Director Mao said that he was actually very ‗surprised‘ by the outstanding<br />

performance <strong>of</strong> the contestants. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang appreciated the pr<strong>of</strong>icient language<br />

expressions and the inclusion <strong>of</strong> both logic and emotion. The judges also pointed out<br />

some minor deficiencies <strong>of</strong> the speakers such as the lack <strong>of</strong> more specific<br />

descriptions and the lack <strong>of</strong> a good speaking rhythm.<br />

Although the Chinese speech contest has closed, the International Cultural Festival<br />

keeps heating up. The theme ―Language and Culture‖ will be further explored and<br />

interpreted in the activities during the next few days. There is no doubt that the<br />

festival will broaden horizons, promote communication and foster friendship.<br />

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Auditor Cat: <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Auditing<br />

Tradition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=255663211<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 15, 2009: Recently Beijing Evening New had a report<br />

<strong>of</strong> a stray cat that loves attending classes at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) for five years<br />

and is adored by teachers and students. Since then, this fat, short-hair, tailless cat<br />

has attracted enormous attention from both netizens and <strong>PKU</strong> students while being<br />

named philosophy cat, auditor cat, or academic cat. This auditor cat is an interesting<br />

reminder <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s tradition <strong>of</strong> auditing which originated from the period <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

President Mr. Cai Yuanpei.<br />

Among previous decades, a large number <strong>of</strong> renowned people had the experience <strong>of</strong><br />

auditing at <strong>PKU</strong>, such as Mao Zedong, Qu Qiubai, Shen Congwen, Feng Xuefeng,<br />

Ding Ling, Yang Mo, Cheng Shewo, Hu Yepin, Rou Shi, Jin Kemu, even the ―master<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese culture‖-Ji Xianlin. One <strong>of</strong> the alumni, Xiao Lao, recalled auditing<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> his fellow countrymen in his book My Memory at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He<br />

was admitted to the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the<br />

year 1917 when Mr. Cai Yuanpei was the president. The university launched the plan<br />

<strong>of</strong> taking in auditors at those years. Xiao was asked by one <strong>of</strong> his fellow countrymen<br />

Du to apply for one seat. Xiao went to Office <strong>of</strong> Teaching Affairs but was declined<br />

with the excused <strong>of</strong> no vacancy. He knew the seats had not been filled yet, so he<br />

asked the teacher to see in the classroom himself but was refused again. Then Xiao<br />

went to the president‘s <strong>of</strong>fice for help. After listening to his story, Mr. Cai Yuanpei<br />

called the teacher <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Teaching Affairs to his <strong>of</strong>fice immediately to validate<br />

the truth. When Mr. Cai Yuanpei was clear <strong>of</strong> the event, he wrote a permissive note<br />

for student Du to audit at Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language.<br />

Xiao himself also audited at <strong>PKU</strong> for 13 years and he knew many others auditors. It<br />

is common for most <strong>of</strong> them to audit at <strong>PKU</strong> for three or five years while some had<br />

the experience <strong>of</strong> auditing for over 20 years. Now the eldest auditor at <strong>PKU</strong> is Zhao<br />

Wenqing, nearly 80-year-old expert <strong>of</strong> Li Yu Research from Zhejiang Province.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : Beijing Evening <strong>News</strong><br />

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Sixth Annual International Cultural<br />

Festival Unveils at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--10—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=255595358<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 14, 2009: With the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Language, Culture,<br />

Tourism‖, the 6th annual International Cultural Festival (ICF) unveils at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) after a careful preparation during the past six months. This year‘s<br />

ICF will last nearly one month and envelops a series <strong>of</strong> 17 activities, during which the<br />

opening ceremony, exhibition, and literature performances at the square <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hall<br />

on October 25 will attract the most attention. This festival also sets records in the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> activities and duration among the past festivals.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> ICF is an exhibition platform <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> international exchange and<br />

cooperation, which has become an important campus activity over the years. With<br />

five years‘ successful hosting experience, the festival has gained a huge response<br />

from both the <strong>PKU</strong> students from home and aboard and the society. It also has<br />

become a window for people to know <strong>PKU</strong> and the world and has been supported by<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, China Scholarship Council,<br />

Chinese Language Council International, and Beijing government.<br />

Due to the fact that 2010 will be the 60th anniversary <strong>of</strong> international students<br />

studying in China, the ICF management council chose ―Language Culture Tourism‖<br />

as its theme. As a long-standing <strong>PKU</strong> activity, big innovations in the schedule and<br />

contents <strong>of</strong> the activities have been made to the festival this year in order to exhibit<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> international campus atmosphere <strong>of</strong> confidence, openness, and<br />

inclusiveness. From September 17 to October 25, the series activities <strong>of</strong> this festival<br />

have been held one after another. Currently, the <strong>PKU</strong> International Students Singing<br />

Competition opened on September 24th, while the <strong>PKU</strong> International Students<br />

Speech Competition will begin on October 11th.<br />

Compared with previous years, this festival selects ―language and culture‖ as the<br />

entry point to correspond to the time background <strong>of</strong> promoting international students‘<br />

education and Chinese language education in China. In the meantime, it also<br />

cooperates with the Haidian District Government to promote cultural exchange. The<br />

attendance <strong>of</strong> world-level pr<strong>of</strong>essional organizations is another highlight during this<br />

festival, such as the exciting performances by Folk Ensemble Martisorul-Romania<br />

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and Xinya Kongqi Chamber music band. Through these rich and diverse activities <strong>of</strong><br />

the festival, they want the youth from different countries to understand the history<br />

and tradition <strong>of</strong> a race through language, and then to review and apperceive the<br />

diverse cultures under the background <strong>of</strong> globalization.<br />

The festival is mainly divided into three parts - exhibitions, activities, and<br />

performances. In addition to the opening ceremony, literature performances, and<br />

theme garden party, there are also the Asia-Pacific Future Leader Forum, language<br />

culture lectures, International Students‘ Calligraphy and Drawing Competition and<br />

Exhibition, food culture exhibition, International Students Singing Competition, and<br />

the International Students Speech Competition. In particular, the evening<br />

entertainment party, which will be held on October 24 at <strong>PKU</strong>, has become an<br />

important part <strong>of</strong> this festival, and it is also becoming a platform for the international<br />

students to express their well-wishing to China‘s 60th founding anniversary through<br />

their performances.<br />

Now that the preparation work <strong>of</strong> the 6th Annual International Cultural Festival has<br />

already concluded, more information can be obtained regarding the festivities from<br />

http://www.oir.pku.edu.cn/ICF2009/.<br />

Edited By : Jennifer Yan<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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22nd International No Tobacco Day<br />

Campaign at <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science<br />

Center<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--06—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=244365440<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 4th, 2009: The 22nd International No Tobacco Day<br />

Campaign, hosted by the Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> CPC and Tobacco Control Office<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center, and organized by the Students‘ Union <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center, was started in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Affiliated Hospital on the<br />

noon <strong>of</strong> June 1st.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> the campaign was to refuse second-hand smoking and let lungs<br />

breathe free. Text messages and souvenirs on tobacco control were sent to students<br />

in order to encourage more <strong>of</strong> them to participate in the campaign. During the<br />

campaign, staff members in green ―Anti-smoking‖ shirt introduced the harms <strong>of</strong><br />

smoking and the significance <strong>of</strong> the event to teachers and students passing by and<br />

called on them to participate by forwarding no tobacco text messages. The text<br />

message - ―stay away from tobacco, lead a healthy life on a smoke-free campus,<br />

refuse second-hand smoking, let lungs breathe free‖ - was sent by students around<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center.<br />

The success <strong>of</strong> this anti-smoking campaign would contribute to the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />

"smoke-free campus."<br />

Edited By : Seren<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Issues "Declaration on Building<br />

Sustainable<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--06—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243994292<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 2, 2009: Student representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> published a "Building a Sustainable Developing Campus" declaration on<br />

May 31st. It is read as below:<br />

Since the 17th National Congress <strong>of</strong> the CPC, the implement <strong>of</strong> the scientific concept<br />

<strong>of</strong> development and the construction <strong>of</strong> ecological civilization has become the<br />

mission <strong>of</strong> the times to create a new situation <strong>of</strong> socialism and to achieve a<br />

comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable development. As young people <strong>of</strong> the<br />

next generation, the builders and successors <strong>of</strong> socialism with Chinese<br />

characteristics, we are duty-bound. Here, we make the following declaration to<br />

college students all over the nation:<br />

1. We are fully aware that the continued deterioration <strong>of</strong> the global environment has<br />

seriously affected the development <strong>of</strong> human society. Since the industrial revolution,<br />

the world has been in the enjoyment <strong>of</strong> human civilization, while the contradictions<br />

between energy use, urban development and environmental protection became<br />

more acute. In past three decades <strong>of</strong> China's reform and opening up, progress in<br />

economic and social development achievements have attracted worldwide attention,<br />

but also to pay the huge cost <strong>of</strong> excessive resource consumption and environmental<br />

degradation.<br />

2. We are aware <strong>of</strong> the fact that college students are promising and responsible<br />

youth. Young college students have high scientific and cultural qualities, active<br />

thinking, open field <strong>of</strong> vision, strong sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility. We are the future <strong>of</strong> the<br />

country and the hope <strong>of</strong> the nation, and thus have the responsibility to promote the<br />

environmental scientific research, to impel social services <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />

education, to lead the culture <strong>of</strong> environmental protection in the whole society and<br />

should become a major force <strong>of</strong> building ecological civilization.<br />

3. We suggest that students should actively carry out academic research, <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

advice and suggestions for national development. We should take full advantage <strong>of</strong><br />

our pr<strong>of</strong>essional advantages, enhance the research and application <strong>of</strong> technologies<br />

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on energy saving and environmental protection. Especially, we should provide a<br />

strong scientific and technological support for the socio-economic sustainable<br />

development in China. We should also strengthen the publicity <strong>of</strong> the theory and<br />

technology.<br />

4. We suggest that university students participate in the construction <strong>of</strong> a green<br />

campus, and make the concept <strong>of</strong> sustainable development penetrate into each area<br />

<strong>of</strong> the campus construction and management. We should contribute to the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> green campus; make scientific and rational use <strong>of</strong> limited space<br />

resources on the campus to ensure sustainable development <strong>of</strong> teaching and<br />

research. We should protect historical heritage on the campus, promote sustainable<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the protection and utilization <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage on the campus. We<br />

should build sustainable low-carbon green campus, make the colleges and<br />

universities to be resource-conserving model communities with beautiful<br />

environment and good recycled ecology and thus promote the sustainable<br />

development <strong>of</strong> society.<br />

5. We suggest that university students should take the initiative to disseminate the<br />

concept <strong>of</strong> ecological civilization, and promote the construction <strong>of</strong> eco-culture. We<br />

should actively participate in environmental protection activities, created a strong<br />

atmosphere <strong>of</strong> environmental protection and spread the concept <strong>of</strong> ecological<br />

civilization by taking the environment and ecology elective courses, joining<br />

associations <strong>of</strong> environmental protection and participating in social practice <strong>of</strong><br />

environmental protection. We should absorb the outstanding ecological and<br />

environmental protection ideas at home and abroad to form a distinctive ecological<br />

culture with features <strong>of</strong> colleges and youth.<br />

6. We suggest that university students should strive to take environmental protection<br />

to practice in everyday life. We should take the initiative to understand the state <strong>of</strong><br />

the environment, learn environmental knowledge, enhance awareness <strong>of</strong><br />

environmental protection and form a healthy and civilized lifestyle. We should<br />

influence and lead teachers and students around through our actions, to make them<br />

firm practitioners and communicators <strong>of</strong> sustainable development.<br />

We commit solemnly to the community: The construction <strong>of</strong> a green campus is our<br />

responsibility. We, young university students, will make greater contributions to the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> a harmonious socialist society and to the promotion <strong>of</strong> human<br />

civilization.<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Development Planning, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Communist Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

China <strong>University</strong> Students Environmental Education Base<br />

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Edited By: Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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Winners <strong>of</strong> Dow Sustainability<br />

Innovation Student Challenge Listed at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--06—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243926100<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 1st, 2009: The Dow Greater China announced the<br />

list <strong>of</strong> the winners in the Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge on May 25<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Each <strong>of</strong> the awarded individuals or groups will win, 000 as prize<br />

for their innovative researches in the field <strong>of</strong> global sustainability development.<br />

Mr. Jim McIlvenny, President <strong>of</strong> Dow Asia Pacific, said that he was very glad to<br />

organize this activity together with <strong>PKU</strong>. They have seen Chinese students‘ creativity<br />

and practical actions facing the challenge <strong>of</strong> sustainability development. The<br />

sustainable chemistry is the core <strong>of</strong> the Dow Company so that they have always tried<br />

their best to train future leaders with sustainable foresight in both China and other<br />

parts <strong>of</strong> the world. This global challenge was a strong pro<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Li Yansong, Assistant to President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, expressed that it was very significant for<br />

the Dow to hold this global challenge. It is also <strong>PKU</strong>‘s honor to take part in it. As one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the best universities in China, <strong>PKU</strong> has always been in the front in China‘s<br />

sustainability development. He said that they were very glad to cooperate with the<br />

Dow to show <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ capabilities when facing challenges <strong>of</strong> the sustainability<br />

development.<br />

Launched in 2008, this innovation challenge aligns with Dow's 2015 Sustainability<br />

goals, which are to strengthen their relationships with the communities where they<br />

operate, continue to improve their product stewardship and innovation, and reduce<br />

their environmental footprint.<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge is to promote the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> sustainability, interdisciplinary, and innovative solutions to global<br />

challenges. The selected universities to this activity include Cambridge <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Northwestern <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tufts <strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan,<br />

and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sao Paolo.<br />

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The challenge is supported by The Dow Chemical Company Foundation. The topics<br />

for selection include: sustainable chemistry, energy efficiency and conservation,<br />

adapting to or reducing climate change impact, life cycle product safety leadership,<br />

and sustainable freshwater supply and distribution. The Specific criteria include:<br />

Winning work should have a potentially significant impact on sustainability, have<br />

scalable attributes, and be useful to society.<br />

Winning work should demonstrate innovative thinking and excellence in research,<br />

such as a well-crafted premise and convincing research data.<br />

Winning work should bear the potential <strong>of</strong> solving significant problems or the<br />

identified challenge problem.<br />

The topics <strong>of</strong> the three <strong>PKU</strong> winning groups are the exploring research on new<br />

generation <strong>of</strong> green transportation fuels (based on coal, natural gas and biomass<br />

energy), new substance transformation ways based on transition metal catalysts,<br />

and the status and application in China <strong>of</strong> air guard-PANs on-line monitoring<br />

instrument.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Chairman <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Ethics<br />

Council Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--06—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243829653<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 1st, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 28th, President<br />

Zhou Qifeng met with visiting chairman <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Ethics Council Mr. Huo<br />

Yongjie in the university <strong>of</strong>fice. The main purpose <strong>of</strong> Huo Zongjie‘s trip is to meet<br />

students who get Hong Kong Ethics Council Scholarship.<br />

President Zhou is very grateful for Mr. Huo Zongjie and Hong Kong Ethics Council.<br />

They have solved problems for many students from low-income families, so that they<br />

can feel at ease to learn and grow up healthily. In order to further strengthen bilateral<br />

cooperation and friendship, President Zhou hope for Hong Kong Ethics Council and<br />

Mr Huo Zongjie‘s continuous support in education development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

and he invited Mr. Huo Zongjie to become an honorary manager on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Mr. Huo Zongjie said that they will cooperate in more diverse forms and wider areas<br />

to support the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. During the meeting, Mr. Huo<br />

Zongjie signed the ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> 2009 Dai Qin Grants‖ agreement on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />

Mr. Dai Qin and President Zhou. Director <strong>of</strong> anti-poverty <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Ethics Party,<br />

Mr. Lo Chi, General Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation (<strong>PKU</strong>EF)<br />

Deng Ya, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>EF Li Rong and Zhao Wenli, director <strong>of</strong> Student<br />

Financial Assistance Center Yang Aimin attended the meeting.<br />

Afterwards, Mr. Huo Zongjie and about 100 <strong>PKU</strong> students participated in the lunch<br />

exchange. On the day <strong>of</strong> Chinese traditional Dragon Boat festival, Mr. Huo and<br />

young students have carried out face-to-face exchanges, and Mr. Huo imparted<br />

them a lot <strong>of</strong> truth in life and successful experience.<br />

In 2006, following Mr. Huo‘s suggestion, Hong Kong Ethics Party began to establish<br />

scholarships for <strong>PKU</strong>. In the next few years, the amount <strong>of</strong> scholarship has risen<br />

rapidly. In 2007, it has risen to 1.25 million, and in 2008, it has risen to 1.5 million. In<br />

addition, President Huo Zongjie, President Qu Shida, Deputy President Zeng<br />

Fucheng, Mr Li Jianqiu, Mr Daiqin have set up individual grant donations. According<br />

to statistics, the total amount <strong>of</strong> grant donations has reached more than 400 million,<br />

and more than 1,700 students have received subsidies.<br />

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In 2009, Hong Kong Ethics Council and Mr. Huo jointly funded 2.5 million RMB to<br />

support 1000 students from low-income families. Mr. Dai Qin also donated 500,000<br />

RMB to set up Dai Qin scholarship.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

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Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land<br />

Performed at <strong>PKU</strong> Again<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243666219<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 28, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> May 25, "Secret Love in<br />

Peach Blossom Land" by the famous Taiwan playwright and director Stan Lai (Lai<br />

Shengchuan) was performed at Centennial Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) again which blew a blast <strong>of</strong> artistic wind in the summer campus.<br />

This play has two different story lines, with one featuring comedy and the other<br />

tragedy. It has been staged hundreds <strong>of</strong> times in just two years on the mainland and<br />

won strong responses. The New York Times named it as "the most popular stage<br />

drama in contemporary China." Given its two-decade performance history, the play<br />

still feels fresh. This time, the play team composed <strong>of</strong> Huang Lei, Sun Li, He Jiong,<br />

Yang Lele, and Tian Yu has brought new feelings and thoughts about love and life to<br />

the audiences through the interaction <strong>of</strong> comedy and tragedy.<br />

"Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land" is actually two plays, "Secret Love" and<br />

"Peach Blossom Load", that at first have seemingly little in common other than the<br />

artful, <strong>of</strong>ten hilarious conceit binding them together — a mistake that has led a theater<br />

to schedule simultaneous dress rehearsals for both shows. One is modern tragedy,<br />

the other is ancient comedy. Their performances on the same stage have brought<br />

everyone a stage wonder.<br />

"Secret Love" is a serious drama that opens in 1948 Shanghai as two young lovers,<br />

Jiang Binliu and Yun Zhifan (played by Huang Lei and Sun Li), bidding each other a<br />

temporary farewell in a misty moonlit park. Four decades pass and Jiang Binliu<br />

becomes an old man lying terribly sick in a Taipei hospital room as his devoted, but<br />

unloved, Taiwanese wife looks on. He is still brooding over the past before the end <strong>of</strong><br />

his life, desperate to see Yun Zhifan, from whom he was separated after fleeing the<br />

Communist takeover <strong>of</strong> China in 1949. The pure love between Yun Zhifan and Jiang<br />

Binliu has called back the audience‘s memories about that period, and their<br />

sympathy for the incomplete ending <strong>of</strong> it. The play has vividly shown the<br />

helplessness <strong>of</strong> true love under the social reality.<br />

"Peach Blossom Land" is a farcical interpretation <strong>of</strong> a well-known fourth-century<br />

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story about a lost fisherman who stumbles into a utopian land filled with blossoming<br />

peach trees where all people live in harmony because they have no historical<br />

memory. In this version, however, the fisherman (played by Tian Yue) is a hapless,<br />

cuckolded husband, and the first person he meets in the mythical Peach Blossom<br />

Land looks exactly like his wife (played by Yang Lele) and her lover (performed by<br />

He Jiong). In the end, he leaves this land in the hope <strong>of</strong> persuading his estranged<br />

wife to return with him. The play shows the triangular relationship in modern people‘s<br />

life under the ancient environment which reflects people‘s living conditions in the<br />

modern society and their contradictions and helplessness as well. The actors and<br />

actress‘ exciting acting won audience‘s laughter.<br />

There is warmth in the sadness <strong>of</strong> "Secret Love"; but sorrow in the laughter <strong>of</strong><br />

"Peach Blossom Land." Through the contradictions between directors and casts <strong>of</strong><br />

these two plays, two completely different lives have been pinned together by the<br />

whole play. The two stories become one through the same stage to let people think<br />

and feel. There is comedy‘s absurdity emerging in the tragedy as well as tragedy‘s<br />

sentiment in the comedy which has become an obvious label in Stan Lai‘s works.<br />

Both the comedy and the tragedy have pointed to the sadness <strong>of</strong> life in the end and<br />

ended successfully in the beautiful peach blossom land.<br />

This is the second performance at <strong>PKU</strong> since the charity performance for calamitous<br />

earthquake in Wenchuan, which was supported by Institute for Cultural Industries <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. For the play‘s success in the last year, the tickets become hot again at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

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Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Strategic Conference on<br />

Overseas Student Affairs<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—05—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243481064<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 26, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 22, the Strategic<br />

Conference on the Overseas Student Affairs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in Tan<br />

Siu Lin Center for International Studies. Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, and<br />

leaders <strong>of</strong> all departments and schools and functional departments attended the<br />

conference, which was chaired by Assistant President and director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong><br />

International Relations, Mr. Li Yansong.<br />

During the conference, Mr. Wang Yong, deputy director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Relations, introduced the current situation <strong>of</strong> overseas student affairs at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. He traced back to the history <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> overseas student affairs,<br />

provided pr<strong>of</strong>ound analysis on the current situation and problems concerning<br />

overseas student affairs, and proposed suggestions over the enrollment, cultivation,<br />

and management <strong>of</strong> overseas students.<br />

Following Mr. Wang Yong, administrators <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language<br />

and Literature, Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, the School <strong>of</strong> Physics, and the<br />

Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education, introduced the characteristics and experience <strong>of</strong> their<br />

departments or schools respectively, and also <strong>of</strong>fered some advice upon the<br />

enrollment, cultivation and management <strong>of</strong> overseas students.<br />

Last but not least, Executive Vice President Lin gave his speech. He spoke highly <strong>of</strong><br />

the achievements the <strong>University</strong> had obtained in overseas student affairs.<br />

Meanwhile, he also pointed out that there were still many problems and challenges<br />

concerning overseas student affairs, and he hoped that relevant staff and faculty<br />

should use the Scientific Outlook on Development to guide overseas student affairs,<br />

seeking to deliver new regulations on overseas student affairs, to promote its<br />

development at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Liu Yong Seminar on ―Beauty:<br />

Literature and Speaking‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=243228091<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 20th, 2009: Renowned Taiwanese artist and author<br />

Mr. Liu Yong gave a seminar on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Beauty: Literature and Speaking‖ in<br />

the Qiulin Hall.<br />

Beauty from Literature to Speaking<br />

Liu arrived formally dressed and won the audience‘s applause at his first<br />

appearance. His opening was casual yet sophisticated. His speech covered topics<br />

from ―A Note on the Peach Blossom Yard" by Tao Yuanming to ―Song <strong>of</strong> A Pipa<br />

Player‖ by Bai Juyi; from ―Cambridge In My Eyes‖ by Xu Zhimo to ―Guanyin<br />

Mountain‖ by Xu Guangzhong. He even spoke <strong>of</strong> things such as baseball<br />

cementation to martial art novel book reviews. Liu spoke with such ease, arranging<br />

those complicated ideas into easily understandable thoughts for the audience.<br />

Everyone listened with a high level <strong>of</strong> attention.<br />

Every production, be it art or literature must come from the heart, even the local<br />

artists in the old society‘s emphasized art in speaking and literature… Perhaps<br />

literature from the heart is the most attractive literature, said Liu. The rich and witty<br />

speech led the audience to understanding the charm <strong>of</strong> literature and speaking.<br />

Appreciating the Beauty <strong>of</strong> Tragedies<br />

A member from the audience raised the question, ―Mr. Liu, you are a man <strong>of</strong> such<br />

beauty, and you have expressed your beauty in many different forms. I would like to<br />

know how you became such a beautiful person.‖<br />

Liu answered by sharing his less than well-<strong>of</strong>f childhood. He said, if people cannot<br />

appreciate the beauty <strong>of</strong> tragedies, they may sink into reality. I donate all the<br />

proceeds from my speeches to the Hope Project, and I remain youthful today<br />

because I was brave enough to come out and contribute something to the society.<br />

Viewing People with a Humble Heart<br />

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―View all types <strong>of</strong> people humbly, treat them equally and comfort saddened parents.‖<br />

As a successful father, Liu Yong talked about parents with children who are<br />

sometimes less than they expected, saying he understood how they felt; he however<br />

has always viewed all thing and people with an unbiased attitude.<br />

Liu described himself as a person who ―works hard on living, and is always looking to<br />

outdo himself‖. He believes that he has always had a passionate heart, sharp eyes,<br />

diligent hands, two busy legs and a very free spirit. With those qualities he ―speaks<br />

for time and for himself,‖ those are his principles <strong>of</strong> creation.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Connie Chang<br />

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President Zhou Visits School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242888490<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 21, 2009: on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 15, President<br />

Zhou Qifeng, accompanied by heads <strong>of</strong> functional departments <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>,<br />

paid a visit to the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and held a meeting with the staff<br />

and faculty representatives <strong>of</strong> the School.<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies Wang Jisi introduced to the delegation<br />

headed by President Zhou about the general information <strong>of</strong> the School, teaching and<br />

research, its features and goals and accordingly proposed some suggestions.<br />

After the visit, President Zhou learned about both the challenges and distinctive<br />

features <strong>of</strong> the School. He hoped that all the functional departments should provide<br />

better service to the education and research <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and all the schools and<br />

departments should seize the opportunity to meet the demands <strong>of</strong> the development<br />

strategy <strong>of</strong> the country, making more contributions to the cultivation <strong>of</strong> talents and<br />

social progress.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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Leadership <strong>of</strong> the Student Union and<br />

the Graduate Union Reelected<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242835225<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 19, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 17th, the 25th<br />

Graduate Student Congress <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in the Qiulin Lecture Hall<br />

<strong>of</strong> the International Studies School Building at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. It was attended by<br />

over 300 graduate students from the main campus, the Health Science Center and<br />

Shenzhen Graduate School.<br />

During the congress, new members <strong>of</strong> the Executive Committee, they are: Zhang<br />

Miaomiao, Yin Jun, Wang Xiaolong, Xiao Da, Qi Jiahong, Yang Lei, and Liao Kaiju,<br />

among whom Zhang Miaomiao, <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, was elected as<br />

chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the presidium.<br />

President Zhou Qifeng also attended the congress and delivered a speech. He<br />

spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the work done by the Graduate Student Union, and said that the<br />

graduate students played an important role in improving the research, education and<br />

social services <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. He encouraged graduate students not only to take<br />

pains to improve their academic learning, but also to shoulder their social<br />

responsibilities, to serve the country and people through various social and voluntary<br />

practices. He also hoped that the Graduate Union would stick to the principle <strong>of</strong><br />

"self-education, self-management, and self-service," and continue to serve the<br />

graduate students and protect their proper rights.<br />

On the day before the Congress was held, the 30th Mid-Term Adjustment Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

the Student Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held. Yu Zhou, Weng Geng, Hua Yichen,<br />

Li Xinyu, Liu Xiaoyin, Hua Ruoyun, and Gao Chuanju were elected as members <strong>of</strong><br />

the Presidium, with Yu Zhou as chairman.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Green Campus Sustainable<br />

Planning and Construction Seminar<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242617852<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. May 15, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> held Green Campus<br />

Sustainable Planning and Construction Seminars and Campus Planning and<br />

Sustainable Development Workshop on May 12th. Ju Chuanjin, Vice President <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Li Qiang, <strong>PKU</strong> President‘s Assistant and Minister <strong>of</strong> Development Planning, as<br />

well as <strong>of</strong>ficers from relevant functional departments and representatives <strong>of</strong> teachers<br />

and students from relevant departments participated in the meeting, chaired by Li<br />

Qiang.<br />

Lü Bing, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Development Planning introduced the<br />

background and objectives <strong>of</strong> building sustainable green campus and the Office <strong>of</strong><br />

Campus Planning and Sustainable Development at <strong>PKU</strong>. He pointed out that<br />

building sustainable green campus included three parts: scientific, rational use <strong>of</strong><br />

limited space at <strong>PKU</strong> to ensure the sustainable development <strong>of</strong> teaching and<br />

research activities; value the protection <strong>of</strong> cultural relics and the environment;<br />

construct a sustainable green campus <strong>of</strong> low-carbon, emphasize energy reduction,<br />

water conservation, protect the ecological species diversity and create a safe and<br />

comfortable environment-friendly campus environment. He also gave a briefing on<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> building green campus and the plan about promoting the<br />

sustainable green campus in the near future.<br />

Shao Min, vice president <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Engineering,<br />

introduced the "<strong>PKU</strong> low-carbon campus pioneer plan" which generally relied on the<br />

International Alliance <strong>of</strong> Research Universities (IARU), "Environment Friendly<br />

<strong>University</strong>" program <strong>of</strong> the State Ministry <strong>of</strong> the Environment, the construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Green Campus in domestic colleges and universities, the practical needs <strong>of</strong> saving<br />

operating costs and other driving forces.<br />

Zhao Tianyang, Deputy Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Chinese College Students<br />

Environmental Education Base exchanged with the participants the experience on<br />

the construction <strong>of</strong> the Environmental Education Base for <strong>University</strong> Students in<br />

China, which was built in 2006 to cultivate China's "Green Young Scholars" as an<br />

environmental education platform.<br />

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Representatives from <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Engineering,<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Sciences, College <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, College <strong>of</strong><br />

Engineering, and other functional departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> discussed about the<br />

framework for the sustainable development <strong>of</strong> the campus and how to build <strong>PKU</strong> into<br />

a beautiful community <strong>of</strong> resource-conservation and ecological model <strong>of</strong> a virtuous<br />

circle.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Ju Chuanjin made the closing statements. He pointed out the<br />

distance between <strong>PKU</strong> and world-class universities in building sustainable campus,<br />

and thus action, especially the promotion <strong>of</strong> the sustainable development concept, is<br />

crucial. He particularly stressed the importance <strong>of</strong> scientific research and data<br />

analysis in building a sustainable campus, hoping <strong>PKU</strong> to make full use <strong>of</strong> its<br />

research strengths to work better on building a sustainable campus.<br />

The title <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Campus Planning and Sustainable Development at <strong>PKU</strong> was<br />

changed from the Campus Planning Office <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Development Planning<br />

on April 21, 2009. The <strong>of</strong>fice takes the construction <strong>of</strong> a sustainable campus as its<br />

goal to create a world-class university. It will actively promote the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />

sustainable campus on the basis <strong>of</strong> performing regular and key work <strong>of</strong> campus<br />

planning. The <strong>of</strong>fice will establish a platform for the collection, analysis, evaluation,<br />

sharing and communication <strong>of</strong> information about sustainable green campus,<br />

co-ordinate related construction work, integrate and mobilize internal resources and<br />

scientific research, implement and promote energy saving, emission reduction, water<br />

conservation and reuse, implement biodiversity and actively participate in the<br />

inter-school exchanges and platform sharing for building a sustainable campus with<br />

IARU.<br />

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Written Proposal on Anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

Wenchuan Earthquake: Paying Attention<br />

to Reconstruction <strong>of</strong> Disaster Area with<br />

Love and Responsibility<br />

Dear Schoolmates:<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242111436<br />

2:28 p.m. <strong>of</strong> May 12th, 2008 is a moment we will always remember. The unexpected<br />

earthquake accompanied with shaking and rumbling almost turned regions including<br />

Wenchuan in Sichuan province into complete ruin. Within a mere minute, tranquil towns were<br />

transformed into rubbles and the local people had to endure traumatic suffering after the<br />

unequalled disaster.<br />

A year has since passed, and spots <strong>of</strong> life and hope are spread in the relics now. However,<br />

shadows <strong>of</strong> pain are still lingering and many people have not yet recovered from their injuries.<br />

We cannot forget the pain <strong>of</strong> those who lost their family members or homes, and it breaks our<br />

heart even more to see children who have lost their laughter because <strong>of</strong> this tragedy. With love<br />

there is always hope. <strong>PKU</strong> Loving Heart Society calls on all students to continue to provide our<br />

love and care.<br />

At the time <strong>of</strong> one-year anniversary <strong>of</strong> Wenchuan Earthquake as well as the 90th May 4th<br />

Movement anniversary, we the youth should take on our responsibility and do what we can to<br />

contribute to the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> the quake-stricken areas so that we can bring the warmth <strong>of</strong><br />

hope to people who have already suffered so much. China Post and China Foundation for<br />

Poverty Alleviation started a fundraising in April 2009 with the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Love across a<br />

Thousand Miles, Sending Care in Packages‖. <strong>PKU</strong> Loving Heart Society has also participated<br />

in this fundraising. We hope the youth will take this fundraising as an opportunity to express<br />

our love and responsibility and <strong>of</strong>fer our care through donations, summer programs or other<br />

ways to help those who were affected by the earthquake.<br />

Proponent: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Loving Heart Society<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Win 4 Championships in the 47th<br />

Beijing College Track & Field Games<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—05—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242020623<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 9th, 2009: The 47th College Track and Field Games<br />

ended in Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Aeronautics and Astronautics on May 5, 2009. <strong>PKU</strong><br />

team won men's group A, women's group A, men and women groups A, men and<br />

women groups AB, all four group championships and an Award for sportsmanship. A<br />

total 15 gold medals, 8 silver and 8 bronze are achieved in the four-day games by<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> team, which is the best accomplishment the team has ever got since 1990.<br />

College Track and Field Games in Beijing is the most influential traditional sporting<br />

events. In the previous 13 years‘ Games, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> has earned a<br />

consecutive champion title <strong>of</strong> men and women groups A.<br />

After the event, Zhang Yan, Deputy Party secretary <strong>of</strong> the school went to the scene<br />

to congratulate the coaches and athletes <strong>of</strong> the outstanding achievements. He<br />

encouraged the students to carry forward the spirit <strong>of</strong> sports to their everyday life and<br />

study, meanwhile infuse the young, health, vitality <strong>of</strong> movement into campus.<br />

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―Advancing with Our Motherland‖—<br />

Theme Concert to Commemorate 90th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> May Fourth Movement<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--05—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=241777076<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 7, 2009: On the night <strong>of</strong> May 4, ―Advancing with Our<br />

Motherland‖—the Theme Concert to Commemorate the 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> May<br />

Fourth Movement was grandly held in the Centennial Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), which was co-hosted by the Publicity Department, Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education, and Central Committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League.<br />

During the concert, there were nearly 2000 young students from nine universities,<br />

including <strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, and People‘s <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, singing<br />

patriotic songs popularized in periods <strong>of</strong> revolution, construction and reform in China<br />

after the May Fourth Movement. Their passionate and enthusiastic voices expressed<br />

the young generation‘s confidence and determination to inherit and carry forward the<br />

spirit <strong>of</strong> the May Fourth Movement under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the party. With persevering<br />

faith, good moral characters, rich knowledge, and perfect skills, the young generation<br />

can shoulder the historical responsibilities bravely.<br />

Huo Weihua, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> the Publicity Department, Hao Ping, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong><br />

the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Wang Xiao, Executive Member <strong>of</strong> Secretariat <strong>of</strong> the CPC<br />

Central Committee, Zhou Changkui, Member <strong>of</strong> Secretariat <strong>of</strong> the CPC Central<br />

Committee, and other leaders <strong>of</strong> Beijing government attended the concert. Leaders<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and other universities were also present, including Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang,<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ke Yang, Executive Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The<br />

representatives <strong>of</strong> the winners in the 13th ―May 4th Medal to Model Youths‖, and<br />

2008 ―National Outstanding Member <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League‖, ―National<br />

Outstanding Leader <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League‖, and ―National May 4th Red Flag<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League‖ attended the concert as well.<br />

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The inspiring melody <strong>of</strong> patriotic songs showed the martyrs‘ revolutionary heroism<br />

spirits to fight for the national independence and people‘s liberation, which also<br />

represented young students‘ voices. Some songs, such as ―Let‘s Swing Our Oars‖,<br />

―Under the Brilliant Sunshine‖ etc., displayed the firm belief to love China, the party,<br />

and socialism. With the photos <strong>of</strong> the famous scientists on the screen, the song <strong>of</strong><br />

―Love <strong>of</strong> China‖ delivered the scientists‘ patriotism to audiences. The song <strong>of</strong> ―We<br />

Are United‖ brought the performance to the summit. It showed the warm and<br />

touching moments in the disasters that happened in China in recent years, including<br />

the tears and smiles in face <strong>of</strong> SARS, the power and strength <strong>of</strong> Chinese soldiers<br />

during the flood and the snow disaster, and the strong connection between civilians<br />

and soldiers in the big earthquake <strong>of</strong> Sichuan Province. There were also many songs<br />

about our country praising the great achievement gained by Chinese people since<br />

the foundation <strong>of</strong> the new China, especially during the reform and opening-up period.<br />

They also expressed the youths‘ best wishes and genuine love for our country.<br />

Whenever a classic melody was played, one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> alumni was always singing<br />

along and following beats <strong>of</strong> the music with his hands. He told the reporter excitedly<br />

that these songs were all the students‘ favorite ones thirty years ago. An<br />

undergraduate said that he truly felt the spirit <strong>of</strong> May 4th with him when the music<br />

was played, and he hoped the patriotic tradition could be passed on from generation<br />

to generation.<br />

The concert, which lasted two hours, was ended successfully in the song <strong>of</strong><br />

―Chanting for Our Homeland‖ sung by both performers and audience.<br />

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Chairwoman <strong>of</strong> Transparency<br />

International Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240457902<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. April 22nd, 2009: on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 20,<br />

Chairwoman <strong>of</strong> Transparency International Mrs. Labelle visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Anti-Corruption Institute and held seminar with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Chengyan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government and director <strong>of</strong> the Anti-Corruption Institute,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Xianglin, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government. The<br />

seminar was also attended by scholars from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Renmin<br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li introduced Mrs. Labelle the development and achievement <strong>of</strong> the Institute.<br />

According to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li, since its foundation 9 years ago, thanks to the abundant<br />

intellectual resources <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>, the Institute had organized and launched<br />

many activities and trainings concerning corruption and anti-corruption, integrity and<br />

supervision.<br />

Mrs. Labelle thanked the Institute for the warm welcome and spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the<br />

academic achievement and influence on national policies. She also introduced the<br />

work <strong>of</strong> Transparency International in fields such as raising the global awareness <strong>of</strong><br />

corruption and its harm, calling for governments to reform, promoting the signing up<br />

<strong>of</strong> international treaties, and so on in the past few years.<br />

Scholars from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Renmin <strong>University</strong> also introduced the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the research on corruption in their universities respectively. The<br />

participants also held thorough and extensive discussions on the characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />

anti-corruption in China, the improvement <strong>of</strong> anti-corruption system, and international<br />

cooperation on the promotion <strong>of</strong> anti-corruption and integrity.<br />

Founded in 1993 and based in Berlin, Transparency International was a<br />

non-governmental, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it international civil organization addressing corruption.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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Students Associations Give<br />

Performances in Love Art Week<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240306445<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 21, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> April 18th, the Concert<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese Classics was held in the South Wing Lecture Hall in the Library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. It was the first <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> performances to be given by art associations<br />

on campus in the Love Art Week.<br />

The nearly-2-hour performance was the fruit <strong>of</strong> joint efforts <strong>of</strong> student members <strong>of</strong><br />

the Flute Association, the Piano Association and the Costume Culture Association<br />

for Communication.<br />

As the questionnaires filled in by the audience showed, the activity <strong>of</strong> the Love Art<br />

Week was warmly welcomed by the students. Besides the concert, there will be<br />

seven wonderful performances to come. The activity will not only provide a stage for<br />

students to show themselves, but also promote the construction <strong>of</strong> the second class<br />

and the campus culture and to enrich the campus life.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ to Open at <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

Honor <strong>of</strong> May 4th Movement 90th<br />

Anniversary<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240189629<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 19th, 2009: In honor <strong>of</strong> the 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

May 4th Movement, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Musical Research Department and the<br />

China National Opera and Dance Drama Company‘s co-production, the musical<br />

―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖, will open on May first at the Centennial Memorial Auditorium. This<br />

will be the first musical appearance for the novel ―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖.<br />

On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 15th, the press release for ―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ was held at the<br />

Centennial Memorial Auditorium. Guest included <strong>PKU</strong> Party Deputy Secretary Yang<br />

He, China National Opera and Dance Drama Company‘s Vice Dean Li Xiaoxiang,<br />

chairman <strong>of</strong> the Musical Research Department Wang Zujie, renowned author Chen<br />

Jiangong and other leaders. Lead actress playing the heroin in the musical ―Lin<br />

Daojing‖, also producer <strong>of</strong> the musical, famous musical actress and artist Jin Man<br />

lead the other cast on stage. The press conference was hosted by Zhao Wei, head <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Party Publicly Department.<br />

At the release, Party Deputy Secretary Yang He explained, <strong>PKU</strong> has always<br />

emphasized building campus culture, he hopes that the production <strong>of</strong> the elegant<br />

musicals ―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ will help promote classy art, guide the culture wave, and<br />

promote the construction <strong>of</strong> a harmonious campus. The design and style <strong>of</strong> the<br />

character Lin Daojing made its first appearance at the press release; the cast also<br />

gave a small preview <strong>of</strong> the musical, winning grand applause from the audience.<br />

After being produced as movies, television shows, comic strips, ―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ is<br />

about to make it to the musical stage. It will make its début on May 1st, satisfying the<br />

cravings <strong>of</strong> numerous fans.<br />

While remaining true to the original novel, the musical ―Song <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ has simplified<br />

the cast to the five most relevant characters in the story, leaving Lin Daojing, Lu<br />

Jiachuan, Yu Yongze, Hu Meng‘an and Bai Liping. The Musical‘s copy rights will be<br />

supported by the National Museum <strong>of</strong> Modern Chinese Literature. <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Musical<br />

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Research Department has spent a year on this production and is co-producing this<br />

project with the China National Opera and Dance Drama Company. This powerful<br />

makeup <strong>of</strong> a team will be sure to guarantee the high artistic quality <strong>of</strong> this production.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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HQU & <strong>PKU</strong> Exchanged Views on<br />

Information Construction<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239859228<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. April 15, 2009: On April 8th, the delegation from Huaqiao<br />

<strong>University</strong> visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Computer Center and exchanged with Zhang Bei<br />

and Ma Hao, director and vice director <strong>of</strong> Computer Center on the information<br />

construction in both universities.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Bei first introduced the latest development <strong>of</strong> information<br />

construction on campus. According to director Zhang, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was one <strong>of</strong><br />

the universities to build the campus network in mainland China, and the information<br />

construction on campus had been highly valued by the <strong>University</strong> leadership. Thanks<br />

to the continuous efforts in the past years, the information construction, such as the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> the campus network and the development <strong>of</strong> e-university, had played<br />

an irreplaceable role in teaching, research and administration <strong>of</strong> the university.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang also said that the next goal <strong>of</strong> information construction was, by<br />

strengthening the infrastructure construction <strong>of</strong> the campus network and enhancing<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> e-university, to build a sharing, applicable, secure, and reliable<br />

e-campus and to achieve the sustainable development <strong>of</strong> information construction.<br />

Mr. Chen Yong, director <strong>of</strong> the Information Office <strong>of</strong> Huaqiao <strong>University</strong> and head <strong>of</strong><br />

the delegation, also spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the information construction at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

He said that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had set an outstanding example for other universities<br />

in China in the field <strong>of</strong> information construction and he also suggested that both<br />

universities should consider how to preserve and show their respective distinctive<br />

characteristics and innovate in the process <strong>of</strong> information construction.<br />

Later both parties also shared experience and views on critical technological<br />

problems.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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Ceremony Held for <strong>PKU</strong> Eagles<br />

Mountaineering Club 20th<br />

Anniversary and Eagles Fund Launch<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239770834<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 14, 2009:The 20th anniversary ceremony <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Eagles Mountaineering Club and the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Eagles Fund was held<br />

in Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> the Yingjie Exchange Center on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 3rd. Lin<br />

Yanzhi, Executive Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Jilin Province Committee <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />

People‘s Political Consultative Conference, Chen Jia‘er, former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Wang Yongfeng, Vice<br />

President <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Mountaineering Association and the Captain <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />

Mountaineering Team, Wang Shi, honorary Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />

Mountaineering Association and Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Vanke Group, Wang<br />

Shicheng, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong> and academician <strong>of</strong><br />

the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, Zhang Yan, Deputy Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, Han Liu, Director <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Extra-Curricular Activities Center, Hao<br />

Guang-an, Director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Physical Education and Sport Science, Yu<br />

Changjiang, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology, and advisor <strong>of</strong><br />

scientific investigation <strong>of</strong> Eagles Mountaineering Club, representatives <strong>of</strong> students‘<br />

associations at <strong>PKU</strong> and other colleges and universities, and members <strong>of</strong> the Eagles<br />

Mountaineering Club attended the opening ceremony and reviewed the 20-year<br />

history <strong>of</strong> the association.<br />

The opening ceremony consisted <strong>of</strong> three parts, each titled, ―Love‖, ―Growth‖ and<br />

―Responsibility‖.<br />

Cao Jun, the second president <strong>of</strong> the Eagles Mountaineering Club and the<br />

Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Municipal Mountaineering Association, Wang<br />

Yongfeng and Lin Yanzhi, and Wang Shicheng and Yu Changjiang, delivered their<br />

speeches for each part, respectively.<br />

A formal opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Eagles Fund was launched. The Eagles Fund <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, started on November 11th, 2008, was part <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation, and<br />

was managed and supported by foundation. Lin Yanzhi, Chen Jia‘er, Wang<br />

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Yongfeng, and Wang Shi did the ribbon-cutting for the ceremony.<br />

The anniversary ceremony includes games and other kinds <strong>of</strong> campus activities<br />

aiming at the dissemination <strong>of</strong> concepts <strong>of</strong> scientific investigation, and the promotion<br />

<strong>of</strong> outdoor sports.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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Chinese Contemporary Writer Li Rui<br />

Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239610219<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, April 8th, 2009: ―I feel that my spirit is nourished every time I listen<br />

to a seminar at <strong>PKU</strong>. The culture fever <strong>of</strong> the eighties deeply affected me; this is how<br />

Houtu (thick earth) came to be.‖ One <strong>of</strong> the most talented Modern Chinese writers Li<br />

Rui started <strong>of</strong>f his first speech at <strong>PKU</strong> with his decade <strong>of</strong> origins at <strong>PKU</strong>, winning<br />

applause to his opening words. On the night <strong>of</strong> the eighth, the ―Chinese Authors at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‖ Li Rui Session, hosted by <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Chinese Department was held at the<br />

Overseas Exchange Center Sunny Hall. This Chinese writer titled his speech<br />

―Expressing Yourself with Chinese Box Characters‖.<br />

Li Rui published his first novel in 1974, to this day he has published some two million<br />

characters. The series Houtu is one his more influential works. It has received the<br />

8th annual ―National Best Short Story Award‖, and the 12th Taiwanese ―China<br />

Times‖ Literature Award. Li Rui‘s various works have been translated and published<br />

in Swedish, <strong>English</strong>, French, Japanese, German, Dutch and Vietnamese.<br />

In his speech, Li begins by emphasizing the importance <strong>of</strong> establishing the identity <strong>of</strong><br />

the Chinese language. He believes that no person can break free from history and<br />

reality; it is so for literature as a type <strong>of</strong> creation as well. Li then went on to the<br />

reasons for why he insists on writing with colloquial vocabulary. ―Returning to<br />

colloquial vocabulary is breaking the levels in a language, for the literature style, it is<br />

breaking through the class; and for literature essence, it is finding a new point <strong>of</strong><br />

support in the historical and personal wasteland.‖ Li considers the Chinese culture to<br />

be the best suited for creating exquisite literature pieces due to its deepness and<br />

complexity.<br />

This conference by Li Rui was the second session <strong>of</strong> the ―Chinese Authors at <strong>PKU</strong>‖,<br />

the first was held on the 19th <strong>of</strong> March in the Chinese Department Report Hall,<br />

renowned prose writer Wang Chonglü spoke to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s student body about the new<br />

relation between prose creation, culture traditions and innovation. Organizing<br />

Committee Director <strong>of</strong> the ―Chinese Authors at <strong>PKU</strong>‖, Chinese Department Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Chen Pingyuan said that the purpose <strong>of</strong> holding events like this was to create the<br />

spirit <strong>of</strong> passion for literature, develop the taste for literature admiration, and to<br />

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improve the ability for literature creation. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen also revealed that famous<br />

writers Liu Zhenyun and Wang Meng will make an appearance on the ―Chinese<br />

Authors at <strong>PKU</strong>‖ forum. ―Our next step is to enforce the ‗on campus author‘ system in<br />

order to bring writers into the campus. Before that we will try to give the student more<br />

opportunities to have conversations with authors by holding speeches in order to<br />

make up for our education system that unfortunately over emphasizes the ‗history <strong>of</strong><br />

literature‘‖, says Chen Pingyuan.<br />

In the question and answer part <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Li Rui made good-humored answers<br />

which helped keep the ambiance cheerful and fun. After the speech, <strong>PKU</strong> Chinese<br />

Department Party Secretary and Vice Head <strong>of</strong> Department Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiang Langlang<br />

presented Li Rui with some books and posters <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Department.<br />

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Yuanpei College Oral Defense for<br />

―Challenge Cap‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—04—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239609661<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11th, 2009: Yuanpei College held an oral defense<br />

for "Challenge Cap" selected works on the night <strong>of</strong> April 7th. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yan Chunhua,<br />

Yangtze River scholar <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Zha Jing,<br />

Yuanpei College Party Secretary, Zheng Qingwen, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth<br />

league, Yu Jiaming, Minister <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth league academic technological and<br />

innovation department, Zhang Tingfang, Su Yanjie and Lu Xiaodong, Vice deans <strong>of</strong><br />

Yuanpei College attended the meeting.<br />

Zhang Jing started the meeting by welcoming the judging panel and cheered the<br />

students who were awarded. Zheng Qingwen reviewed Yuanpei College's<br />

outstanding achievements in previous Challenge Cup contest. She also expressed<br />

appreciation <strong>of</strong> the conscientious work <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei Youth League and Student' union<br />

and hope the students to submit better works.<br />

Liu Jing, Wu Zhen and Zhang Yu who were awarded special prize did presentation<br />

for the audience and introduce their research methods, research results and the<br />

significance <strong>of</strong> innovation. The judge panel listened carefully and pointed out the<br />

existing shortcomings.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the meeting, Su Yanjie did a concluding speech. She further explained<br />

the significance and the inherent nature <strong>of</strong> Challenge Cap and told the students "As<br />

long as you embark on the journey, they will gain".<br />

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Meeting for Beijing Forum 2008<br />

Review & Beijing Forum 2009<br />

Planning Convenes<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239278498<br />

Jae-youl Kim, President <strong>of</strong> The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies<br />

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Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Meeting for Beijing Forum 2008 Review & Beijing Forum 2009 Planning<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 9, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 6, 2009, Meeting<br />

for Beijing Forum 2008 Review & Beijing Forum 2009 Planning convened at Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, and Mr. Jae-youl Kim, President <strong>of</strong> The Korea Foundation for Advanced<br />

Studies, attended and addressed the meeting. Also present were Wu Zhipan,<br />

Executive Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council, Zhang Guoyou,<br />

Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Chi Huisheng, Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Council, Li Yansong, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Yan Jun,<br />

Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum and other members <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Forum<br />

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Organizing Committee, together with guests from The Korea Foundation for<br />

Advanced Studies.<br />

The meeting reviewed Beijing Forum 2008 held last year, and made the necessary<br />

plans for the upcoming Beijing Forum 2009 this November, discussed strategies <strong>of</strong><br />

the forum for its future development, and finalized the theme <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2009-<br />

―The Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for All --- Looking beyond the Crisis for<br />

a Harmonious Future.‖<br />

President Zhou Qifeng, in his address, highly evaluated the achievements <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />

Forum over the past five years. He said, ―Beijing Forum, having been held for five<br />

times so far, has had great impact on humanities and social sciences, won extensive<br />

attention around the world, and attained plentiful fruits in probing into the topic <strong>of</strong> how<br />

to achieve the harmony and common prosperity <strong>of</strong> human civilizations.‖ President<br />

Zhou expressed his firm confidence in a bright future <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum, believing that,<br />

under the joint efforts <strong>of</strong> The Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, the forum will grow better and into a banner <strong>of</strong> ―harmony‖, a platform for<br />

intercultural dialogues and an academic brand name <strong>of</strong> the world. Besides, President<br />

Zhou highly praised the significance <strong>of</strong> the forum given the current economic crisis.<br />

He was convinced that, those scholars and experts, gathering in Beijing Forum from<br />

around the world with their longing for harmony and prosperity, will surely bring<br />

wisdom and courage to combat the crisis, as well as hope and confidence to realize<br />

common prosperity.<br />

President Jae-youl Kim fully recognized the efforts and attainments <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />

and also provided his suggestions on its further development. He said, Beijing Forum<br />

has laid solid groundwork for building itself into a high-pr<strong>of</strong>ile academic forum in the<br />

world through five years‘ endeavor, while in order to develop it into one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />

important cultural forums in the future, more abundant resources, more<br />

internationalized organizing work, more robust and pr<strong>of</strong>essional team are needed,<br />

for which a new five-year plan is to be formulated.<br />

Furthermore, Executive Vice-Chairman Wu Zhipan, Vice-President Zhang Guoyou<br />

and Vice-Chairman Chi Huisheng advanced a host <strong>of</strong> constructive proposals with<br />

regard to the preparation work <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2009 as well as the long-term<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the forum.<br />

Assistant President Li Yansong presided over the meeting, and Secretary-General<br />

Yan Jun made an all-around working report on the progress <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2008.<br />

In the meanwhile, he also raised some issues with respect to the preparation work <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Forum 2009.<br />

The Fifth Beijing Forum --- Beijing Forum 2008 was held on Nov. 7-9, 2008 in<br />

Beijing, pooling 314 noted scholars and experts from around the world who had<br />

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three-day discussions on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Harmony <strong>of</strong> Civilizations and Prosperity for<br />

All --- The Universal Value and Development Trend <strong>of</strong> Civilization.‖<br />

The Sixth Beijing Forum---Beijing Forum 2009 is scheduled to be held on Nov. 6-8,<br />

2009 in Beijing.<br />

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Students <strong>of</strong> SIS Celebrating Their 8th<br />

Culture Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—08<br />

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Students <strong>of</strong> SIS Celebrating Their 8th Culture Festival<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. April 8, 2009: on the evening <strong>of</strong> April 6th, the opening<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 8th Students Culture Festival <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies<br />

(SIS), <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was launched in Qiu Lin Lecture Hall <strong>of</strong> SIS.<br />

The ceremony was attended by Zhang Yan, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Li Hanmei, Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> SIS, Ma Huaxiang, director <strong>of</strong><br />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs, Han Liu, League Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Hu Yixiong, Vice<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> SIS, and associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> SIS Yan Zhaohui,<br />

and chaired by Gao Jing, League Secretary <strong>of</strong> SIS.<br />

The ceremony began with a video filmed and edited by students <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies, looking back upon the development history <strong>of</strong> the Festival and<br />

showing the audience what‘s coming in a series <strong>of</strong> activities to be held. Since this<br />

year marks the 90th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Wu Si Movement and the 60th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

founding <strong>of</strong> People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, the Festival will focus on the relationships<br />

between ―retrospect & prospect,‖ ―academic & life,‖ ―history & reality,‖ and ―China &<br />

the world,‖ with the theme <strong>of</strong> ―love China & care for the whole world.‖<br />

In his opening speech, <strong>PKU</strong> Party Vice Secretary Zhang Yan hoped students <strong>of</strong> SIS<br />

would show their own distinctive temperament and spirit to their fellow students.<br />

And Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> SIS Li Hanmei also expressed her wish that the students<br />

would inherit and uphold the spirit <strong>of</strong> Wu Si Movement, integrating personal<br />

development and achievement with the goal <strong>of</strong> the Party and the central government,<br />

and thus contributing to the revival and prosperity <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />

For years, the Festival has become an important platform for the School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies to promote the development <strong>of</strong> the ―second class‖ program and<br />

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educate more and more international talents.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages Wins the<br />

Championship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Debate<br />

Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—04—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239122999<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 7, 2009: On April 5th, the final round <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Debate Competition was held in the Yingjie Exchange Center. Debaters from the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, having two consecutive wins in the last two years,<br />

took the positive side, while debaters from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management took<br />

the negative side <strong>of</strong> the topic ―can terrorism be stopped in a peaceful way‖.<br />

The judging panel consisted <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jiao Weixin <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space<br />

Science, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Shuxiong, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Jing, Guanghua<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Management, Zheng Xiaojuan, master candidate <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Sociology,<br />

Wang Qiushi, master candidate <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, and Sun Chuan,<br />

leader <strong>of</strong> the Debate Team <strong>of</strong> Nanjing <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The judges spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the performance <strong>of</strong> both parties and awarded Huang<br />

Xiaohan, Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, with the prize <strong>of</strong> ―best critical thinking,‖<br />

and Wang Ruijun, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, ―best debater.‖<br />

Before the final kicked <strong>of</strong>f, an exhibition competition between the all-star team <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Debate Association and the debate team <strong>of</strong> Nanjing <strong>University</strong> was held.<br />

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17 singers Stand Out from Semi-final <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Singer Contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--04—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=238994982<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 6th, 2009: On the night <strong>of</strong> April 4th, semi-finals <strong>of</strong><br />

2008-2009 Top-Ten Campus Singer Competition was unveiled in the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall. 70<br />

singers participated competed on the stage and 17 singers stood out and advanced<br />

to the final.<br />

The semi-final was divided into 2 sessions, held respectively in March 30th and April<br />

1st. 70 candidates brought unique music from pop songs to folk songs, original<br />

music to opera, R&B to hip-hop, nearly all types <strong>of</strong> music were staged.<br />

Different from the previous years, there is a reduction <strong>of</strong> candidates in the final.<br />

Organizers said it is out <strong>of</strong> the consideration for the high quality <strong>of</strong> the competition.<br />

Apart from this, new events will be added to the final too.<br />

The competition opened in November <strong>of</strong> 2008, and attracted a total <strong>of</strong> 400<br />

candidates. The final competition will be held on the night <strong>of</strong> April 13th in the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Hall.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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Curtain Closes Successfully on 5th<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>—Harvard Chess Match<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=238466707<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 31st, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> March 27th, the May<br />

4th Multi-function Hall was filled with fervor as students from Harvard <strong>University</strong> and<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> batted in the final game <strong>of</strong> the 5th Annual <strong>PKU</strong>—Harvard Chess<br />

Match. The competition was intense as members well-matched each other. <strong>PKU</strong><br />

finally won with the total score <strong>of</strong> 6-4.<br />

After the match, team members from both universities held entertainment activities.<br />

Harvard Chess Team President Sebastian, sponsor teacher Pr<strong>of</strong>. Blitzstein, as well<br />

as Zhu Kai, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Committee for Culture and Sport all spoke<br />

at the event. They said that the Annual Chess Match is more than sharing chess<br />

skills but also cultural exchanges; not simply competition but also collaboration.<br />

Harvard <strong>University</strong> has already eagerly invited <strong>PKU</strong> to the 2010 Chess Match to be<br />

held on the Harvard campus. Miss. Zhao Xue and Huang Xi, world champions <strong>of</strong><br />

Women‘s Chess, had a friendly chess match with students from Harvard. In this<br />

special manner was the four-day <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Chess Match concluded.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>—Harvard Chess Match was launched in 2005 and since then the two<br />

universities held this match in turn. It is a traditional competition through which<br />

students from <strong>PKU</strong> and Harvard practice their skills and enhance their friendship.<br />

Last October when <strong>PKU</strong> chess team was at Harvard <strong>University</strong> for the chess match,<br />

The Harvard Crimson published a detailed front page report on the games. As a<br />

longstanding excellent team, the Harvard Chess Team has performed outstandingly<br />

in past matches. Last year they received the champion title in the Ivy League Chess<br />

Match as well as the 103rd Harvard—Yale Chess Match. In the past five years, the<br />

games between Harvard and <strong>PKU</strong> have been very intense, both teams have taken<br />

victories.<br />

Harvard <strong>University</strong> is now on spring vacation in March this year. Seven members<br />

from Harvard have arrived in Beijing for this year‘s games. Other than the matches<br />

on Wednesday and Friday night, <strong>PKU</strong> volunteers accompanied Harvard students to<br />

visit the campus and share the Chinese culture through trips to the Great Wall,<br />

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Summer Palace, Forbidden City and other famous tourist sites.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 2nd "Student Societies Public<br />

Show" Warm-up Activity Opened<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—28<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 28th, 2009: The 2nd "societies garden party"<br />

warm-up activity planned by Student Activity Center opened its curtain in the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

hall square at 9:00 am on March 22nd. A decorated wall was set up with posters on it<br />

telling the 105-year-long history <strong>of</strong> students' societies and how the management<br />

system work. Logos <strong>of</strong> nearly 100 students' societies sparked on the wall, intimating<br />

the glory <strong>of</strong> a total <strong>of</strong> 272 students' societies <strong>of</strong> 8 categories.<br />

19 students' societies carried out vivid shows at the scene to advertise for the<br />

upcoming " Student Societies Public Show". Loveheart Club performed sign<br />

language song. Mountaineering Club showed climbing skill while student League <strong>of</strong><br />

Red Cross Societies practiced first-aid on a dummy.<br />

Cosplay was given by Yuan Huo society and Chinese Martial Arts by Jing Wu<br />

society. Kong Ming lantern was released by Long Zhong society. Clothing and<br />

Cultural Exchange Association and the Flute & Xiao society gave a Cloth & Music<br />

show jointly.<br />

Societies introduced a lot <strong>of</strong> interactions at the scene. And through personal<br />

involvement, students felt the charm <strong>of</strong> association activities. Clothing and Cultural<br />

Exchange Association gave people the chance to try ancient ceremonial costumes<br />

on, China and South Korea Exchange Association distributed special food, Cycling<br />

Association, the Taiwan Research Association, the Football Association have<br />

organized fun quiz games and so on.<br />

At the same time, representatives <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League secretary from more<br />

than 200 universities around China take part in the activity and spoke highly <strong>of</strong> it.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> Arts Launched Activities to<br />

Study and Practice Scientific Outlook<br />

on Development<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—25<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. March 25th, 2009: on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 20th, the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Arts, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, held a lecture entitled ―scientific development and<br />

self-development‖ in Room 413, Teaching Building No. 2 to all the CPC members,<br />

activists and undergraduate Youth League members in the School. It‘s the first <strong>of</strong> a<br />

series <strong>of</strong> lectures to be given to study and practice the scientific outlook on<br />

development.<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC General Branch <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts Zhang Xiaoli pointed out at the<br />

meeting that it‘s the first political priority for the <strong>University</strong> to organize all the CPC<br />

members to further study and practice the scientific outlook on development and the<br />

Party Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> had made arrangements accordingly. The<br />

leadership <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Arts had much valued the study and practice activities<br />

and had made out its own detailed plan to study and practice the scientific outlook on<br />

development based on thorough discussion.<br />

Secretary Zhang also introduced the general arrangements <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Arts to<br />

further study and practice the scientific outlook on development. She required all the<br />

CPC members to pay much attention to the study and practice activities, to catch the<br />

precise spirit and meaning <strong>of</strong> the scientific outlook on development, to follow strictly<br />

the carry-out plan made by the <strong>University</strong> and the School, to organize all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />

high-quality study and practice activities, to launch discussions, and to contribute to<br />

the scientific development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and the School. At the same time, she<br />

also encouraged the students to keep thinking and dare to practice and to apply the<br />

scientific outlook on development to their own study and work.<br />

In the specialized lecture entitled ―to catch the spirit <strong>of</strong> scientific outlook on<br />

development and to be the all-around-development elite <strong>of</strong> the time,‖ Doctor Song<br />

Xiujian from the School <strong>of</strong> Marxism, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, explained to the audience the<br />

historical background for the emergence <strong>of</strong> the scientific outlook on development and<br />

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the current political and economic situation in China. Doctor Song then discussed<br />

with students on how to understand and practice the scientific outlook on<br />

development from the viewpoint <strong>of</strong> young university students. The activity was<br />

concluded in an easy and delightful atmosphere.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Confers Honorary Trustee to<br />

Stephen Green<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237952222<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. March 24, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> March 21st, Mr.<br />

Stephen Green, President <strong>of</strong> HSBC Holding PLC, was conferred as member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

board <strong>of</strong> honorary trustees, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who later delivered a speech entitled<br />

―Reflection on the Global Economic Crisis‖ at the Lecture Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Library. The<br />

ceremony was attended by Mrs. Green, HSBC CEO Mr. Richard Yorke, Mr. Ding<br />

Guoliang, President <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Branch <strong>of</strong> HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Mr. Zhou Qifeng, Executive Vice President Mr. Lin Jianhua and Vice<br />

President Mr. Hai Wen, who also served as the chairman <strong>of</strong> the Ceremony and the<br />

speech.<br />

President Zhou first thanked Mr. Green and HSBC Group for their enormous support<br />

to the <strong>University</strong> and made an <strong>of</strong>ficial announcement <strong>of</strong> Mr. Stephen Green as the<br />

honorary president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. According to President Zhou, HSBC and <strong>PKU</strong> have<br />

played an important role respectively in the fields <strong>of</strong> economy and education, and the<br />

<strong>University</strong> appreciates HSBC‘s continuous support. He welcomed Mr. Green on<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and expressed his wish to work with HSBC to strengthen the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> the Business School to make more contributions to education and<br />

economy.<br />

Mr. Green received the honor conferred by President Zhou and began his speech<br />

with warm applause from the audience. He started from the operation principles <strong>of</strong><br />

the banking system, analyzed the root <strong>of</strong> current global economic crisis, traced the<br />

changes <strong>of</strong> global economy in the past 30 years, highlighted the importance <strong>of</strong> the<br />

banking system in dealing with the crisis and expressed his confidence about the<br />

economic situation in China.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the ceremony, President Zhou presented a souvenir to Mr. Green and<br />

thanked him for the wonderful speech.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Symposium on 30th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Establishment <strong>of</strong><br />

the China-Ireland Diplomatic Relations<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237869474<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 24, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) held the<br />

Symposium on the 30th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Establishment <strong>of</strong> China-Ireland<br />

Diplomatic Relations in Tan Siu Lin Center for International Studies on the afternoon<br />

<strong>of</strong> March 18. Mr. H.E. Declan Kelleher, Ambassador <strong>of</strong> the Irish Embassy in China,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yansong, Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations & Assistant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

President, and Zheng Qingwen, Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth Federation attended<br />

the symposium.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yansong and Mr. H.E. Declan Kelleher made speeches during the<br />

symposium respectively. In their speeches, they all recalled the cooperation and<br />

exchanges on education between the two countries and looked forward to the future<br />

communication between the two sides in education and culture. Mr. H.E. Declan<br />

Kelleher started his speech in Chinese fluently which won ardent applauses from the<br />

audience. Then, he and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yansong exchanged presents on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Irish<br />

Embassy in China and <strong>PKU</strong> respectively.<br />

The student representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> described Ireland in Chinese students‘ eyes.<br />

Then, the passionate Irish tap dance given by three young dancers from McKenna<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Irish Dancing has pushed the symposium to a climax. They also<br />

broadcasted the Irish classical musical ―River dance‖ and the scenes <strong>of</strong> Ireland on<br />

video to show Ireland and its culture‘s unique charm to the audiences.<br />

Graduate Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and European Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have<br />

organized the series activities <strong>of</strong> ―Irish Charm‖ together to memorize the<br />

achievements gained during these thirty years since the establishment <strong>of</strong><br />

China-Ireland diplomatic relations, enhance the communication and cooperation<br />

between the two countries, and promote the understanding and exchanges in the<br />

young generations as well. During this one-week-long period, they have displayed<br />

the unique charm <strong>of</strong> Irish culture through Irish Culture Exhibition, Exchange<br />

Symposium on Marking the 30th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Establishment <strong>of</strong> China-Ireland<br />

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Diplomatic Relations, and broadcasting Irish classical movies, which have furthered<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ and teachers‘ understanding <strong>of</strong> Irish history, customs, economy,<br />

and culture.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

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Deputies <strong>of</strong> NPC, CPPCC Annual<br />

Sessions 2009 Saw Photography<br />

Exhibition <strong>of</strong> ―Dreams <strong>of</strong> Bird‘s Nest‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237652721<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 20, 2009: During the National People‘s Congress<br />

(NPC) and the National Committee <strong>of</strong> Chinese People's Political Consultative<br />

Conference (CPPCC) Annual Sessions 2009, the Olympic Photography Exhibition <strong>of</strong><br />

―Dreams <strong>of</strong> Bird‘s Nest‖ has been displayed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) which has<br />

received broad welcome and praise from not only teachers and students but also<br />

NPC deputies. This exhibition has been sponsored by the Communist Youth League<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Committee.<br />

The sixty photos by Mr. Song Guoming, a journalist from China Central Television<br />

(CCTV), were all taken <strong>of</strong> the ―heroes behind the scenes‖ in the Olympics – the<br />

journalists. Because <strong>of</strong> the novel theme <strong>of</strong> this exhibition, it has attracted a large<br />

number <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students, foreign students, photography enthusiasts, and former<br />

Olympic volunteers as soon as it appeared in the Triangle. It is known that this is the<br />

first time in the history <strong>of</strong> the Olympic photography exhibitions to use journalists as<br />

protagonists on such a large scale.<br />

After seeing the exhibition, Mr. Ma Xianfu, a deputy <strong>of</strong> NPC, said: ―I am very pleased<br />

to visit <strong>PKU</strong> and see the ‗Dreams <strong>of</strong> Bird‘s Nest‘ Photography Exhibition during the<br />

NPC, CPPCC Annual Sessions 2009. In Premier Wen Jiabao‘ s government work<br />

report, he mentioned our urgent need to develop in culture and sports, and to<br />

promote the prosperity <strong>of</strong> our culture. Although the Olympic Games have<br />

successfully ended, how to inherit and carry forward the Olympic culture and spirit<br />

has become an issue for the NPC deputies. So it is meaningful to hold this exhibition<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong>. I hope to see more activities like this exhibition to carry forward the Olympic<br />

culture and spirit as treasures <strong>of</strong> this decade.‖<br />

The person from the Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee who is in charge <strong>of</strong><br />

the photography exhibition told the reporter that <strong>PKU</strong> has paid great attention to the<br />

promotion <strong>of</strong> the Olympic culture and spirit after the Olympic Games. This exhibition<br />

has re-presented the grand scenes in the 2008 Olympic Games through its unique<br />

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perspectives. This exhibition has not only brought a pleasant memory to the former<br />

Olympic volunteers, but also provided a good chance to study and communicate for<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students and teachers and photography enthusiasts as well. We hope that the<br />

Olympic spirit can remain in the hearts <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students and teachers with the help <strong>of</strong><br />

this exhibition.<br />

Many <strong>PKU</strong> students expressed their interests in this kind <strong>of</strong> exhibition with<br />

non-mainstream themes. After seeing these photographs, a lot <strong>of</strong> them asked<br />

whether it was possible to find them on the web and wanted to communicate with the<br />

photographer. A Spanish student: ―I like them. They are very interesting. I rarely see<br />

how journalists work on TV.‖ Another student told the reporter that she was shocked<br />

by these photographs‘ uniqueness and completion. A student from School <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Sciences appreciated Mr. Song Guoming for the wonderful pictures he brought to<br />

everyone. A student from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management also said: ―This<br />

exhibition reveals another side <strong>of</strong> the Olympic journalists which people barely know.<br />

Their work is hard and lonely. After seeing the exhibition, I have gained a deeper<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> journalists‘ work and their pr<strong>of</strong>essional spirits, and the Olympic<br />

spirit.‖<br />

In the interview, Mr. Song Guoming expressed that he felt honored to exhibit his<br />

works at <strong>PKU</strong>, and very glad to see his works has been welcomed here and was very<br />

proud <strong>of</strong> the work <strong>of</strong> his colleagues. He also said he would accept advice from <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students and teachers with an open mind.<br />

After the exhibition at <strong>PKU</strong>, the Olympic Photography Exhibition <strong>of</strong> ―Dreams <strong>of</strong> Bird‘s<br />

Nest‖ will be displayed at the Bird‘s Nest. Then it will be held at famous universities,<br />

different cities even abroad to show the grand scenes <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympic Games to<br />

Chinese people and the whole world once again, to carry forward the Olympic culture<br />

and spirit more deeply all over China, and introduce the glories <strong>of</strong> Olympic journalists<br />

to the whole world.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng Met with<br />

Officials from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Industry and<br />

Information Technology and<br />

Guangdong Provincial Government to<br />

Discuss Future Developments <strong>of</strong> Digital<br />

Guangdong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237440426<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March, 18th, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 1st,<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Zhou Qifeng met with Ministry <strong>of</strong> Industry and<br />

Information Technology Vice Director and Institute <strong>of</strong> Digital China—<strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (IDC/<strong>PKU</strong>) Vice Director-General Yang Xueshan, Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />

Guangdong Provincial Association for Science and Technology and IDC/<strong>PKU</strong><br />

Deputy Director-General Lu Zhonghe, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> China Zhi Gong Party,<br />

CPPCC Vice Secretary, and Dean <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Digital Guangdong Wang Qinmin<br />

and other <strong>of</strong>ficials from the Guangdong Government, Academician Tong Qingxi,<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> IDC/<strong>PKU</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Xiuwan, IDC/<strong>PKU</strong> Secretary and Deputy Director,<br />

accompanied them.<br />

During the meeting, President Zhou Qifeng introduced to the <strong>of</strong>ficials the cooperation<br />

between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and local research centers, and inquired about the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> Digital Guangdong, as well as the preparation process <strong>of</strong> the IDC –<br />

Huanan Division. He pointed out that being the leading province in the national<br />

economic development, as well as a pioneer in China‘s Reform, Guangdong had<br />

prioritized the combination <strong>of</strong> research and production. As the first university to<br />

cooperate with Guangdong on research and industry combination, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

respected and cherished such an opportunity, and intended on making efforts for<br />

further cooperation with Guangdong in industrial planning, information technology,<br />

personnel development etc. On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, President Zhou Qifeng<br />

thanked the <strong>of</strong>ficials from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Industry and Information Technology as well as<br />

the Guangdong Provincial Government for their support to the Institute <strong>of</strong> Digital<br />

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China—<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The <strong>of</strong>ficials from Guangdong expressed the importance the Government had<br />

attached to the building <strong>of</strong> Digital Guangdong and its cooperation with <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Chairman Lu Zhonghe stressed that Guangdong‘s Informationization<br />

work is faced with an unparalleled opportunity for development. Since Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

the Provincial Party Committee Wang Yang promoted the idea <strong>of</strong> ―Building a Digital<br />

Guang Dong to control a commanding height in economic and social development,‖<br />

the Provincial Party Committee and Government have adopted several policies to<br />

further the development <strong>of</strong> Digital Guangdong. In October <strong>of</strong> 2008, National<br />

Development and Reform Commission released an outline <strong>of</strong> building a Digital Pearl<br />

River Delta. Cooperation between Guangdong and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides a<br />

prospective future for China‘s digital development.<br />

Dean Tong Qingxi briefed the attendants on the preparation <strong>of</strong> IDC—Huanan<br />

Division. He said that the preparation work has been successfully drawn to an end.<br />

The attendants expressed their high hopes for the future development <strong>of</strong> the Huanan<br />

Division and contributions it would make to building the Digital Guangdong.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> to Cooperate with Foshan and<br />

Harbin City Government<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237427086<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 18th, 2009: On the morning <strong>of</strong> 14th March, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> held talks and signed contracts <strong>of</strong> cooperation respectively with<br />

government representatives <strong>of</strong> Foshan City and Harbin City. The talks covered<br />

topics such as providing consultant services regarding policies, education, and the<br />

transformation <strong>of</strong> scientific and technological achievements, to expand the channels<br />

<strong>of</strong> cooperation and communication between the two cities and the <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Mayor <strong>of</strong> Foshan Mr. Chen Yunxian first introduced the economic and social<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the city. He began with the city‘s unique geological conditions and<br />

abundant historical and cultural heritage, describing Foshan as a city with strong<br />

private economy, distinctive brand culture and highly-competent specialized towns.<br />

As an alumnus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mayor Chen said that his visit to Alma Mater was, on the one<br />

hand, to deepen the friendship between the city and the <strong>University</strong>, and on the other<br />

hand, to explore ways <strong>of</strong> cooperation between the two parties in areas such as<br />

industrial structure, urban planning, scientific and technological innovation and<br />

intellectual property and so on.<br />

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Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Ms. Yue Sulan responded by saying that the <strong>University</strong> had<br />

valued the cooperation and communication with the Guangdong area including the<br />

Foshan city and Shenzhen Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and IER Base had<br />

played an important role in South China during the past years. She hoped that with<br />

the channels <strong>of</strong> communication, more and more projects <strong>of</strong> common interest would<br />

be launched.<br />

Later, mayor <strong>of</strong> Harbin Mr. Zhang Xiaolian gave an overall picture <strong>of</strong> the city in<br />

aspects <strong>of</strong> economy, agriculture and education and expressed the wish to broaden<br />

and deepen the cooperation with <strong>PKU</strong>. He observed that the city needed the<br />

theoretical support and advice from the <strong>University</strong> concerning microeconomic and<br />

regional economic planning, and especially in areas such as the reform <strong>of</strong><br />

state-owned enterprises, scientific and technological innovation, the management <strong>of</strong><br />

public affairs and programs integrating industry, university and research, there were<br />

a lot <strong>of</strong> opportunities for them to cooperate.<br />

Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Mr. Lin Jianhua remarked that Harbin was a city<br />

with solid industrial foundation and international geographical advantage, and the<br />

<strong>University</strong> was glad to work with the city government to seize the opportunity to<br />

revive the traditional industrial base in Northeast China and contribute to the social<br />

and economic development <strong>of</strong> the city.<br />

The Development and Reform Commission <strong>of</strong> Harbin City will set up the Cooperation<br />

and Innovation Fund at <strong>PKU</strong>, to support the researches on the urban development,<br />

industrial upgrading and optimization, cultural and creative industries and so on.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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11th ―<strong>PKU</strong> Science & Technology Park<br />

Cup" Students‘ Business Plan<br />

Competition Launched<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236961955<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 13th, 2009: The Eleventh "<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Science<br />

& Technology Park Cup" Students‘ Business Plan Competition, as an important<br />

component <strong>of</strong> the "GlaxoSmithKline" innovative entrepreneurship series <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

2008, was <strong>of</strong>ficially started with related publicity work all around.<br />

Gold, silver, bronze prizes and other outstanding projects would be selected in 9<br />

months <strong>of</strong> competition in three rounds, including the first round, the semi-finals and<br />

finals. The selected projects will take part in the sixth Beijing Students‘ Business<br />

Plan Competition and the seventh "Challenge Cup" National Undergraduate<br />

Business Plan Competition in 2010. During the period, related activities will also be<br />

launched, including lectures and salons on entrepreneurship given by invited<br />

outstanding people in business and academia, increased support for resource s for<br />

students‘ entrepreneurship projects with the help <strong>of</strong> the selection for "Kawai venture<br />

capital fund" by <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee and expanded students‘ entrepreneurship<br />

exchange activities with the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo.<br />

At the same time, the first round and final competition will be carried out in<br />

technological group and services group, respectively. The "Science & Technology<br />

Conversion Award" is set up for outstanding projects based on the core technologies<br />

independently developed by <strong>PKU</strong> teachers or students with a good business model<br />

and market prospects.<br />

As the largest and most influential innovation and entrepreneurial activity for<br />

students at <strong>PKU</strong>, the Students‘ Business Plan Contest has been successfully held for<br />

ten times, and becomes one <strong>of</strong> the most popular activities on campus.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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2009 Graduates Job Fair Held on<br />

Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236739197<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing, March 10, 2009: On March 5th, the 2009 Graduates Job<br />

Fair was held in May Fourth Memorial Sports Center at <strong>PKU</strong>. It attracted over 8,000<br />

graduates, nearly 180 companies and organizations, and <strong>of</strong>fered almost 1,000<br />

positions.<br />

The fair is highly valued by the <strong>University</strong> and a security team was organized in order<br />

to assure the protection and success <strong>of</strong> the fair. Before the opening <strong>of</strong> the fair, Zhang<br />

Yan, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council led the heads <strong>of</strong> related departments to<br />

inspect the preparation and talked with the students and the companies about the<br />

employment situation.<br />

In order to answer those most frequently asked questions by graduates and update<br />

the related information, <strong>PKU</strong> Employment Services Center published related<br />

information about the exhibitors on its <strong>of</strong>ficial website and the student forum to<br />

prepare the graduates for the fair. Also, the Center designed a questionnaire to<br />

collect the employment data <strong>of</strong> the graduates and compare it with the statistics <strong>of</strong><br />

years before.<br />

The fair was divided into six exhibition areas, covering various fields such as the IT<br />

industry, the finance industry, the energy industry, the journalism and publication<br />

industry, the education industry and so on.<br />

Under the circumstances <strong>of</strong> economic crisis, most <strong>of</strong> the graduates became more<br />

rational in their job-hunting. Some students expressed their willingness to work at<br />

grassroots level to avoid the fierce competition in big cities; while some considered<br />

more about the self-improvement in the long run than the salary provided for now.<br />

The employers suggested that students should have their own career plan before<br />

they entered the job market, and develop their abilities accordingly. They also said<br />

that the innovation ability, ability <strong>of</strong> learning, the ability <strong>of</strong> self-adjustment and the<br />

ability to communicate with others are important in job interviews.<br />

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Secretary Min Weifang Meets ―<strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> TORiSAN Creative Forum‖<br />

Special Guest Mr. Teisuke Kitagawa<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236660594<br />

Mr. Kitagawa giving a speech<br />

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Secretary Min <strong>of</strong>fering a gift to Mr. Kitagawa<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Party Secretary Min Weifang meeting with president <strong>of</strong> SMFG, Mr. Kitagawa<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 6th, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Party Secretary Min<br />

Weifang had a meeting with majority stock holder and president <strong>of</strong> Sumitomo Mitsui<br />

Financial Group Mr. Teisuke Kitagawa, and other representatives <strong>of</strong> SMFG at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Linhuxuan. Accompanying Min were <strong>PKU</strong> Assistant President/Dean <strong>of</strong> Guanghua<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Management Zhang Weiying, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> GSM/ <strong>PKU</strong> National Hi-Tech<br />

Research Institute Executive Vice President Wu Changqi and others.<br />

During their meeting, Secretary Min introduced <strong>PKU</strong>‘s history and important position<br />

in the Chinese history to Mr. Kitagawa and the other guests. Min pointed out that<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s friendly relationship with many diverse Japanese societies as<br />

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well as close connections in the areas <strong>of</strong> higher education. As for collaboration with<br />

Japanese enterprises, Min mentioned specially <strong>PKU</strong>‘s <strong>University</strong> Historical Museum<br />

which was sponsored by seventy different businesses, for that he thanked the<br />

Japanese enterprises for their support.<br />

China and Japan are two influential countries, said Min. Both countries are vital and<br />

hold great responsibility for the balance, peace and development <strong>of</strong> the Asian Pacific<br />

as well as global areas. He specially emphasized how <strong>PKU</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the core<br />

characters to the friendly relationship between Japan and China, <strong>PKU</strong> will continue<br />

to focus on promoting the relationship growth between the two countries and help the<br />

people <strong>of</strong> both countries to better understand each other.<br />

Mr. Teisuke Kitagawa first thanked <strong>PKU</strong> for their warm welcome. He was very<br />

pleased to have the opportunity to speak at <strong>PKU</strong> and was delighted to discuss<br />

different issues with the students and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. During this special period,<br />

the two countries should work together to contribute to society, says Kitagawa.<br />

After the meeting, Secretary Min <strong>of</strong>fered a gift to Mr. Kitagawa on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and took photos with all the guests.<br />

Mr. Kitagawa then moved to Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management to speak at the<br />

―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> TORiSAN Creative Forum‖. The topic on which he shared was<br />

―Global Economics Trend: Development Direction <strong>of</strong> Japanese Banks‖.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Zhang Kangning<br />

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The Average Research Level <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Female Arts Teachers Has Been<br />

Greatly Raised<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236660487<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 2, 2009: In recent three years, the average research<br />

level <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) female arts teachers has been greatly raised<br />

through the follow-up study which was started in 2001 by Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities &<br />

Social Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> under the support <strong>of</strong> the school and the relevant<br />

departments.<br />

To some extent, the number <strong>of</strong> the research projects which a teacher is in charge <strong>of</strong><br />

can reflect the social recognition to the teacher‘s research ability. From 2001 to<br />

2004, there is 0.5 research project per capita being established by female arts<br />

teachers. For male teachers, there is one project per capita. So the number <strong>of</strong> the<br />

research projects established by male teachers is two times more than that <strong>of</strong> female<br />

teachers. In contrast, there is 0.78 research project per capita on average being<br />

established by female arts teachers from 2005 to 2007, and 1.49 per capita for male<br />

teachers. From the data we know that the number <strong>of</strong> the research projects<br />

established by male teachers is 1.9 times more than that <strong>of</strong> female teachers.<br />

The research funds can reflect the scale <strong>of</strong> scientific research. From 2001 to 2004,<br />

the average research fund per capita is 41.9 thousand yuan for female teachers, but<br />

97.6 thousand yuan for male teachers. So the male teachers‘ research funds are<br />

2.33 time more that <strong>of</strong> female teachers. However, the average research fund per<br />

capita is 82.5 thousand yuan for female teachers, but 185.5 thousand yuan for male<br />

teachers from 2005 to 2007. This time, the male teachers‘ research funds are 2.24<br />

times more that <strong>of</strong> female teachers which has reduced compared with before.<br />

Considering the different research characters <strong>of</strong> different disciplines, they also check<br />

the research funds situation <strong>of</strong> these twenty arts departments respectively. From<br />

2001 to 2004, there are three departments whose female teachers‘ average research<br />

funds have exceeded the male teachers‘, but this number has increased to five from<br />

2005 to 2007 which has shown an increasing trend. From the view <strong>of</strong> the paper<br />

number, there are three departments whose female teachers‘ papers are more than<br />

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male teachers‘ from 2001 to 2007. Comparing the number <strong>of</strong> the monograph, there<br />

are three departments whose female teachers‘ average number <strong>of</strong> the monograph<br />

per capita have exceeded the male teachers‘ from 2001 to 2004. From 2005 to 2007,<br />

the number <strong>of</strong> this kind <strong>of</strong> departments has reached to five.<br />

The research level has directly related to the status <strong>of</strong> the titles. The latest statistical<br />

data has shown that there are 403 female arts teachers at <strong>PKU</strong> since December,<br />

2008, and 20.3 percent <strong>of</strong> them are pr<strong>of</strong>essors (about 82 persons). In contrast, there<br />

are 803 male teachers and 373 <strong>of</strong> them are pr<strong>of</strong>essors (about 46.5%).<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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President Zhou Inspects Colleges under<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—03—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236444098<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 6th, 2009: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> President Zhou<br />

Qifeng went to visit and inspect School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, School <strong>of</strong> Electronics<br />

Engineering and Computer Science, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences, College <strong>of</strong><br />

Chemistry and Molecular Engineering and College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, accompanied by<br />

executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, Vice President Ju Chuanjin, Assistant<br />

Vice-Chancellor Li Xiaoming and Li Qiang, as well as <strong>of</strong>ficers from <strong>PKU</strong> Party<br />

Committee Office, <strong>PKU</strong> Office, Administrative Department, Scientific Research<br />

Department, Graduate School, "985 Project" Office, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Personnel, Finance<br />

Department, Department <strong>of</strong> Real Estate Management and other related functional<br />

departments.<br />

President Zhou listened to reports about the colleges and discussed with college<br />

leaders, key lab directors and academic leaders about teaching, research work,<br />

disciplinary development, faculty, personnel training and management <strong>of</strong> the<br />

colleges. Officers from the <strong>University</strong> and related functional departments replied to<br />

questions and suggestions from colleges.<br />

President Zhou indicated that <strong>PKU</strong> was in a critical period <strong>of</strong> development. "Building<br />

a world-class university" is not only the goal for the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> itself, but<br />

also a historical responsibility given by the Party and the country to <strong>PKU</strong>. Thus <strong>PKU</strong><br />

must seize the opportunity to be united and do a good job in all fields <strong>of</strong> work. He<br />

said that <strong>PKU</strong> couldn‘t develop without the support and contributions <strong>of</strong> the colleges.<br />

All the functional departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> should further strengthen the sense <strong>of</strong> service<br />

and actively assist colleges to solve practical problems in their development. More<br />

work would be done to further protect the autonomy <strong>of</strong> colleges for their<br />

development. He also asked the colleges to improve management, innovate in the<br />

systems and mechanisms, and promote the development <strong>of</strong> disciplines and talents<br />

training. He put forward some specific requirements for teaching, researching,<br />

student employment after graduation and financing <strong>of</strong> the colleges and further<br />

stressed that academic researches should pay more attention to the needs <strong>of</strong><br />

national development, both for the present and the future, and actively encourage<br />

and guide the teachers and researchers to combine personal interests, personal<br />

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expertise with the needs <strong>of</strong> the country, and integrate the process <strong>of</strong> scientific<br />

researches with talents training so as to make a greater contribution to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Beijing, and China.<br />

As the activities <strong>of</strong> learning and practicing the Scientific Concept <strong>of</strong> Development<br />

goes on, President Zhou will inspect more colleges.<br />

Edited By : Seren<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Choir and Dance Group Won<br />

First Prizes in the Second National<br />

<strong>University</strong> Art Show<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--03—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236234205<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 5, 2009: On the evening <strong>of</strong> February 14th, the<br />

Second National <strong>University</strong> Art Show successfully ended in Nanjing. <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>‘s choir and dance group both won the first prizes in their respective<br />

displays.<br />

This national event was co-hosted by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and the Jiangsu<br />

Provincial Government. Between February 8th and 14th, teams from 31 regions<br />

including over 4500 university students, gave 168 performances in vocal music,<br />

dance, instrumental music and drama. <strong>PKU</strong> choir and dance group, consisting <strong>of</strong><br />

over 60 students, represented the Beijing city in this year‘s National <strong>University</strong> Art<br />

Show.<br />

For this year‘s competition, <strong>PKU</strong> student choir prepared Deconstructing Johann, and<br />

The Harvest Tune, while the dance group prepared an original dance Foot Trails,<br />

both awarded with the first prizes. The art group also participated in the closing<br />

ceremony at the Jiangsu Broadcasting Station‘s Theater <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts. The art group<br />

scored high marks and received praises from leaders and fellow students alike.<br />

Member <strong>of</strong> the Politburo Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China, State<br />

Councilor Liu Yandong, Minister <strong>of</strong> Education Zhou Ji, as well as other leaders from<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture and the Central Commission <strong>of</strong> China Communist Youth League<br />

attended the closing ceremony.<br />

The National <strong>University</strong> Art Show is hosted every three years, and next time it will be<br />

hosted in 2012 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Zhang Yunxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Reformed Ceremonies<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—02—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235924415<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 27th, 2009: "When for the first time we wear the<br />

school badge on our coats with <strong>PKU</strong> school song played, I became very excited.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is like the spiritual shrine <strong>of</strong> China and is the dream <strong>of</strong> every<br />

student. From that moment, I also took over the responsibility and mission <strong>PKU</strong> has<br />

given me." <strong>PKU</strong> student Shi Jing from the Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology wrote this down<br />

after the opening ceremony.<br />

―This is just one <strong>of</strong> the many letters the teachers got,‖ Ma Huaxiang, head <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Division <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs told the reporter, "<strong>PKU</strong> has reformed the form <strong>of</strong> the<br />

opening ceremony, the scholarship award ceremony and the commencement, thus<br />

to enrich the content and the form <strong>of</strong> ceremonies. And the new ceremonies proved to<br />

be instructive."<br />

Campus culture is regarded as the soul <strong>of</strong> a university. The reformed ceremonies at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> become a platform for inheriting <strong>PKU</strong> spirit.<br />

At the opening ceremony, <strong>PKU</strong> choir members taught the freshmen <strong>of</strong> the school<br />

song which was first composed in 1952 and has touched generations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students. After that, the DV clips recording the moments the freshmen entered <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

registered, walked into their new dorms, met the new classmates, formed the new<br />

class collective was played.<br />

"<strong>University</strong> student soldier" Gao Ming and outstanding members <strong>of</strong> mathematical<br />

modeling group was highly praised, setting good examples for the freshmen.<br />

At the scholarship award ceremony, celebrities, well-known entrepreneurs who<br />

established scholarships for <strong>PKU</strong> were invited to present the scholarships and give<br />

speeches to tell their stories <strong>of</strong> success.<br />

At the commencement, <strong>PKU</strong> graduates put on academic costumes, walked through<br />

the elaborately decorated "Academic Degree" door in due order and had their tassel<br />

turned by School principals and teacher representatives. Every time the President<br />

read out the degree-granting decision to students <strong>of</strong> a certain department, students<br />

would stand up together and shouted the slogans they designed for their department<br />

with pride in unison.<br />

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After that, faculty and parent representatives were invited to give their exhortations<br />

and benedictions. A DV recording students' life on campus was played.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

Source : Guangming Daily<br />

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Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua<br />

Inspects ATI<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--02—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235480849<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing, February 24, 2009: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> February 19,<br />

Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, together with Assistant President Li Xiaoming,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the Scientific Research Dept. Zhou Hui, and Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Dean‘s<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Academic Affairs Li Yi, inspected the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI),<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and held a seminar with the <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> ATI, which was presided by<br />

Executive Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> ATI Bai Shulin.<br />

In the seminar, Mr. Bai began with the annual work report <strong>of</strong> 2008 and the goals in<br />

2009. According to him, the fund for scientific research programs managed by ATI in<br />

2008 had surpassed RMB 70 million, doubling the figure in 2006. By the end <strong>of</strong> 2008,<br />

the Institute had obtained the permit for scientific research and passed the spot audit<br />

conducted by the group <strong>of</strong> experts from the quality management system and<br />

maintenance and support companies, also their permit is expected to be obtained in<br />

this year. With the certificate <strong>of</strong> confidentiality obtained in 2006, the overall<br />

application for scientific research permits has almost been complete. In 2009, ATI<br />

would spend most <strong>of</strong> its time in helping the <strong>University</strong> faculty to prepare and apply for<br />

major national projects and National 12th Five-Year Plan Programs. Meanwhile, he<br />

also pointed out some problems that the Institute is currently facing, such as the<br />

operation system, the employment system, the budget <strong>of</strong> expenses and so on, with<br />

the hope that the <strong>University</strong> would take them into consideration and find a solution.<br />

The three vice deans <strong>of</strong> the Institute followed Mr. Bai and each delivered a report on<br />

the scientific research programs and the problems existing in their respective<br />

centers.<br />

Executive Vice President Lin and other attendees, after listening to their reports,<br />

suggested proposals and solutions to the problems discussed. Then he concluded<br />

the seminar by praising the Institute for the achievements it had achieved in the past<br />

three years. He also said that the <strong>University</strong> would do its best to help the Institute<br />

with its problems.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Career Center Organizes Special<br />

Session for Employment Opportunities<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--02—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235478289<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, February 24, 2009: The first regular semester <strong>of</strong> special<br />

sessions for students‘ employment opportunities was organized by the <strong>PKU</strong> Student<br />

Career Center in the conference room <strong>of</strong> the second floor <strong>of</strong> the North Building<br />

during the morning <strong>of</strong> February 19th. Nearly 50 people, including deputy party<br />

secretaries, teachers responsible for the employment <strong>of</strong> all departments and<br />

teachers in the Job Center attended the meeting. Chen Yongli, director <strong>of</strong> the Career<br />

Center, chaired the meeting.<br />

The investigation results for the employment <strong>of</strong> more than 6200 fresh graduates from<br />

32 departments were announced at the meeting. It was demanded that all the<br />

departments should do further investigation and preparation for the five key groups,<br />

including typical elites, those with job intentions in the west, as the "village <strong>of</strong>ficials".<br />

Those with employment barriers were provided with "one-on-one" guidance and<br />

assistance.<br />

Furthermore, the spokesman for the Career Center also said that it would focus on<br />

increasing employment information in all kinds through multiple channels, stabilizing<br />

students‘ emotions, doing their best in job guidance, by doing things such as<br />

organizing various types <strong>of</strong> job fairs, making more connections with the employees in<br />

the key cities around the Bohai Sea, in the center or the west, providing personalized<br />

guidance and training, opening up the job opportunities from alumni and so on.<br />

The special sessions for students‘ employment is planned to be held every other<br />

week. Teachers in the Career Center and those responsible for employment <strong>of</strong> all<br />

the departments would attend the meeting, announcing the situation <strong>of</strong> employment<br />

and communicating with each other their experience on employment affairs.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Leaders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Pays Visit to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Science<br />

Survey and Lincoln Institute<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--02—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235449411<br />

Meeting between the university leaders and ISSS staff<br />

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Meeting between the university leaders and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>—Lincoln Institute staff<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 16, 2009: On the first day <strong>of</strong> the new semester,<br />

Leaders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>, including Party Committee Deputy Secretary-General Wu<br />

Zhipan. Deputy Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, Party Committee<br />

Secretary-General Yang He, Vice President Zhang Guoyou, arrived first at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Science Survey (ISSS) followed by the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> – Lincoln Institute Center for Urban Development and Land Policy for<br />

visiting and research purposes.<br />

The ISSS Center Director Pr<strong>of</strong>. Qiu Zeqi gave a report <strong>of</strong> the center‘s construction<br />

and development, as well as the 2009-2010 schedule and plans for ISSS. The<br />

Leaders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> shared words <strong>of</strong> encouragement and approval for their<br />

work and encouraged the ISSS to gain the support and collaboration from other<br />

related departments.<br />

After the meeting at the ISSS center, the leaders moved on to visit the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>—Lincoln Institute where the Center‘s Director Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Man Yanyun<br />

shared the research findings and achievements <strong>of</strong> the center since its establishment<br />

a year ago. She also gave a detailed report <strong>of</strong> the research schedule <strong>of</strong> the following<br />

year. In this coming year, the <strong>PKU</strong>—Lincoln Institute will continue to provide a<br />

platform to discuss and share experience in education training and policy research<br />

for national and international experts, scholars, policy makers and executers.<br />

After the report from Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Man Yanyun, the leaders expressed their satisfaction<br />

for all the achievements made in the past year, and also gave many constructive<br />

suggestions for future work <strong>of</strong> the Lincoln Institute.<br />

Introduction to the Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Science Survey<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Science Survey (ISSS), established in<br />

September, 2006, is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s scientific research teaching facilities.<br />

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Being the Chinese Family Panel Studies and investigation actuator, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>‘s ISSS aids the data gathering, organizing and research for both national<br />

and international academic and governmental organizations; providing scientific<br />

grounds for making and improving China‘s Social Economy Policies.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Science Survey Homepage:<br />

http://www.isss.edu.cn<br />

Introduction to the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> – Lincoln Institute Center for Urban<br />

Development and Land Policy<br />

The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> – Lincoln Institute Center for Urban Development and Land<br />

Policy (AKA <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>—Lincoln Institute) is a Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it research center<br />

formed by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Lincoln Institute Center <strong>of</strong> Land Policy. The<br />

center‘s goal is to provide high quality data analysis aimed specifically towards<br />

Chinese land, cities and economic policies to promote better understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese and global urbanization, land policies, and property tax.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> – Lincoln Institute Center Homepage: http://plc.pku.edu.cn<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Zhang Kangning<br />

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Celebrative Speech <strong>of</strong> President Zhou<br />

Qifeng at the 2009 New Year Party<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009—01—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=232024919<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan. 1, 2009:<br />

Dear teachers, students, and friends:<br />

Happy New Year!<br />

This is the first New Year since I serve as the president <strong>of</strong> my alma mater, and I am<br />

very glad to celebrate the coming <strong>of</strong> the 111th year <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>). On<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> school committees and administration, I give New Year greetings and<br />

wishes to teachers, students, alumni as well as friends from both home and abroad.<br />

In the past year, we have gained rich achievements through our spirit, hardworking,<br />

and unity under the correct leadership <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China (CPC)<br />

Central Committee and supports form the whole society. Therefore, I give sincere<br />

thanks to every one for your hard work on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and myself as well.<br />

Looking back over 2008, it is a significant year for China, <strong>PKU</strong> and every one <strong>of</strong> us.<br />

In this year, our Chinese have hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games successfully<br />

with wisdom and passion; our Chinese have achieved the dream to walk in space for<br />

the first time; we have overcome the frozen disasters and earthquake with<br />

persevering national spirit. Human-oriented construction <strong>of</strong> harmonious China to<br />

achieve scientific development is becoming the strongest era tone played by China<br />

in today‘s world, and it is also an illustrious success achieved by the thirty-year<br />

reform and opening.<br />

The development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> has always been closely connected with the fate <strong>of</strong> our<br />

nation. Keeping Premier Wen Jiabao‘ s exhortations in minds, our four-thousand<br />

student volunteers have won respects and friendship for China through their warm,<br />

sincere, and excellent services. Our teachers have made positive contribution to<br />

achieve ―Green, High-tech and People's Olympic Games‖ based on their<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional advantages. Three Five-starred Red Flags <strong>of</strong> China have been raised at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Gymnasium at the same time twice, which has shown our special ―national ball<br />

in national university‖ style to the whole world. Facing the enormous natural<br />

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disasters, our affiliated hospitals have sent medical teams to the disaster areas, and<br />

the remained teachers and students have devoted into the related scientific projects<br />

to support the disaster areas which has shown <strong>PKU</strong>‘ s responsibility and patriotic<br />

spirit again.<br />

In 2008, after ten-year accumulation, ―985project‖ has pushed the constructions <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> into a new step. It is glad to see that <strong>PKU</strong> has won many rewards and<br />

recognition as a comprehensive research university. Such as the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education College Science and Technology Award, the Awardee <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />

Technology Achievement Award by Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation, the philosophy<br />

and social sciences major research project <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Beijing<br />

Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Award, National Teacher,<br />

and National Excellent Course. We have also made progress in the development <strong>of</strong><br />

management services and teaching strength. For example, we have completed the<br />

reception missions <strong>of</strong> thirteen leaders from different countries; we have hosted the<br />

fifth Beijing Forum successfully; we have raised 358 million yuan for the construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> the university; we have also improved the research and study environment by<br />

introducing a series <strong>of</strong> newly building or rebuilding projects in our school. Thus, I will<br />

not cite more numbers and examples because the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> is obvious<br />

especially for the teachers, students and school staffs who have taken parts in it.<br />

Every one <strong>of</strong> us has embedded wisdom and diligence in the achievements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Just because <strong>of</strong> the spirit <strong>of</strong> building up a world-level university under our unity, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

has continuously developed with a high speed.<br />

Here, I also want to share a piece <strong>of</strong> good news with everyone. The 2008 Supreme<br />

State Science and Technology Award will be presented a few days later. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu<br />

Guangxie, Dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Zhongcheng <strong>of</strong> Beijing Tiantan Hospital, <strong>PKU</strong> alumni are both the<br />

candidates <strong>of</strong> this award, and both <strong>of</strong> them are <strong>PKU</strong> people. Therefore, I remember<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Xuan, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Wenjun, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Kun, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye Duzheng, and Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Liu Dongsheng, who won the Supreme State Science and Technology Award<br />

previously. They are the outstanding representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Through them, we can<br />

truly understand the spirit, the tradition, the responsibility, and the mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and also feel the perfect combination <strong>of</strong> the nation needs and their own scientific<br />

innovation. So I propose, let us applaud to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Guangxian and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang<br />

Zhongcheng for their wonderful achievements.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> people, which is a name contained responsibility, dedication, trust, and hope.<br />

The history ups and downs have reminded us the developing direction <strong>of</strong> China and<br />

the historical mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> people. In 2009, we will celebrate the 90th anniversary<br />

<strong>of</strong> the May 4th Movement and the 60th anniversary <strong>of</strong> People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China<br />

(PRC). In these glorious moments <strong>of</strong> solemn commemoration and celebration, I hope<br />

every young student <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> can review the <strong>PKU</strong> history following the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> our country and gain knowledge and spirit power from the outstanding <strong>PKU</strong><br />

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pr<strong>of</strong>essors and alumni I mentioned above. By inheriting the glorious tradition <strong>of</strong><br />

patriotism, progress, democracy, and science as well as the diligent, rigorous,<br />

realistic, and innovative study style, I hope all <strong>of</strong> you can think about the historical<br />

responsibility <strong>of</strong> your generation seriously and connect your personal growth with the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> our country for its revitalization. In this process, you can train<br />

yourself as top-notch innovative talents for our country.<br />

Before the <strong>PKU</strong> 110th anniversary celebration, President Hu Jintao visited <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

made an important speech, which brought warmth, excitation, and inspiration to all<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> people in 2008. Facing the new situation and tasks, President Hu<br />

expressed his ardent hopes to <strong>PKU</strong>. With 110-year glorious history, <strong>PKU</strong> is at a new<br />

starting point <strong>of</strong> development. In the coming new year, let‘s take up the l<strong>of</strong>ty mission<br />

and historical responsibility under the requirements <strong>of</strong> President Hu. With broader<br />

view, more open attitude, and more persistent efforts, let‘s write a brand-new chapter<br />

for the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to build it as a world-level university as soon as possible.<br />

Finally, I wish you a Happy New Year and good health once more again! Good luck<br />

to every one!<br />

Thank you very much!<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Physics and Chemistry <strong>of</strong> Materials<br />

Teaching Guiding Sub Committee Held<br />

Symposium <strong>of</strong> 2008 at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2009--01—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=231300935<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan. 6th, 2009: The Physics and Chemistry <strong>of</strong> Materials<br />

Teaching Guiding (PAMTG) sub-Committee <strong>of</strong> the Materials Science and<br />

Engineering Steering Committee <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education Teaching held the<br />

symposium <strong>of</strong> 2008 at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from December 20 to 21st. Thirty committee<br />

members from 28 colleges and universities presented the meeting. Zhu Xing,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the PAMTG sub-Committee Committee and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Physics, <strong>PKU</strong>, chaired the symposium. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fang Xingui, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Educational Administration Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Ruopeng,<br />

Associate Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Physics, <strong>PKU</strong>, were invited to attend.<br />

Problems and corresponding countermeasures in the development <strong>of</strong> materials<br />

physics and materials chemistry as well as the formulation <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional norms <strong>of</strong><br />

guidance in the field were discussed in the meeting.<br />

In the free discussion held in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 21st, all the members,<br />

according to their experience <strong>of</strong> teaching and research, expressed their views on the<br />

development and the guiding norms <strong>of</strong> the discipline and exchanged their experience<br />

<strong>of</strong> writing and publishing teaching materials.<br />

In order to better complete the assignment about the establishment <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

teaching norms assigned by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, it was decided in the meeting<br />

to divide the sub-Committee into three working groups, including engineering<br />

materials physics, science materials physics and material chemistry, determine the<br />

manager and members <strong>of</strong> each working group for timely exchange and aggregation<br />

in the future and held 2 plenary meetings in 2009. It was expected that the draft <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional guiding norms would be completed in 2009 and the finalization would be<br />

completed before the end <strong>of</strong> the term <strong>of</strong> current teaching guiding committee in 2010<br />

upon extensive solicitation <strong>of</strong> opinions.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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President Zhou Qifeng Pays a Visit to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Senior Liberal Arts Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=231164878<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 31, 2008: <strong>PKU</strong> President Zhou Qifeng and Vice<br />

President Zhang Guoyou arrived at the homes <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s senior liberal arts pr<strong>of</strong>essors:<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Xingpei, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tang Yijie on New Year‘s Eve to greet<br />

and send their best wishes on the holiday.<br />

President Zhou Qifeng chatting with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan Xingpei<br />

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President Zhou Qifeng chatting with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining<br />

President Zhou Qifeng chatting with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tang Yijie<br />

President Zhou caringly asked about each pr<strong>of</strong>essor‘s health conditions and wished<br />

them health and a happy new year.<br />

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During the visits, President Zhou shared with the senior pr<strong>of</strong>essors the <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />

recent reformation, development and construction, especially concerning humanities<br />

and social science <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>, and the pr<strong>of</strong>essors shared their advice and<br />

opinions on those matters.<br />

The pr<strong>of</strong>essors showed their gratitude to members <strong>of</strong> the school board for finding time<br />

to come visit in their busy schedule, and wished the best towards making greater<br />

achievements for this world class <strong>University</strong> in the coming year.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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Strategic Forum on Financial Crisis,<br />

Expanding Domestic Demands and<br />

China‘s Economy Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=230687315<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 30th, 2008: On Dec. 28th., the Strategic Forum on<br />

Financial Crisis, Expanding Domestic Demands and China‘s Economy, organized by<br />

China‘s Center <strong>of</strong> Strategic Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was held in Qiu Lin Lecture<br />

Hall, International Studies School Building. Famous economists including Hu Zuliu,<br />

Wang Jian, Shi Xiaomin, Sheng Hong, Yao Jingyuan and the representative<br />

entrepreneur Qin Yuanzheng delivered speeches centering on topics such as the<br />

economic situation home and abroad, the financial crisis and the trend <strong>of</strong> reform, the<br />

current China‘s economy, the private economy and the development <strong>of</strong> medium and<br />

small enterprises under the financial crisis, the financial crisis and the bodies in<br />

expanding domestic demands, and so on. More than 300 people from the fields <strong>of</strong><br />

the government, enterprises, academics, and journalism attended the forum.<br />

The <strong>University</strong> President Academician Zhou Qifeng was invited to attend the forum<br />

and delivered the welcome speech. President Zhou said he felt the comprehensive<br />

and far-reaching impact <strong>of</strong> the financial crisis upon politics, economy, culture,<br />

education and society. He hoped that the participants would study the effects <strong>of</strong> the<br />

financial crisis from the strategic point <strong>of</strong> view, and the result <strong>of</strong> their research would<br />

play a positive role in the decision-making <strong>of</strong> the government.<br />

President Zhou talked about the impact <strong>of</strong> the financial crisis upon the education <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>University</strong> from the practical point <strong>of</strong> view. According to him, ―the financial crisis<br />

brings great financial pressure upon the government and our university which is run<br />

by the government and relies on the financial support <strong>of</strong> the government. Though we<br />

believe that the government will do its best to guarantee educational funds, yet we<br />

need to know how much the pressure is and how much we need to pay. Education<br />

needs not only the governmental support but also donations from the private sector.<br />

Yet the financial crisis also brings challenges to donators. Faced with the financial<br />

pressure brought by the crisis, we should work harder to increase our revenue and<br />

make the best <strong>of</strong> the existing resources.‖<br />

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As to the challenges to the education and employment <strong>of</strong> students, President Zhou<br />

said that some overseas students might have financial difficulties which would affect<br />

their studies, meanwhile our overseas exchange programs would also be affected by<br />

the crisis. President Zhou paid special attention to the employment <strong>of</strong> students. He<br />

pointed out that the harsh employment situation and the increasing number <strong>of</strong><br />

newly-graduated students might frustrate students. The teachers should work harder<br />

to make sure that the quality <strong>of</strong> education would not be affected by the crisis and<br />

make our students more competitive. And special attention should be paid to the<br />

psychological impact <strong>of</strong> the financial crisis upon students.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Zicheng, director <strong>of</strong> China‘s Center <strong>of</strong> Strategic Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and the organizer representative, gave the keynote speech <strong>of</strong> ―a political<br />

analysis <strong>of</strong> the cause, impact <strong>of</strong> the financial crisis and people‘s reaction to it,‖ which<br />

aroused keen interest among the participants. He said that in the long run, the<br />

financial crisis would produce significant influence upon international politics in the<br />

future. If China could better deal with the financial crisis, making it an opportunity <strong>of</strong><br />

improving the development mode to achieve more balanced development, then the<br />

Chinese mode would be more influential. It‘s said that this is the first time for<br />

domestic scholars to discuss the financial crisis from the political point <strong>of</strong> view.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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4th China Media Innovation Annual<br />

Conference Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=230208820<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 25th, 2008: On December 19th and 20th, the 4th<br />

China Media Innovation Annual Conference was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, jointly<br />

organized by Communication Magazine, School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s conference is ―Reform, Innovation and Development‖. The<br />

deputy director <strong>of</strong> State Press and Publication Administration, Li Dongdong,<br />

honorary president <strong>of</strong> China journalists' association, dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />

and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Shao Huaze, dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />

and Communication <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Fan Jingyi, deputy director <strong>of</strong><br />

administration committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Lin Junjing, press secretary <strong>of</strong> State<br />

Press and Publication Administration, Wang Guoqing, executive vice president <strong>of</strong><br />

School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Xu Hong attended<br />

the meeting. The deputy director, Li Dongdong delivered a keynote speech. Over<br />

300 senior staff in media reviewed the development <strong>of</strong> media industry; shared<br />

experience in the past 30 years, and discussed the possible strategies to deal with<br />

financial crisis as well as the long term development vision.<br />

As the 4th China Media Innovation Annual Conference coincides with the 30th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> China‘s reform and opening-up policy, the guests discussed with<br />

audience about mission and values <strong>of</strong> China media in the past 30 years, China<br />

media brand strategy in the new situation and possible strategies to deal with<br />

financial crisis. Vice president <strong>of</strong> China journalists' association, the president <strong>of</strong><br />

Jiefang Daily Press, Yin Minghua, shared his understanding <strong>of</strong> media development;<br />

deputy director <strong>of</strong> CCTV, Sun Yusheng, explained the development and prospects <strong>of</strong><br />

CCTV. The president <strong>of</strong> Liao Ning Daily Press related his experience and<br />

understandings about integration <strong>of</strong> regional resources, building industrial clusters,<br />

and improving economy quality; Chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> Phoenix Satellite<br />

Television, Liu Changle, analyzed the pr<strong>of</strong>ound reform in China media over 30 years<br />

with the development <strong>of</strong> Phoenix as an example; The director <strong>of</strong> Beijing Television<br />

Station, Wang Liangchang, has reviewed the innovation pattern <strong>of</strong> Beijing Television<br />

Station; Vice president <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Wenguang media group, chairman <strong>of</strong> first<br />

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financial media company, Gao Yunfei, analyzed the latest domestic cases <strong>of</strong><br />

cross-media integration; The director <strong>of</strong> Qilu Television Station, Yan Aihua, gave a<br />

wonderful presentation <strong>of</strong> the position <strong>of</strong> regional TV brands for Chinese audience<br />

with examples <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> Qilu Television Station.<br />

The most eye-catching subject is the influence <strong>of</strong> the increasingly severe financial<br />

crisis on domestic media. In the conference, the vice president <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Gang,<br />

analyzed the layout <strong>of</strong> China media in the financial crisis. A senior consultant <strong>of</strong> CTR<br />

and expert on media research, Yao Lin, the director <strong>of</strong> Yantai Daily Press, Zheng<br />

Qiang, chairman <strong>of</strong> Modern Media Group, director <strong>of</strong> Weekly Illustrated, Shao<br />

Zhong, Editor-in-Chief <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Literature and Art Publication Group, director <strong>of</strong><br />

Story magazine, He Chengwei, talked respectively about the problems with China<br />

media advertisement, strategic transition in pursuit <strong>of</strong> creativity, management <strong>of</strong><br />

high-end fashion periodicals, searching for a new round <strong>of</strong> focus <strong>of</strong> ideological<br />

emancipation.<br />

In the annual conference, awards are given to media leaders, innovative people and<br />

innovative media. Among them, the vice president <strong>of</strong> People's Political Consultative<br />

Conference, former chairman, secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Group <strong>of</strong> Hunan Radio &<br />

Television Group, Wei Wenlin, won the 'award for special contribution to media<br />

development' for his pioneering contributions to the reform and innovations to the<br />

Radio & Television Group.<br />

It is reported that the organizing committee will follow previous years' practice,<br />

inviting well-known media research experts from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> and famous domestic media to form unrivaled<br />

expert committee. The expert committee not only makes a comprehensive inventory<br />

<strong>of</strong> national media, but also takes industry insiders' advices and suggestions into<br />

account. After that, real name vote will be carried out by 115 media executives<br />

(among which 105 were valid votes). At the same time, the organizing committee will<br />

refer to the advertisement revenue ranks <strong>of</strong> all participating media from January to<br />

August 2008 provided by the data research firm such as CTR to guarantee the<br />

results <strong>of</strong> the rating is comprehensive, objective and fair.<br />

China Media Innovation Annual Conference is a well-known event jointly organized<br />

by Communication Magazine, School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. Since 2006, China Media Innovation Annual<br />

Conference has been successfully held for 3 sessions and received full support from<br />

leaders <strong>of</strong> related departments and the media industry. It has become one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

most widely accepted media events in China.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

Source : School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> CCGA Holds Seminar on<br />

"Chinese Model"<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=230109434<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 23rd, 2008: The seminar ―The 60 years <strong>of</strong> People's<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong> China and Chinese Model‖ was held for the 30th anniversary <strong>of</strong> ―reform<br />

and opening-up‖ by the Center for Chinese and Global Affairs (CCGA) at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on December 20. More than 50 experts, including Wang Shaoguang, Hu<br />

Angang, Wang Hui, Huang Ping, Zhang Jing, Li Qiang, Wen Tiejun, Jiang Shigong,<br />

Kang Xiaoguang, Shi Zhiyu, He Xuefeng, Fang Ning, Li Changping, Zhang Musheng<br />

and Gao Liang, discussed on ―Chinese Model‖ in the seminar.<br />

Wu Zhipan, deputy party secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> attended the seminar. He pointed out that<br />

we had made so great achievements in the past 60 years that no one could deny,<br />

and thus should have full confidence in the ―Chinese Model‖.<br />

In Wu Zhipan‘s view, the reason why China was able to shake <strong>of</strong>f poverty and<br />

weakness rapidly, and re-establish the identity <strong>of</strong> a great country on the international<br />

stage was because it had unswervingly taken the socialist road with Chinese<br />

characteristics, had open-minded Chinese civilization and strong learning ability.<br />

China's reform and opening up, had not only pr<strong>of</strong>oundly changed the face <strong>of</strong> the<br />

country, but also affected the world‘s situation, and it would make a greater<br />

contribution to the progress <strong>of</strong> human civilization.<br />

Xu Zhenzhou, deputy director <strong>of</strong> Party History Research Center <strong>of</strong> the CPC Central<br />

Committee and vice president <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

attended the seminar and delivered a speech. When talking about the purpose <strong>of</strong> the<br />

seminar, Pan Wei, director <strong>of</strong> CCGA said that China had surprised the world by its<br />

progress with a unique path <strong>of</strong> development over the past decades, so that "Chinese<br />

Model" had been all-too-apparent. The seminar was held to promote the discussion<br />

and summary <strong>of</strong> "China Model" and thus promote the rise <strong>of</strong> "Chinese School" in<br />

international academic circles. The seminar had collected a large number <strong>of</strong><br />

high-quality papers, which would be published in book form next year and would be<br />

published abroad in <strong>English</strong>.<br />

There are seven sessions discussing on five topics, including China's unique social<br />

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model, unique economic model, unique political model, unique way <strong>of</strong> thinking, and<br />

organic links among China's political, economic, social and ideological models, for<br />

two days in the seminar.<br />

Representatives from more than 30 media, such as "Southern Weekend" and "21st<br />

Century Business Herald" also attended the seminar.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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Communist Youth Leagues <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and<br />

Microelectronics and School <strong>of</strong><br />

Economics Open League Exchange<br />

Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=230009047<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 22: On the morning <strong>of</strong> December 18, 2008,<br />

under the leadership <strong>of</strong> Yuan Rui, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League (CYL)<br />

<strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Economics, the nine CYL members walked over to the Da Xing<br />

campus <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics, and started to exchange<br />

views on the construction and organization tips <strong>of</strong> CYL management.<br />

The Secretary <strong>of</strong> CYL <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gao<br />

Zhenyu, first gave a speech introducing the current state <strong>of</strong> the CYL <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics. Afterwards the students <strong>of</strong> SE started to ask<br />

questions in order to exchange and improve the CYL <strong>of</strong> both parties.<br />

The improvement for the education for all-around development is what is at the top <strong>of</strong><br />

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the agenda for the CYL <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Economics. They learned that the School <strong>of</strong><br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics currently has made education in this field into<br />

specially formed classes and have invited many nationally known scholars and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors to come to talk to freshmen each year.<br />

Finally, the CYL <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Economics, under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan<br />

Rui and <strong>of</strong> the nine members that attended the meeting, participated in the opening<br />

ceremony for another event.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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Results <strong>of</strong> Poll for <strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Dishes<br />

and Waiter/Waitresses Revealed<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=229926080<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 3-5, 2008: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s poll for top 10<br />

dishes and waiter/waitresses was held in all the cafeterias. During those three days,<br />

the Student Union set up 21 voting points on campus. Ballots were tallied and award<br />

badges and flags were handed out to the winning cafeterias and waiter/waitresses<br />

on December 13. This poll received high participation from the student and staff<br />

body, collecting in return 4283 valid ballets from a total <strong>of</strong> 4518. The baozi stuffed<br />

with chicken, pork and bamboo from Song Lin took first place with 1399 votes.<br />

Also to note, concerning the contest for top ten waiter/waitresses, rules required that<br />

the waiter/waitresses being voted for had to be working at the same cafeteria as the<br />

ballet was marked at. Due to the difference in number <strong>of</strong> diners in each cafeteria, the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> votes for Top Ten Waiter/Waitresses has been curved to try to reach a<br />

highest level <strong>of</strong> fairness.<br />

Top Ten Dishes and number <strong>of</strong> votes:<br />

Songlin Baozi stuffed with chicken, pork and bamboo 1399<br />

Yannan Teriyaki meat 1242<br />

Noodle Stop Henan braised noodles 1143<br />

Songlin Vegetarian Baozi 930<br />

Campus Chinese Food Spicy drumstick rice 894<br />

Jiayuan Chongqing spicy boiled fish 823<br />

Yannan Pumpkin porridge 719<br />

Campus Dumplings Pork and lotus roots dumplings 707<br />

Nongyuan Onion beef rice with cumin on a hot plate 695<br />

Cafeteria Five Braised eggplant 644<br />

Top Ten Waiter/Waitresses:<br />

Cafeteria Number Name ratio<br />

Cafeteria One 137 Qiao Fengwei 18.4%<br />

Yiyuan 228 Li Yunna 30.1%<br />

Songlin 301 Geng Xiaolin 30.4%<br />

Campus Chinese Food 310 Yin Zhao Liang 23.6%<br />

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Noodle Stop 338 Liu Haili 20.3%<br />

Yannan 437 Xu Xiuzhi 21.6%<br />

Cafeteria Five 518 Du Yadong 28.6%<br />

Nongyuan 643 Li Jianhua 27.5%<br />

Jiayuan 716 Yao Peng 45.1%<br />

Changchunyuan 803 Wang Yongguo 43.4%<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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12.9 Singing Competition Unveils<br />

Philharmonic Program Debut Shines<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=229572953<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 18, 2008: On Dec.13th and 14th, 2008 <strong>PKU</strong> 12.9<br />

Singing Competition and the first session <strong>of</strong> "Philharmonic Education" program made<br />

its debut at <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Hall. What distinguishes the competition this year is that<br />

this is also a periodical sum-up <strong>of</strong> the first session <strong>of</strong> ―Philharmonic Education<br />

program‖. All the first-year students from 26 departments took part in the competition<br />

in 24 teams and devoted themselves to the two-day festival to express their passion<br />

for music and their commemoration <strong>of</strong> the historical event 73 years ago.<br />

Mr. Wu Zhipan, deputy party secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Mr. Li Wensheng, deputy party<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center attended the activity. The contest was<br />

judged by a panel <strong>of</strong> teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, guidance teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> art troupe and 6<br />

guidance teachers from Central Conservatory <strong>of</strong> Music.<br />

The choir team composed <strong>of</strong> retired faculty and staffs were invited as special guests.<br />

They presented their beautiful songs to the audience.<br />

During the contest, audiences were thrilled to hear classical music, original campus<br />

music and foreign songs. The twelve-part unaccompanied chorus "Ezekiel saw de<br />

wheel" performed by the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, "Spring Spring Spring" by<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and African folk song "Kwaheri" by School <strong>of</strong><br />

Government won thunderous applauses.<br />

This year‘s competition is also highlighted by various novel artistic elements.<br />

Students from the Department <strong>of</strong> History presented their folk dance; School <strong>of</strong><br />

Mathematical Sciences put on the figures "1978" and "2008" as a metaphor <strong>of</strong> the<br />

reform and opening up policy advocated 30 years ago. Other choir teams also<br />

impressed the audience with special costumes, musicals and other special features.<br />

All singing groups produced their own DVs.<br />

After their performance, the departments and schools were prized in two teams by<br />

their scales. Winners were awarded ―12.9 Choir Prize‖, ―Performance Prize‖, etc.<br />

The Philharmonic Education program adds more artistic elements to the<br />

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performance and versifies the forms <strong>of</strong> the competition.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth League<br />

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4th <strong>PKU</strong>EF Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Council<br />

Meeting <strong>of</strong> Holds First Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=229340231<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 15, 2008: On the morning <strong>of</strong> 10th Dec, 2008,<br />

the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation (<strong>PKU</strong>EF) held its first meeting <strong>of</strong> the 4th<br />

Annual Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Council Meeting in the Presidential Administration<br />

Building. The Meeting was attended by MIN Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee, President ZHOU Qifeng, former President XU Zhihong, Vice-Secretary<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Party Committee WU Zhipan, Vice-President HAI Wen, Representative Vice<br />

President LIAO Taoqin, as well as the private investor LIN Junming and the<br />

distinguished alumnus HUANG Nubo, President <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Beijing Zhongkun<br />

Invest. Group, and was chaired by Secretary MIN Weifang.<br />

In accord with the Constitution <strong>of</strong> the Foundation, the Meeting elected a new session<br />

<strong>of</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, as well as Board Chairman, Board Vice Chairman, Executive<br />

Board directors, and Secretary General. The 21 newly elected Board Members are:<br />

MIN Weifang (Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council), ZHOU Qifeng (President <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>University</strong>), WU Zhipan (Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Council), KE Yang, HAI<br />

Wen (Vice President), LIAO Taoqin (Representative Vice President), ZHANG<br />

Weiying (Dean <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management), LI Yansong (Assistant<br />

President), LIU Wei (Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economics), YAN Min (Vice General<br />

Accountant <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Finance), LI Ying (Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Center <strong>of</strong> Medical<br />

Sciences), CHEN Shiyi (Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Engineering), WANG Yanglin (Executive<br />

Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School), FU Jun (Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government),<br />

DENG Ya (Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>EF), LIN Junming (private investor), HUANG<br />

Nubo (president <strong>of</strong> Zhongkun Group), HUANG Shaowen (Vice President <strong>of</strong> Telling<br />

Telecommunication Holding Co., Ltd.), ZHANG Xuanlong (CEO <strong>of</strong> Founder Group<br />

(Hong Kong)), YU Minhong (CEO <strong>of</strong> New Oriental Education & Technology Group)<br />

and WANG Yan. In the meeting, XU Zhihong was appointed as Honorary Board<br />

Chairman, MIN Weifang as Board Chairman, LIAO Taoqin as Vice Board Chairman,<br />

MIN Weifang, ZHOU Qifeng, WU Zhipan, KE Yang, HAI Wen, LIAO Taoqin, ZHANG<br />

Weiying, LI Yansong, LIU Wei, HUANG Nubo, DENG Ya as Executive Board<br />

directors and also as Secretary General <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>EF.<br />

Secretary General DENG Ya delivered the 2008 Annual Report <strong>of</strong> the Foundation in<br />

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the meeting. Under the guidance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>, and thanks to the joint efforts<br />

across the <strong>University</strong> and generous gifts from all sectors <strong>of</strong> the society, by 9th Dec,<br />

the gifts the Foundation received had reached over 358 million RMB. These funds<br />

have been substantial to the support <strong>of</strong> education, teaching, research and<br />

infrastructure construction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>.<br />

After the analysis <strong>of</strong> the challenges and opportunities laid before the Foundation, the<br />

participants pointed out that although the global financial crisis brought upon<br />

unprecedented challenges and difficulties, yet there were still many fundraising<br />

opportunities, such as the governmental support to the charity, the Chinese<br />

economic miracle in the past thirty years, etc. We should seize the opportunity and<br />

face the challenge boldly, in order to promote the healthy and steady development <strong>of</strong><br />

the Foundation.<br />

Under the leadership <strong>of</strong> the new Board, the Foundation is expected to continue its<br />

current efforts to reinforce the faculty construction, explore more fundraising areas,<br />

and establish and complete the secondary fundraising system at the level <strong>of</strong> Schools<br />

and Departments <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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New Trend for First-Class Campus<br />

Culture: <strong>PKU</strong> Original Musical<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=229189469<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 11th, 2008: <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ original musical<br />

"First-class Universities Start from Bathhouse" was performed successfully at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Hall in the evening <strong>of</strong> December 8th. Zhou Qifeng, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Wu Zhipan,<br />

Executive Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party, Zhang Yan, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

and some other leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> went to watch the performance with the teachers and<br />

students.<br />

As early as 2004, clips <strong>of</strong> the musical "First-class Universities Start from Bathhouse"<br />

had won the bronze medal for non-pr<strong>of</strong>essional singer groups in the 11th ―National<br />

Young Singers‘ competition‖, and the leading actor had won the silver medal for<br />

popular individual. Since 2005, it had performed for 16 times in different theaters,<br />

receiving warm welcome from university students and other communities.<br />

In 2008, with strong support from <strong>PKU</strong>, it was re-created after 21 revisions. It had<br />

won the ―Outstanding Drama Award‖ (the highest award in the competition) and<br />

―Best Composer Award‖ in the "China Award for Drama (Campus Drama Awards)",<br />

the only top prizes for campus drama set by the state, <strong>of</strong> the 1st ―China Campus<br />

Drama Festival‖ closed on the night <strong>of</strong> October 14th.<br />

Edited By : Seren<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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CISS Director Wins ―Gulf Cooperation<br />

Council Reward‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228798880<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 8, 2008: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Weilie, Director <strong>of</strong> the Center for<br />

International & Strategic Studies (CISS) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), is the first<br />

Chinese scholar to win the ―Gulf Cooperation Council Reward‖. This reward was set<br />

up by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to improve the research on the problems<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Arab and the Middle East.<br />

Mr. Abdulla A. Al-Muftah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary <strong>of</strong> the State<br />

<strong>of</strong> Qatar, Mr. Feng Zuoku, Vice-President <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People's Association for<br />

Friendship with Foreign Countries and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Weilie attended the ceremony and<br />

delivered speeches. Also in attendance were diplomatic envoys and diplomats from<br />

the member countries <strong>of</strong> the GCC and Arab counties and the related representatives<br />

<strong>of</strong> China. Wu Bingbing, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department <strong>of</strong> Arabic Language<br />

and Culture at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was also invited to attend the ceremony.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Weilie graduated from the Department <strong>of</strong> Oriental Language <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

Arabic language in 1965. Now he is the member <strong>of</strong> the Social Sciences Commission<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Middle East Studies <strong>of</strong><br />

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Shanghai International Studies <strong>University</strong>, and Director <strong>of</strong> Middle East Key Research<br />

Project <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education. He is also the academician <strong>of</strong> the Royal Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Jordan and the corresponding academician <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Arabic Language <strong>of</strong><br />

Egypt. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Weilie has always been a supporter <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> CISS. He made a<br />

lecture on ―Islamic Culture and the World‖ and wrote briefing for CISS.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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President Zhou Qifeng Emphasizes the<br />

Combination <strong>of</strong> the Spirit <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei<br />

and the Age after Inspecting Yuanpei<br />

College<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228712607<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 8, 2008: On the morning <strong>of</strong> December 4th,<br />

President Zhou Qifeng arrived at the Yuanpei College for inspection and guidance<br />

work on the Department. After being briefed on current issues in the Yuanpei<br />

College, President Zhou expressed affirmation towards the personnel‘s training<br />

concept, and encouraged the department to continue with their good work. Present<br />

at the event are Dean <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei College Zhu Qingzhi, General party branch<br />

secretary Cha Jing, sub-decanal Zhang Tingfang, Lu Xiaodong, Su Yanjie and<br />

others.<br />

President Zhou Qifeng received the briefing from Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Qingzhi, Dean <strong>of</strong><br />

Yuanpei College in the conference room <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei College. Dean Zhu on behalf <strong>of</strong><br />

the entire Yuanpei College expressed special appreciation towards the leaders <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and President Zhou for their care and concern.<br />

Dean Zhu spoke about how Yuanpei College was first started, some problems and<br />

difficulties that were faced along the way; and explained the College‘s personnel‘s<br />

training concept, which is to ―Enforce the basics, underplay specialization,<br />

personalized teaching methods, and diffluent cultivation.‖ Following that, Dean Zhu<br />

shared the specialties shown from a research done on the newly graduated class<br />

from the Yuanpei College, a few <strong>of</strong> which were discovered were, the students‘<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional thinking were more stable, they had a wider range <strong>of</strong> basic knowledge,<br />

and had better team work and communication skills.<br />

After the briefing, President Zhou expressed his approval and care towards Yuanpei<br />

College, and also his great affirmation towards Yuanpei College for all the positive<br />

changes and effects the program has brought to <strong>PKU</strong> since its implementation. He<br />

pointed out that the students‘ training is the eternal objective <strong>of</strong> a <strong>University</strong>, Yuanpei<br />

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College is a good example <strong>of</strong> a job well done, and this training concept should be<br />

greatly enforced.<br />

President Zhou added by saying that the most important job <strong>of</strong> the Yuanpei College<br />

is to raise their students well; to enforce their patriotism, awareness <strong>of</strong> responsibility<br />

and social services. Secondly, Yuanpei College should continue to experiment with<br />

their training concepts, to provide more useful experience and references for <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Undergraduate program in order to benefit the entire student body.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Connie Chang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee Theory Center<br />

Group Holds the International<br />

Economic Situation Symposium<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—12—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228575057<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 4th, 2008: The International Economic Situation<br />

Symposium was held by the Party Committee Theory Center Group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 2nd. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhou Qiren, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

National School <strong>of</strong> Development, was invited to deliver a guidance report on the<br />

current economic situation at home and abroad.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Party and Administrative leaders and Grass-root Party Committees, secretaries<br />

<strong>of</strong> the party's working committee, the general party branch and the party branch<br />

directly under the general party branch and department managers <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee System participated in the symposium, chaired by Min Weifang,<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhou Qiren analyzed the current international economic situation in his<br />

speech entitled ―the Change <strong>of</strong> Economic Trends". First <strong>of</strong> all, he pointed out that<br />

China's economy encountered a rapid change from "hot" to "cold" this year, which<br />

could be seen from the decline <strong>of</strong> export market, tightening <strong>of</strong> the domestic market,<br />

and the downturn in the asset markets. In his view, the external causes <strong>of</strong> these<br />

unusual changes were the big problems in the fiscal and monetary policy <strong>of</strong> the<br />

United States, which created a huge amount <strong>of</strong> debt and financial bubble, and<br />

caused a flood <strong>of</strong> dollars in global markets and eventually led to an international<br />

financial crisis and the impact and shock <strong>of</strong> China's economy; while the external<br />

causes were related to the lack <strong>of</strong> timely adjustment in China's exchange rate policy<br />

in the past period <strong>of</strong> time, which led the domestic industrial structure to lean to export<br />

processing operations heavily, and thus China‘s economy would be influenced once<br />

an international market crisis took place.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhou Qiren thought it was necessary for the Party Central Committee and<br />

State Council to decidedly implement a proactive fiscal policy and moderate<br />

monetary policy, increase the support to guarantee people's livelihood, expand<br />

domestic demands, change the way <strong>of</strong> development and structural adjustment with<br />

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comprehensive use <strong>of</strong> cutting tax and expending investment <strong>of</strong> the central<br />

government. He showed the performance <strong>of</strong> other countries in the world economic<br />

crisis in order to stress that the impact <strong>of</strong> the international financial crisis on our<br />

economy depends on our ability to promote reform in the crisis, convert pressure into<br />

driving force and turn challenges into opportunities.<br />

Secretary Min Weifang Fang summarized the symposium. He stressed that the<br />

economic issues were the center <strong>of</strong> our party and nation. It would have big impacts<br />

on all industries and the vast majority <strong>of</strong> members in the community when complex<br />

and austere situation was presented. The most direct impact on <strong>PKU</strong> was reflected<br />

in the employment <strong>of</strong> graduates firstly. Leaders and party cadres <strong>of</strong> all levels at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

should do their best to overcome the difficulties in the crisis.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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International Symposium on Sociology<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong> to Commemorate the<br />

Thirty-Year Reform and Opening-Up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228574854<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 24, 2008: International Symposium on Sociology<br />

was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) from November 29 to 30 to commemorate the<br />

thirty-year reform and opening-up in China. The theme <strong>of</strong> the symposium was ―The<br />

transformation <strong>of</strong> society and sociology in China: commemoration <strong>of</strong> the 30th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> China‘s reform and opening-up‖. Scholars from <strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, and Nankai<br />

<strong>University</strong> attended the symposium. Also presented were experts from Hong Kong,<br />

Taiwan, Macao, and other places in the world. They discussed the development <strong>of</strong><br />

sociology in China‘s transformation period by comprehensively sorting out and<br />

summarizing the problems in current development <strong>of</strong> China‘s society and sociology.<br />

In the opening ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Guoyou, Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, recalled the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> sociology in these thirty years and recognized its advance and<br />

achievements. He pointed out that in the thirty years <strong>of</strong> reform and opening-up,<br />

China‘s politics, economy, and society have all changed greatly, and China has<br />

made important contributions to the world by her fast progress at the same time. So<br />

the China‘s social development model has attracted the sociological academic<br />

community‘s attention in the world, and will become an important research object for<br />

them.<br />

Xiao Qun, Executive Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities & Social Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

expressed in his speech that the two missions <strong>of</strong> this symposium were summarizing<br />

the experience by recalling the history and giving forecasts <strong>of</strong> the social problems<br />

China might face in the future. He also said that the characteristics <strong>of</strong> the sociology<br />

needed comprehensively interdisciplinary study by related scholars.<br />

Then Pref. Walder, from Stanford <strong>University</strong>, gave a lecture on "Communist<br />

Neo-Traditionalism: Thirty Years On". Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Peilin, Director <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Sociology<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences, gave a lively introduction <strong>of</strong> the four major<br />

changes in the social policies during the reform and opening-up period in his lecture,<br />

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and he also put forward the challenges the Chinese society will face in the future<br />

development. Mr. Richard Koo, President <strong>of</strong> K.C. Group International, Inc. also gave<br />

an excellent lecture to comprehensively interpret the fair principle in taxation.<br />

The symposium was supported by <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Tianxiu Sociology foundation which was<br />

also one <strong>of</strong> the organizers. Ms. Woo-Xu Jinming, Chairman <strong>of</strong> Woo Education<br />

Foundation, who is also the sponsor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Tianxiu Sociology foundation,<br />

told the stories about her father Xu Tianxiu and herself on the charitable affairs. She<br />

hoped that there will be more people at <strong>PKU</strong> devoting to the research <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Problems and they could make more contributions to the development <strong>of</strong> the China‘s<br />

society. Then on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Zhang Guoyou and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Lizhong, Director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology, gave her<br />

gifts to express the sincere thanks for her donation to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Mr. Xu Tianxiu is a distinguished social activist and educator. In 1921, he founded<br />

the first institute <strong>of</strong> sociology in China and served as the president. As her daughter,<br />

Ms. Woo-Xu Jinming has inherited her father‘s eagerness on philanthropy. She has<br />

donated to build elementary schools in Gansu and Guizhou, set up education<br />

foundations, and helped the orphans. In 2007, she donated to found the <strong>PKU</strong> Xu<br />

Tianxiu Sociology foundation in order to support the sociology teaching and<br />

research.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang Yingming Publishes<br />

Latest Works on Overseas Chinese in<br />

Southeast Asia<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--12—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228196534<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 1, 2008: The latest masterpiece <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Liang Yingming, Research on Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia---a New<br />

Perspective in the New Century, was recently published by the Hong Kong Social<br />

Sciences Press.<br />

As the second anthology <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang, Research on Overseas Chinese in<br />

Southeast Asia, which comes after Integration and Development, mainly consists <strong>of</strong><br />

14 research papers on overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia written over the past six<br />

years. Each paper covering topics such as economic development, political<br />

participation, integration into the mainstream society, education <strong>of</strong> Chinese language<br />

and critics on the discipline construction and academic status <strong>of</strong> studies on overseas<br />

Chinese in the mainland China.<br />

The book also includes 8 research papers and reviews on Southeast Asia studies,<br />

mainly covering the major role and achievements the Association <strong>of</strong> Southeast Asian<br />

Nations (ASEAN) has played and made in recent years, as well as several topic<br />

researches on contemporary national history.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang is an Indonesian Chinese. As Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Center <strong>of</strong> Overseas<br />

Chinese Studies at <strong>PKU</strong> and a member <strong>of</strong> the Asia-Pacific Research Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, he has devoted himself to the research and teachings <strong>of</strong> the politics,<br />

economics, society, history in ASEAN and problems <strong>of</strong> overseas Chinese in that<br />

area.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Liu Qing Building Unveiling<br />

Ceremony Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=227714505<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 24, 2008: The unveiling ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Liu Qing Building (the Third Study Building) was held in the<br />

Overseas Exchange Center in the morning <strong>of</strong> November 24. Ms. Chen Xiaping, who<br />

is the posterity <strong>of</strong> Mr. Chen Ming, the well-known businessman from Hong Kong, was<br />

given the title <strong>of</strong> Honorary Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors in the<br />

ceremony. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu<br />

Zhihong, former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and the leaders and representatives <strong>of</strong> teachers<br />

and students from different parts <strong>of</strong> the university attended the ceremony which was<br />

hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yue Sulan, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

In his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang gave his sincere thanks to the Chen family for their<br />

two generous donations in the same year to support the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He<br />

expressed that the donation <strong>of</strong> the Chen family was not only providing a new-built<br />

study building, but also encouraging and inspiring the <strong>PKU</strong> students to study harder<br />

and learn to have social responsibilities. This donation has also been a great model<br />

to inspire the society‘s attentions to education. He also said that to retain Ms. Chen<br />

Xiaping as the Honorary Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>‘s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors will promote<br />

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the communication and friendship between <strong>PKU</strong> and the Chen family and also give<br />

impetus to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in new era.<br />

Ms. Chen Xiaping said in her speech: ―Our families have tried our best to give<br />

support to education under the family tradition all along. It is a great honor to promote<br />

the importance <strong>of</strong> education along with <strong>PKU</strong>, which has such a long history and has<br />

trained a large number <strong>of</strong> outstanding people.‖ She also expressed her willing to<br />

continue contributing to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

In order to thank the Chen family‘s contribution to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the<br />

<strong>University</strong> decided to use the name <strong>of</strong> Ms. Liu Qing who was a member <strong>of</strong> the family,<br />

as the new name <strong>of</strong> the rebuilt building. In the ceremony, Ms. Chen Xiaping lighted<br />

the crystal lamp together with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong for the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Liu Qing Building.<br />

Ms. Chen Xiaping received her bachelor‘s degree in business administration and<br />

master‘s degree in finance in the United States. She formerly worked in multinational<br />

corporations as a financial analyzer and a financial manager and has extensive<br />

experiences in this field. With the impact <strong>of</strong> the family ancestors, Ms. Chen Xiaping<br />

and her family have strong senses <strong>of</strong> social responsibility to contribute to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the education. To prove this, the Chen family has donated twice to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> since December 2007, which has had great significance to the development <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> in both s<strong>of</strong>tware and hardware construction.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences<br />

has Luncheon Discussion with<br />

Graduate Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=227591777<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 24, 2008: The first Luncheon Discussion<br />

between Rao Yi, Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences and eight graduate students<br />

was held in the Office <strong>of</strong> the Dean, Room 109 <strong>of</strong> the New Life Sciences Building on<br />

November 24th.<br />

In the Discussion, eight graduate students from all five different classes presented<br />

their problems in scientific research to reflect the situation <strong>of</strong> graduates in the School<br />

and look for solutions and suggestions from Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao, who is also a<br />

world-famous scientist.<br />

A major concern harbored by most graduate students is how to make good scientific<br />

research. Dean Rao considered this question in two aspects: one is the project given<br />

by the advisor, the other is the thought provided by the student. In Rao‘s opinion, the<br />

student‘s thoughts on the project sometimes may be even better than that given by<br />

their advisors. If the advisor was always better than the student, there would be no<br />

development in science. However, the advisor always has more experience than the<br />

students and thus has better management <strong>of</strong> the researches. For example, they<br />

knew what kind <strong>of</strong> scientific problems are more valuable at the time, which<br />

experiments are worth doing, and how soon a project should be abandoned.<br />

Students should make full consideration in balancing the relationship between these<br />

two aspects. In order to complete the scientific tasks in time, they would better deal<br />

with their own projects in two periods, one is in the beginning <strong>of</strong> their scientific life,<br />

the other being how to organize the time after the achievement <strong>of</strong> their necessary<br />

scientific tasks.<br />

Moreover, the graduate students proposed their questions in dealing with the<br />

relationship with the advisors, assessing the value <strong>of</strong> their candidate research<br />

directions, choosing from persistence and alteration <strong>of</strong> previous projects and so on.<br />

Not only during their student life, but also the future after graduation is important for<br />

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the students. As there are more people in the field <strong>of</strong> life sciences than that in need,<br />

especially in China, where the biotech industry is not mature yet, the problem for<br />

them finding a good career is becoming a serious problem. Therefore, Dean Rao<br />

agreed with a student when he suggested that the School make connections with<br />

corporations to make more internship available.<br />

This Luncheon Discussion lasted for an hour. Although it was not very long, the<br />

graduates treasured the chance as a good opportunity to express their true thoughts<br />

directly to the Dean, and thus looking for solutions. Some graduates even had made<br />

many preparations, such as collecting suggestions from other graduates around<br />

them, for the discussion. Meanwhile, Dean Rao also paid much attention to the<br />

Discussion. He answered every question asked as detailed as possible while<br />

thinking <strong>of</strong> better solutions.<br />

There will be other two such Luncheon Discussions in December 3rd and 17th.<br />

Another sixteen graduate students would have the opportunity to discuss with Dean<br />

Rao about the development <strong>of</strong> the life sciences at <strong>PKU</strong>, the schedule <strong>of</strong> classes, the<br />

management <strong>of</strong> labs, the activities in the School, the construction <strong>of</strong> the buildings<br />

and so on.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical Sciences, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

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"Interpretation <strong>of</strong> Human Cultural<br />

Heritage -- Share and Spread"<br />

International Symposium Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—20<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 20th 2008:<br />

The international symposium on ―Interpretation <strong>of</strong> Human Cultural Heritage -- Share<br />

and Spread‖, sponsored by Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies and jointly<br />

organized by <strong>PKU</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology, Institute <strong>of</strong> Archaeology<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> London, and International Centre for Culture and Heritage Studies <strong>of</strong><br />

Newcastle <strong>University</strong>, was held at <strong>PKU</strong> from November 4th to 7th.<br />

The symposium attracted over 50 representatives from more than ten countries<br />

including China, the US, Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan. They are renowned<br />

archeologists, scholars on management <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage, relevant government<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficials, head <strong>of</strong> major relics programs, and senior people from media. Vice<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee Mr. Yang He, Dean <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Archaeology <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> London Stephen Shennan, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao Hui, dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Faculty <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology delivered their speeches. Head <strong>of</strong> National<br />

Heritage Bureau Mr. Shan Jixiang and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Peter Stone from International<br />

Centre for Culture and Heritage Studies <strong>of</strong> Newcastle <strong>University</strong> made the keynote<br />

speeches.<br />

Discussions centered on the relationship among archeological study, cultural<br />

heritage and public participation. The whole session consisted <strong>of</strong> three major topics,<br />

namely, communication between archeology and other disciplines, communication<br />

between archeology and the public, as well as the relationship <strong>of</strong> archeology with<br />

protection <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage. Representatives introduced their communication with<br />

archeology from the perspectives <strong>of</strong> various fields, such as technological archeology,<br />

ancient environmentology, museology, education, historical geography and digital<br />

technology, etc. They also pointed out the achievements and remaining difficulties<br />

during these processes. A series <strong>of</strong> topics on public archeology are also discussed,<br />

for instance, Chinese public archeology, South Africa archeology and public<br />

participation, Japan archeology and news reports, instant presentation <strong>of</strong><br />

achievements in initiative archeological excavation, media‘s responsibility in<br />

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archeological reports, the construction <strong>of</strong> Chinese archeological websites and middle<br />

school education on archeology.<br />

Apart from the above topics, representatives also engaged in following issues:<br />

challenges with the protection <strong>of</strong> Chinese huge heritages, the concept <strong>of</strong> ―integral<br />

protection‖, public education on awareness <strong>of</strong> cultural heritage protection,<br />

interest-balancing <strong>of</strong> social groups during archeological excavation, the relationship<br />

between art collection and attacking illegal trade <strong>of</strong> cultural relics, etc.<br />

The symposium linked academic research on archeology and cultural heritage<br />

protection with the analysis <strong>of</strong> media and public education, thus enlightened the<br />

representatives and provided them the opportunity <strong>of</strong> communication. It proved to be<br />

a good example for solving the problem in sharing and spreading <strong>of</strong> human cultural<br />

heritage and promoting Chinese public archeology.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> Faculty <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology<br />

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U.S Ex-Vice President Gore Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=227072846<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Nov. 18th, 2008: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 16th, the former<br />

vice president <strong>of</strong> United States and recipient <strong>of</strong> Nobel Peace Prize <strong>of</strong> 2007 Mr. Albert<br />

Arnold Gore Jr. visited the <strong>University</strong> and held talks with <strong>University</strong> representatives<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong> Tan Siu Lin Center for International Studies, which was attended by<br />

Executive Vice-President LIN Jianhua, Assistant President LI Yansong, Academician<br />

<strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences and Engineering TANG Xiaoyan, dean <strong>of</strong><br />

the School <strong>of</strong> Engineering CHEN Shiyi as well as over 60 representatives.<br />

During the talks, Gore gave a detailed presentation on the topic <strong>of</strong> global warming,<br />

illustrating serious environmental challenges worldwide due to the dramatic increase<br />

<strong>of</strong> carbon dioxide release caused by human activities, such as glacier melting in<br />

highlands and South and North Poles, big increase <strong>of</strong> world average temperature,<br />

natural disasters like draught, hurricane and flood, ecological destruction like<br />

bio-invasion and animal extinction, widespread outbreak <strong>of</strong> infectious diseases and<br />

so on. After a close analysis <strong>of</strong> the cause and effect relation between global warming<br />

and other problems mentioned above, he pointed out that there was an intense<br />

conflict between human civilization and the planet we live in, and if we human beings<br />

did not adopt new technologies and change our fixed pattern <strong>of</strong> thinking, the conflict<br />

would be more and more intensified. At last, he summarized his speech by saying<br />

that the problem <strong>of</strong> global warming had become a public awareness today, and<br />

though challenging it is, we should not fail to act but to work together to protect the<br />

Earth instead; we should pay attention to not only economic development but also<br />

environmental protection. During the two-hour speech, Gore illustrated the problem<br />

<strong>of</strong> global warming and its consequences with vivid pictures, substantial data, and<br />

touching videos, ensnaring the audience into his passionate speech.<br />

About Albert Gore<br />

Albert Arnold Gore, Jr., born in Washington, on March 31, 1948, is a U.S. politician<br />

and former vice president (1993-2001). Born in a family <strong>of</strong> politicians in Texas, he<br />

graduated from Harvard <strong>University</strong> in 1969 and joined the army in the same year. He<br />

joined the Vietnam war as a journalist. He was elected House representative in1976<br />

and Senator in 1984, both representing Tennessee. In 1988, he failed in the race <strong>of</strong><br />

democratic presidential nomination but he tried again in 1992 as the running-mate <strong>of</strong><br />

Bill Clinton and was elected Vice President at last. His environmental publications<br />

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include Earth in the Balance and An Inconvenient Truth. Gore also starred in the<br />

2006 documentary An Inconvenient Truth, which won an Academy Award in 2007.<br />

He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the environmental protection in<br />

the same year.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

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Nobel Prize Winner Roger Kornberg<br />

Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=226981013<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 17, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the 12th <strong>of</strong><br />

November, the <strong>University</strong> held a ceremony to confer the title <strong>of</strong> honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor to<br />

Nobel Prize winner Roger Kornberg, who also gave a lecture after the ceremony.<br />

Roger Kornberg is a famous biologist in the United States and a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at<br />

Stanford <strong>University</strong>. He was awarded with a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies<br />

<strong>of</strong> the molecular basis <strong>of</strong> eukaryotic transcription in 2006. His studies described the<br />

genetic transcription in detail for the first time, making it possible for human beings to<br />

have access to the transcription process, which plays a critical role in medical<br />

studies. The genetic transcription technology is currently widely applied in genetic<br />

studies.<br />

After his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Roger Kornberg with his rich experience background,<br />

answered questions from the audience concerning the specific bio-chemical and<br />

ecological problems, while others asking for advice as to how to be a good scientist<br />

and how to make scientific achievements.<br />

―For a beginner in chemistry, the fundamental knowledge is <strong>of</strong> utmost importance, for<br />

it lays the foundation for deeper and wider research in the future,‖ Roger said in the<br />

interview with <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>. He also said that persistence is the most valued quality for<br />

a scientist for it might take years <strong>of</strong> devoted research for you to make achievements<br />

in your academic career. ―Take myself as an example, my research, as I mentioned<br />

in my speech, has lasted for over 30 years.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kornberg hoped students at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> would keep persistence in their academic career.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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International Seminar <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Arts Education Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—11—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=226466264<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Nov. 12th, 2008: For the purpose <strong>of</strong> reinforcing the<br />

exchanges and cooperation between Chinese universities and other world leading<br />

universities in the field <strong>of</strong> arts education, and promoting the disciplinary construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> arts education, the international seminar <strong>of</strong> arts education in universities was held<br />

on the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 11th, 2008, in Yingjie Exchange Center, <strong>PKU</strong>. The seminar is<br />

co-organized by the School <strong>of</strong> Arts, <strong>PKU</strong> and the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Arts, York <strong>University</strong><br />

(Canada). Scholars and experts from the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Arts, York <strong>University</strong>, have been<br />

invited as well as pr<strong>of</strong>essors and university administrators from a dozen <strong>of</strong> domestic<br />

universities. During the two-day seminar, participants will discuss the practices and<br />

the trend <strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> the arts education in universities and try to picture the<br />

blueprint <strong>of</strong> its development in 21st century.<br />

The seminar mainly focuses on three topics: the current practices and the trend <strong>of</strong><br />

development <strong>of</strong> arts education in universities home and abroad, the curriculum<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> arts education in universities, and the relation between arts education<br />

and education for all-around development. The seminar was organized with the hope<br />

<strong>of</strong> strengthening the cooperation between China and western countries in arts<br />

education and advancing Chinese arts education to be better structured and more<br />

international. This seminar marks a very important beginning <strong>of</strong> the research <strong>of</strong> the<br />

goal and development strategy <strong>of</strong> arts education in higher institutions in China. As<br />

the solid platform <strong>of</strong> exchanges and communication in arts education between<br />

domestic and overseas renowned universities, the seminar will exert far-reaching<br />

influence upon the fundamental layout and the reform <strong>of</strong> practices <strong>of</strong> arts education<br />

in China.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Our Spiritual Home and Garden <strong>of</strong><br />

Growth—A Meeting between <strong>PKU</strong><br />

President and Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11--10<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 10, 2008: <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhi Hong and the<br />

representatives <strong>of</strong> the Student body all attended the forum ―Our Spiritual Home and<br />

Garden <strong>of</strong> Growth‖ which was held on November 6th. An order <strong>of</strong> commendation<br />

was presented to Gao Ming, undergraduate student from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management from the class <strong>of</strong> 2003.<br />

Gao Ming was the first student from <strong>PKU</strong> to participate in the <strong>University</strong> Conscription<br />

System since it was established. After being enlisted, Gao Ming continued to have<br />

high expectations for himself in both his studies and daily training, winning titles like<br />

―outstanding soldier‖ and ―Elite Party Member‖, setting an example for all university<br />

students and also bringing glory to <strong>PKU</strong>. After Gao Ming‘s brave move, three other<br />

students followed in his footsteps in 2007. Because <strong>of</strong> this, <strong>PKU</strong> has decided to issue<br />

the order <strong>of</strong> commendation.<br />

After receiving the award from President Xu, Gao expressed his gratitude towards<br />

the school for all those years caring and investment in him. Gao explained that he<br />

will continue with his studies and keep his ―patriotism towards China‖, always looking<br />

for ways to tie his personal development with the country‘s needs to make more <strong>of</strong><br />

himself for China.<br />

Students present at the forum include representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> original musical<br />

―Grabbing top-notch Universities from the Shower Hall‖, students from the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Arts Department, Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology, Beijing<br />

Olympics and Paralympic ―Outstanding Volunteer‖, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Mountaineering Association, 9th annual <strong>University</strong> Extracurricular Technological<br />

Academic Competition ―Challenge Cup‖ Outstanding Award winner from the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Governmental Management, President <strong>of</strong> the Student Union School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Relations, President <strong>of</strong> Graduate School Student Union from the<br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, etc. who gave short speeches respectively. Their speeches<br />

shared the theme <strong>of</strong> how faculty members and students played roles in their time at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. And each student agreed that <strong>PKU</strong> provided a free yet compatible ambiance<br />

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which provided the greatest stage for the each and every student. Deputy Secretary<br />

Zhang Yan made a conclusion for all the speeches, wishing that all students would<br />

be able to grow and develop in their own way during their time in this garden: <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Afterwards, President Xu expressed his gratitude towards the student body for their<br />

care and support for <strong>PKU</strong>. He also shared about all that he has received since he<br />

became President <strong>of</strong> the university. ―I used to study botany, and I love how different<br />

each plant is, just like I enjoy the diversity <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. I see the school as a garden,<br />

which should provide the best soil for the growth <strong>of</strong> both the students and teachers.<br />

Each student in the school is like a seed. You may grow into an enormous tree, a<br />

nice strong bush, different types <strong>of</strong> flowers, or even just plain grass. But the school<br />

should provide the best growing environment depending on each student‘s individual<br />

needs. If the university can meet those standards, then it has succeeded as a<br />

university.‖<br />

Upon seeing and hearing the different areas which students had achieved greatness,<br />

Xu felt very gratified. He proposed a few expectations for the student, to work on<br />

communication with others, to learn how to work as a team, and to emphasize<br />

training comprehensive qualities and international perspectives. We should cherish<br />

all the things that <strong>PKU</strong> has to <strong>of</strong>fer, and make the most <strong>of</strong> our time here.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the seminar, the student body presented President Xu with two special<br />

presents. One <strong>of</strong> them was an original copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Youth paper<br />

printed on December 14th, 1999, which contained the first words that President Xu<br />

had written to the student body as President. The second gift was a handmade card,<br />

enclosed with a sketching <strong>of</strong> President Xu‘s portrait and a DVD copy <strong>of</strong> the<br />

performances he had put on for the student body in the previous New Year parties.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Connie Chang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Special Interview with <strong>PKU</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong><br />

Psychology on Volunteer Work: Inherit<br />

Olympic Legacy and Carry Forward<br />

Spirit <strong>of</strong> Volunteerism<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=226086902<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7, 2008: In the Fifth World Congress for<br />

Psychotherapy (WCP), which was closed not long ago, the volunteers from<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, won the praises from sponsors,<br />

organizers, and representatives <strong>of</strong> the congress. Because they fully carried forward<br />

the volunteerism spirits, and made outstanding contributions to the congress with<br />

their sincere attitudes and pr<strong>of</strong>essional work. Their smiles became a highlight in the<br />

congress.<br />

The ―post-Olympics‖ era has already come. The Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology has made<br />

beneficial attempts at the transition <strong>of</strong> volunteerism work according to the idea <strong>of</strong><br />

―mutual promotion <strong>of</strong> practicing the pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills and repaying to the public‖.<br />

Let‘s see what they have done while there are different views on how to transform<br />

the Olympics legacy.<br />

Joining WPC: Continuation <strong>of</strong> Olympics Glory in Academic Fields<br />

The Fifth World Congress for Psychotherapy is the highest level academic<br />

conference in psychotherapy and psychological consultation all over the world, and it<br />

was the first time to be held in Asia. There would be 4500 experts and scholars<br />

attending about 240 academic seminars during this only four-day conference. This<br />

situation brought challenges to the congress volunteers. They must finish a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

work in high qualities with such limited preparing time. Additionally, the congress was<br />

held in October which was just the recovery period for the Olympics‘ volunteers. And<br />

it was also the time <strong>of</strong> a new semester that students were busy with their study. So it<br />

put forward higher requirements on the organization <strong>of</strong> volunteer service to the Dept.<br />

<strong>of</strong> Psychology.<br />

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It was gratifying that the students <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology took the initiative to register<br />

when they heard the volunteer recruitment for WPC. There were former Olympic<br />

volunteers who were still tired, senior college students who were busy with their<br />

study and work, and freshmen who were still not adapted to the college life<br />

completely. Their activity and enthusiasm really moved everyone.<br />

Perhaps they had different original intentions, but with the common values, 76<br />

students from Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology became the WCP volunteers after strict<br />

selections. They worked hard to display sincerity and demonstrate <strong>PKU</strong> volunteers‘<br />

elegance inside and outside <strong>of</strong> the venues. And they also felt the academic<br />

atmosphere and charm <strong>of</strong> knowledge in these two-hundred academic seminars.<br />

As the leading teacher <strong>of</strong> WPC volunteers, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Yanhong, Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC<br />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology Committee, knows the best <strong>of</strong> the volunteers‘ performances. On<br />

a sunny afternoon, she happily accepted the interview from our reporter.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu told the reporter that there were another ten students from Dept. <strong>of</strong><br />

Psychology attending the conference as the staff <strong>of</strong> organization committee and<br />

academic committee besides the 76 venue volunteers. So there were about ninety<br />

psychology students attending this congress, and most <strong>of</strong> them were<br />

undergraduates from Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology while the rest <strong>of</strong> them were from Yuanpei<br />

College and Psychology double major. Their passion and enthusiasm illustrated<br />

students‘ deep understandings to the volunteerism spirit formed in the Olympics and<br />

their practice <strong>of</strong> it.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu said because <strong>of</strong> the enlarged congress and the variety <strong>of</strong> delegates, the<br />

unexpected situations always occurred, such as the temporary venue changes and<br />

sudden additional demands. These all added additional difficulties to students‘<br />

volunteer work. However, the volunteers did their best to guarantee the congress‘<br />

smooth operation. Some students had to continue working in a new added temporary<br />

venue just after finishing their own venue‘s work and they even had no time to have<br />

any food or water. Some students worked from morning shift to evening shift to help<br />

the sick ones. A student asked the organization committee to add curtains to rooms<br />

having strong light in order to give the audience better slide show effects. And when<br />

he knew it was impossible for the venue to provide curtains in such a short time, he<br />

measured the size and bought cloth to sew curtains in one night which won praises<br />

from the president <strong>of</strong> the congress.<br />

In the end, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu talked about happiness and being moved specially. Whenever<br />

seeing students with specially tailored volunteer clothes dedicated to their work or<br />

the delegates asking how to find volunteers whose clothes having ―Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Psychology, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖ when they had problems, she felt happy and moved.<br />

And she was very proud <strong>of</strong> her students‘ excellent performances.<br />

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In the closing ceremony, the president expressed his sincere appreciation to the<br />

volunteers. It meant the volunteers‘ work had a successful close. It also symbolized<br />

that the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology had a preliminary success in an attempt to promote the<br />

transformation <strong>of</strong> Olympic legacy and beneficially combine volunteer work with<br />

academic study. The volunteers from Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology reinterpreted the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteerism by their actions.<br />

Facing Catastrophe: Darkness Dispelled by Love<br />

The spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteerism is not only showed in the Olympics and the WCP, but also<br />

in the catastrophe. They lighted the candle <strong>of</strong> life and hope by power <strong>of</strong> science and<br />

glory <strong>of</strong> humanity which bring strength, courage, and hope to the compatriots in the<br />

disaster areas.<br />

In May 12, 2008, a strong earthquake hit Wenchuan which every Chinese will never<br />

forget. Soon after the disaster, when they knew that countless people in the disaster<br />

area stood severe psychological and they urgently needed psychological care,<br />

graduate students <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology organized a pr<strong>of</strong>essional volunteer team to<br />

disaster areas and worked for earthquake relief and provided psychological<br />

assistance. Their action gained the support from Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, leaders <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology and direct guidance from Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Qian Mingyi, expert in Clinical Psychology.<br />

During that unforgettable day, they toured extensively over Guangyuan, Qingchuan,<br />

and Pengzhou. They gave psychological training to local doctors helping them to<br />

give better treatment to patients. They also actively involved themselves in alleviate<br />

the psychological trauma <strong>of</strong> all kinds <strong>of</strong> rescue staff. Additionally, they concentrated<br />

possible resources to the project <strong>of</strong> ―children psychological rehabilitation‖ which was<br />

supported by Sichuan Province.<br />

In the interview, Dr. Xu Kaiwen, who was the sponsor <strong>of</strong> this psychological rescue<br />

plan, told us that there were a lot <strong>of</strong> things the pr<strong>of</strong>essional volunteers could do to<br />

disaster areas. In Chengdu, they gave about 120 psychiatrists and local doctors<br />

psychological training; in Chongqing, they gave basic psychological rescue training<br />

to local volunteers; in Pengzhou, they chose the teachers and students from Xinxing<br />

Town as the special patients <strong>of</strong> psychological treatment and provided psychological<br />

training to local people in order to help them walk out <strong>of</strong> the darkness <strong>of</strong> disaster.<br />

Even today, they have sent people to Sichuan to provide psychological treatments<br />

every month. Dr. Xu said that they would continue the rescue work based on the plan<br />

<strong>of</strong> ―Level Three Intervention‖ as long as the funds were possible and there were<br />

needs in disaster areas.<br />

Dr. Xu also told the reporter that he could always feel the value and meaning <strong>of</strong> his<br />

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work in the disaster areas. It is a feeling <strong>of</strong> the highest recognition to voluntary work<br />

which is more important than material rewards. In the disaster areas, we could<br />

always see the volunteers who were working from dawn to dusk, and there were also<br />

teenagers who were taking care <strong>of</strong> the unknown wounded in the hospitals. All their<br />

efforts were to give survival possibilities to the suffering compatriots. In the disaster<br />

areas, the volunteer was no long an effective word to tell people apart because<br />

everyone who could move was willing to help others. In the disaster areas, people<br />

could really understand the beauty <strong>of</strong> the spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteerism because it was the<br />

symbol <strong>of</strong> selflessness and glory <strong>of</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> humanity.<br />

In the meantime, the other students <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology were also doing<br />

something to support their work in the disaster areas. They made psychological<br />

knowledge manuals—―After The Earthquake, How Can We Face It?‖, and handed<br />

them out in the Triangle. With the love <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology, these 4000 booklets<br />

were given to <strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students, especially the ones from Sichuan, to help<br />

them to face this hard time. Just like Dr. Xu said: ―we could feel light in the darkness<br />

because there is love.‖<br />

―Post-Olympics‖ Era: Carry Forward Spirit <strong>of</strong> Volunteerism by Reorganizing Work<br />

Plans<br />

Though the joys <strong>of</strong> the Olympics haven‘t disappeared completely, the teachers and<br />

students <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology have begun to make plans carefully in order to<br />

achieve the transformation <strong>of</strong> Olympic legacy and deepening <strong>of</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteerism.<br />

When talking about the future development <strong>of</strong> voluntary work, Zhou Jian, Secretary<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Communist Young League Committee <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology, said: ―In the<br />

Olympics and the Paralympics, voluntary service concentrated rich social resources<br />

and attracted wide social attention, which are already the past. Now, voluntary<br />

service has turned to a routine work with low social concern and return. So how to<br />

combine the social resources and students‘ passion has become the most important<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the Olympic legacy transformation in colleges.‖<br />

―The Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology students‘ participation <strong>of</strong> voluntary service in WCP and the<br />

earthquake relief has proved that it is an appropriate form to integrate students‘<br />

knowledge and public welfare activities. The knowledge learnt in practice and the<br />

happiness gained in voluntary service have promoted each other and will become<br />

the power to drive more students to participate in the voluntary service.‖<br />

―In another point, the college students have received a lot <strong>of</strong> benefits from the whole<br />

nation and society. So to participate in voluntary service before they leave school will<br />

show the students‘ social responsibility. After so many years‘ study, most students<br />

have learnt enough knowledge in their majors and have the skills to use them<br />

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expertly. So in the division <strong>of</strong> voluntary work, the college students should provide to<br />

the society pr<strong>of</strong>essional service according to their knowledge. This trend <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional division has become the necessary requirement in the optimization <strong>of</strong><br />

human resource allocation and it has also matched the plan <strong>of</strong> combining the<br />

specialty practices with voluntary service which Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology is currently<br />

making effort to put forward. In my opinion, this kind <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional and layered<br />

model will become a trend in the future voluntary service.‖<br />

―To carry forward the spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteerism in college students is a useful promotion<br />

to their social responsibilities. So in the meantime, voluntary service has become an<br />

effective way in education. After the Olympic, our national voluntary service has<br />

reached a new level. As a basic level <strong>of</strong> League organization at <strong>PKU</strong>, the Communist<br />

Young League Committee <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology will try their best to create more<br />

opportunities to let students take part in voluntary service. We hope students <strong>of</strong> our<br />

department could make contributions to the society with their pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

knowledge. And we will improve the guidance to the students when we organize<br />

voluntary activities in order to develop their comprehensive qualities and citizen<br />

consciousness and carry forward the spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteerism.‖<br />

At last, Zhou Jian told the reporter that the new voluntary service project which was<br />

started by the Young Volunteers Association <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology was to organize<br />

students to take part in the extra-curricular educational activities in special schools<br />

(schools for the intellectually disabled). The students need to help mentally retarded<br />

children to grow up happily and have good recovery according to the teaching<br />

programs. The aim <strong>of</strong> the project is to let students understand their related courses<br />

more comprehensively and help the mentally retarded children at the same time.<br />

This voluntary work is another try made by Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology to achieve the<br />

transformation <strong>of</strong> Olympic legacy. We sincerely hope the teachers and students <strong>of</strong><br />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Psychology and the other departments as well will continue to do their best<br />

to promote the transformation <strong>of</strong> Olympic legacy with their own characteristics and<br />

carry forward spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteerism.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Summarizing and<br />

Commending Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Olympic Games<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--11—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225970778<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 6th, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 31st, the<br />

Summarizing and Commending Ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in the<br />

Centennial hall.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang, Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Xu Zhihong <strong>PKU</strong> President,<br />

Lin Jianhua <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President, Yue Sulan, Vice President, Lin Junjing,<br />

Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council, Zhang Yan, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee, Ju Chuanjin Vice President, Ao Yingfang Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Medical Center Committee, Zhang Weiying Assistant <strong>of</strong> President and other leaders<br />

<strong>of</strong> all schools and departments attended the ceremony. Wu Zhipan, Executive Vice<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, hosted the ceremony.<br />

President Xu announced the decision to award outstanding groups and individuals <strong>of</strong><br />

the Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics. Olympic Leadership Office Security<br />

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and Stadium Operation Group and other 130 groups won the ―Excellent Group‖<br />

prize, Yi Xin and other 983 students won ―Excellent Individual‖ Prize, Yu Shiyang and<br />

other 81 students were awarded ―Excellent Olympic Interns‖ and Zhao Dawei and<br />

other 1,100 people won ‖Excellent Volunteer‖ Prize.<br />

Representatives <strong>of</strong> awarded volunteers and groups recalled their memorable<br />

experiences during the Olympic Games and shared their contribution and<br />

achievements during the Games.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang pointed out in his concluding speech that the success <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Olympic Games and Paralympics fulfilled the hundred-year wish <strong>of</strong> the nation. Ever<br />

since sever years ago when we won the bid, students, faculty and staffs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> have contributed to this event with unprecedented passion and<br />

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enthusiasm. This ceremony, on the one hand, aimed at commending these excellent<br />

individuals and groups and called on the whole university to learn from them; on the<br />

other hand, intended to summarized the successful experiences during the Olympic<br />

Games and combined them with the glorious tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to initiate<br />

more energy and create better atmosphere to promote the construction and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the university.<br />

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Lecture: ―How to Build First-Class<br />

Universities‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225477745<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 29. 2008: The thematic lecture on ―How to Build<br />

First-Class Universities‖ was held in room 107 <strong>of</strong> Building 2 on the evening <strong>of</strong><br />

October 26. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Pingyuan, Director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and<br />

Literature <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> had heated discussions on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Way <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖. The<br />

lecture was organized by Office for Development and Planning <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and held by<br />

Development Research Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

During the lecture, the two pr<strong>of</strong>essors discussed topics about the construction and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> China‘s universities, such as the academic development and talents<br />

training at <strong>PKU</strong>. They also expressed their opinions on the opportunities and<br />

challenges universities are facing nowadays. And they gave their own advice on how<br />

to make <strong>PKU</strong> a world-class university. The lecture lasted about two hours, and the<br />

atmosphere was heated.<br />

Broadening Minds on Students Training—First-Class Universities Need First-Class<br />

Students<br />

In an increasingly utilitarian society, how to balance employment and academic<br />

research, what kind <strong>of</strong> talents to train and how to train them have become the<br />

important issues which can‘t be avoided in the development <strong>of</strong> universities. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Chen Pingyuan expressed his understanding <strong>of</strong> the students‘ confusions caused by<br />

this environment. He stressed: ―The whole society has become increasingly<br />

utilitarian and thus it‘s impossible to ―emphasize spirit too much and ignore the<br />

material.‖ This will not work. However, our students are malleable and we should try<br />

our best to improve our teaching standards to attract students and get them out <strong>of</strong><br />

the confusions.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi put forward the concept <strong>of</strong> ―intellectual talent‖. In his opinion, the<br />

―intellectual talent‖ is not the traditional sense <strong>of</strong> intellectual talent but the ones who<br />

have a strong pursuit <strong>of</strong> both intelligence and knowledge. He thought the training <strong>of</strong><br />

the ―intellectual talents‖ should not be limited to individuals but form a group whose<br />

members could provide some creative results in academic, commercial and political<br />

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areas.<br />

Both <strong>of</strong> the two pr<strong>of</strong>essors agreed that universities should provide a certain<br />

atmosphere for talents training, and hoped to promote the academic atmosphere<br />

through the developments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> toward a word-class university. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi also<br />

expressed his hope that in the next fifty or one hundred years, the academic and<br />

research achievements made by the talents they trained could be adopted in the<br />

society and be included in the textbooks <strong>of</strong> the major countries in the world.<br />

Seeking Excellent Teachers—First-Class Universities Need First-Class Teachers<br />

Enhancing faculty is the basic guarantee for the development <strong>of</strong> universities. The<br />

teachers‘ capabilities are not only the representatives <strong>of</strong> the universities‘ overall<br />

research and teaching levels, but also set up a solid intellectual foundation for future<br />

developments. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Pingyuan analyzed how the universities could provide a<br />

relaxed environment to attract and retain teachers in the view <strong>of</strong> school systems. He<br />

stressed that a good leadership system in the universities was very important in the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> faculty: firstly, providing an appropriate environment, such as<br />

research funding and salary; secondly, creating an atmosphere that respects<br />

knowledge and pr<strong>of</strong>essors. He also pointed out that universities should set up a<br />

scientific evaluation system for teachers and analyzed situation <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Language and Literature as an example.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi focused on what kinds <strong>of</strong> qualities and capabilities a first-class teacher<br />

should have. He said: ―In the next one hundred years, there should be a large<br />

number <strong>of</strong> subjects in China‘s universities reaching the world-class, and the<br />

achievements made by the researchers in these areas will appear in textbooks <strong>of</strong><br />

major countries. Only by this could China win respect from the world.‖ He also<br />

pointed out that excellent researchers should attend academic activities regularly to<br />

arose their intellectual interests and avoid flippancy minds.<br />

Preserving Humanism—First-Class Universities Need Innovation <strong>of</strong> Traditions<br />

How can <strong>PKU</strong> inherit her excellent humanism, and advance with the times and<br />

innovate continuously? To this question, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi said: ―We should inherit the<br />

tradition <strong>of</strong> freedom in thought, but keep cautious in actions. We should have a high<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> social responsibility, and turn our thoughts into action only after we have<br />

enough capabilities.‖ He also said: "<strong>PKU</strong> should dig deep into the essence <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese traditional culture, and sum up the advantages and disadvantages <strong>of</strong> China<br />

in all ages, but avoid total westernization." He thought <strong>PKU</strong> has the responsibilities to<br />

lead the society to pursuit intellect and knowledge.<br />

After the speeches, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Pingyuan gave specific and<br />

thought-provoking answers to students' questions.<br />

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Recruitment Consulting Conference<br />

Attracts <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—10—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225358203<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 30: The 2008 Winter Recruitment Program has<br />

started in accordance with Beijing 2008 Regulations on Winter Recruitment. On the<br />

morning <strong>of</strong> Oct. 27th, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s consulting conference on recruitment was<br />

successfully held in the South Square <strong>of</strong> the Centennial Hall. Hundreds <strong>of</strong> students<br />

came to the conference for more information on the program. Officers from the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the People's Armed Force <strong>of</strong> Haidian District gave detailed answers to<br />

questions concerning qualification, physical examination and life in the army. Several<br />

students applied on the spot, and the conference achieved satisfying results.<br />

Organizers also invited Gao Ming, student <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Management School, who<br />

was the first <strong>PKU</strong> student to enter the army after 1949, to answer questions and talk<br />

about his feelings. This year‘s recruitment was launched in the context <strong>of</strong> significant<br />

situation and background. Beijing has just hosted the fantastic Olympic Games and<br />

Paralympics, Shenzhou VII manned spaceship was launched successfully and<br />

people <strong>of</strong> all ethnic groups celebrated the 30th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the opening up and<br />

reform policy. There are waves <strong>of</strong> enthusiasm for students to join the army and serve<br />

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the country in the campus. To better publicize information about 2008 recruitment<br />

and respond to students‘ questions more effectively, the Department <strong>of</strong> the people‘s<br />

Armed Force <strong>of</strong> Haidian District not only held the consulting conference but also<br />

established a hotline for students‘ convenience.<br />

This year‘s Regulation on Recruitment emphasized university students as the key<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the recruitment. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> echoed the recruitment campaign and<br />

published 14 favorable policies including tuition fee exemption, scholarships and<br />

recommendations to graduate schools, etc.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225254578<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 28th, 2008: "90th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the 90th anniversary <strong>of</strong> China‘s Journalism<br />

Education and Research Symposium", was held, by <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Journalism,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, China‘s Journalism History Institute<br />

and the China Journalism Education Association at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on October 25,<br />

2008. More than 200 participants, from colleges and universities all over the country,<br />

in the field <strong>of</strong> journalism and journalism education came to discuss the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> China journalism education and research.<br />

In the opening ceremony, Liu Binjie, Director <strong>of</strong> Administration <strong>of</strong> Press and<br />

Publication <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China, Tian Congming, President <strong>of</strong> the<br />

All-China Journalists Association, Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Shao Huaze, Dean<br />

<strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, <strong>PKU</strong> and academic consultant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Journalism, Fan Jingyi, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication, Qinghua <strong>University</strong> and academic consultant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism, Fang Hanqi, honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> RENMIN <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China and<br />

academic consultant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Journalism congratulated to the<br />

achievement <strong>of</strong> China's journalism education and research, and expressed their<br />

hope for further development <strong>of</strong> China‘s journalism. The opening ceremony was<br />

hosted by Zhao Weimin, party secretary and vice president <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />

and Communication, <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Founded in 1898, <strong>PKU</strong> made important contributions to China‘s pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

education and theoretical research <strong>of</strong> journalism. In 1918, <strong>PKU</strong> opened the first<br />

journalism courses, built the first journalism group in China; In 1919, <strong>PKU</strong> published<br />

"Journalism", the first book on journalism, launched the first journalism journal<br />

"<strong>News</strong>week "; in 1952, <strong>PKU</strong> established the first journalism specialty. The Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism, <strong>PKU</strong> was restored on April 15, 2008.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> National School <strong>of</strong> Development<br />

Established<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—23<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 23, 2008: The unveiling ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) National School <strong>of</strong> Development was held in the China Center for<br />

Economic Research (CCER) in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> October 25. Zhang Mao,<br />

Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> National Development and Reform Commission, Guo Xiangyuan,<br />

Assistant Minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Justin Yifu Lin, former<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> CCER, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan, Executive<br />

Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Guoyou, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and Ross Garnaut, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Australian National <strong>University</strong> attended the<br />

ceremony. Also present were hundreds <strong>of</strong> CCER alumni.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> National School <strong>of</strong> Development was a newly established synthetic social<br />

science research and teaching institute on the basis <strong>of</strong> CCER. It is committed to<br />

internationalize, standardize and localize China‘s social science and to promote the<br />

innovations <strong>of</strong> the disciplinary system, academic concepts and research methods.<br />

CCER will continue to be an existing part <strong>of</strong> the National School <strong>of</strong> Development.<br />

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National development will become the central issue <strong>of</strong> National School <strong>of</strong><br />

Development. They will give issues on the major strategies, systems, policies and<br />

basic theoretic previously. They will also pay attention to the evolution <strong>of</strong> the global<br />

pattern and take part in the summit dialogues on establishing the international new<br />

orders. As a prestigious university around the world, <strong>PKU</strong> has complete ranges <strong>of</strong><br />

disciplines and excellent academic atmosphere and tradition which have laid a solid<br />

foundation for the interdisciplinary research. On this foundation, the National School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Development will be committed to building up a high level academic think tank<br />

comprehending different kinds <strong>of</strong> knowledge and train students to be valuable talents<br />

on the National Development.<br />

―The next century will belong to Chinese economist.‖ Said Pr<strong>of</strong>. Justin Yifu Lin in his<br />

speech on the day CCER was established 14 years ago. He and his colleagues have<br />

worked for it for 14 years. Nowadays, CCER has been committed to research on<br />

China‘s economic transition. The Center has promoted the social development and<br />

the nation prosperity in a free and open academic environment. In the meantime,<br />

they have enriched the contents <strong>of</strong> academia and education to make use <strong>of</strong> the<br />

advantages <strong>of</strong> society in a broader range.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Fifth Annual International Cultural<br />

Festival Unveils on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—10—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225164231<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 27, 2008: On Oct 26th, the fifth annual<br />

International Cultural Festival (ICF) was held on the square <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hall. With the<br />

principle <strong>of</strong> ―cultivating an international prospective among the youngsters and<br />

building an international and harmonious campus,‖ and the slogan <strong>of</strong> ―My Olympics‖,<br />

the festival <strong>of</strong> this year featured the sharing and exchange <strong>of</strong> Olympic experiences<br />

among students from different countries, illustrating the spirit <strong>of</strong> ―One World, One<br />

Dream.‖<br />

Vice Executive Dean LIN Jianhua hosted the opening ceremony which started at<br />

9:00 AM, followed by the opening speech given by Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, XU Zhihong. Dean<br />

Xu first reviewed the history <strong>of</strong> the festival in the past five years and pointed out that<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> the ICF was a sign <strong>of</strong> the increasingly multi-cultured campus<br />

culture and the close ties between home and overseas students. He also remarked<br />

that with the theme <strong>of</strong> ―My Olympics‖, the festival <strong>of</strong> this year aimed to inherit and<br />

prosper the Olympic spirit and recognize the sincere interaction and exchange<br />

between different nations in the pursuit <strong>of</strong> peace and progress, which would, to a<br />

large extent, open the mind <strong>of</strong> university students.<br />

The attendance <strong>of</strong> the opening ceremony included with guests such as LIU Baoli,<br />

Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation and Exchange <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, YANG Xinyu, Vice General Secretary <strong>of</strong> China Scholarship<br />

Council and leaders from the Office <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Council International, just<br />

to name a few. This year, for the first time, with the cooperation with the local<br />

government <strong>of</strong> Haidian District, the <strong>University</strong> extended the influence <strong>of</strong> the festival<br />

outside the campus, building it into a cultural brand <strong>of</strong> the district. Leaders from the<br />

People‘s Congress <strong>of</strong> Haidian District, including Chairman ZHOU Laisheng, also<br />

attended the ceremony and delivered a speech in which he highly praised the<br />

significant role <strong>of</strong> the festival in establishing international friendships through<br />

communication and exchanges.<br />

The square was crowded with enthusiastic people from home and abroad, with<br />

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several shows taking place, such as ―My Olympics---Keynote Tour‖, which involved<br />

students from 59 countries and regions telling their Olympic stories through pictures<br />

or music, the display <strong>of</strong> painting and calligraphy masterpieces <strong>of</strong> several kinds, the<br />

singing contest <strong>of</strong> overseas students, the forum How I See the Olympics, which<br />

invited foreign ambassadors and scholars to communicate with university students to<br />

present the charms <strong>of</strong> Olympics in different aspects, and so on.<br />

Thanks to the help <strong>of</strong> the district government, the <strong>University</strong> was able to invite some<br />

folk artisans in the district to display their works in the festival which attracted crowds<br />

<strong>of</strong> overseas students with their embodiment <strong>of</strong> Chinese traditions and refined craft. In<br />

order to draw more devoted participants, the photography contest was held to<br />

encourage photography enthusiasts to catch the precious moments <strong>of</strong> the festival. In<br />

addition, a card was specially made for each student present with the stamp <strong>of</strong><br />

memorial to cherish the memory.<br />

The festival received general attention from the media. Besides its cooperation with<br />

the magazine, China‘s Talents, it was broadcasted live by Sohu.com in order for the<br />

international campus culture could reach more people.<br />

Related information: statistics <strong>of</strong> overseas students at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

According to statistics as <strong>of</strong> October 2008, the number <strong>of</strong> long term overseas<br />

students for on campus (including the School <strong>of</strong> Medical Sciences) has totaled to<br />

2,735, and the number <strong>of</strong> short term overseas students is over 2,500. They come<br />

from 104 countries, studying in different 32 departments. Among them, 2,030<br />

students are pursuing a degree, taking up approximately three quarters <strong>of</strong> all the<br />

overseas students, including 1510 undergraduates, 322 master candidates, and 198<br />

doctoral candidates. Humanities, Social Sciences and School <strong>of</strong> Medical Sciences<br />

have enrolled most <strong>of</strong> the overseas population here at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students and Alumni Place Well<br />

in 1st Annual World Mind Sports<br />

Games<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—10—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=225051069<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 27, 2008: The first annual World Mind Sports<br />

Games finale took place smoothly on the 18th <strong>of</strong> October. The Chinese Chess and<br />

Cards team includes <strong>PKU</strong> students and alumni, who aided the Chinese teams in<br />

gaining the Women International Chess Team champion, as well as bronze <strong>of</strong> Bridge<br />

Game in the under-28 age bracket and under-21 age bracket. Students from <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Go team and China‘s Chinese Chess team raised the bar in this time‘s volunteer<br />

work and received much applause from different representing Countries.<br />

This year‘s games were held by the International Mind Sports Alliance (IMSA),<br />

General Administration <strong>of</strong> Sports <strong>of</strong> China: Chess and Cards Management Center,<br />

and Beijing Municipal Bureau <strong>of</strong> Sports. The theme <strong>of</strong> this year‘s Games was<br />

―Civilization has Origins, wisdom comes with no Boundaries‖, which not only focused<br />

on the variety <strong>of</strong> civilization origins and the respect and understanding they show<br />

towards each other; but also emphasized increasing the interaction between<br />

different peoples through mind games to achieve integration within the world<br />

peacefully. This year‘s games were made up <strong>of</strong> 5 main categories and 35<br />

subcategories, including International Chess, Go, Checkers, Bridge and Chinese<br />

chess. Team China finished first with an extravagant tally <strong>of</strong> 12 golds, 8 silvers and 6<br />

bronzes. Of those medals, the members from <strong>PKU</strong> took 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze.<br />

To help the popularity <strong>of</strong> Bridge within the youth, the World Bridge Federation set up<br />

three age brackets in the Youth Team Games, Youth Doubles, and Youth Singles<br />

competition. The Chinese Bridge Association started preparing the teams this<br />

February. Finally, after training and auditioning, Wu Zhenguo, Hu Junjie, Chen<br />

Simin, Liang Shuang, and Wang Cang; along with Engineering student Liu Yinghao<br />

and alumni Zhang Yizhuo all received the honor <strong>of</strong> representing Team China in this<br />

year‘s World Mind Sports Games.<br />

The Women‘s Chinese International Chess Team which took first place this year<br />

includes Xu Yuhua, Zhao Xue, and Huang Xi, three International Chess Masters<br />

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from <strong>PKU</strong>. Zhao Xue and Huang Xi also took the Women‘s Single Speed Chess<br />

silver and bronze medals respectively.<br />

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The 15th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the China<br />

Center for Edgar Snow Studies Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—10—21<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 21st, 2008: The International Symposium for the 15th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the China Center for Edgar Snow Studies (CCESS) and the 70th<br />

Anniversary for the publication <strong>of</strong> ―Red Star over China‖ was held in Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on October 17th.<br />

Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Ling Qing, Honorary President <strong>of</strong> China Society for<br />

People‘s Friendship Studies (PFS), Jin Yongjian, President <strong>of</strong> the PFS, Bill Skaggs,<br />

Deputy Mayor <strong>of</strong> Kansas City in United States, Gary Pettett, President <strong>of</strong> Edgar<br />

Snow Memorial Foundation, Wang Xuezhen, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council and<br />

more than 40 scholars from China and America attended the seminar, which was<br />

hosted by Li Yansong, Assistant President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> CCESS.<br />

Mr. Xu Junqi and Miss Ye Tiehua donated 500,000 yuan as research fund to CCESS<br />

and accepted to be directors <strong>of</strong> the center. Miss Ye said that this was a great honor<br />

for her and her husband, and thus they will exert their utmost efforts to make greater<br />

contributions to academic research.<br />

After the seminar, President Xu Zhihong said that "contemporary Snow spirit" could<br />

be interpreted as "building a Sino-US friendship and expanding exchanges between<br />

China and the United States". He hoped that China would be more open, exchanges<br />

between colleges and universities <strong>of</strong> China and the United States would be more<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten, the cooperation between two countries would be tighter so as to co-build a<br />

harmonious world.<br />

As introduced by Li Yansong, Director <strong>of</strong> CCESS, the center would invite the<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Missouri and the Edgar Snow Memorial Foundation to establish a lab <strong>of</strong><br />

Edgar Snow and a library at <strong>PKU</strong> for young people to understand Snow and his<br />

immortal spirit.<br />

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2008 <strong>PKU</strong> Teacher Awards Ceremony<br />

Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224473004<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16. 2008: The 2008 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) Teacher<br />

Awards Ceremony was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> October 13. Min Weifang,<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council, <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Wu Zhipan and Ke Yang<br />

attended the ceremony. Also present were representatives <strong>of</strong> the donating companies<br />

as award presenters, such as Country Garden Group, Industrial and Commercial Bank<br />

<strong>of</strong> China, CHIA TAI Group, P&G, Bank <strong>of</strong> Beijing, Founder Group and Jade Bird Group.<br />

10 different teacher awards were issued in this ceremony, including Yang Fuqing-Wang<br />

Yangyuan Academician Teacher Award, CHIA TAI Teacher Award, Founder Teacher<br />

Award, Toho Teacher Award, P&G Teacher Award, Shue Yan College Teacher Award,<br />

Industrial and Commercial Bank <strong>of</strong> China Teacher Award, Bank <strong>of</strong> Beijing Teacher<br />

Award, Baosteel Teacher Award and Guohua Outstanding Scholar Award, and the total<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> the money was about 4.6 million. More than 220 teachers gained the awards.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Min Weifang first expressed his sincere thanks to the donators who<br />

supported the development <strong>of</strong> education selflessly, giving pr<strong>of</strong>ound respect and warm<br />

congratulation to the diligent teachers. He pointed out that the most important part in the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the college was talent construction which needs both material and<br />

spiritual supports from the society. He also believed that <strong>PKU</strong> would gain more<br />

achievements on the road to world-class university with the supports <strong>of</strong> the whole<br />

society.<br />

Wu Zhipan introduced the actual awards situations to the presented guests. He said that<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> had increased the amount <strong>of</strong> award quotas and money. This year, a new award –<br />

―Guohua Outstanding Scholar Award‖ sponsored by Mr. Yang Guoqiang, President <strong>of</strong><br />

Country Garden Group, was set up. It will be given to <strong>PKU</strong> science scholars whose<br />

research achievements made outstanding contributions to the society and people's life.<br />

6 <strong>PKU</strong> teachers obtained this award, the total amount <strong>of</strong> which was about 3 million RMB.<br />

The appraisal <strong>of</strong> the awards has been started in May under strict standards.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Receives Olympic Service<br />

Memorial Plate from PKG Spectator<br />

Service Volunteers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224471683<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 20, 2008: A ceremony was held in the School<br />

History Center on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> the October 15. Olympic Service Memorial Plates<br />

were given to the School History Center and School <strong>Archives</strong> Building. The heads <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium (PKG), the school party committee, history center, and<br />

school archive along with representatives from the volunteers and teachers showed up<br />

at this ceremony.<br />

The Olympic Service Memorial Plate was designed by the Spectator Service Volunteers.<br />

The center <strong>of</strong> the design are the characters ―Vibrant China‖ made from white ping pong<br />

balls and 204 hand folded red origami roses. Each rose represents a country that took<br />

part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the ping pong balls go along with the PKG. The<br />

Plate also includes inspirational lines to Olympic Games volunteer's from Prime Minister<br />

Wen Jiabao, pictures from the volunteering work place, etc.<br />

Before the Olympic Games, Prime Minister Wen wrote these inspirational words for the<br />

PKG‘s Spectator Service Volunteers, ―Use sincere and passion when providing our<br />

service, to win respect and friendship for our country.‖ This soon became the goal to<br />

achieve for all the volunteers.<br />

Both during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games, PKG‘s Spectator Service<br />

Volunteers showed up numerous times in various news articles receiving praise for their<br />

outstanding and hard work.<br />

On a side note, PKG‘s Spectator Service Volunteers commemoration emblem was<br />

issued in the ceremony. The complete set has been added to the School History Center<br />

collection.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Connie Chang<br />

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A Wonderful World in Tea and Teapot<br />

– Minghe Tea-tasting Party Stages<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224141938<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.15, 2008: A tea-tasting party named ―Minghe<br />

Qingshang‖ was held in Sackler Museum <strong>of</strong> Art and Archeology at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

on Oct. 12th. It is an essential part <strong>of</strong> ―Beauty <strong>of</strong> Harmony – Nomination Exhibition <strong>of</strong><br />

Classic Contemporary Works <strong>of</strong> Purple Boccaro‖.<br />

Wu Zhipan, general deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, Yang He, deputy<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, Wang Jinsong, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Wang Wenzhang, Dean <strong>of</strong> the Chinese National Academy <strong>of</strong> Arts, Zhang<br />

Changming, Deputy Principal <strong>of</strong> CCTV, Wang Zhongsu, Mayor <strong>of</strong> Yi Xing City<br />

participated in the party. The master craftsman <strong>of</strong> boccaro Bao Zhiqiang, Li<br />

Changhong and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from both <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua university attended the<br />

party too. Former chief editor <strong>of</strong> People‘s Daily, Chairman <strong>of</strong> All-China Journalists<br />

Association, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Shao Huaze who is currently the dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism and Communication at <strong>PKU</strong> was also invited. Other distinguished guests<br />

included the famous writer Qiao Yu, prestigious sculptor and pr<strong>of</strong>essor from China<br />

Central Academy <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts Qian Shaowu, together with well-known TV presenter<br />

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Zhang Quanling and Wang Luxiang.<br />

Prior to the party, Vice Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Zhao Weimin gave a brief<br />

introduction to the tea party. He said there are three realms <strong>of</strong> tea drinking. First is to<br />

―drink‖, second is to ―Savor‖, and then is to combine Tea and Zen, which has already<br />

transcended to exchanges <strong>of</strong> philosophical ideas.<br />

The tea-tasting party proceeded in the sequence <strong>of</strong> three themes: the culture <strong>of</strong> tea,<br />

the culture <strong>of</strong> boccaro, and the tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in relation to the gathering <strong>of</strong> cultured<br />

people.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan gave a speech on the culture <strong>of</strong> tea. He said, the tea culture reflects<br />

the thousands <strong>of</strong> years <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. In this sense, to carry forward the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

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tea culture has special meaning to the spread <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese culture. The<br />

well-known tea culture expert Lin Zhi said that the broad and pr<strong>of</strong>ound Chinese tea<br />

culture is an embodiment <strong>of</strong> the values and aesthetic standards <strong>of</strong> Confucianism,<br />

Buddhism and Taoism.<br />

For the theme ―the culture <strong>of</strong> boccaro‖, Mr. Qian Shaowu talked about his aesthetical<br />

understanding about the beauty <strong>of</strong> boccaro. Boccaro symbolizes the supreme quality<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese art. It is gentle and quiet in outward appearance while solid inside which<br />

expresses the Chinese art spirit <strong>of</strong> ―s<strong>of</strong>tness in solidness, and solidness in s<strong>of</strong>tness‖.<br />

For the third theme, the dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences Rao Yi, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang<br />

Yiwu from Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature, Kong Qingdong and<br />

famous director Tang Jili talked about their understanding <strong>of</strong> art.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi shared his interpretation <strong>of</strong> the relationship among nerve, molecule, art<br />

and life. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yiwu reviewed the origin and development <strong>of</strong> the tea culture,<br />

and valued the tea and boccaro culture as the essence <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese culture<br />

and spiritual home to poets and scholars. ―It is a spiritual carrier‖ he said. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kong<br />

Qingdong interpreted tea as a carrier, an attitude towards life. He also emphasized<br />

that <strong>PKU</strong> should attach great importance to the humanistic tradition.<br />

Hundreds <strong>of</strong> teapots were specifically designed and made for this activity and each<br />

teapot was given a unique number to be presented to attendants <strong>of</strong> the party. Among<br />

them, the 108th boccaro was to be collected by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ji Xianlin as an emblem <strong>of</strong><br />

the wish for his health and longevity. Several pieces <strong>of</strong> boccaro made in the Qing<br />

Dynasty were donated by Mr. Wang Du from Taiwu and elicited great attention ay the<br />

party.<br />

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Mr. Qiao Yu who is honored ―great master for lyrics.<br />

‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Qian Shaowu, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang Xin and master Bao Zhiqiang also gladly<br />

displayed their art <strong>of</strong> calligraphy for this activity.<br />

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At the end <strong>of</strong> the party, Mr. Zhao Weimin commented that the tea party was a<br />

platform on which multiple disciplines could have their opinions voiced and different<br />

ideas discussed. He hoped that the tea party could enrich the campus culture and<br />

make the university a truly spiritual home.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

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Shenzhen Graduate School Shines in<br />

China Hi-Tech Fair<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224031189<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 14th, 2008: On 12th Oct, the 10th China Hi-Tech Fair<br />

was unveiled in Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center. In the fair, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School displayed over 30 products, drawing great<br />

interest <strong>of</strong> the crowd.<br />

Among the products displayed, <strong>PKU</strong>-Zhongzhi CPU and Zhongzhi series <strong>of</strong> network<br />

computers were the fist products <strong>of</strong> the graduate school. Besides solutions for<br />

electronic classrooms, library, electronic medical care, and hotels, <strong>PKU</strong>-Zhongzhi<br />

network computers have developed the latest solution to apply in the security<br />

industry. With the completion <strong>of</strong> the design <strong>of</strong> next generation SOC system chips, the<br />

plan <strong>of</strong> developing personal handheld computers was soon coming into being.<br />

Another eye-catcher <strong>of</strong> the display was the intelligent interaction robot "Pengpeng". It<br />

took two years for Pr<strong>of</strong>. LIU Hong from the School <strong>of</strong> Information Engineering to<br />

develop it. Pengpeng made great success in its debut. Compared with traditional<br />

robots which were monotonous and clumsy, Pengpeng was more customer-friendly.<br />

It‘s featured with innovative technologies including self-localization based on vision<br />

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and hearing, speech processing technology under noisy circumstances, motion<br />

detection and tracking against complex background, and real-time motion planning<br />

in a dynamic environment.<br />

The exhibition <strong>of</strong> these products showed us the achievements Shenzhen Graduate<br />

School has made in fundamental researches and the transformation <strong>of</strong> scientific and<br />

technological results in the past seven years.<br />

According to sources, on the morning <strong>of</strong> 14th Oct, Shenzhen Graduate School will<br />

hold a signing ceremony with entrepreneurs in the fair, transforming scientific and<br />

technological achievements into industrial use.<br />

Edited By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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Musical ―A Midsummer Night's<br />

Dream‖ On Stage This Month<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223818599<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 10, 2008: A Midsummer Night's Dream, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

many fantastic performances <strong>of</strong> "Aesthetics Taking a Walk Cultural Salon", which<br />

was jointly organized by the <strong>PKU</strong> Institute for Cultural Industries and Tianjin People's<br />

Art Theatre, will be stage in the <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Commemorative Hall in the evening<br />

<strong>of</strong> October 28th and 29th.<br />

William Shakespeare, known as "the father <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> drama", is significant to the<br />

Renaissance and modern history. His work ―A Midsummer Night's Dream‖ is a<br />

fantasia that contains a witty mixture <strong>of</strong> romance, fairy magic, and comic low-life<br />

scenes. The intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start when<br />

the two couples in love with the wrong partners, but luckily they are finally brought<br />

together rightly. ―A Midsummer Night's Dream‖, among Shakespeare's 37 surviving<br />

plays, has been hailed as a timeless masterpiece.<br />

Tianjin is home to the Chinese stage play. The dramatist master Cao Yu and ―Drama<br />

King‖ Shi Hui who enjoy a reputation at home and abroad both came from Tianjin.<br />

Tianjin People's Art Theatre has a history <strong>of</strong> more than 50 years, whose<br />

representative productions include ―Thunderstorm‖, Guoguo Si Ye and Wang Tian<br />

Hou.<br />

The theatre has put on more than 270 plays since its foundation, with a group <strong>of</strong><br />

excellent young actors appearing - Actors like Chen Daoming and Bao Guo'an have<br />

won awards both in China and the world.<br />

This time the stage play has a strong cast. The national "Wen Hua Award", "Golden<br />

Lion Award" and "Cao Yu Drama Award" winner Wang Lei is the director. Working<br />

with him is the sound effect expert Hu Zhongming who once teamed up with Yang<br />

Liping in ―The Impression <strong>of</strong> Yunnan‖ and The Secret <strong>of</strong> Tibet, and a choreographer<br />

invited from the top performing troupes and players who are the winners <strong>of</strong> different<br />

performance competitions.<br />

Felix Mendelssohn composed an overture inspired by the play in 1826, intended for<br />

concert performance. This piece <strong>of</strong> incidental music became a classic as a<br />

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combination <strong>of</strong> classical spirit and romantic imagination. In order to bring the<br />

liveliness <strong>of</strong> romanticism and humanism to the play, Director Wang Lei gives an<br />

innovative attempt to musicalize the play with pop music rhythms and dances<br />

integrated with modern dance styles and body languages <strong>of</strong> play.<br />

This play is one performance <strong>of</strong> the series "the Forever Shakespeare" organized by<br />

National Theatre Company <strong>of</strong> China which will be an art feast <strong>of</strong> classics and fashion<br />

for students and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

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World Campus Folk Concert Stages at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223311165<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 6, 2008: The Campus Folk Concert, a part <strong>of</strong> "2008<br />

World Expo Folk Music Week" that was jointly organized by the National Grand<br />

Theater and the Beijing Municipal League Committee, was held by the Communist<br />

Youth League <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall in the evening <strong>of</strong> October 4th. Art teams from<br />

Mexico and Gansu Province <strong>of</strong> China performed together in the concert.<br />

Aidgis Group from Gansu Province performed an original ecological anthem with<br />

passion in the beginning <strong>of</strong> the concert; exhibiting the Yugur culture as well as they<br />

had done in the 2006 CCTV Youth Singers Competition.<br />

Following the traditional folk music, Mexican music staged. Hsieh Chung Orchestra<br />

presented the traditional Latin American music with a new way in front <strong>of</strong> the<br />

audience. Their Mexican music was mixed with jazz, African music, Caribbean<br />

music, Peru music, as well as flamingo music together.<br />

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In the warm and cheerful music, all the audience released their passion. They waved<br />

in the rhythm and cheered. When the folk song concert drew to an end in a climax,<br />

the audience expressed their wishes that the national culture and folk songs would<br />

spread more widely, so that more people could feel the beauty <strong>of</strong> the traditional<br />

culture.<br />

The "World Expo Folk Music Week" was joint launched by the External Cultural<br />

Relations Bureau <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture, the Propaganda Department <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />

Municipal Party Committee and the <strong>of</strong> the National Grand Theater, to provide young<br />

fans <strong>of</strong> art folk art performances. Following the concert at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, art<br />

troupes from more than 20 countries and 14 domestic provinces are also planned to<br />

perform at Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Communication <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, and many other<br />

colleges and universities in the capital, so as to promote and popularize quality<br />

education <strong>of</strong> arts and culture.<br />

Edited By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Law School Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Wins National Friendship Award <strong>of</strong><br />

2008<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--10—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=223310572<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 6 Oct, 2008: Patrick A. Randolph, a visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor at<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> Law School and the director (American side) <strong>of</strong> the Centre <strong>of</strong> Real Estate<br />

Law <strong>of</strong> the School, was conferred with the National Friendship Award on 28th Sep in<br />

the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People, and received congratulations from Premier WEN Jiabao<br />

the next day.<br />

Graduated from Yale (Bachelor) and Berkeley (Ph.D. <strong>of</strong> law), Randolph now works<br />

as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the School <strong>of</strong> Law at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Missouri - Kansas City<br />

(UMKC). In the spring <strong>of</strong> 1994, he came to the <strong>PKU</strong> Law School as a visiting<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor. Since then, he has played a prominent role in promoting the cooperation<br />

and exchanges between <strong>PKU</strong> and UMKC and the American circle <strong>of</strong> law, including<br />

founding the Centre <strong>of</strong> Real Estate Law, the publication <strong>of</strong> Real Estate Laws in<br />

China, funding Chinese college students to study in Kansas City, and holding<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-UMKC Summer School on Chinese law. In January, 2006, Randolph received<br />

the Great Wall Friendship Award, the highest honor conferred by the Beijing<br />

government for the acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> foreign experts.<br />

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3rd Round <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School<br />

Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—09—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222419184<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 25, 2008:<br />

The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 3rd round <strong>of</strong> Common School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

(<strong>PKU</strong>) was held in the North Conference Room <strong>of</strong> Main Library on Sept. 13th. A<br />

batch <strong>of</strong> 100 staff working at <strong>PKU</strong> will receive education and training in their free<br />

time.<br />

Yue Sulan, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School and Ding Xiaohao, Dean <strong>of</strong> Studies <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Common School attended the ceremony which was emceed by Sun Li, Dean <strong>of</strong><br />

General Affairs <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School. The <strong>of</strong>ficials from related sectors and units,<br />

teachers from Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education and the student volunteers were<br />

present as well.<br />

Following the tradition, the third round <strong>of</strong> training will further enlarge the team <strong>of</strong><br />

teachers and volunteers and enhance the computer education to create a favorable<br />

environment for the staff‘s life and study.<br />

As the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School, Yue Sulan appreciated the excellent work<br />

people from the sectors <strong>of</strong> logistics and public security have done in the periods <strong>of</strong><br />

the 110th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympic<br />

Games. She said that <strong>PKU</strong> Common School has received wide praise from all<br />

sectors <strong>of</strong> society and accumulated rich experience after two years‘ search and<br />

practice. She also pointed out that the people from the sectors <strong>of</strong> logistics and public<br />

security have made great contributions to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, so the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Common School would as well provide them a stage to make their dreams true. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Ding Xiaohao pointed out in her speech that the aim <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School was to<br />

advocate humanity spirit and develop science spirit through the academic and web<br />

resources.<br />

Then, the representatives <strong>of</strong> the staff expressed their thanks to <strong>PKU</strong> Common<br />

School for giving them chances to make their ―<strong>PKU</strong> dreams‖ coming true. Now they<br />

have practiced the concept <strong>of</strong> ―knowledge changes fate‖. In the end, the<br />

representatives <strong>of</strong> teachers and volunteers gave excellent speeches to recall the<br />

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days they spent with the staff as their precious memories <strong>of</strong> all time.<br />

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Today We Set Sail Here: <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Holds Opening Ceremony<br />

for Freshmen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222417825<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, and Sept 23th, 2008: On one golden September day, in<br />

the harvest season, a group <strong>of</strong> excellent students join the large family <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> after years <strong>of</strong> hard effort. On Sept. 21st, the opening ceremony for new<br />

students <strong>of</strong> year 2008 was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium, where the 2008<br />

Olympic Games and Paralympics Games were successfully held.<br />

The ceremony started with three thousand students singing ―Yan Yuan Love‖<br />

together at 9pm. Mr. Min Weifang, Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, President<br />

Xu Zhihong, Mr. Wu Zhipan, Deputy Party Secretary and many other school <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />

attended the ceremony. Mr. Yu Minhong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer <strong>of</strong><br />

New Oriental Education & Technology Group also attended the ceremony and made<br />

a speech on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> alumni.<br />

President Xu Zhihong made a speech at the ceremony. He expressed his welcome<br />

and congratulations to the new students and extended his sincere thanks to their<br />

parents and secondary school teachers. Mr. Xu introduced them <strong>PKU</strong>‘s historical<br />

missions since the birth <strong>of</strong> the university and contributions <strong>PKU</strong> students have made<br />

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in the just-concluded Olympic Games and Paralympics Games.<br />

He also expressed his expectations for the new students. Firstly, he hoped that the<br />

students should take a practical attitude in learning. Secondly, he hoped the new<br />

generation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students would be a group <strong>of</strong> people with courage and their own<br />

thoughts; they should be the ones to promote the nation‘s prosperity. Thirdly, he<br />

would like the students to broaden their horizons, have faith in themselves and gain<br />

knowledge. Fourthly, he hoped that the students would learn to smile confidently to<br />

show their great capabilities, courage, intelligence as well as tolerance. Finally, he<br />

wished them to have good time during the days at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lü Zhi from the School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences spoke as the teachers‘<br />

representative. Her question on ―why we come to <strong>PKU</strong>‖ provoked students into<br />

thinking. She said all <strong>of</strong> us should have the courage to take responsibilities and learn<br />

to get integrated into the big family with all those excellent youths, learn to think and<br />

find the right way.<br />

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Mr. Yu Minhong made a speech as the alumni representative. He shared his<br />

personal experience in starting a career. He said that living at <strong>PKU</strong> is not the end <strong>of</strong><br />

learning but the beginning <strong>of</strong> another journey. Students should read more and<br />

accumulate the trivial to greatness in ordinary life. In the end, as great gratitude to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, he donated 2 million RMB.<br />

2008 is an extraordinary year for <strong>PKU</strong>. After 110 years‘ seeking and striving, the<br />

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university has always been together with the country‘s development and the nation‘s<br />

fate. In this year‘s Olympic Games and Paralympics Games, outstanding volunteers<br />

from <strong>PKU</strong> remarkably finished the serving task with their enthusiasm and won dignity<br />

and friendship for the nation as the most beautiful images in the Games.<br />

The opening ceremony for graduate students started at 2pm. Mr. Min Weifang, Party<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, President Xu Zhihong, Mr. Wu Zhipan, Deputy Party<br />

Secretary and many other school leaders attended the ceremony.<br />

Mr. Han Jisheng, CAS Member and Director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Neuroscience<br />

delivered a speech as the teachers‘ representative. The 80-year-old said that people<br />

born in 1980s is a generation with open minds and little setbacks. However, the ―bird<br />

generation‖ has moved us with their smiles. He hoped all the students would be<br />

honest to meet the challenges in the future.<br />

The ceremony came to a climax when Mr. Min Weifang and President Xu wore the<br />

school badge for the students‘ representative and students present all put on the<br />

school badges. The ceremony came to its close with all the students singing ―Yan<br />

Yuan Love‖ together.<br />

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Science Editor-in-Chief Dr. Bruce<br />

Alberts Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222411004<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 26th, 2008: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Bruce Alberts, new Editor-in-chief <strong>of</strong><br />

Science, visited <strong>PKU</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> Sept. 23rd, accompanied by Science writer Hao<br />

Xin and China correspondent Richard Stone. They were welcomed by Lin Jianhua, Vice<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in Shao Yuan.<br />

During his visit at <strong>PKU</strong>, Dr. Alberts had a talk with the faculty and graduate students<br />

from <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Science.<br />

Dr. Alberts, who is the president emeritus <strong>of</strong> the National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, chair <strong>of</strong><br />

the National Research Council from 1993 to 2005 and Foreign Member <strong>of</strong> the Royal<br />

Society (London), is recognized for his work in biochemistry and molecular biology and,<br />

in particular, for investigating protein complexes that are involved in chromosome<br />

replication.<br />

Dr. Alberts earned a doctorate from Harvard <strong>University</strong> in 1965 and spent 10 years on<br />

the faculty <strong>of</strong> Princeton <strong>University</strong> before moving to UCSF. Also He was one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

evaluators when Mr. Rao Yi, present Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Science, studied for<br />

his master's degree in U.S. in 1980s.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds 2008 Freshman Concert<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--09—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222335352<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 25th, 2008: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Sept. 21st, 2008<br />

Freshman Concert <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held at the Centennial Commemorative<br />

Hall. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan, Executive Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin<br />

Jianhua, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> the university, Chi Huisheng, Vice Director <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>University</strong> Council, Ma Huaxiang, Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs, Han<br />

Liu, secretary <strong>of</strong> the university‘s League Committee, and Zha Jin, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs, attended the concert. Over 2000 first-year students from<br />

all departments and schools <strong>of</strong> the university enjoyed this wonderful concert.<br />

The top pr<strong>of</strong>essional symphony orchestra in China -- China National Symphony<br />

Orchestra was invited to the concert and the renowned conductor, Mr. Chen<br />

Xieyang, exhibited his marvelous art. The concert consisted <strong>of</strong> six parts. The first<br />

piece, No.1 Symphony, was followed by the well-known Waltzes ―Unter donner<br />

undblitz polka‖ and ―Chit-chat fast polka‖ by Johann Strauss. Then Jules Massenet‘s<br />

―Meditation‖ and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky‘s No.4 symphony were performed. The<br />

audience were inspired by these wonderful pieces and cheered warmly for the great<br />

performance. In the later part, the audience enjoyed Beethoven‘s No.5 Symphony<br />

(Fate). Students were deeply absorbed by the nice melody and performance.<br />

After the performance, students from different schools and departments said that<br />

they benefitted a lot from the concert. Fu Yangpeng, freshman <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Management said that it was a great opportunity to enjoy such high quality music<br />

and taste the artistic atmosphere <strong>of</strong> this university. The freshman concert has<br />

become an essential part <strong>of</strong> the orientation activities and it is a successful practice <strong>of</strong><br />

―Refined Art in Campus‖ campaign.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Zhang Ningfang<br />

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9th Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based Branch<br />

Program Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—09—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=222330000<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 25th, 2008: The 9th Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based branch<br />

program was launched at 10 a.m. on Sept. 22nd at Linhuxuan.<br />

Mr. Li Yansong, Principal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations and assistant to<br />

the university president attended the opening ceremony. He expressed the sincere<br />

regards on behalf <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min Weifang, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Administration<br />

Commission. Ever since Stanford <strong>University</strong> opened its first Asian branch at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> in the autumn <strong>of</strong> 2004, he said, the program has been performing as an<br />

important platform for cooperation. More than 50 pr<strong>of</strong>essors from both universities<br />

have held classes and the number <strong>of</strong> students who have benefited from joint classes<br />

as well as the language partner program have exceeded 500.<br />

Dr. Shen Xiaohong, Director <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong> Beijing <strong>of</strong>fice, appreciated the<br />

considerate arrangements <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The just-held Olympic Games presented us an<br />

ever beautiful China, she said. She also encouraged students to make full use <strong>of</strong> this<br />

precious opportunity at <strong>PKU</strong> to learn more about Chinese people, China's economic<br />

development as well as its social progress.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Xiaoqi, dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> International College for Chinese language Studies<br />

showed her appreciations to the program and said that <strong>PKU</strong> International College for<br />

Chinese language Studies has a high regard to the program and has provided it with<br />

experienced faculty.<br />

Andrew Walder, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology in Stanford <strong>University</strong> gave a<br />

speech and shared his personal experience <strong>of</strong> teaching in the Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based<br />

branch program two years ago. He has been doing research about China since the<br />

1970s. His wife, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jean OI from Department <strong>of</strong> Political Sciences <strong>of</strong> Stanford<br />

<strong>University</strong> also participated in the program this time.<br />

Student representatives from <strong>PKU</strong> and Stanford <strong>University</strong> expressed their gratitude<br />

for this opportunity and their wishes to make continuous progress during the<br />

program.<br />

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Prior to the ceremony, a group photo was taken for the staff and students. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jean<br />

OI, Mr. Zhu Chenhua, vice principal <strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based branch program, Mr.<br />

Wang Yong, vice principal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Xinzhi,<br />

vice principal <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> foreign students, together with pr<strong>of</strong>essors from<br />

various schools and departments attended the ceremony.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

Translated By : Xiang Yunke<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations (<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />

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2008 China's Advertising Trends<br />

Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--06—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=213531774<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 13th, 2008: The third China's Advertising Trends<br />

Forum was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Boya International Conference Center on May 30th, which<br />

provide an opportunity for scholars and experts in relevant fields to discuss and<br />

explore the future development <strong>of</strong> China's advertising industry.<br />

The forum was hosted by the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication (SJC) <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and ―Advertising Panorama‖ magazine. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shao Huaze, honorary President<br />

<strong>of</strong> All-China Journalists Association and Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen, a well-known economist and Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, and many other experts and scholars attended the opening ceremony. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Chen Gang, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> SJC was the chairman.<br />

In the opening ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hai Wen made a keynote speech named<br />

"China's economic development and China's advertising industry." Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen<br />

Gang elaborated in his speech the ideas and models <strong>of</strong> Creative Communication<br />

Management he recently proposed.<br />

The discussion forum was divided into three topics, including the dissemination <strong>of</strong><br />

creative management, trends in non-traditional media, advertisers‘ non-traditional<br />

suspicions. Discussion was carried out focusing on different themes under each<br />

topic. Lots <strong>of</strong> heavyweights in the advertising industry, business community, and<br />

academic session attended the forum.<br />

An appreciation banquet calling for disaster relief was held on the evening <strong>of</strong> May<br />

30th. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang He, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> the party committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, attended<br />

the dinner and made a speech. During the dinner, organizers <strong>of</strong> the forum called on<br />

the people from advertising industry to help people in disaster areas and the<br />

post-disaster reconstruction work.<br />

The forum was closed on May 31st. This event, aggregating elites <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

advertising industry, is a comprehensive display <strong>of</strong> China's new media marketing<br />

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communication and is expected to play a tremendous role in the future development<br />

<strong>of</strong> China's advertising industry.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />

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An Interview with the Winner <strong>of</strong> the<br />

6th Annual ―Student 5.4 Award‖,<br />

Wang Xuedong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--06—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212950100<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 6: Introduction: Wang Xuedong is a student <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Stomatology School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, class <strong>of</strong> 2009. His grades are exceptional,<br />

once was rewarded the <strong>PKU</strong> 5.4 Scholarship, also received the excellent medical<br />

student award, national scholarships, and much more. He is also very active in the<br />

extracurricular activities. In 2003 he was especially active medically during the SARS<br />

epidemic.<br />

After receiving numerous awards, over ten between 2002 and 2004, Wang has<br />

always stressed that school work is <strong>of</strong> utter importance during college years. He also<br />

mentioned that his original intention for continuing his college education was to<br />

graduate and contribute to the nation.<br />

Of course, Wang has never forgotten this intention in his college years. Ever since<br />

his sophomore year, he grades have been the best <strong>of</strong> his class, where the grades for<br />

his required classes are all straight A‘s. The seven years so far that he has spent at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> has helped shape his extremely detailed and serious manner.<br />

Being a student <strong>of</strong> the doctorate program, Wang puts extreme importance on<br />

scholarly research. During his internship, he finished a number <strong>of</strong> thesis, while also<br />

wrote many articles for several medical journals.<br />

Last year, with the rank <strong>of</strong> best in his class, he successfully majored in orthodontics,<br />

under Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhou Yanheng.<br />

Wang believes that a combination <strong>of</strong> academic excellence and social practice is<br />

extremely important. He shows this by having leadership positions in the student<br />

body, such as the class government, student union and many more.<br />

Being part <strong>of</strong> student affairs is the second classroom for Wang. According to him, the<br />

definition <strong>of</strong> student affairs is servicing the students. And what he treasures the most<br />

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is increasing his experiences, getting to know the teachers and fellow classmates<br />

better, while at the same time, the comments and concerns that they return to him<br />

helps him self-evaluate.<br />

Due to his economically unstable household, Wang started to support himself<br />

through college. While studying hard, he also took up tutoring, market research,<br />

translating and other part-time jobs during his vacations and weekends. Ever since<br />

his freshman year in college, he has been economically independent based on his<br />

earnings, scholarships, student loans, financial aid and other methods.<br />

At the same time, Wang‘s being from a rural background is also a person with a great<br />

personality. He believes that it is this background that gave him a good heart.<br />

Through selling oral hygienic products, he sponsors a child in the Liaoning Province.<br />

As a person, Wang considers his parents as having the most influence on him. His<br />

parents not only worked hard to raise him and his brother to go on to college, but<br />

they also invite some <strong>of</strong> the elders that have no family in his hometown to their home<br />

to eat, once even housing an orphan. Wang is very thankful for his wonderful parents<br />

and considers them to be the energy source <strong>of</strong> all his power.<br />

Just as Wang said previously, the discipline <strong>of</strong> medicine is a long and hard road, but<br />

since he is already on this road, then he must face it head on.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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1st Sino-US <strong>University</strong> Student<br />

Leaders‘ Dialogue Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—06—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212725683<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 6th, 2008: The 1st Sino-US <strong>University</strong> Student<br />

Leaders‘ Dialogue was held at Yingjie Communication Center on May 30th, 2008.<br />

This dialogue is hosted by All-China Students' Federation and Ivy League <strong>of</strong> the<br />

United States and co-hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. American representatives were<br />

consisted <strong>of</strong> Presidents <strong>of</strong> Student Unions and other major student leaders from the<br />

eight most renowned American colleges such as Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc.<br />

Chinese representatives were consisted <strong>of</strong> presidents <strong>of</strong> student union <strong>of</strong> nine<br />

Chinese universities including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> as well as<br />

seniors <strong>of</strong> the college media. President <strong>of</strong> Students Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Gao Xiang and<br />

president <strong>of</strong> Graduate Student Union Teng Fei, together with executive editor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Youth Li Chen attended this dialogue.<br />

The dialogue began with the welcoming speech delivered by Han Liu, president <strong>of</strong><br />

Youth Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. While introducing colorful international<br />

communication activities <strong>of</strong> the university, Han expressed his wish that<br />

communications between student leaders <strong>of</strong> the two countries could become an<br />

important part in civilian diplomatic exchanges between China and the U.S., thereby<br />

making more contributions to the healthy development <strong>of</strong> bilateral relationships. Vice<br />

president <strong>of</strong> Student Union <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong> Emily Sch<strong>of</strong>ield responded to the<br />

welcoming speech.<br />

Later, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Michelle from Harvard <strong>University</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Feng from<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> made keynote speeches respectively on<br />

topics <strong>of</strong> Sino-US relations and the current situation <strong>of</strong> communications between<br />

China and the U.S.<br />

Next, student representatives had in-depth discussions on issues such as<br />

communication between student union and college media as well as how to strength<br />

the ties between students <strong>of</strong> two countries.<br />

At another conference room for college media, executive editor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth Li<br />

Chen introduced operation condition and principal concept <strong>of</strong> the newspaper. The<br />

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ideal <strong>of</strong> ―Your attention, my obligation‖ aroused consensus among attendants. After<br />

the meeting, <strong>PKU</strong> Youth and the college media <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong> and Columbia<br />

<strong>University</strong> decided on long-term communication in future in the form <strong>of</strong> article<br />

exchanges.<br />

At the subsequent banquet, student leaders from two countries had heated<br />

discussions on various topics and got familiar with each other in very short time.<br />

Laughter and applauses were heard time and again. They sang American country<br />

songs as well as Chinese songs together and melt their enthusiasm into increasing<br />

friendship.<br />

After the banquet the U.S. delegates delivered their gift to All-China Students'<br />

Federation and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

This student leader delegation from Ivy League <strong>of</strong> the U.S. was invited to China for a<br />

visit by All-China Students‘ Federation. Ivy League is a federation <strong>of</strong> 8<br />

world-renowned universities with a history <strong>of</strong> over 70 years in which nearly 100<br />

American presidents, world leaders and Nobel laurels were educated.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Cai Ying<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Xi Jinping, Vice President <strong>of</strong> PRC,<br />

Inspects <strong>PKU</strong> Olympic Stadium<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212115027<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 30th, 2008: Xi Jinping, Member <strong>of</strong> the Political<br />

Bureau Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> CPC Central Committee and Vice President <strong>of</strong> PRC,<br />

visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 27th. Xi Jinping came to the<br />

Olympic stadium to inspect the preparation going <strong>of</strong> the table tennis competitions <strong>of</strong><br />

the Olympics and Paralympics on the spot.<br />

He emphasized that the spirit <strong>of</strong> the meeting held by the political bureau <strong>of</strong> CPC on<br />

May 26th must be put into effect. A good balance should be achieved between<br />

earthquake relief and preparation for the Olympic Games. Liu Qi, Member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Political Bureau <strong>of</strong> CPCCC and Secretary <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Party Committee, Liu<br />

Yandong, member <strong>of</strong> the state commission, Liu Peng, head <strong>of</strong> the State Physical<br />

Cultural Administration, Guo Jinlong, Mayor <strong>of</strong> Beijing City and Xu Zhihong,<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, accompanied him during the inspection.<br />

In the stadium, Xi Jinping listened attentively to the report made by Zhang Yan,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the Stadium and Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, about<br />

the construction, operation and management <strong>of</strong> the stadium. Xi was satisfied with the<br />

work done by <strong>PKU</strong>. During the inspection, Xi warmly encouraged the staff <strong>of</strong> the<br />

stadium‘s operation team and asked them to keep on looking for insufficiencies in<br />

their work and making improvements in their ability <strong>of</strong> service and management as to<br />

ensure the success <strong>of</strong> Olympic Games and Paralympics. He also inquired after the<br />

training and studying condition <strong>of</strong> Olympic volunteers. Representatives <strong>of</strong> Olympic<br />

volunteers replied that <strong>PKU</strong> had made detailed arrangements and postponed the<br />

next semester. They said that all Olympic volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> had well prepared<br />

themselves for service in the Olympic Games and Paralympics.<br />

During the inspection, a rehearsal <strong>of</strong> table tennis games for the Paralympics was<br />

being held in the stadium. Xi Jinping came to Zhang Xiaolin and Liu Guixiang who<br />

won several championships for China in Paralympics and inquired after their training<br />

and competitions. He encouraged players <strong>of</strong> the table tennis team for Paralympics to<br />

practice in the scientific way and strive for good results in the games.<br />

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All the staff, volunteers and players in the stadium expressed their determination to<br />

do their best to make contributions to the Olympic Games and Paralympics and<br />

support the earthquake relief with their sincere efforts.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Cai Ying<br />

Source : http://pkunews.pku.edu.cn/Show_<strong>News</strong>.asp?<strong>News</strong>id=121572<br />

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Collection <strong>of</strong> 16th <strong>PKU</strong> Challenge Cup<br />

Special Contribution Awards<br />

Completed<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211941475<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing. 27th May, 2008: The 16th <strong>PKU</strong> Challenge Cup Youth<br />

Science Competition has finished its evaluation <strong>of</strong> awards, which are to be presented<br />

in the awarding ceremony on 30th May. As important part <strong>of</strong> this competition, the<br />

collection <strong>of</strong> special contribution awards has also been completed recently.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Challenge Cup Special Contribution Award was set up in 2004, with the aim to<br />

encourage contestants to do research on subjects concerning the development <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, to provide useful suggestions or practical solutions, contributing to<br />

the <strong>University</strong>‘s progress into a world-class leading university. The Challenge Cup<br />

Competition this year has collected over 20 subjects which were significant to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>. Among them, 11 subjects were funded as the key<br />

subjects <strong>of</strong> special contribution awards, including ‗Research on Campus Emergence<br />

and Public Relations in Higher Institutions‘, ‗Research on the Traffic Improvement <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘, ‗How to Protect the Online Image <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘ and so on.<br />

The collection <strong>of</strong> special contribution awards will be presented to relevant <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>University</strong> as a reference in policy making.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Volunteers Done Good Job in<br />

National Stadium Track and Field Test<br />

Event<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211941314<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 27th, 2008: ‗Good Luck Beijing‘ track and field test<br />

event <strong>of</strong>ficially came to an end in the National Stadium. It was <strong>of</strong> great significance<br />

as the last in-venue test event before the Beijing Olympic Games, the first<br />

large-scale event after the earthquake in Sichuan, as well as the event at the first day<br />

after the national mourning day.<br />

There are 1,505 volunteers, from 30 colleges <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which was in a<br />

charge <strong>of</strong> general volunteers‘ work for National Stadium, participating in the 14<br />

services, including audience services, technique, transportation, media operation,<br />

doping control, language services, registration, venue management, award<br />

ceremony, environment, landscape image, personnel and volunteers. They won<br />

highly acclaim from the athletes from different countries, and positive comments<br />

organizing committee and venue team for their four-day hard work.<br />

The leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gave high degree <strong>of</strong> attention and support to the voluntary<br />

service. Zhang Yan, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> came to the National Stadium to visit<br />

the volunteers on May 25.<br />

The opening and closing ceremonies, track and field events and men‘s soccer finals<br />

would be held in the National Stadium, which was the main venue <strong>of</strong> the Beijing<br />

Olympics and Paralympics, from August to September this year, and the volunteers<br />

from <strong>PKU</strong> would participate in the service then.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Olympic Torchbearer Liang Yan:<br />

Running with Lucky Clouds as One <strong>of</strong><br />

Ordinary People<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211941183<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 26, 2008: Editor's note: The slogan <strong>of</strong> the Beijing<br />

2008 Olympic Torch Relay is ―Light the Passion Share the Dream‖ which is also the<br />

aspiration <strong>of</strong> 1.3 billion Chinese people. The sacred flame coming from Olympia<br />

lights the six continents <strong>of</strong> the world, lights the summit <strong>of</strong> Himalaya, and lights the<br />

hearts <strong>of</strong> every Chinese person as well. The relay also plucks our heart strings.<br />

There are 30 torchbearers coming from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who are taking on the<br />

Olympic dream <strong>of</strong> all <strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students. As a part <strong>of</strong> ―Olympic Knowledge<br />

Broadcast‖ column, the series reports, ―The Smiles beside Lucky Clouds‖, will tell the<br />

stories <strong>of</strong> torchbearers from <strong>PKU</strong> in the relay to show the spirit <strong>of</strong> this hundred-year<br />

university.<br />

Liang Yan, the grade 2007 undergraduate student <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei College, <strong>PKU</strong>, ran as<br />

the 46th torchbearer in south China's Hainan province on May 5, who was the first<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the torchbearers from <strong>PKU</strong> to run in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay.<br />

―I‘m running with my own legs, and protecting the sacred flame with my own hands to<br />

feel and interpret the spirit <strong>of</strong> the Olympics just as one <strong>of</strong> the ordinary people.‖ said<br />

Liang Yan.<br />

―I hold the torch in arms like a child‖<br />

―We went to the relay locale by bus, and I hold the torch in arms like a child.‖ said<br />

Liang Yan.<br />

―There were no well-known people in Wanning leg, and each <strong>of</strong> us was ordinary<br />

people from different work places. So none <strong>of</strong> us thought about our identities, all we<br />

wanted were to relay on the torch and not let it out.‖ she told us. The torchbearer<br />

before Liang Yan was a representative <strong>of</strong> enterprisers, and the one after her was a<br />

president <strong>of</strong> local sport school. Liang Yan was the representative <strong>of</strong> students, and<br />

also the representative <strong>of</strong> citizens <strong>of</strong> her hometown, Zhanjiang <strong>of</strong> Guangdong<br />

Province.<br />

According to the regulation, the torches must be connected more than three seconds<br />

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before being transferred to ensure it was ignited indeed. ―In the beginning, I was<br />

waiting for the one before me leisurely‖, said Liang Yan, ―but when the torchbearer<br />

with the flame was in front <strong>of</strong> me, I felt really nervous that I forgot shaking hands with<br />

him after counting the three seconds. Maybe I‘m too exciting to control myself.‖<br />

Every torchbearer has one and a half minutes to run over the 200 meters. Liang Yan<br />

told us that she intended to slow down in the beginning; but when the moment she<br />

took the torch, she could not help but to run without stop. In the running process, she<br />

could not think too much. ―I just felt the torch was too heave, and if I could change the<br />

hand?‖ said Liang Yan with a big laugh.<br />

In Liang Yan‘s eyes, the completion <strong>of</strong> the torch relay was just like to finish an<br />

ordinary work, and she felt relief to complete the mission by her efforts. The only<br />

regret was that she was not arranged to take part in the torch relay on May 4th,<br />

which was the 110 anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. ―It was also a meaningful thing to relay<br />

Olympic torch in the first day after the 110 anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.‖ Liang Yan added in<br />

the last.<br />

―I‘m just one <strong>of</strong> the ordinary people‖<br />

Compared to the bustling metropolis, just like Hong Kong, Wanning was much more<br />

quite. Particularly the torch relay route in Wanning was chosen in the suburbs next to<br />

the remote villages, which gave different quiet scenery. The villagers were very kind,<br />

and they waved to express their friendship to torchbearers when they were passing<br />

by. ―You can feel the pride <strong>of</strong> local people to welcome the Olympic torch‖ said Liang<br />

Yan. She knew from this that the people‘s hearts to bless the Olympics around the<br />

world were the same, and everyone was doing their best to support the Olympics in<br />

their own ways. ―Attention is the greatest support, so we can say every ordinary<br />

people are participants in the Olympic Games in this sense.‖<br />

―A lot <strong>of</strong> unknown people are paying for the Olympics quietly, and their spirits are<br />

more touching and impressive‖, by saying this Liang Yan gave us an example about<br />

a security guard on the motorcycle who was riding after the torch from Athens to<br />

China.<br />

Under this mood, Liang Yan insisted on her role <strong>of</strong> an ordinary people. She said ―In<br />

fact, I always think that I‘m too lucky to become the torchbearer for there are so many<br />

outstanding people around me. I told myself, I‘m just one <strong>of</strong> the ordinary people, an<br />

ordinary <strong>PKU</strong> student, and having no achievements or vigorous deeds.‖ On her<br />

application papers for the torchbearer, she wrote down ―I represent the ordinary<br />

Chinese people to run for the torchbearer, for the Olympic Games also is each<br />

person‘s event. I will try to interpret the Olympics spirit by my ordinary identity.‖<br />

Therefore, this became her highlight to be selected.<br />

―I‘ll continue to do meaningful things‖<br />

Liang Yan left Beijing on April 29, and she said nothing to her roommates who knew<br />

her special experience as torchbearer only after reading her blog.<br />

When asked why she kept low key, she said: ―Although the torchbearer is a glorious<br />

title, I‘m just original myself. I‘ll continue to do what I want to do and do the<br />

meaningful things.‖ The meaningful things referred to voluntary service.<br />

Since high school, Liang Yan is enthusiastic in doing volunteer services. In senior<br />

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middle school, she always taught junior middle school students, and gave classes to<br />

children in Community Welfare Institute together with her classmates. In university,<br />

she took part in commonweal societies, such as Loving Heart Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Youth Volunteers Association <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei College. In weekend, she always has chat<br />

with the retired pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. ―I‘m happy to do voluntary services, and enjoying<br />

the process. I think I will continue to do it.‖ As a <strong>PKU</strong> student, she thought the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

volunteers had their unique styles for <strong>PKU</strong> giving them a different view to know<br />

about, realize and feel the things.<br />

Liang Yan had a dream to be a volunteer <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, but<br />

was unable to do so due to scheduling conflicts. Not long ago, she solemnly enrolled<br />

for city volunteer <strong>of</strong> the Olympics to continue to do meaningful things.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Jinju Opera ―Fu Shan Was Called to<br />

Beijing‖ Comes to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211742366<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 23: The Municipal Party Committee <strong>of</strong> Taiyuan,<br />

Shanxi, who have previously brought plays such as ―Li Qiu‖ and the philharmonic<br />

orchestra production ―Huaxia Culture Taking Root‖ to <strong>PKU</strong>, announced on May 17th<br />

that for the better understanding <strong>of</strong> Fu Shan, a renowned poet, calligraphist and<br />

doctor, that they will bring ―Fu Shan Was Called to Beijing‖ to <strong>PKU</strong> on May 23rd and<br />

24th. Members <strong>of</strong> the committee announced that all proceeds from the first showing<br />

will be donated to the Sichuan earthquake area.<br />

Fu Shan played an important role in Chinese intellectual and cultural history. He,<br />

Huang Zongxi and Gu Yanwu and others have been named ―six <strong>of</strong> the greatest<br />

masters <strong>of</strong> the beginning <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty‖. His existence and mastering in many<br />

fields changed Chinese history and human history for the better. Head <strong>of</strong> the Taiyuan<br />

Jinju Opera House said that ―the other great masters <strong>of</strong> the Qing Dynasty have given<br />

their viewpoint on Fu Shan before on stage, but never like this.‖<br />

This play‘s producer, Li Chunxi said that this is a show especially suitable for<br />

intellectualists: this play is set under the historical background <strong>of</strong> a feudal dynasty,<br />

while presenting the face <strong>of</strong> a strong man; it also presented his depth in scholarship.<br />

For the limited amount <strong>of</strong> space provided by a stage, the play successfully portrayed<br />

Fu Shan‘s inner conflicts.<br />

Main actress Xie Tao has become very popular in the recent years, winning many<br />

prestigious awards in the field. On coming to <strong>PKU</strong>, she said: ―<strong>PKU</strong> played an<br />

important role in Chinese history and has an ever-active part in today‘s society. This<br />

play has the significance <strong>of</strong> combining the life <strong>of</strong> youths with the San Jin culture, this<br />

is extremely important.‖<br />

To ensure this play‘s effect on exchanging cultures is to the maximum, the producers<br />

<strong>of</strong> the play will come out and exchange thoughts with the audience on the May 23rd<br />

showing. From the 17th to the 24th, a Fu Shan art exhibit will be held.<br />

The head <strong>of</strong> the Anniversary Hall‘s management team, Liu Shou‘an, expressed<br />

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welcome for this series <strong>of</strong> events. He said: ―in the recent few years, Shanxi has been<br />

coming out with many excellent cultural pieces and have gotten praise from all<br />

around the world. This result is an extremely large development on the behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Shanxi province and it is something that we should all learn from.‖<br />

As it is reported, this play is said to have combined the best <strong>of</strong> the best from all<br />

aspects, such as producers, actors, directors, lighting, music, choreography and<br />

wardrobe. This play has already opened over 60 times in Taiyuan, Beijing, Shanghai,<br />

Suzhou and many other places.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds 2008 Seminar for<br />

Graduates‘ Affairs<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210744306<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 13th, 2008: The seminar for graduates‘ affairs in<br />

2008 was held at <strong>PKU</strong> on May 9-10, 2008. Lin Jianhua, executive vice president, Zhu<br />

Xing, the president‘s assistant, Wang Yanglin, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

graduate school, Zhu Yuhai and Gao Dai, vice presidents <strong>of</strong> the graduate school,<br />

Duan Liping, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> the Medicine Institute <strong>of</strong> the Graduate<br />

School, the faculty and other managers for graduates‘ teaching and the leaders <strong>of</strong><br />

the relevant functional departments and the Shenzhen Graduate School participated<br />

in the seminar. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Weiying, president‘s assistant and dean <strong>of</strong><br />

Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao Yi, Dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Sciences, Academician Gao Song, dean <strong>of</strong> CCME, were invited to deliver an<br />

exchange report in the seminar. Branch chairmen and the instructor representatives,<br />

including Academician Wen Lan from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pei<br />

Xiaorui from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, attended the seminar as well.<br />

The participants focused on the way to increase the attractiveness for outstanding<br />

graduate students and to deal with the relationship between the scale <strong>of</strong> training and<br />

quality in graduates‘ education in the current situation.<br />

Lin Jianhua, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, pointed out in his speech<br />

that the Graduate School and all colleges has done a lot in the recruitment and<br />

culture <strong>of</strong> graduate students in recent years and formed basically a sound<br />

mechanism. He stressed that <strong>PKU</strong> was at an important period <strong>of</strong> development, so<br />

that the level <strong>of</strong> post-graduates‘ education and scientific research were essential for<br />

the construction <strong>of</strong> world-class university. As a result, concepts and methods for<br />

recruitment and selection should be changed to improve graduate education level;<br />

overall size and education quality should be controlled and improved with proper<br />

relation; the faculty should be developed to exert an initiative and leading role and<br />

discipline advantage.<br />

Zhu Yuhai, vice president <strong>of</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> made an analysis for the<br />

graduates‘ recruitment from the scale <strong>of</strong> enrollment, selection <strong>of</strong> graduate students,<br />

rational allocation <strong>of</strong> admission scheme. He pointed out that with the significant<br />

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change in the training goal for post-graduates, the degree <strong>of</strong> academic and applied<br />

science should be positioned scientifically and the admission scheme should be<br />

allocated rationally between colleges and instructors on the basis <strong>of</strong> a stable<br />

enrollment size and good education quality; the selection and attraction for good<br />

graduate students should be well done, on the basis <strong>of</strong> recommendation, summer<br />

camp and so on, to lay a good foundation to train high-quality graduate students.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gao Song, dean <strong>of</strong> Chemistry College, introduced the experiences that<br />

allow the students to choose independently, train students to be independent and<br />

critical and improve the treatment <strong>of</strong> graduate students; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Weiying,<br />

dean <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management shared his experiences <strong>of</strong> "overall PIs<br />

system", "International Doctors projects‖; Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao Yi, dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Sciences showed his experiences on exploring more talent, encouraging open<br />

competition and students to participate in academic activities. In group discussions,<br />

participants focus on attracting and selecting outstanding students, and discussed<br />

about specific measures, such as "Students Summer Camp" and the President<br />

Scholarships, and the establishment <strong>of</strong> elimination mechanisms.<br />

Wang Yanglin, executive vice president <strong>of</strong> Graduate School, made concluding<br />

remarks that they should attract the best students, improve various post-graduate<br />

training systems and train the students to be a good post-graduate group through<br />

stabilizing <strong>of</strong> the scale, adjusting the structure and focusing on support. In addition,<br />

they should follow the good traditions <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, pursue excellent science, and<br />

construct an energetic and smart team <strong>of</strong> management and service for graduates.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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New Table-picture Added at <strong>PKU</strong> for<br />

―Happy & Healthy Olympics‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210600137<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 8th, 2008: With the support <strong>of</strong> the Dining Center, the<br />

―Happy & Healthy Olympics‖ table-pictures conducted by <strong>PKU</strong> Olympic Office came<br />

to <strong>PKU</strong> canteens, which got lots <strong>of</strong> attentions from the staff.<br />

On March 5th this year, <strong>PKU</strong> Olympic Office, associated with Dept. <strong>of</strong> Physical<br />

Education, Labor Union, Communist Youth League Committee, Psychological<br />

Education & Consultation Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, etc. proposed the slogan ―Happy & Healthy<br />

Olympics‖. They advised the staff <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to carry forward and practice the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

Olympics in their daily life to let their heart and body be harmonious. The<br />

table-pictures activity was actually held in purpose <strong>of</strong> emphasizing this idea.<br />

What‘s more, this activity especially printed 10 healthy tips selected from its ―Big<br />

Olympics, Small Tips‖ collecting match. Those 10 tips selected contained healthy<br />

food, scientific sport, psychological health care, and several other aspects.<br />

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According to reports, ―Happy & Healthy Olympics‖ activity is part <strong>of</strong> the public<br />

education held by <strong>PKU</strong> Olympic Office. There would be many other following<br />

activities. For examples, Paralympics table-pictures, campus Olympic hangings, etc.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Cui Qiang<br />

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First Postgraduate Academic Forum <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Language Studies (Beijing)<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—05—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210598600<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. 12th May, 2008: On 10th May, the first postgraduate<br />

academic forum <strong>of</strong> Chinese language studies in Beijing region was held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Over 70 postgraduates in over ten universities such as <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing<br />

Language and Culture <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Normal<br />

<strong>University</strong>, and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, participated in discussions concerning the study<br />

on Chinese language, second language acquisition, and textbook editing and writing<br />

in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.<br />

In the opening ceremony, Li Xiaoqi, Dean <strong>of</strong> the International College for Chinese<br />

Language Studies, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, said that such a postgraduate academic forum<br />

was <strong>of</strong> great significance at the critical moment <strong>of</strong> the development and expansion <strong>of</strong><br />

the discipline <strong>of</strong> Chinese language studies. During the interview, Dean Li added that<br />

as the first university to teach the Chinese language as a foreign language, <strong>PKU</strong> was<br />

obliged to contribute to the promotion <strong>of</strong> Chinese language studies in the world.<br />

In the forum, Lu Jianming, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and<br />

Literature, <strong>PKU</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> International Society for Chinese Language<br />

Teaching, made a report through video. He asked students majoring in Chinese<br />

language studies to realize the importance <strong>of</strong> their career as the bridge connecting<br />

China and other countries, to develop an excellent command <strong>of</strong> Chinese language<br />

studies, to be knowledgeable in Chinese politics, economics, and culture, etc., to<br />

develop the sense <strong>of</strong> teaching, and to work hard to contribute to the academic<br />

achievements <strong>of</strong> the discipline.<br />

Zheng Wei <strong>of</strong> Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> and Yu Qiaona <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> spoke<br />

as student representatives.<br />

In the following two days, the participants were divided into six groups to hold panel<br />

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discussions and each group was guided and advised by pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> the<br />

International College for Chinese Language Studies and Dept. <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language<br />

and Literature, <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

A first-year postgraduate participant <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> said, ―This is my first academic<br />

exchange experience with the direct guidance <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors. And I have benefited a<br />

lot from it.‖<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and<br />

Computer Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates<br />

6th Anniversary<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210351522<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 5, 2008: After the 110th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), the 6th anniversary ceremony <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering<br />

and Computer Science (EECS) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was held in Centennial Commemorative Hall<br />

on the morning <strong>of</strong> May 5, which was also the 50th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Electronics, the 30th anniversary <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Computer Science, the 30th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Microelectronics and the 23 anniversary <strong>of</strong> Center for<br />

Information Science. Together with the students on red commemorative T-shirt, the<br />

leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and EECS, representatives including teachers and the schoolfellows<br />

from EECS attended the ceremony.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Limei, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, addressed first. On<br />

behalf <strong>of</strong> all the <strong>PKU</strong> faculties and students, she extended a warm welcome to the<br />

guests and schoolfellows for their coming. She mentioned that although the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> EECS was set up only for 6 years, the Department <strong>of</strong> Radio and Electronics<br />

already opened the door towards the information science for <strong>PKU</strong> 50 years ago. Now<br />

the School <strong>of</strong> EECS played an important role in the development <strong>of</strong> national<br />

information science, and made tremendous progress in building the discipline and<br />

research and training the talents. She hoped that on the basis <strong>of</strong> inheriting and<br />

carrying forward the fine traditions, the school could make higher goals, supply more<br />

high-quality talents for the society, and improve the level and capacity <strong>of</strong> social<br />

service as well.<br />

After the speech <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Limei, the student representatives gave flowers to the<br />

founders <strong>of</strong> different departments included in the School <strong>of</strong> EECS, such as Wang<br />

Yongquan, Xu Chenghe, Zheng Lemin, Yang Fuqing, Wei Ziqiang, Wang Yangyuan,<br />

Han Ruqi, Chi Huisheng, and Tang Shiwei.<br />

Then, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Chenghe, former Director <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Electronics, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang Fuqing,<br />

Academician, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, Director <strong>of</strong> Dept. <strong>of</strong> Computer Science<br />

and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Yangyuan, Academician, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, Director <strong>of</strong><br />

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Institute <strong>of</strong> Microelectronics gave speeches as well. After looking back the history <strong>of</strong><br />

each department or center and the scientific achievements gained in these years,<br />

they expressed the ardent expectations on the future developments <strong>of</strong> school. Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Wang Yiqiu, Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, affirmed the<br />

achievements, and was full <strong>of</strong> hope for the future <strong>of</strong> the school.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mei Hong, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science,<br />

introduced the circumstances <strong>of</strong> the school in detail. He mentioned that on the<br />

support <strong>of</strong> the leaders, the school got a smooth transition after foundation. EECS<br />

always adheres to the concept <strong>of</strong> ―person training first‖, and reforms the curriculums<br />

actively to do better in the teaching <strong>of</strong> undergraduates and graduates. In the past 6<br />

years, two experimental centers were appraised as the Demonstration Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Electronic Experimental Teaching <strong>of</strong> Beijing and the National Demonstration Center<br />

<strong>of</strong> Computer Experimental Teaching, and a lot <strong>of</strong> students were awarded prizes in<br />

China or international contests. In the end, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mei Hong prospected the future<br />

work and development <strong>of</strong> the EECS.<br />

After the speeches <strong>of</strong> teacher representatives, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Wenxin, student<br />

representative, Lu Junlin, schoolfellow representatives, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Hui and Mr.<br />

Wang Zhidong, the ceremony released the list <strong>of</strong> the Schoolfellow Council <strong>of</strong> School<br />

<strong>of</strong> EECS which was founded today. The grade 1988 schoolfellows <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong><br />

Computer Science donated 216,000 Yuan for school to publish the anniversary<br />

works and support the career developing education <strong>of</strong> the students in the summer<br />

holiday. The ceremony was ended successfully in the old song Young Friends Join<br />

Together sang by the grade 1988 schoolfellows <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Computer Science.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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

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<strong>PKU</strong> Promulgated ―Wu Si‖ & ―Cai<br />

Yuanpei‖ Award<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210045143<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 5th, 2008: At the celebrating convention <strong>of</strong> her 110th<br />

Anniversary, <strong>PKU</strong> promulgated ―Wu Si‖ Student Award, ―Wu Si‖ Class Award, ―Cai<br />

Yuanpei‖ Award, Preeminent Alumni Award, Preeminent Education Award, etc. to its<br />

students, teachers, alumni and other outstanding persons. Wu Zhipan, Executive<br />

Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council, presided over the ceremony.<br />

―Wu Si‖ Student Award and ―Wu Si‖ Class Award were set up in 1998, just before<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s 100th Anniversary. These two biyearly awards are the highest honors for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students and classes.<br />

Also, ―Cai Yuanpei‖ Award is the highest honor for <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors, which<br />

promulgated each five years, and this is the second time. The celebrating convention<br />

reached its climax when Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Min Weifang and President <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong awarded this high prize for the ten honored pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />

After the ceremony, Wu Zhipan said that all the honors promulgated today are the<br />

highest ones <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He believed that with the support <strong>of</strong> its alumni and the society,<br />

students and pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> would be able to construct a first-class university <strong>of</strong><br />

the world.<br />

Attachment: The List <strong>of</strong> Winners<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sixth ―Wu Si‖ Student Award (8):<br />

Gao Ming, undergraduate entered in 2003, Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management;<br />

Dai Shenyan, undergraduate entered in 2004, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages;<br />

Ye Zhanlei, undergraduate entered in 2005, School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical Sciences;<br />

Hu Qianying, postgraduate entered in 2007, Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology;<br />

Wang Qining, Ph.D. candidate, entered in 2004, School <strong>of</strong> Engineering;<br />

Mao Xizeng, postgraduate entered in 2004, School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences;<br />

Yao Lei, postgraduate entered in 2004, College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences and<br />

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Engineering;<br />

Wang Xuedong, Ph.D. candidate, entered in 2001, School <strong>of</strong> Stomatology.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Sixth ―Wu Si‖ Class Award (6):<br />

2006 class <strong>of</strong> graduate, <strong>English</strong> Major, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages;<br />

2004 class <strong>of</strong> graduate, Yuanpei College;<br />

2003 class <strong>of</strong> graduate, Urban Planning Major, College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental<br />

Sciences;<br />

2005 class <strong>of</strong> graduate, Dep. <strong>of</strong> Microelectronics, School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering<br />

and Computer Science;<br />

2005 class 2 <strong>of</strong> postgraduate, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences;<br />

3rd postgraduate surgery class, School <strong>of</strong> Clinical Medicine.<br />

Second ―Cai Yuanpei‖ Award (10):<br />

Rui Mu, Law School;<br />

Feng Chuanhan, People‘s Hospital;<br />

Yan Renying, the First Hospital;<br />

Ma Xu, Health Science Center;<br />

Dong Shenbao, School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences;<br />

Hu Daiguang, School <strong>of</strong> Economics;<br />

Tang Youqi, College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering;<br />

Huang Nanseng, Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy;<br />

Di Zhonghe, School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences;<br />

Zhang Gongqing, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Cui Qiang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Goodbye, Plastic Bags<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--05—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209953845<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 5, 2008: Boshi, a supermarket on <strong>PKU</strong> campus,<br />

kicked <strong>of</strong>f the environment conservation movement among students at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, and this is one month ahead <strong>of</strong> the day that related state environment<br />

conservation law is coming into effect on 1st, June.<br />

The long standing custom <strong>of</strong> free packaging for consumers is going to be broken, as<br />

the related environmental law forbids the supermarkets to provide consumers with<br />

plastic bags for free. After balancing the detrimental effects that white pollution has<br />

on the sole environment people shares and the inconvenience this statue will have<br />

on individual customer, the government laid down this new environmental protection<br />

rule, which is for sure <strong>of</strong> great impact on consumers who have long been used to<br />

shopping without footing the bill <strong>of</strong> packaging. From June 1st and on, consumers will<br />

have to pay for plastic bags if they would like their purchases to be packaged. And<br />

most <strong>of</strong> the shopping establishments will have recyclable bags for 2RMB each for<br />

sale.<br />

Boshi obviously took the initiative to launch the new practice proposed by the<br />

students from the School <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Engineering. In the past,<br />

<strong>of</strong>fering free plastic bags is one <strong>of</strong> the promotion methods <strong>of</strong> Boshi. However,<br />

through several rounds <strong>of</strong> discussions among the management team members <strong>of</strong><br />

Boshi, the practice was finally put into effects on April 29th to promote environment<br />

conversation on campus. On the very first day, Boshi sponsored a promotion show<br />

jointly with some beverage companies at noon, handing out recyclable bags for<br />

students with student identity cards. It‘s reported that ten thousand <strong>of</strong> such<br />

recyclable bags have been given out. Cashiers welcome this move for not any more<br />

being obliged to help packaging, and students also advocate this act for being<br />

consciously aware <strong>of</strong> the white pollution‘s peril.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Qin Yong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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The 7th ACM Programming Contest <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Underway<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209445904<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 19, 2008: The 7th ACM Programming Contest <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, which is sponsored by Tencent, will be held at <strong>PKU</strong> by School <strong>of</strong> Electronics<br />

Engineering and Computer Science on May 10. The winners <strong>of</strong> the contest may have<br />

the chance to be one <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> ACM–ICPC (ACM International<br />

Collegiate Programming Contest) group, which will compete in ACM International<br />

Collegiate Programming Contest.<br />

ACM-ICPC is the most famous international collegiate programming contest held<br />

every year by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the mainland <strong>of</strong><br />

China began to attend the contest in 1996. The <strong>PKU</strong> ACM–ICPC group got excellent<br />

results in recent years.<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> this contest is to encourage the students to show their abilities <strong>of</strong> how to<br />

analyze and solve the problems. The committee will do its best to make the contest<br />

more participatory, interesting and challenging to improve the players‘ personal<br />

programming abilities, <strong>English</strong> reading comprehension and the spirit <strong>of</strong> teamwork.<br />

All the undergraduates and graduates <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> who want to join in the contest can<br />

make a team <strong>of</strong> three to register before 17:00 on May 7, 2008, and some <strong>of</strong> the<br />

invited outside terms may also take part in. The final result will be publicized in late<br />

May. For more details, please refer to the website (http://acm.pku.edu.cn/pku2008)<br />

and the EECS <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> BBS.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Second "Drifting Books for Love" at<br />

Triangle<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209350869<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 28th, 2008: On April 24th, 2008, the second "Drifting<br />

Books for Love" was launched at Triangle, <strong>PKU</strong>, whose theme is "drifting for love,<br />

all-people-reading, cultures and roots, bearing for all, meeting friends with books,<br />

integrity and mutual help". Volunteers from the Association <strong>of</strong> Knowledge &<br />

Education and Association <strong>of</strong> Flute handed out hundreds <strong>of</strong> books to students and<br />

faculty as a start <strong>of</strong> the drift <strong>of</strong> books and love.<br />

The "drifting books" date back to the 1960s in Europe. People put special labels on<br />

their own books and take them to public places like parks, subway stations, bus<br />

stops and cafes. The books are free to read and the people who have picked them<br />

up should return them back into the "circulation" afterwards.<br />

Knowledge is beautiful for its dissemination and this is the essence book-drifting is<br />

pursuing -- "Love her, then give her freedom."<br />

Mr. Mao Xiaochun, a young writer, also the initiator <strong>of</strong> this book-drifting activity, made<br />

a speech at Triangle. He said that April 23rd is the International Day <strong>of</strong> the Book and<br />

the purpose <strong>of</strong> this open, public, circulating library is to pass on traditional culture,<br />

make the fullest use <strong>of</strong> books to spread knowledge and arouse the students' interest<br />

in reading. According to his introduction, the next step was to advocate<br />

all-people-reading to the whole society.<br />

The activity drew the attention <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> students and faculty. They also expressed<br />

their own feelings. Liu Geng, a junior student from the Philosophy Department, said,<br />

"this activity is very good as to cultivate the spirit <strong>of</strong> integrity, unity and mutual help",<br />

"one single book will experience several drifts. The book circulates as the reading<br />

goes on, and the knowledge spreads as the books circulate."<br />

Yu Wei from College <strong>of</strong> Marxism thought, the book-drifting was the result <strong>of</strong> share<br />

and trust. "It's just like drifting bottles in the sea." he said, "People who first put the<br />

'bottles' in the sea share their books along with the understandings and words.<br />

People who have picked up the 'bottles' enjoy the enchantment <strong>of</strong> books and<br />

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unconditional trust."<br />

It is learnt that the activity is sponsored by the Committee <strong>of</strong> All-people-reading <strong>of</strong><br />

ACFIC (All-China Federation <strong>of</strong> Industry Commerce) Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce for<br />

Publishing Industry, and co-organized by Association <strong>of</strong> Knowledge & Education <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Boya China Home Teaching Website and Leaves-Tree Media. Hu<br />

Rongdi, CPC Committee Secretary <strong>of</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, Long Rongzhen, executive director <strong>of</strong> Committee <strong>of</strong> All-people-reading <strong>of</strong><br />

ACFIC Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce for Publishing Industry, Hong Xudong from Institute<br />

<strong>of</strong> Comparative Literature under Dept. <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature, Wen<br />

Yurong, President <strong>of</strong> the Association <strong>of</strong> Knowledge & Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

made speeches in the activity, which was hosted by Xu Zhiqiang, <strong>PKU</strong> alumnus and<br />

chief editor <strong>of</strong> Boya China Home Teaching Website.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Seren<br />

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Results <strong>of</strong> Students Graphic Design<br />

Competition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Announced<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209228077<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 24th, 2008: The results <strong>of</strong> 2008 <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />

Graphic Design Competition came out recently. Six gold prizes, eight silver prizes,<br />

thirteen Copper prizes and special prizes for the school anniversary and Olympics<br />

were awarded to excellent designers after the judges‘ careful selection. Awards for<br />

organizations were given to seven departments. The winning designs will be<br />

exhibited during the university‘s 110th anniversary.<br />

The competition with the theme <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Heart, Olympic Spirit, Chinese Style, was<br />

held by the students extra-curricular activities center and co-hosted by seven<br />

students associations. The awards cover photography, calligraphy, paintings, comic<br />

and graphic design. Since the start <strong>of</strong> the competition, 196 works were received, <strong>of</strong><br />

which 96 went into the final selection.<br />

Final judges <strong>of</strong> the competition were composed <strong>of</strong> renowned experts on various<br />

fields. They spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the new conceptions, distinct themes and outstanding<br />

performance practices shown in the students‘ works. They also communicated with<br />

the participants, giving them useful comments, and encouraged them to continue<br />

studying and creating works to enhance their art level.<br />

The competition beginning from 2004 is a brand campus activity, showing the<br />

characteristics <strong>of</strong> both Chinese traditional culture and modern media and<br />

demonstrating the positive and progressive spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students. The success <strong>of</strong><br />

this year‘s competition will further improve students‘ aesthetic taste and artistic<br />

accomplishment and make contributions to the Beijing Olympic Games and <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

110th anniversary.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

Source : http://pkunews.pku.edu.cn/Show_<strong>News</strong>.asp?<strong>News</strong>id=121126<br />

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2008 <strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208838251<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 19, 2008: The open celebration <strong>of</strong> 2008 <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Campus Open Day and Recruitment Policy Consultation Conference were held in<br />

the Centennial Commemorative Hall, which attracted a lot <strong>of</strong> senior high school<br />

students, who would take the college entrance exam, and their parents.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Chongren, leader <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Beijing Recruitment Committee and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu Mingli, Dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Admissions Office attended the celebration. They introduced the education and<br />

teaching condition, important recruitment policies and enrollment attention matters,<br />

and answered all the questions from senior high school students and their parents<br />

face to face.<br />

Together with all institutes and departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, some other universities also<br />

came to introduce their recruitment policies in the Hall and the May 4th Road, such<br />

as Fudan <strong>University</strong>, Shanghai Jiao Tong <strong>University</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />

Technology <strong>of</strong> China, Nanjing <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and the<br />

Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong. Compared with former years, the amount <strong>of</strong><br />

attended universities increased.<br />

After the celebration, School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and School <strong>of</strong> Electronics<br />

Engineering and Computer Science made large-scale introduction and exhibition <strong>of</strong><br />

their own situations. On the Triangle, various associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> showed<br />

themselves and the <strong>PKU</strong> Main Library, Arthur M. Sackler Museum <strong>of</strong> Art and<br />

Archaeology at <strong>PKU</strong> and May 4th Sport Center were opened to society as well. The<br />

excellent art performances brought by the <strong>PKU</strong> Student Art Troupe on the square <strong>of</strong><br />

the Hall also attracted students and their parents. This was a new activity this year to<br />

show the various extracurricular activities and the versatility <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students in order<br />

to short the distance between the society and the school. <strong>PKU</strong> Student Career<br />

Center also set consulting booth to give pr<strong>of</strong>essional advices on choosing<br />

appropriate majors or careers for the students who would take the college entrance<br />

exam. There were two expert lectures for the senior high school students and their<br />

parents to know <strong>PKU</strong> comprehensively.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day has been held annually on a weekend day during the<br />

latter half <strong>of</strong> every April since 2001. It aims to provide a platform for communication<br />

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between <strong>PKU</strong> and the society, so that senior high school students and their parents<br />

can know more exactly and comprehensively about <strong>PKU</strong> and its recruitment policies.<br />

Also other famous universities are invited to attend.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Li Jinfeng – Outstanding Graduate <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208532985<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 16th, 2005: Li Jingfeng graduated from Beijing<br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology in 2007, and then entered into <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) to<br />

pursue a doctorate. She had won the third prize <strong>of</strong> 2004 National College <strong>English</strong><br />

Competition, the third prize in the 9th National College Extra-curricular Academic<br />

Work Competition, Bronze Prize in the 5th College Students Venture Competition<br />

and so on. She has always been Enthusiastic about social welfare undertakings and<br />

all kinds <strong>of</strong> voluntary service activities. She has made great contribution to<br />

environmental protection by actively participating in environmental protection<br />

activities.<br />

Such a seemingly ordinary girl has got so many honors and awards. But what is the<br />

drive force for her to do so much work? She is a hard-working girl, always trying her<br />

best in everything. Referring to honor, she said she just has a pure and caring heart,<br />

with a dream <strong>of</strong> environment protection. Her dream started when she was still a little<br />

girl in her hometown where the environment was seriously polluted. Living in such a<br />

place, she was highly aware <strong>of</strong> the difficulty <strong>of</strong> living in a polluted environment. So<br />

she had already made up her mind to devote herself to environment protection in<br />

junior school.<br />

To make her dream come true, she chose Environment Engineering as her major in<br />

college. Besides learning Pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge, she took part in various<br />

environment protecting activities, planned and organized lectures on technological<br />

knowledge. Dream is not always beautiful. She had encountered much difficulty and<br />

misunderstanding while doing her work. But she has the confidence that as time<br />

goes by, more and more people will realize the importance <strong>of</strong> environment<br />

protection. Last summer, Jinfeng decided to be a lifetime volunteer in Green Camp to<br />

promote natural experience.<br />

Jingfeng is always ready to help others. She takes her time to do every kinds <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteering work. She had even devoted her blood for twelve times.<br />

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The girl, who seems to have endless love and strength, is always willing to pass her<br />

love to others. She said that achievement is external but only love is internal, and is<br />

the most important character <strong>of</strong> a man.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

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Ceremony memorizing the 110th<br />

birthday <strong>of</strong> Jian Bozan Held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208406355<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 17, 2008: To memorize the110th birthday <strong>of</strong> Jian<br />

Bozan and to celebrate the publication <strong>of</strong> the Collected Edition <strong>of</strong> Jian Bozan, a big<br />

ceremony was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 14.<br />

Peng Peiyun, former vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

People's Congress, undraped the statuary <strong>of</strong> Jian Bozan<br />

It is reported that two statuaries <strong>of</strong> Jian Bozan were made by Sculptor Department,<br />

Shanghai <strong>University</strong>. One appeared at the meeting place and the other was placed in<br />

the former residence <strong>of</strong> Jian, which is in the Elementary School Attached to <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> now.<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Xu Zhi Hong addressed at the meeting, He said Mr.<br />

Jian was an academic giant who grew together with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. In 1898,<br />

when the College National <strong>University</strong> was set up in Beijing, Mr. Jian was born in<br />

Taoyuan County, Hunan Province. In his early years, Mr. Jian participated the May<br />

4th Movement and became one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> Science <strong>of</strong> Marxism. Since the<br />

year 1952, Mr. Jian had been chairman <strong>of</strong> History Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> for 16 years<br />

and the vice president for 6 years. In this period, he presided over the first lecture<br />

forum in History Department and set up the specialty <strong>of</strong> classic literature in Chinese<br />

Department. After reviewing the whole life <strong>of</strong> Mr. Jian, president Xu expressed great<br />

appreciation to his persevering fight for the nation, which inspires us to serve the<br />

people and society and to strive for the establishment <strong>of</strong> top class university in the<br />

world.<br />

Vice chairmen <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress sent his<br />

respect to the contribution Mr. Jian had made from the aspect <strong>of</strong> ethical solidity.<br />

According to him, we should carry forward the spirit <strong>of</strong> Mr. Jian and give effort to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> all Chinese people. The insistence <strong>of</strong> Mr. Jian on the Marxist<br />

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materialistic perspective <strong>of</strong> history was also praised at the meeting.<br />

At last, Ms. Jian Sufen, sister <strong>of</strong> Mr. Jian, addressed her thankfulness to all the<br />

guests presenting. When recalling his academic achievements and attitude to family,<br />

Ms. Jian couldn‘t help crying owning to love and missing.<br />

After the meeting, the guests and relatives <strong>of</strong> Mr. Jian attended the ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />

hanging the tablet <strong>of</strong> Former Residence <strong>of</strong> Jian Bozan at the elementary school<br />

attached to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

There are some more introductions about Jian Bozan. He was born in Taoyuan<br />

County on Apr. 14th, 1898. He was a Uighur and historian. In the summer <strong>of</strong> 1924,<br />

he went to California <strong>University</strong>, USA to study economics. When back to Beijing, he<br />

dedicated himself to the study <strong>of</strong> Marxism and Chinese history and took part in the<br />

debates on the nature <strong>of</strong> Chinese society and social history. In May 1937, Jian<br />

became a member <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China. After the July 7th event (1937<br />

AD), he was a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Beiping <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Republic <strong>of</strong> China and wrote the<br />

noble book Tutorial <strong>of</strong> Historical Philosophy. About 60 theses and the book Summary<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese History were published during the war against Japan. After the war, he<br />

went to Shanghai to take the position as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Da Xia <strong>University</strong> and leader<br />

<strong>of</strong> Sodality <strong>of</strong> Doctors in Shanghai. Two years later he moved to Hang Kong working<br />

as a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Da De <strong>University</strong>. In Oct. 1949, he went back to Beijing preparing<br />

the establishment <strong>of</strong> Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and was<br />

elected to be the committeeman.<br />

From the beginning <strong>of</strong> the 1950s, Jian immersed himself into historic study. When<br />

the ―Cultural Revolution‖ broke out in 1966, he was misdeemed to be the reactive<br />

academic authority <strong>of</strong> bourgeoisie and dead together with his wife at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> at the night <strong>of</strong> Dec. 18th, 1968. On Sep. 1, 1978, Jian Bozan was<br />

exonerated by the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Zhu Yuanyuan<br />

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2008 Chinese National Culture Festival<br />

Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208227425<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 7th, 2008: The 2008 Chinese National Culture<br />

Festival was held at Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center attended by masters <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese National Culture Tang Yijie, Qian Xun, Ouyang Zhongshi, Traditional<br />

Chinese Painter Lou Shibai, Guqin players Yu Bosun and Huang Mingkang couple,<br />

etc. Being an important part as Wusi Culture Festival, this activity is intended to<br />

strengthen the students‘ responsibility <strong>of</strong> the times and sense <strong>of</strong> the historical<br />

mission.<br />

Yang He, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, gave a welcoming<br />

address on the festival. He said that the Chinese traditional culture had made a<br />

significant contribution to the civilization <strong>of</strong> the world, and more and more popular<br />

Chinese National Culture should take the responsibility <strong>of</strong> inheriting such a history.<br />

Tang Yijie expressed that, as Mr. Fei Xiaotong said, the revival <strong>of</strong> Chinese Nation<br />

needed a spirit to maintain the independence <strong>of</strong> Chinese Culture, and the Chinese<br />

National Culture was deemed to be able to establish it. Moreover, it should bring up a<br />

worldwide visual field, which was neither the same as ancient nor western culture.<br />

The second half <strong>of</strong> the Chinese National Culture Festival was held in form <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>PKU</strong> &<br />

Chinese National Culture‖ FORUM by Tang Yijie, Ouyang Zhongshi, Lou Shibai,<br />

Qian Xun and Kong Qingdong. Ouyang Zhongshi, in his eighties, soulfully said that,<br />

―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is my Alma Mater. I came here not only to celebrate but also to<br />

learn. Now both <strong>of</strong> them have come true.‖ Later, the five scholars also answered the<br />

questions put forward by the audience.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Cui Qiang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Final List <strong>of</strong> the Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Students‘ Extracurricular Activities<br />

Guiding Center Released<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208226057<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 7, 2008: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 7th, the final list <strong>of</strong><br />

the vice-director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Extracurricular Activities Guiding Center was<br />

released, and 8 teachers and students got the engagement letters from Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang<br />

Yan, the Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee.<br />

Emceed by Han Liu, Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Extracurricular Activities Guiding<br />

Center, the celebration was held in the 221 meeting room <strong>of</strong> the League Committee.<br />

The engaged 8 vice-directors were selected from the full-time cadres <strong>of</strong> Communist<br />

Youth League and outstanding students from different institutes and departments。<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan gave a speech during the celebration. He said that in order to<br />

achieve the purpose <strong>of</strong> the students‘ all-round development, we must have correct<br />

judgments <strong>of</strong> the current social developing trend and the laws <strong>of</strong> youth‘<br />

developments, create a positive atmosphere for the pursuit <strong>of</strong> excellence for the<br />

students with those who can play the leading role. Therefore the aim <strong>of</strong> selecting<br />

vice-directors from students was to achieve the students‘ ―self-education‖ through<br />

the creativity and subjectivity <strong>of</strong> these student backbones. And together with the<br />

various activities organized by different associations, <strong>PKU</strong> students could learn how<br />

to make a faster promotion in the teams and struggle to be useful men <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

As a bridge between the school and the student, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Yan hoped the student<br />

vice-directors could reflect the students‘ thoughts and wishes objectively, and make<br />

appropriate platforms to attract more students to join in the extracurricular activities<br />

and promote the development <strong>of</strong> the campus culture at the same time. He also<br />

hoped them to strengthen their self-cultivation and improve their overall quality in this<br />

process, so as to provide better services for students and give more intelligent ideas<br />

to make <strong>PKU</strong> a world-class university.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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20 Contestants Qualified for Top Ten<br />

Singer Final<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208158327<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 13th, 2008: On the afternoon and evening <strong>of</strong> April<br />

7th, two semi-finals <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Youshi Cup Top Ten Campus Singer Competition<br />

was held at the Centennial Commemorative Hall. 20 out <strong>of</strong> the 70 contestants are<br />

able to pass into the final.<br />

The competition in the afternoon was opened with a bel canto song ―Crowned with<br />

Trees‖. The forms <strong>of</strong> songs sung at the contest are always diversified. Songs <strong>of</strong><br />

different styles like ―Beijing Beijing‖, ―The Voice Within‖, ―Zhouma‖, ―Fifty Ways to<br />

Leave Your Lover‖ were well interpreted by their singers.<br />

The atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the evening contest reached its highest point from the very<br />

beginning. Songs sung by the contestants included ―Take My Own Way‖, ―Winter Is<br />

Coming‖, and ―Redemption‖.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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Second Financial Innovation Forum <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207801655<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. 8th April: The 2nd Financial Innovation Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> has been held on campus recently. Mr. Leo Melamed, ―father <strong>of</strong> financial<br />

futures‖, the honorary president <strong>of</strong> Chicago Mercantile Exchange and honorary dean<br />

<strong>of</strong> China Institute for Financial Derivatives, was invited to make a speech, centering<br />

on the topic ―Analysis <strong>of</strong> Financial Environment and Legislation on Financial<br />

Derivatives.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zheng Xueyi, dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education, <strong>PKU</strong>, gave a<br />

welcome speech and the meeting was hosted by Mr. Yuan Xiaowen, director <strong>of</strong><br />

China Institute for Financial Derivatives. Mr. Melamed began his speech with the<br />

complexity <strong>of</strong> financial derivative instruments, and then pointed out some problems<br />

existing in the international financial market such as the misuse <strong>of</strong> financial derivative<br />

instruments, inefficient financial supervision, lack <strong>of</strong> regulations and disciplines in the<br />

market, and so on. He continued to illustrate the point that the investor instead <strong>of</strong> the<br />

financial instruments should be responsible for the loss.<br />

After the speech, participants held an active discussion concerning the legislation on<br />

financial innovation and expressed their opinions on how to protect and develop the<br />

financial industry in China.<br />

The Financial Innovation Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was hosted by China Institute<br />

for Financial Derivatives, co-sponsored by the Great Wall Futures Corporation<br />

Limited and Beijing Lawyers Association, and co-organized by the Training Center <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Oriental Wall Street Education Co., ltd.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Liberal Arts Students 2008<br />

Computer Design Competition<br />

Launched<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—04—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207663710<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 8th: School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer<br />

Science and the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Committee <strong>of</strong> China Communist Youth League<br />

jointly launched the liberal arts students 2008 Computer Design Competition<br />

recently. This activity aims at further encouraging liberal arts students to learn<br />

computer skills with enthusiasm, increasing the comprehensive ability to solve<br />

practical problems using information technology, cultivating the innovation capability<br />

and teamwork spirit and continuously enriching students‘ extra-curricular academic<br />

competition system.<br />

This competition is opened for students from philosophy, political science,<br />

economics, sociology, law, education (including Physical Education), literature<br />

(including art), history, journalism, management, and other liberal arts major.<br />

Individual or team entry forms are both allowed. The competition includes three<br />

categories: study platform design (including study exchange Web site, database<br />

management systems, CAI courseware and virtual experimental platform, etc.);<br />

media production design (including print media, three-dimensional media, 2D or 3D<br />

animation, campus life DV and virtual reality scenes, etc.) and electronic music<br />

design (including pure music, dance and songs, etc.)<br />

Propagandizing and signing up stage has started and the accreditation stage will<br />

begin by the end <strong>of</strong> April to early or mid <strong>of</strong> May.<br />

The accreditation is divided into two sessions: Preliminary Evaluation and final<br />

assessment. Through technical testing (including qualification investigating, works<br />

installing and function testing, etc.), expert assessment, live demonstration, and so<br />

on, the first, second and third prizes will be selected. The outstanding individual or<br />

team will also have the opportunity to participate in the 2008 National College Liberal<br />

Arts Students Computer Design Competition Finals representing <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

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Competition Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207476051<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 3rd, 2008: The first round evaluation <strong>of</strong> the 16th<br />

Challenge Competition, also called May Fourth Science Competition successfully drew<br />

to an end. Departments have selected best works for the next round <strong>of</strong> competition.<br />

Students from the main campus, the Health Science Center and Shenzhen Graduate<br />

School took part in the competition, with 314 works on different areas such as science,<br />

medicine, engineering and social science. After department-level evaluation and check<br />

by the Science and Engineering Office, 71 recommended works and 43 special<br />

contributive works were admitted to the next round <strong>of</strong> selection, and 24 other works were<br />

recommended to win the third prize.<br />

Compared with previous competitions, this year‘s competition exhibited a wider range <strong>of</strong><br />

research work, with the submitted works covering practical, theoretical and cutting edge<br />

fields. The increase in the number <strong>of</strong> works applied for the Special Contribution Prize<br />

showed that students paid more attention to the development and progress <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. This year‘s competition adopts the internet selecting system which provides<br />

teachers and students with more information and a more convenient way to participate.<br />

The second round evaluation has started and will be completed in late April.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

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10th Chemical Cultural Festival Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--04—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207189899<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 1st, 2008: The tenth Chemical Cultural Festival<br />

opened at the multi-function hall <strong>of</strong> the South Chemical Institute Building on the<br />

evening <strong>of</strong> March 28th. Yao Jingyi, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Youth League<br />

Committee at <strong>PKU</strong>, Gao Song, Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular<br />

Engineering (SCME), Pei Jian, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> SCME, Huang Jianbin and Li Yan,<br />

Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Committee attended the opening ceremony.<br />

After a brilliant opening DV, Tao Jingyi addressed the cultural festival and the Future<br />

Forum. She spoke about her experience with chemistry, and did a review <strong>of</strong> the last<br />

few chemical cultural festivals. Subsequently, Gao Song made a positive comment<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Chemical Cultural Festival in popularizing science, and hoped that more and<br />

more people would understand chemistry and love chemistry.<br />

In the subsequent Future Forum, a few teams composed <strong>of</strong> freshmen analyzed the<br />

prospects <strong>of</strong> chemical drugs, material chemistry and analytical chemistry in a new<br />

scope, and made bold assumptions about the future <strong>of</strong> Chemistry, giving free rein <strong>of</strong><br />

their imagination.<br />

Finally, Li Yan made a summary and commented this forum, expressing his hope for<br />

students to fully participate in the festival and enjoy it.<br />

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Second Teaching Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008—03—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206888770<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 27th, 2008: The 2nd Teaching Forum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) opened on March 26th. The forum aimed at exchanging teaching<br />

experience, carrying on the teaching tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> excellent teachers and<br />

exploring and improving teaching methods. Nearly forty young teachers and students<br />

took part in the forum.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lu Jianming from the department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature gave a<br />

lecture entitled ‗transformation <strong>of</strong> students‘ position in teaching process and reform<br />

<strong>of</strong> teaching strategy‘. He introduced in details that how to give full play to students‘<br />

initiative and how to make students absorb knowledge actively.<br />

The forum was jointly held by Office <strong>of</strong> Teaching Affairs, Office <strong>of</strong> Personnel,<br />

Graduate faculty, School Union and the Modern Teaching Technology Center. Some<br />

renowned scholars will be invited to give lectures on specific topics. Young teachers<br />

and students are welcome to participate in.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

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

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Labor Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Held a<br />

Symposium among Middle-aged and<br />

Senile Teachers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206605710<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 27th, 2008: In the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Mar. 24th, the Labor<br />

Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> held a symposium at the conference room 108, in order to gain<br />

opinions and suggestions from the middle-age and senile teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. More<br />

than ten representatives, from the Sociology Department, the School <strong>of</strong> Engineering,<br />

the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, the School <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology <strong>of</strong><br />

Information and so on, attended the meeting.<br />

At the meeting, the representatives gave their opinions and suggestions on<br />

harmonious society, higher education reform and morality <strong>of</strong> teachers. They all wish<br />

to see a better cross-disciplinary communication system to enhance the academic<br />

level and teaching level. And the disciplinary system and the institutional<br />

construction were also expected to improve.<br />

Vice chairman <strong>of</strong> Labor Union Chi Chunxia presided over the meeting. She<br />

expressed her appreciation to the attendees and promised that the Labor Union is<br />

and will always be a good channel to convey public opinions and suggestions, which<br />

contributes to the harmoniousness <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

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Young Teacher Symposium Held by<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206518996<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 25th, 2008: Young teacher symposium was held by the<br />

Labor Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, to brief and discuss the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />

political stand on the noon <strong>of</strong> 21st, March. Mrs. Sun Li, the vice-chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Labor Union, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was present with attendance <strong>of</strong> around 30 young<br />

teachers from varieties <strong>of</strong> scientific background.<br />

Representatives <strong>of</strong> young teachers from Law School, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Sociology, College <strong>of</strong><br />

Chemistry & Molecular Engineering, School <strong>of</strong> International Study, etc., expressed<br />

concern on their accommodation, scientific practice, scientific exchange and other<br />

problems related.<br />

Mrs. Sun Li suggested the Labor Union to provide more opportunities for mutual<br />

exchange between young teachers and organize more beneficial activities to help<br />

them grow experienced.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Qin Yong<br />

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Student Dormitory Heads Club<br />

Established in School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206419755<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 24th, 2008: Student Dormitory Heads Club for 07<br />

grade students was established in the late March in the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages, <strong>PKU</strong>. This club is intended to provide a more effective platform for the<br />

embodiment <strong>of</strong> the education ideal <strong>of</strong> ―Life Is the Best Education‖, and create a<br />

friendlier and steadier mechanism for the communication among students regarding<br />

daily life and study.<br />

The first club comprises student leaders from 07 grade students in School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages, including monitors <strong>of</strong> 12 classes and 52 student dormitory heads. The<br />

monthly club activities include singing songs, mimic shows, and thematic lectures,<br />

lasting up to one hour altogether.<br />

―Feel life with your heart, create life with your vision, and enjoy life with your ideal‖,<br />

with an emphasis to fully unleash the potential in dormitory in the respects <strong>of</strong><br />

educational and service functions, this club is recognized as a valuable attempt in<br />

the former aspect.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Yue Chao<br />

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Youth League School Holds Discussion<br />

on Training <strong>of</strong> Graduate Core<br />

Members<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206293993<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.24th, 2008: On Mar. 14th, more than 20 graduate<br />

students from the advanced study and training class <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League School<br />

attended a discussion on training <strong>of</strong> core members held by the class secretariat. Yao<br />

Jingyi, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Committee and Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />

Graduates‘ Affairs, also attended the meeting.<br />

Yang Tao, host <strong>of</strong> the meeting and secretary general <strong>of</strong> the advanced study and<br />

training class, first briefly reviewed the training work over the second part <strong>of</strong> last year<br />

and introduced the intentions and major topics <strong>of</strong> the meeting. Later, there was a<br />

lively discussion among attending students on such topics as requirements <strong>of</strong><br />

developing the core members, present problems and possible solutions, advices on<br />

improving the secretariat‘s work...<br />

As an important carrier <strong>of</strong> the Youth League Committee‘s training <strong>of</strong> the graduate<br />

core members, the advanced study and training class <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League School<br />

had made great achievements during the past half-year under the innovative concept<br />

<strong>of</strong> ―self-education, peer education, and practical education‖.<br />

The secretariat staff remarked that the second stage <strong>of</strong> the advanced study and<br />

training class was going to be started as scheduled. In addition to performing what<br />

was required, the class would give students more interactive opportunities to put the<br />

concept <strong>of</strong> ―self-education, peer education, and practical education‖ into practice.<br />

It is reported that the investigation program <strong>of</strong> the core member training has been<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficially started. The secretariat <strong>of</strong> the advanced study and training class is going to<br />

continue the questionnaire investigation and student interviews after the discussion<br />

meeting, trying to form a valuable report about the present situation and improving<br />

methods <strong>of</strong> the training work on the basis <strong>of</strong> sufficient investigation.<br />

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Campus Tour for Migrant Workers<br />

Children Held by School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and<br />

Microelectronics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205932223<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 19th, 2008: Students from Youth Volunteer<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics held a Campus Tour for the<br />

children from Dandelion School For Migrant Workers Children, helping them live a<br />

proper daily life at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Volunteers guided the children looking around the campus, especially the Weiming Lake<br />

and the Boya Tower, bringing them the academic atmosphere <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The<br />

activity opens a door to the children to try their best and make their dreams come true.<br />

Background:<br />

Dandelion School, a high school for migrant workers children in Beijing, is sponsored by<br />

a charity fund. The School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics started a friendly<br />

relationship with Dandelion School in 2006. These two years, lots <strong>of</strong> programs have<br />

been launched, such as ‗After class tutor programme‘.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Qin Yong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Services Corps hold<br />

‗Kiddie Games‘<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205931721<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 19th, 2008: ‗Kiddie Games‘, including 6 interesting<br />

sports like ‗vault basketball‘, ‗Baoling Soccer‘, ‗badminton ping pong‘, ‗Rope Skipping<br />

run‘, ‗PK run‘ and ‗Bicycle small stroll‘ content, was held by Financial Aids Center for<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students and <strong>PKU</strong> Student Services Corps in the lawn <strong>of</strong> Quiet Park in the<br />

afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 16th.<br />

Teams from the Information College <strong>of</strong> Sciences, the Institute <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages,<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology, Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese literature,<br />

as well as the as well as a ‗unity team‘ consisted <strong>of</strong> the Archaeology College, the<br />

International Relations Institute and the College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental<br />

Sciences participated in the games. Finally, team from College <strong>of</strong> Engineering won<br />

the champion with ‗New Orient‘ school supplies, while the ‗unity team‘ and team from<br />

Information College <strong>of</strong> Sciences got the second and third place, respectively.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> to Amend the Teachers‘ Morality<br />

Regulation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205851975<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. 17th March, 2008: On 13th March, Mr. Xu Zhihong,<br />

president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> took an interview on the <strong>University</strong>‘s upcoming<br />

amendment <strong>of</strong> the regulation for the teachers‘ morality construction.<br />

According to President Xu, since as early as last winter vocation, the <strong>University</strong> had<br />

set <strong>of</strong>f the plan to amend the existing teachers‘ morality regulation. The former<br />

regulation was considered not sufficient to deal with the newly-emerging problems in<br />

the society. For example, the Internet had been used as a means <strong>of</strong> spreading<br />

rumors to smear others. The amended regulation will include Internet ethics as part<br />

<strong>of</strong> the teachers‘ morality construction as well as proper behavior in the reality.<br />

President Xu also added that the self-regulation <strong>of</strong> teachers was more important and<br />

efficient than the enforcement <strong>of</strong> the regulation.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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Open Discourse on Equality in<br />

Education by Alumni from the Two<br />

Sessions<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205690715<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 15, 2008: Alumni visited the campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> after attending the Two Sessions on March 13, 2008, reliving their college<br />

lives with relish, and discussed the peaceful development <strong>of</strong> their Alma Mater and<br />

motherland.<br />

On mentioning equality in education, Doctor Chen Zhonglin, representative <strong>of</strong> NPC<br />

and Dean <strong>of</strong> the Law School <strong>of</strong> Southwest <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Political Science and Law,<br />

said that each time he attended the Two Sessions, he would propose to step up the<br />

investment in education. Our education investment at present is structured into 10%<br />

from the state government and 90% from fiscal budget <strong>of</strong> local government, which<br />

means that local government emphasizes more on education than the state<br />

government. However, the revenues <strong>of</strong> local government and especially the<br />

impoverished area are comparatively low, which gives rise to inequality in education.<br />

On the hot issue <strong>of</strong> ―School Choice Craze‖, Doctor Chen pointed out that it was the<br />

unbalanced teaching resources that narrowed the choices <strong>of</strong> parents. To improve the<br />

payment and the teaching environment for teachers in the remote and less<br />

developed areas would reverse the situation <strong>of</strong> unduly aggregation <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />

resources in some areas. In that way, the problem <strong>of</strong> ―School Choice Craze‖ can be<br />

solved.<br />

Among all the education knot, Zhang Jinsuo, representative <strong>of</strong> NPC also Procurator<br />

General <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Procuratorate <strong>of</strong> Jilin province, said that he was more<br />

concerned <strong>of</strong> the adult education in view <strong>of</strong> the re-education problem <strong>of</strong> law workers.<br />

The aging <strong>of</strong> law workers is getting worse. The newly grads are loaded with rich<br />

knowledge but lack severely in practical experience, which aggravates the aging<br />

problem.<br />

Note: Southwest <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Political Science and Law (SWUPL) was founded in<br />

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1953 from the Department <strong>of</strong> Political Science and Law <strong>of</strong> Southwest <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

People‘s Revolution through merging the Political Science and Law departments <strong>of</strong><br />

Chongqing <strong>University</strong> and Sichuan <strong>University</strong>, the Law departments <strong>of</strong> Chongqing<br />

Finance and Economy College, and <strong>of</strong> Guizhou <strong>University</strong> and Yunnan <strong>University</strong><br />

during the reconstruction <strong>of</strong> the higher education institutions in 1952. In 1978, the<br />

<strong>University</strong> was accredited as a key university by the State Council and was one <strong>of</strong><br />

the first key universities to enroll students from all over China. In 1995, approved by<br />

the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, the <strong>University</strong> was renamed Southwest <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Political Science and Law.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Schoolfellows Release ‗Permanent<br />

Gathering Eulogy‘<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205575025<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 13th, 2008: With the approaching <strong>of</strong> the 110th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> the founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), some senior schoolfellows<br />

determined the permanent schoolfellow gathering Eulogy, which will be recorded in<br />

the annals <strong>of</strong> history.<br />

Permanent Gathering Eulogy <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni:<br />

Honorable teachers, dear students, how time flies. We have bided farewell to <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> for so many years. Having passed those young glorious ages in the prime<br />

<strong>of</strong> our lives with passion, now we have all made great achievements in various fields.<br />

During those past years, we have devoted to our career in different parts <strong>of</strong> the<br />

world, and gradually got to the leading positions. As the time advancing and our<br />

country revitalizing, we breathe with our motherland, and develop with the nation.<br />

Honors all have their ups and downs. We have all experienced happiness and<br />

sadness, departing and reunion in the past ages. No matter where we go, Weiming<br />

Lake, you will be always the harbor <strong>of</strong> our souls, and the paradise <strong>of</strong> our spirit.<br />

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Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

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Delegates from the Field <strong>of</strong> Education<br />

Held a Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205300730<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. 11th March, 2008: Inspirited by the government work<br />

report given by Premier Wen, members <strong>of</strong> National Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPPCC in the<br />

field <strong>of</strong> education held a delegation meeting in China Resources Hotel, Beijing.<br />

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Ministers <strong>of</strong> Education and members <strong>of</strong> National<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPPCC, Zhang Xinsheng and Zhao Qinping, and was attended by<br />

Mr. Zhou Ji, Minister <strong>of</strong> Education, Mr. Zhao Dacheng, Deputy Minister <strong>of</strong> Justice,<br />

and Mr. Liu Shijin, Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> Development Research Centre <strong>of</strong> the State<br />

Council.<br />

During the meeting, participants thought highly <strong>of</strong> the achievement in the field <strong>of</strong><br />

higher education in the past 5 years and discussed enthusiastically about the way to<br />

improve the quality <strong>of</strong> higher education in the country.<br />

Mr. Ke Yang, Executive President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and member <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> CPPCC, commented that maintaining and improving the quality <strong>of</strong><br />

higher education was a key priority today, which was to be ensured by combined<br />

efforts <strong>of</strong> the government and universities. And improving the living and working<br />

conditions <strong>of</strong> the faculty, especially young faculty members, was critical in<br />

addressing the priority <strong>of</strong> today.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

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Students from Schools for the Children<br />

<strong>of</strong> Migrant Workers Visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Gymnasium<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205082413<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 10, 2008: Recently, the Loving Hearts Society <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> organized ten students from schools for the children <strong>of</strong> migrant workers to visit<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> gymnasium that is set to be the <strong>of</strong>ficial stadium for the Table Tennis<br />

Competitions during the 29th Olympics Games. Along with the visitation to the<br />

gymnasium, they also toured the Nameless Lake, the school library and dined along<br />

with the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the Nongyuan cafeteria.<br />

These children all come from the Tongxin Elementary School and the Pugongying<br />

Middle School. Both <strong>of</strong> these schools have been supported by the Loving Hearts<br />

Society for a long time. According to the Society, the members go to these schools to<br />

each every other week.<br />

According to Lee Yanan, a middle school student, for this visit to <strong>PKU</strong>, every class<br />

can only pick two students; so many students did not get picked. This visit changed<br />

her view <strong>of</strong> college life from the joyless days <strong>of</strong> studying to being able to join clubs<br />

and other extracurricular activities.<br />

To welcome the children to the <strong>PKU</strong> gymnasium were members <strong>of</strong> the Society<br />

dressed as the five fuwa. Later, volunteers introduced the stadium in detail to the<br />

kids and some kids asked specific questions about some problems that they see.<br />

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―Zhou Enlai and Journalism‖ Forum<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204961770<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 7th, 2008: On March 5th, the forum named ―Zhou<br />

Enlai and Journalism‖ was held in Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

(<strong>PKU</strong>). The forum was held by School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, National<br />

Journalists Association, <strong>News</strong> <strong>of</strong> China History Association and BCC Radio<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> COSPAR to commemorate the 110th birth anniversary <strong>of</strong> Comrade<br />

Zhou Enlai, and recall his great leadership and care on Chinese newspaper, news<br />

agencies, radio and TV career. Ms. Zhou Bingde, former Deputy-Director <strong>of</strong> China<br />

<strong>News</strong> Agency, niece <strong>of</strong> Premier Zhou, Mr. Yang He, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee, Ms. Zhao Chenyu, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC CJA were present at the forum.<br />

Ms. Zhao Chenyu recalled Premier Zhou‘s guidance and care on the journalism<br />

career <strong>of</strong> our country with deep feeling. She said that he fully deserved the name<br />

―founder and pioneer <strong>of</strong> CJA‖. She also pointed out that recalling the premier‘s great<br />

contribution to China‘s Journalism can provide enlightenment to people today. First,<br />

we should have a strong faith in the future <strong>of</strong> our Chinese nation. Second, we ought<br />

to love people, serve people just as he had done in his whole life. Third, we need to<br />

be modest and practical like him. Fourth, we should build a harmonious society with<br />

strategic vision.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yang He pointed out in his speech that 2008, the year <strong>of</strong> Premier Zhou‘s 110<br />

birthday and the year <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> 110th anniversary is also the year <strong>of</strong> 90th anniversary<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> news research center. The establishment <strong>of</strong> the center marked a new<br />

beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s news teaching and researching, as well as the news research<br />

progress <strong>of</strong> the whole country. The university is planning to reinstate the center in<br />

April to promote research on news history and advance the development <strong>of</strong> news<br />

education.<br />

In the forum, each <strong>of</strong> the guests aired their own opinion, greatly appreciated Premier<br />

Zhou‘s vitality in helping others and caring people.<br />

The forum was hosted by Ms. Xu Hong, Executive Vice president <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism and Communication and Mr. Zhao Yuming, president <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Association for History <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Mass Communication.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Gao Ming Won Title <strong>of</strong><br />

"Student <strong>of</strong> The Year 2007 in China's<br />

Universities"<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204783647<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 6th, 2008: on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Mar. 3rd, the awarding<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> "Students <strong>of</strong> The Year 2007 in China‘s Universities" was held in<br />

Beihang <strong>University</strong> (Beijing). <strong>PKU</strong> student Gao Ming earned the title <strong>of</strong> "Students <strong>of</strong><br />

The Year 2007 in China‘s Universities" together with other nine nominees, and <strong>PKU</strong><br />

was awarded as one <strong>of</strong> "Top Ten Best Universities for Organizing". Special guests<br />

attending the ceremony included He Junke from Central Committee <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Communist Youth League, Feng Gang from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Zhang Jianmin<br />

from Beijing Municipal Education Commission, and Ma Li from People Daily.<br />

On the ceremony, Gao Ming's advanced deeds were recalled through the playing <strong>of</strong><br />

a special-made documentary. Gao Ming was born in an ordinary peasant household<br />

in Gansu Province. In 2003 he was enrolled at <strong>PKU</strong> and had been awarded as<br />

"Triple A Student" twice before he left school for the army in his junior year. His<br />

enlisting has made him <strong>PKU</strong>‘s first soldier who entered the army within university<br />

studying period. During his years <strong>of</strong> military service, Gao Ming has performed rather<br />

actively and has won the title <strong>of</strong> "Outstanding Soldier" and "Outstanding Party<br />

Member"; he has also been selected as local party representative <strong>of</strong> CCP.<br />

The judging committee commented that, Gao Ming has turned himself successfully<br />

from an enviable <strong>PKU</strong> student to an ordinary soldier who is willing to devote his life to<br />

guarding frontier areas. To him, responsibility is not an imposed burden but an inner<br />

motion. He has demonstrated a valuable individual sense <strong>of</strong> worth through his<br />

unique pursuit <strong>of</strong> life and has set a good model for his peers.<br />

The other nine students who shared the title <strong>of</strong> "Students <strong>of</strong> The Year 2007" with<br />

Gao Ming are, Abduwali Tuniyaz from Xinjiang <strong>University</strong>, Cao Yu from Hunan<br />

Normal <strong>University</strong>, Deng Zongyuan from Nanjing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Posts and<br />

Telecommunications, Liang Suhui from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Qi Shanshan from Sun<br />

Yat-sen <strong>University</strong>, Xiang Shirong from Shanghai Jiao Tong <strong>University</strong>, Yang<br />

Huaibao from Xiang Tan <strong>University</strong>, Yang Xiaoli from Lishui Vocational and<br />

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Technical College, and finally, Zhao Chuanyu from South China <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Technology. Besides, Li Ying, Inner Mongolia Agricultural <strong>University</strong> student who<br />

had decided to donate her corneas before dying, and Wuhan Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />

student Liu Fei, who had sacrificed his precious young life to save a drowning man,<br />

were honored with the title <strong>of</strong> "Special Awarded Students <strong>of</strong> The Year 2007".<br />

"Students <strong>of</strong> The Year 2007 in China‘s Universities" is an online evaluation program<br />

co-hosted by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Chinese Communist Youth League, the website<br />

<strong>of</strong> People Daily, China Campus Magazine and UVIS (Chinese <strong>University</strong> Students<br />

Online). The awarding program has been held for 3 years and is intended to set good<br />

examples for modern university students. In the year <strong>of</strong> 2007, the program attracted<br />

great attention and received more than ten million online votes.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Li Zhuohan<br />

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Woori Bank and <strong>PKU</strong> start training<br />

plan in China <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204704385<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 3rd, 2008: Piao Haichun, the President <strong>of</strong> Woori<br />

Bank in South Korea, had a cordial meeting with related leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The two sides signed for the "Woori Bank <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> - Development Fund and<br />

Scholarship" plan formally, according to which, Woori Bank would provide<br />

scholarships to reward the excellent and diligent students at <strong>PKU</strong> for 10 years, on<br />

February 28th.<br />

The scholarship scheme consists <strong>of</strong> two parts: one is that in addition to the full fund<br />

as much as their tuition fees, the junior and senior winners would also get the<br />

exercitation opportunity in Woori Bank <strong>of</strong> South Korea and Woori China Limited<br />

Corporation, respectively; the other is that a "Korean pr<strong>of</strong>essional development fund"<br />

would be set up to finance small language training.<br />

Woori Bank <strong>of</strong> South Korea, with a history <strong>of</strong> 109 years, is the largest commercial<br />

bank in South Korea, It has entered China in 1995 for the first time, and become the<br />

first South Korean venture bank with a legal corporation in China in 2007.<br />

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International Symposium on Personal<br />

Credit Reporting System 2008 to be<br />

held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--03—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204556886<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 3, 2008: To facilitate the foundation <strong>of</strong> our social<br />

credit system, to provide for the credit reporting system some theoretical references<br />

and to draw on foreign experience <strong>of</strong> related system building, International<br />

Symposium on Personal Credit Reporting System 2008 is to be held on March 7th<br />

and 8th at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The Symposium is organized by the PAFIRC (<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ACOM Finance<br />

Informationization Research Center) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with Political and<br />

Economic Research Council (PERC) <strong>of</strong> U.S.A. and co-organized by the Financial<br />

Services Research Program <strong>of</strong> George Washington <strong>University</strong> and the Customer<br />

Financial Aids Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Waseda <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Japan. Many experts and<br />

scholars from mainland China and abroad will be present.<br />

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Sixth Annual Information Meeting on<br />

Population Issues in China (IMPI) held<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204474950<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, February 29, 2008: The National Population and Family<br />

Planning Commission <strong>of</strong> China (NPFPC) along with the <strong>PKU</strong> Population Research<br />

Institute opened the sixth annual IMPI at the Yingjie Exchange Center on the campus<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on February 27, 2008. The theme for this year‘s meeting is to improve the<br />

lives <strong>of</strong> the people and resolving the population crisis in China.<br />

Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> NPFPC, Wang Pei'an, and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang He, Deputy<br />

Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attended the meeting and made speeches.<br />

The meeting was hosted by the Director-General <strong>of</strong> NPFPC General Office, Cui Li.<br />

Fourteen well-known national and foreign experts and scholars gave speeches<br />

regarding the topics <strong>of</strong> population, rural development, birth control, management and<br />

service <strong>of</strong> the floating population, measures in front <strong>of</strong> population aging, edge effect<br />

<strong>of</strong> policy beneficial to the people and construction <strong>of</strong> the harmonious society and<br />

much more.<br />

Present at the meeting were over 180 experts and scholars from over 30 institutions,<br />

including CCCPC Research Office, Research Office <strong>of</strong> the State Council,<br />

Development Research Center <strong>of</strong> the State Council, NPFPC, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Social Sciences, China Association on Ageing, China Population Association,<br />

Gerontological Society <strong>of</strong> China, China Population and Development Research<br />

Center, China Research Center on Aging, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Qinghua <strong>University</strong>, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, Fudan <strong>University</strong>, Nanjing<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Tianjin <strong>University</strong>, Central <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Finance and Economics,<br />

Southwest <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Finance and Economics, Hebei <strong>University</strong>, Hebei Normal<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Capital <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Economics and Business and the Beijing, inner<br />

Mongolia and Shandong Municipal Population and Family Planning Commission.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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Second-hand Book Market held by<br />

Students' Union<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204262960<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 28, 2008: On Feb. 23rd and 24th, the first weekend <strong>of</strong><br />

the new term, Students' Union held a used book market, which presented students a<br />

platform to exchange experiences and second-hand books.<br />

In spite <strong>of</strong> the chilly spring breeze, many students set up stalls to exhibit their<br />

carefully and colorfully annotated books, which attracted swarms <strong>of</strong> buyers to the<br />

stalls. Everyone was looking, asking, talking, laughing, and negotiating... Fresh ones<br />

got books and experiences, senior fellows got bills and friends.<br />

The rules <strong>of</strong> the market were strict. Only those who hold their own <strong>PKU</strong> Student IDs<br />

had the privilege to set a stall or to buy things from others. These rules guaranteed<br />

that all students could enjoy their bargaining process in a safe campus business<br />

environment.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students said they have benefited a lot from the market. Some gained fortunes,<br />

others saved budgets. But the best thing is that through the recycling <strong>of</strong> those used<br />

books, precious nature resources were saved. Besides, friendship was promoted<br />

between all participants <strong>of</strong> the market.<br />

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2008 Spring Session<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204172171<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. 26th, February, 2008: On 23rd, February, the 2008<br />

opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> in-service students was held in the hall <strong>of</strong> the Office Building,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. The ceremony was attended by president Xu Zhihong, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Party Committee Wang Limei, vice-president Zhang Guoyou, Assistant President<br />

Zhu Xing and Liu Wei, executive vice-dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School Wang Yanglin,<br />

dean <strong>of</strong> Law School Zhu Suli, and more than 800 freshmen as well. The ceremony<br />

was presided over by vice-president Zhang Guoyou.<br />

President Xu delivered a welcome speech, hoping the freshmen will inherit the<br />

tradition <strong>of</strong> ―patriotism, advancement, democracy and science,‖ devote themselves<br />

to the pursuit <strong>of</strong> academic achievement and contribute to the progress <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Suli, dean <strong>of</strong> Law School, spoke on behalf <strong>of</strong> the faculty, advised<br />

students to make the best <strong>of</strong> their working experience to improve their ability in<br />

understanding, analysis and practice.<br />

Last but not least, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Yanglin made a comprehensive introduction <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>University</strong>, including the disciplinary construction, the faculty, research programs,<br />

education programs, international exchange programs, campus construction, and so<br />

on. To conclude his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang expressed his best wishes to students<br />

and hoped them would progress during the following years on campus.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Jingyu Has Dinner with<br />

President <strong>of</strong> Finland in Helsinki<br />

High-Level Forum on Climate Change<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204170890<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 26th, 2008: Fang Jingyun, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Ecology<br />

College at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, along with IPCC Chairman Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri,<br />

the European Parliament in charge <strong>of</strong> environmental and public health problems-Rita<br />

Myller, the European Commission member Dr. Olli Rehn and many other<br />

representatives in academic, political, industrial and media field, were invited to<br />

attend the Helsinki High-Level Forum on Climate Change, which was hosted by<br />

Helsinki <strong>University</strong> under the commission <strong>of</strong> Tanner-Akatemia Foundation, and<br />

delivered a speech entitled "Carbon sequestration in China's ecosystems" on<br />

February 14, 2008.<br />

Political circles <strong>of</strong> Finland attaches great importance to the activities, thus the<br />

President <strong>of</strong> Finland Tarja Halonen, the Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen, as well as a<br />

number <strong>of</strong> government ministers attended the forum.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fang Jingyun was invited as a special guest to the hospitality evening in<br />

the evening, where Tarja Halonen and many EU's councilors and eminent persons<br />

were present, and was seated with the President Halonen around the table. Halonen<br />

talked with Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fang from time to time during the evening <strong>of</strong> more than two<br />

hours, covering a number <strong>of</strong> topics, such as Finland's history, the Chinese education<br />

system, Finland retirement protection system about pension, the trade, particularly<br />

for the forest products, between China and Finland, as well as the sales and use <strong>of</strong><br />

mobile phone Nokia in China. Moreover, President Halonen recalled the scene that<br />

she had met friendly with the Chinese leaders.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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1 )<br />

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2007--1-2- 28: 1 )<br />

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Eight more specialties were set up by<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> independently<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204168848<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 28th, 2008: recently, a list, put on record in 2007,<br />

was issued by the ministry <strong>of</strong> education, according to which the listed universities<br />

could set up the named specialties independently. The eight specialties for doctor‘s<br />

degree declared by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are also on the list. They are Law <strong>of</strong> Finance<br />

and Tax, Chemical Genomics, Petroleum Geology, Energy Dynamics and Resource<br />

Engineering, Advanced Materials and Mechanics, Integrated Circuit and System,<br />

Intelligence Science and Technology, S<strong>of</strong>tware Service Engineering.<br />

For more information, please log on to<br />

http://www.moe.edu.cn/edoas/website18/info1203942890935145.htm<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Zhu Yuanyuan<br />

Source : www.moe.edu.cn<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Welcomes in-service Master<br />

Students <strong>of</strong> 2008 Spring Session<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204168792<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb.26th, 2008: On 23rd, February, the 2008 opening<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> in-service master students was held in the hall <strong>of</strong> the Office Building,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. The ceremony was attended by president Xu Zhihong, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Party Committee Wang Limei, vice-president Zhang Guoyou, Assistant President<br />

Zhu Xing and Liu Wei, executive vice-dean <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School Wang Yanglin,<br />

dean <strong>of</strong> Law School Zhu Suli, and more than 800 freshmen as well. The ceremony<br />

was presided over by vice-president Zhang Guoyou.<br />

President Xu delivered a welcome speech, hoping that the freshmen will inherit the<br />

tradition <strong>of</strong> ―patriotism, advancement, democracy and science,‖ devote themselves<br />

to the pursuit <strong>of</strong> academic achievement and contribute to the progress <strong>of</strong> the country.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Suli, dean <strong>of</strong> Law School, speaking on behalf <strong>of</strong> the faculty, advised<br />

students to make the best <strong>of</strong> their working experience to improve their ability in<br />

understanding, analysis and practice.<br />

Last but not least, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Yanglin made a comprehensive introduction <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>University</strong>, including the disciplinary construction, the faculty, research programs,<br />

education programs, international exchange programs, campus construction, and so<br />

on. To conclude his speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang expressed his best wishes to students<br />

and wished them to make progresses during the following years on campus.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zeng Yi Honored with the<br />

Sixth Population Prize<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2008--02—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204168637<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 27th, 2008: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zeng Yi from <strong>PKU</strong> China<br />

Center for Economic Research won China Population Prize for ―Science and<br />

Technology Achievements‖. Besides Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zeng, 12 individuals were awarded the<br />

sixth China Population Prize on February 22nd in practical organizing, science &<br />

technology, population economics and other relevant fields concerning population<br />

planning.<br />

The China Population Prize, the top <strong>of</strong> its kind in China and awarded every three<br />

years, was launched in 1993 by six departments and organizations. By giving honor<br />

to individuals who have made crucial contributions to China‘s population planning<br />

and addressing China‘s population issue, China Population Prize was set up to help<br />

raise public awareness on the population issue, adhere to scientific development<br />

approach, and seek a practical approach to achieve the population goal. China<br />

Population Prize consists <strong>of</strong> three normal prizes---―Practice Achievement‖, ―Science<br />

and Technology Achievement‖ and ―Honor Award‖, and another three special<br />

prizes---―Special Honor Award‖, ―Honor for International Cooperation‖ and<br />

―Contribution Award‖.<br />

Over 76 individuals have won this prize to date. Winners include <strong>of</strong>ficers from both<br />

provincial and community levels, and specialists in the fields <strong>of</strong> population planning<br />

or science and technology. Each winner demonstrated a special feature <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />

population work, whether it be institutional innovation, theory development, or<br />

science and technology advancement. All <strong>of</strong> these winners help to raise the<br />

prevalent concern for population issue and to balance economic development and<br />

population growth.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Yue Cao<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Humanities Building Cluster<br />

Foundation Laying Ceremony Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198829829<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 27th, 2007: The humanities building cluster<br />

foundation laying ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, where Vice Presidents <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Yue<br />

Sulan, Jun Chuanjin and Zhang Guoyou, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee<br />

Yang He and other university leaders were present, was held in the ancient site <strong>of</strong><br />

Jingchun Garden in the northeast <strong>of</strong> Weiming Lake at 10:30am <strong>of</strong> December 25.<br />

The humanities building cluster, near three ancient gardens Langrun, Mingde and<br />

Shuchun Garden, was going to be built in the northeast <strong>of</strong> the Weiming Lake,<br />

accommodating the departments <strong>of</strong> Literature, History and Philosophy as another<br />

landmark building <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the use <strong>of</strong> teaching, researches, <strong>of</strong>ficial affairs and<br />

exchange.<br />

The foundation laying ceremony was hosted by the Minister <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences<br />

Cheng Yuzhui. Zhang Guoyou addressed that the layout and design for the<br />

humanities building cluster was in full consideration <strong>of</strong> the history and the need for<br />

teaching and research so as to improve the basic conditions for teaching and<br />

research <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which was the substantial foundation <strong>of</strong> the construction <strong>of</strong><br />

world-class university.<br />

Mo Yuanbin, director <strong>of</strong> the Infrastructure Engineering Branch, Jiang Langlang, CPC<br />

Committee Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese, Zhang Xuezhi, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Philosophy Department, Wang Haoxiang, student representative <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

History made speeches successively to express their ardent desire for the<br />

humanities building cluster.<br />

The humanities building cluster, with an area <strong>of</strong> about 24,600 square meters, could<br />

be divided into six regions for Literature College, Institute <strong>of</strong> History, Philosophy<br />

College, library, reception and ancient sights, respectively. It was planned to recover<br />

the original center building, with the original architectural layout, and the historical<br />

stream <strong>of</strong> previous Jingchun Garden.<br />

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Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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( Thursday 2007--1-2- 22: 2 )<br />

■ Delegation <strong>of</strong> Canadian <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Victoria Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ( Thursday 2007--1-2- 22: 2 )<br />

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S... ( Thursday 2007--1-2- 22: 2 )<br />

■ Vice-Chancellor <strong>of</strong> Ritsumeikan <strong>University</strong> Visits <strong>PKU</strong> ( Thursday 2007--1-2- 22: 2 )<br />

■ Cardiologist Wu Chun <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Hospital elected one <strong>of</strong> top ten<br />

outstanding... ( Thursday 2007--1-2- 17: 0 )<br />

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TCM Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s<br />

Hospital Evaluated as Demonstration<br />

Unit in National General Hospital<br />

TCM Conference<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198732879<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 27, 2007: the department <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese<br />

medicine (TCM) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital has been evaluated as demonstration unit<br />

in National General Hospital TCM Conference, which is held in Shanghai in late<br />

November by the state administration <strong>of</strong> TCM, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health and General<br />

Logistics Department, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health.<br />

In order to fully carry out the spirit <strong>of</strong> 17th Party Congress to promote the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> TCM in national general hospitals, national TCM demonstration units<br />

have been selected from hundreds <strong>of</strong> III-A general hospitals nationwide in this<br />

three-month selecting activity. The TCM department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital has<br />

been chosen as one <strong>of</strong> the four demonstration units with a second place in total<br />

score among other one hundred general hospitals in Beijing area.<br />

The TCM department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital is excellent in curing<br />

cerebrovascular diseases based on traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture,<br />

regimen and rehabilitation. The indexes <strong>of</strong> the wards, such as bed usage rate,<br />

turnover rate, drug fee, single-diagnosed disease payment, critical patients rescue,<br />

case qualified rate and rate <strong>of</strong> medicare and private expense etc., have all qualified<br />

the high requirements <strong>of</strong> city hospital, and the TCM department has been keeping no<br />

medical disputes, accidents, compensations, debts and complains for ten years.<br />

The master training base <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> People‘s Hospital is announce as the excellent<br />

staffroom <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center 2007 for its outstanding work in TCM<br />

teaching and practicing <strong>of</strong> the students from <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center and Beijing<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chinese Medicine<br />

The TCM department has also set up its own laboratories to make innovations, for<br />

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example, in the methotrexate event <strong>of</strong> this year, the TCM department has been<br />

widely commended by patients, national CDC and <strong>of</strong>ficers from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health<br />

because they have made the best use <strong>of</strong> the advantages <strong>of</strong> the traditional Chinese<br />

medicine through the whole rehabilitations which are based on Chinese medicine,<br />

regimen, medicated diets and emotional nursing on the patients.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> (2004)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Held SPSS Operation Training<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198729510<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 27th, 2007: On Dec. 12th, teachers and students<br />

from <strong>PKU</strong> joined in the training for SPSS s<strong>of</strong>tware in the Computer Room <strong>of</strong><br />

Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management.<br />

More than 60 people attended this one-day training, including teachers, postdoctoral<br />

and doctoral candidates from nearly 20 faculties such as Chinese, History,<br />

Archaeology, Sociology, Economics, Laws, Materials, as well as staffs from<br />

administrative department such as <strong>Archives</strong>, Propaganda Department, Office <strong>of</strong><br />

Educational Administration, Unions, Libraries and Hospitals.<br />

Executive Vice Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities & Social Sciences Xiao Qun,<br />

Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management Wu Changqi and Director <strong>of</strong> SPSS<br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware Company Zhou Qiang attended the brief opening ceremony and delivered<br />

speeches respectively. R&D staff from SPSS S<strong>of</strong>tware Company explained the<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware modules and usage requirement for the training people and answered<br />

related questions in the using process.<br />

SPSS s<strong>of</strong>tware is currently a popular research tool in international academic area,<br />

which can find the rules and reveal the links between different things through<br />

statistical data. It was broadly used in the field <strong>of</strong> humanities and social sciences.<br />

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Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities & Social Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> organized this training<br />

activity in order to help the teachers and students <strong>of</strong> liberal arts school fully<br />

command the latest research tool and improve academic standards. Guanghua<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Management provided free place and human support to ensure the<br />

successful implementation <strong>of</strong> the training.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> Humanities & Social Sciences<br />

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Liu Zhengkun Listed in ―Ten National<br />

Goodwill Ambassadors‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198665235<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 25, 2007: On Dec. 31, the commendation<br />

meeting <strong>of</strong> ―Ten National Goodwill Ambassadors‖ was hold in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong><br />

People in Beijing. It was hold by China Association <strong>of</strong> Social Workers, Red Cross<br />

Society <strong>of</strong> China, China Charity Federation, China Welfare Fund for the<br />

Handicapped, China Old People Association, China Environmental Protection<br />

Foundation and Domestic Political Department <strong>of</strong> People‘s Daily together. The one<br />

who had dedicated him or her to the public welfares for long and achieved great<br />

progress was commended.<br />

The chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Sunshine Volunteer Organization, Liu Zheng Kun,<br />

won the title <strong>of</strong> ―Ten National Goodwill Ambassador‖.<br />

Liu entered <strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management in 1995 to start his successive<br />

postgraduate and doctoral programs <strong>of</strong> study. While Liu was busily preparing for the<br />

doctor qualification exam, diagnose <strong>of</strong> leukemia changed his whole life completely<br />

on 4th Dec. 2001. Doctor asserted that he had only 5 years to live without marrow<br />

transplantation. At that time there wasn‘t any marrow donor program in China. All the<br />

domestic data about marrow was no more than 10000 pieces. And the match<br />

probability with marrow from non-relatives was 0.01 percent. The sudden tragedy<br />

didn‘t beat Liu down. He accepted the reality and took the challenge <strong>of</strong> fate. While<br />

fighting with illness, Liu began to reconsider and reschedule his life. With untiring<br />

efforts, he set up the first nongovernmental marrow donor program——Sunshine<br />

Marrow Donor Program. To date, there are more than 1500 pieces <strong>of</strong> data now in<br />

Sunshine Marrow Donor Program, and make it the largest nongovernmental marrow<br />

donor program in China mainland. About 50 patients had found their suited marrow<br />

there, 3 <strong>of</strong> them had finished transplantation.<br />

Other National Goodwill Ambassadors were: the mother <strong>of</strong> children with AIDS,<br />

Zhang Ying; a hometown-loving enterpriser in Taiwan Guo Tai Ming; a enterpriser<br />

who defines the standard <strong>of</strong> commonweal, Gao Xiang; dancer Chan Ailian; Chang<br />

Meng caring for handicapped children; actress Sun Li who cares about the public<br />

interest; peasantry hero Ma Fu Jian who respects the old; the protector <strong>of</strong> country<br />

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environment, Song Ke Ming and lawyer Tong Li Hua who help the peasantry free <strong>of</strong><br />

charge.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Zhu Yuanyuan<br />

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Being<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—12—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198561991<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 25th, 2007: The "Original Literary Net" <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

carefully prepared, was launched by the <strong>PKU</strong> Committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth<br />

League and Students‘ Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on<br />

December 15th.<br />

In addition to the latest newsletter about original literature, the net<br />

(http://bdtw.pku.edu.cn/art/ visit) also had a collection <strong>of</strong> the outstanding<br />

achievements <strong>of</strong> original literature and art on the <strong>PKU</strong> campus in recent years,<br />

including original songs, original dances, original dramas, original literatures, original<br />

Quyi and original films. Some classical works could be downloaded from the net,<br />

among which the original songs "Forever <strong>PKU</strong>, forever home"(had won the First<br />

Prize <strong>of</strong> the Beijing College Students‘ Original Song Contest in 2006) and<br />

"Eternity"(had won the Gold Award and Best Original Award <strong>of</strong> the fourth Chinese<br />

<strong>University</strong> amateur singers‘ Competition) and the original dance album "Weiming‘s<br />

Dawn" top ranked in the download list, and the original musical "first-class<br />

universities start with Hammam", originality crosstalk " My university life "and<br />

campus original film trilogy "Drama Someday ", " A Personal Statement <strong>of</strong> Growth"<br />

and "Sweets and Pains " won widespread praise as well.<br />

Campus original literature and art are important components in the theme education<br />

activity <strong>of</strong> "civilized life, healthy grown".<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>(Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> ―Star <strong>of</strong> the Year‖ 2007 Released<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198429096<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 24th, 2007: On Dec. 17th, the results <strong>of</strong> the annual<br />

round <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> ―Weekly Star‖ selection, ―Star <strong>of</strong> the Year‖, were <strong>of</strong>ficially released.<br />

Based on the results <strong>of</strong> the vote, ten ―Weekly Stars‖, Gao Ming, Xu Mingjian, Yu Jie,<br />

Kong Xiaoxi, Bai Xiaolong, Li Mengyao, Zhao Rui, Liu Chun, Fang Yao, and Wang<br />

Shachi, were chosen as the <strong>PKU</strong> 2007 ―Stars <strong>of</strong> the Year‖.<br />

In 2007, through the ―Weekly Star‖ selection, 24 students have been chosen as the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ―Weekly Stars‖, according to their outstanding performance in such different<br />

fields as academic research, sports, student clubs activities, social practice, etc. The<br />

selection has become an important part <strong>of</strong> the culture on campus. On Dec. 3rd, the<br />

annual round <strong>of</strong> ―Weekly Star‖ was <strong>of</strong>ficially initiated. On 4th, <strong>PKU</strong> League<br />

Committee began to promote the selection by Internet news reports, BBS posts, and<br />

publicity materials. From 10th to 13th, the Committee set up several polling stations<br />

at the Triangle for the students to vote.<br />

At the same time, <strong>PKU</strong> Medical School is organizing another ―Star <strong>of</strong> the Year‖<br />

selection for their students, and those who stand out through the selection will also<br />

be given the title <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ―Star <strong>of</strong> the Year‖.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ding Zhilan<br />

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Press Conference Held for the 90th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198428391<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, December 21, 2007: A Press Conference was held in celebration<br />

<strong>of</strong> the 90th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School at the Overseas Exchange<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. President Xu Zhihong, Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua,<br />

Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School Wang Yanglin, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Graduate School Sheng Yuhai all attended this event. This meeting was hosted by<br />

Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School Gao Dai.<br />

President Xu started <strong>of</strong>f the conference with his address by looking back on the<br />

progress made by the Graduate School over the last few decades. He pointed out<br />

that started accepting students in 1917 and that <strong>PKU</strong> set the educational standards<br />

for Graduate Schools across China. Regarding the future <strong>of</strong> Graduate School<br />

education, Xu emphasized that it represents a country‘s overall educational<br />

standards.<br />

Lin Jianhua enlightened the press with the current situation <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School.<br />

He stated that <strong>PKU</strong> is very serious about the Graduate School here at <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

continue to ensure the quality <strong>of</strong> education that the students receive.<br />

According to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Daily, <strong>PKU</strong> started to accept graduate students in<br />

1917 and by 1932 the program was completely mature. From 1949 to 1965, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

accepted 1100 students. By October, 1984, the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Graduate School<br />

was founded. From 1978 to 2007, a total <strong>of</strong> 67,800 students have been accepted,<br />

where the Doctorate Program has accepted 17,200 and the Graduate Program<br />

50,500 students.<br />

According to reports, this press conference is only one <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> celebration<br />

events held in honor <strong>of</strong> the anniversary on December 26th.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Fourth "<strong>English</strong> Star" Competition <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ends<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198122425<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 20th, 2007: "Ming Shi Cup" <strong>PKU</strong> fourth "<strong>English</strong><br />

Star" Style Competition final and the 2008 CCTV Star <strong>of</strong> Outlook <strong>English</strong> Talent<br />

Competition Beijing section selection, sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union, was held in<br />

the Sunshine Hall, Yingjie Communion Center on Dec.14th. At the end <strong>of</strong> the fierce<br />

competition, Yi Fenlin, freshman <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economic became the champion, and<br />

the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies won the honor <strong>of</strong> "School <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Golden Star<br />

".<br />

The final judge committee consists <strong>of</strong> Maxwell, consultant <strong>of</strong> CCTV ―Star <strong>of</strong> Outlook‖<br />

column, Wang Manna, teaching department director <strong>of</strong> 21 century Shixin education<br />

center, Li Shujing, deputy director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, and<br />

teachers <strong>of</strong> college <strong>English</strong> staff room, including Liang Bo, Wang Lei and Ma Xiaoqi.<br />

Jia Tongjie, member <strong>of</strong> national organizing committee <strong>of</strong> CCTV Star <strong>of</strong> Outlook<br />

<strong>English</strong> Talent Competition, watched the entire field finals as a special guest.<br />

During the first session <strong>of</strong> the competition, each contestant made a wonderful<br />

speech on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Embrace <strong>PKU</strong>, smile to the world‖. By deeply excavating the<br />

meaning <strong>of</strong> the theme and in light <strong>of</strong> their own situation, the players gave different<br />

styles <strong>of</strong> speeches (careful thinking, thought-provoking, easy and lively)<br />

After the following impromptu speech session and PK session, 5 players successful<br />

won the admission to the CCTV Star <strong>of</strong> Outlook <strong>English</strong> Talent Competition Final<br />

competition.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Lian Wei<br />

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Winners for ―Ten Great Teachers<br />

Award‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Announced<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198122032<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 19, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tian Guangshan and other nine<br />

teachers win the 12th ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which was announced<br />

on December 16.<br />

After two-month disseminations <strong>of</strong> the 16 candidates, the voting <strong>of</strong> ―Ten Great<br />

Teachers Award‖ was held enthusiastically from 8 o‘clock a.m. to 6 o‘clock p.m. on<br />

Dec.16 by <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union and Graduate School Office. Under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />

the principle <strong>of</strong> openness, justness and justice, about 600 representatives from all<br />

the departments voted for their most honored teachers after reading the selection<br />

manual and convention <strong>of</strong> ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖ carefully. After the intense<br />

count <strong>of</strong> votes, all the 16 candidates won the title <strong>of</strong> ―Most Students-Honored<br />

Teacher‖, and ten <strong>of</strong> them were elected ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖.<br />

This activity has its unique influence at <strong>PKU</strong> for its deep cultural and academic<br />

backgrounds. It helps shape the atmosphere <strong>of</strong> respecting teachers.<br />

Attachment: list <strong>of</strong> winners for the 12th ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖<br />

Science<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Physics Tian Guangshan<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science Zhang Xing<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Science Han Maoli<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences Fan Houhong<br />

Arts<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy Zhou Xuenong<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature Dai Jinhua<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology Liu Aiyu<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Government Guan Haiting<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> History Huang Chungao<br />

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China Center for Economic Research Li Ling<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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The Poll <strong>of</strong> Top Ten Dishes at <strong>PKU</strong> Is<br />

Going in Heat<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197996531<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 18, 2007: The annual poll <strong>of</strong> Top Ten Dishes at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> had begun on Dec 12th, as one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> activities named ―Love &#8226;<br />

Life‖. The ten candidates competing for this title were the No.1 and No.5 dinning-hall,<br />

Jiayuan, Yiyuan, Nongyuan (including the first and second floor), Campus<br />

restaurant, Noodle restaurant, Yannan restaurant and Songlin restaurant.<br />

All the restaurants and dining-halls above had been fully prepared already, with ads<br />

<strong>of</strong> the entries in the competition posted at all showy places. Some candidates had<br />

even raised a slogan to catch students‘ attention, which read: ―It‘s a pity not to reach<br />

the Great wall, but a mistake not to vote for the Top Ten Dishes.‖<br />

The entries in the competition were all homely dishes, meeting the taste <strong>of</strong> people<br />

from both south and north. Some are victorious last year, like Spicy chicken<br />

drumstick meal and steamed stuffed buns with pickled greens. Other entries like acid<br />

soup noodle, Chilli Fish Head and Smocked duck are new dishes. All <strong>of</strong> them were<br />

sold very well during these days.<br />

Ballot boxes set by the Student Union can be found in every dining-hall, so students<br />

can get the ballots and vote easily. According to a staff in the Student Union, the<br />

selection <strong>of</strong> Top Ten will help the dining-halls and restaurants improve the<br />

environment and <strong>of</strong>fer a better food and service to students. At the poll booth, one<br />

student said that when being questioned: ―Activities like this make us know about<br />

and supervise our dining-halls much better. It‘s hard to satisfy the taste <strong>of</strong> all, but the<br />

poll <strong>of</strong> Top Ten does reflect the opinions from students.‖<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Zhu Yuanyuan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> news (Chinese)<br />

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12th ―Ten Great Teachers Award‖<br />

Goes On<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197955218<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 18th, 2007: More than 750 delegates voted for the<br />

teachers they honored most for the 12th "Ten Great Teachers Award‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on<br />

December 16, 2007.<br />

Students from all colleges solicited votes for their honored teachers with enthusiasm,<br />

attracting students passed by, in the Theatre Square and their booth in the Triangle<br />

since the <strong>of</strong>ficial launch <strong>of</strong> the 12th "Ten Great Teachers Award‖ selection in October<br />

2007. Each staff member disseminated, distributed leaflets enthusiastically, and<br />

helped students affixed scrip filled with bless to the Wall for Teachers. Subsequently<br />

teachers‘ photography contest and the top ten teachers‘ lectures even pushed the<br />

selection activities to a climax.<br />

The ―Top Ten Teachers Award‖ has been hold for 11 years as a traditional feature<br />

activity for communicating between teachers and students and it reflected the real<br />

voice <strong>of</strong> students through the candid appraising method.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

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Shen Zhen Graduate School held the<br />

first ―December 9th‖memorial<br />

recitation contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197623319<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 14th, 2007: On the evening <strong>of</strong> December 9th, Shen<br />

Zhen Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> held the first recitation contest to memory the<br />

―December 9th‖ Movement. 13 groups from different schools and departments took<br />

part in the contest. The highest award was gained by the group from city and<br />

landscape <strong>of</strong> grade 2007 with elegy <strong>of</strong> the shrine land. Groups <strong>of</strong> law school and<br />

information engineering <strong>of</strong> grade 2007 got the first prize and students from<br />

communication department won the special prize <strong>of</strong> the judge committee.<br />

This activity was organized by the General Party Branch <strong>of</strong> Shen Zhen Graduate<br />

School, and undertaken by the Sound <strong>of</strong> Nanyan Broadcasting Station. Nearly 200<br />

students and teachers attended the performance. The judge committee was made<br />

up <strong>of</strong> Zhang Wei, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Shen Zhen Transportation broadcasting Channel,<br />

Zhang Yang, host <strong>of</strong> Shen Zhen broadcasting Station life channel, Luo Shaoguang,<br />

committee <strong>of</strong> the General Party Branch <strong>of</strong> Shen Zhen Graduate School, Liu Yang,<br />

vice director <strong>of</strong> the president <strong>of</strong>fice, and Niu Hongwei, secretary-general <strong>of</strong> general<br />

Youth League branch. The contest was focus on the four criteria: basic grades, the<br />

art levels, the stage performance and the organization.<br />

This was the first time for Shen Zhen Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to hold recitation<br />

contest to memory the ―December 9th‖ Movement. It fully reflected the<br />

consciousness and responsibility <strong>of</strong> students and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which inspired<br />

them to create a more promising future.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Zhang Ningfang<br />

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Child, Adolescent and Women's Health<br />

<strong>of</strong> Health Science Center Selected as<br />

National Key Training Discipline<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197514273<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 12, 2007: Child, Adolescent and Women's Health <strong>of</strong><br />

School <strong>of</strong> Public Health in Health Science Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> has been selected as one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the approved national key training disciplines, which is promulgated by Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education these days.<br />

The national key training disciplines are important complementarities <strong>of</strong> the national<br />

key disciplines. The Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education has decided to select a number <strong>of</strong><br />

higher-level disciplines in the declared national key disciplines as training objects<br />

and give them more supports in order to promote and bring along the construction <strong>of</strong><br />

disciplines in universities and colleges, and improve the disciplines‘ structure and<br />

overall arrangement. In the meantime, they want to establish a high level discipline<br />

system which could accommodate the improvement <strong>of</strong> an innovative nation<br />

comprehensively and meet the demands for talent and knowledge in national and<br />

regional development.<br />

The national key training disciplines will be constructed and managed by Interim<br />

Procedures <strong>of</strong> National key Disciplines‘ Construction and Management, and the<br />

discipline development plans are being conducted presently.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

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Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />

Delegation <strong>of</strong> Costa Rica visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197438192<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 4, 2007: The Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />

Technology Delegation <strong>of</strong> Costa Rica visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) on the<br />

afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 4, 2007. Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua met the<br />

guests in Linhuxuan. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Jianhua welcomed the visiting delegation <strong>of</strong><br />

Costa Rica, and introduced the history and current conditions <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />

the guests.<br />

Costa Rican Minister <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology, Ms. Eugenia Flores Vindas,<br />

thanked the warm reception from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. She also introduced the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> science and technology and the general situation <strong>of</strong> the high<br />

education in Costa Rica. And she hope that the two countries would further<br />

strengthen the scientific and educational exchanges.<br />

After the meeting, the delegation visited the laboratories <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences<br />

and College <strong>of</strong> Engineering. They affirmed the research abilities <strong>of</strong> the students, and<br />

the scientific research and education achievements at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />

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2006-2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Scholarship Awarding<br />

Ceremony Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197388825<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 11th, 2007: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />

2006-2007 Scholarship Awarding Ceremony was held at the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall On December<br />

7th. A total <strong>of</strong> 68 scholarships awarded to 3313 students with a total amount <strong>of</strong> over<br />

RMB 11 million.<br />

The ceremony was attended by Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Min Weifang,<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong, executive Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin Jianhua,<br />

Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zhang Yan, and representatives <strong>of</strong> donors<br />

to award the scholarships. Representatives from China Resources Corporation &<br />

Founder Group each delivered a speech to express their willingness to continue to<br />

support <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The Secretary Min Weifang delivered the opening speech expressing his sincere<br />

thanks to donors, and asked students to follow their examples to contribute to the<br />

<strong>University</strong> and the community in the future.<br />

Mr. Leo KoGuan, President <strong>of</strong> the Leo KoGuan Foundation (US), was conferred as<br />

the Honorary Trustee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> by President Xu Zhihong. Mr. Leo received the honor<br />

with gratitude, delivered a speech entitled ―In Search <strong>of</strong> the Meaning <strong>of</strong> Life‖ and<br />

announced to add another 100 scholarships every year.<br />

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RMB10,000 to Olympic Table Tennis<br />

Venue<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197348316<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 6th, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> Hall‘s volunteers contributed for the<br />

third time to the Olympic Table Tennis Venue in the Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Hall in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 5th. With the 6,000 RMB they donated the<br />

Education Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> this time, the total money they contributed, which<br />

would be used for the construction <strong>of</strong> the Olympic table tennis venue, had added up<br />

to 10000 RMB.<br />

Deng Ya, Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the Education Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Zheng Qingwen,<br />

deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Zhang Xifeng,<br />

head <strong>of</strong> the Working Group <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Gymnasium and Liu Shou‘an, director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Hall‘s Management Department <strong>of</strong> the Conference Center attended the ceremony.<br />

Liu Shou‘an said that there had been more than 500 volunteers growing with <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

hall for the past 7 years and gradually built up a strong sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility and<br />

pursuit.<br />

Volunteers‘ representative Ni Jia said that the 10,000 RMB <strong>of</strong> donation, though not<br />

much, was accumulated by the volunteers from one third <strong>of</strong> their 10 RMB subsidy per<br />

time they gained from the work in the Hall since 2005, so she was deeply proud <strong>of</strong><br />

being a member <strong>of</strong> the volunteers‘ team with enthusiasm in work and support to the<br />

Olympic Games. Moreover, she said there were 7 <strong>PKU</strong> Hall‘s volunteers had<br />

selected to be volunteers <strong>of</strong> the test games in the Table Tennis Venue.<br />

Finally, Deng Ya, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Education Foundation, thanked the students for<br />

their self-giving donations and praised their spirit <strong>of</strong> selfless dedication to actively<br />

volunteer for service and join the Olympic volunteerism while they were busy<br />

learning. She wished the students treasure the experience as volunteers and strive<br />

for greater progress.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Psychological Health Education<br />

and Consultation Center Celebrates<br />

2nd Anniversary<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197257741<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, November 30, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 30th, the<br />

closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> the ninth annual Health Awareness Month and the celebration<br />

<strong>of</strong> the second anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Psychological Health Education and Consultation<br />

Center (<strong>PKU</strong>PHECC) were held at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Anniversary Hall. Member <strong>of</strong> the China<br />

Association for Mental Health the Academic Committee for Counseling for College<br />

Students academic board and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fan Fumin, vice<br />

president and secretary general <strong>of</strong> the Psychological Counseling Research<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> Beijing Higher Education Association and director <strong>of</strong> the Capital<br />

Normal <strong>University</strong> Students‘ Counseling Center, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Guirui, secretary<br />

general <strong>of</strong> the China Association for Mental Health the Academic Committee for<br />

Counseling for College Students academic board and director <strong>of</strong> Beihang <strong>University</strong><br />

Counseling Center, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ma Xiting, and many other prominent<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the field attended the event.<br />

During the ceremony, Student Affairs Deputy Minister and Yuanpei General Party<br />

Branch Secretary and director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>PHECC, Cha Jing looked back upon the<br />

progress made the in last two years.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Fan Fumin and Lin Guirui both gave speeches not only congratulating,<br />

but also acknowledging the progress made at <strong>PKU</strong> in the field <strong>of</strong> psychology.<br />

After the closing ceremony, games and other forms <strong>of</strong> entertainment continued the<br />

celebrations. Also, Students Affairs and PHECC presented <strong>PKU</strong>‘s top ten<br />

psychiatrists.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Yan Jiefei<br />

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Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War Research Center<br />

Founded at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—02<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 2, 2007: Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War Research Center <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> is founded in Overseas Exchange Center, about 300 people from academia,<br />

research institutes, business community and media attend the founding ceremony.<br />

The ceremony is emceed by Liu Huazhu, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> History<br />

Department. Hao Bin, former Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, and Yao Youzhi,<br />

Present <strong>of</strong> China Research Society <strong>of</strong> Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War (CRSSTAW) attend and<br />

give speeches, also present today are Hu Pumin, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Classics and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> History Department, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Wang Xuezhen, Center Consultant and former Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee<br />

and Wu Ruchong, Center Consultant and Vice Present <strong>of</strong> CRSSTAW.<br />

As a book on the art <strong>of</strong> war, Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War is not only having major<br />

significance in the study <strong>of</strong> military tactics and national security strategies, but also<br />

full <strong>of</strong> dialectic, art <strong>of</strong> leadership decision-making and dialectical thinking. So it is still<br />

informative with how we conduct all aspects <strong>of</strong> our lives today, and is being<br />

respected by scholars and business managers domestic and abroad.<br />

Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War Research Center, which is set up under the support <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War Training Center and Beijing Longmai Group Corporation, will<br />

conduct various activities every year, such as holding international forum, seminar<br />

and training classes, exploring the research trends and publishing correlative<br />

outcomes etc.. The center has rich expert resources at <strong>PKU</strong>, and will invite a number<br />

<strong>of</strong> scholars who specialize in these field and successful company managers as<br />

consultants and researchers. In the meantime it will also strengthen the<br />

communication between school and other research institutes abroad in order to<br />

deepen the study and use <strong>of</strong> Sun Tzu‘s Art <strong>of</strong> War in different aspects <strong>of</strong><br />

contemporary society, improve its academic value, and make it useful in<br />

modernization.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Su Juan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Diana David: Do <strong>News</strong>papers have a<br />

future?<br />

By Jiao Jie<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—03<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 3, 2007: Ms. Diana David, Regional Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Circulation & Business Development at the Financial Times Asia, delivered a lecture<br />

entitled ‗Do <strong>News</strong>papers have a future?‘ in Zhifuxuan Classroom <strong>of</strong> China Center for<br />

Economic Research on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 3.<br />

First, Diana introduced the current situation <strong>of</strong> the newspapers industry. As external<br />

factors, the development <strong>of</strong> internet and technology has given both threat and<br />

opportunity to the newspapers. Internet has equipped anyone who is looking for<br />

information, and the new force <strong>of</strong> ‗citizen‘ journalists and bloggers is challenging the<br />

newspapers‘ development. The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times hold the<br />

views that the newspapers have to change as the expansion <strong>of</strong> internet, and they<br />

have to focus on what they‘re good at – summarizing, prioritizing, analyzing and<br />

reflecting on the news, providing unique and unexpected insights. However, some<br />

major Medias and vast majority <strong>of</strong> editors are optimistic about future <strong>of</strong> newspapers.<br />

Diana said, the Harris Poll in May, 2007 showed that ‗the online news and<br />

information will supplant television network news as the leading news source over<br />

the next five years, but newspapers will remain a vital source on their own, and can<br />

become dominant if they successfully integrate online delivery as a part <strong>of</strong> what they<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer the public.‘<br />

The World Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>News</strong>papers Congress in June, 2007 publicized the result<br />

that the global circulation <strong>of</strong> newspapers was still up in 2006 especially in Asia, and<br />

there were 450 million copies sold daily. Moreover, Asia has 70 per cent <strong>of</strong> world‘s<br />

bestselling dailies, and China was the largest market with 96.6 million copies sold<br />

daily, India and Japan are the 2nd and 3rd.<br />

Referring to Financial Times (FT), Diana said the FT‘s mission is to be the gold<br />

standard in global business news and analysis in print and online. After the lecture,<br />

Diana and the students had a discussion about the future <strong>of</strong> newspapers and ‗What<br />

should be the FT‘s global strategy?‘<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 4th, 2007: Recently, Olympic posters covered<br />

the tables in several canteens at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, as a preparation <strong>of</strong> the upcoming<br />

test event--- the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pro-TOUR Grand<br />

Finals which is to be held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium (PUG) from December<br />

13th to 19th.<br />

As the venue <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympic Table Tennis Competition, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is<br />

responsible for hosting the test event and Olympic table tennis competitions. The<br />

design <strong>of</strong> the posters consists <strong>of</strong> three sections, namely the effect photo <strong>of</strong> PUG,<br />

world table tennis champions, and information <strong>of</strong> the test event. The last section,<br />

also the prominent part <strong>of</strong> the design, is printed with the slogan: ―Olympics, Table<br />

Tennis Competition & <strong>PKU</strong>: We Are All Part <strong>of</strong> Them.‖ These posters bring Olympics<br />

into the daily life on campus, and excite the passion <strong>of</strong> students and faculty to make<br />

their own contribution.<br />

Besides Olympic table posters, the ―Olympic Wall‖ (a large-scale exhibition board),<br />

flags, and the promotion video <strong>of</strong> the preparation <strong>of</strong> the test event will successively<br />

show up on campus, to publicize the upcoming table tennis test event.<br />

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"China's top 10 Outstanding Youths"<br />

Award<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—04<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 4th, 2007: Xu Chuanxi, schoolfellow <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, won the 18th "China's top 10 Outstanding Youths" Award, which was<br />

jointly organized by the China Youth Federation, the China Youth Development<br />

Foundation, People's Daily and other 9 media organizations in Beijing on Dec 2nd.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Chuanxi, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> American and Comparative Law in China<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Political Science and Law, was admitted to the <strong>English</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with the highest score in the college entrance examination at his<br />

age <strong>of</strong> 15, and became the only master <strong>of</strong> the comparative study <strong>of</strong> Chinese and<br />

Western cultures filed <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> International Politics at <strong>PKU</strong> four years<br />

later. He went to the United States for further study in 1990, and received Doctor‘s<br />

degrees <strong>of</strong> Social and Cultural Anthropology at Yale <strong>University</strong> in 1996 and Law at<br />

Harvard <strong>University</strong> in 1999, when he joined the United States-Paul, Weiss, Rifkind,<br />

Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, in charge <strong>of</strong> legal matters about the Company<br />

Law, including some Fortune 500 company's Chinese business.<br />

However, he came back to China five years ago, with the payment <strong>of</strong> 60,000 RMB<br />

per year, instead <strong>of</strong> 200,000 dollars per year in USA, established China's first<br />

Comparative Law Major, and provided legal and social support for the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> national legislation as member <strong>of</strong> Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the Working Committee<br />

on Law <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress. He was employed to be international legal<br />

experts by some relevant state ministries and was honored to be a "model with<br />

patriotism <strong>of</strong> the new era" for his contribution on defending national interests in many<br />

international legal and political fields. Moreover, he was elected to be the first<br />

academician <strong>of</strong> the Law Institute <strong>of</strong> United States, who was from the mainland <strong>of</strong><br />

China, in 2004, and then "the new century talents" by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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2008 Olympic Table Tennis Venue<br />

Inaugurated<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196737763<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 4th December, 2007: The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Gymnasium<br />

(PUG), which is going to hold the Table Tennis events <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Olympics, was<br />

inaugurated recently.<br />

It is the first time that the Olympic Table Tennis match will be held at a venue<br />

especially dedicated to the sport. The project is located on the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

campus, adjacent to the Zhongguancun Street and the subway Line 4, and about 8<br />

kilometers away from the Olympic Village. Covering an area <strong>of</strong> 26,900 sq. m, the<br />

gymnasium includes a natatorium and is 122.6 m long from south to north and 87.7<br />

m wide from east to west. The table tennis venue on the first floor is 47 m long and<br />

39.5 m wide, and has room for eight competition tables. With removable seats<br />

placed, it becomes 27 m long and 20 m wide, and has room for two competition<br />

tables. It has 7,557 seats, including both removable and fixed ones.<br />

The ro<strong>of</strong> resembles a table tennis ball between two hyperbolic surfaces, garnering it<br />

the name ―China Ridge.‖ The design <strong>of</strong> ―China Ridge‖ conveys multi-folded<br />

meanings, ethnical, historical, architectural, and sportive, and fits perfectly into the<br />

architecture on the campus.<br />

As a trial run, this year's final Good Luck Beijing sport event, the ITTF Pro-TOUR<br />

Grand Finals, will be staged at the PUG from December 13 to 19. It will be the first<br />

sport event to be held in the gymnasium after its inauguration.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

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First Eco-civilization Research Center<br />

in China Founded at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--12—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196614983<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 3rd, 2007: On Nov. 29th, the first eco-civilization<br />

research center in China was <strong>of</strong>ficially founded. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wenshi presided the<br />

ceremony, attended by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong(President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen<br />

Jia'er (former President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>), Yang Jiping (an <strong>of</strong>ficial from the State<br />

Forestry Administration), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shoupeng and Pr<strong>of</strong>. E Yunlong (both from<br />

China Promotion <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> Ecological Ethics Association).<br />

This research center, whose foundation was approved on Oct. 18th, became the first<br />

high-level research institute focusing on eco-civilization. The research center also<br />

has a glittering member list: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan as the director, Pr<strong>of</strong>. E as the vice<br />

director and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen (they are both Academicians) as the directors <strong>of</strong><br />

Academic Committee.<br />

The Academic Committee consists <strong>of</strong> leading scholars from several related<br />

departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Besides, experts from other institutes will be<br />

invited. The current project, in the charge <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan, is a research on the<br />

relationship <strong>of</strong> development and protection <strong>of</strong> Chongzuo and Qinzhou from Guangxi<br />

Zhuang Autonomous Region.<br />

The concept <strong>of</strong> eco-civilization was first put forward and emphasized as a new<br />

requirement to realize the goal <strong>of</strong> building a well-<strong>of</strong>f society in an all-round way in the<br />

report <strong>of</strong> CPC 17th National Congress, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu said. The Eco-civilization Research<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will direct its researches towards the concept <strong>of</strong><br />

ecological harmony, such as developing and protecting the harmony between<br />

mankind and nature. It will also further its study on the theories <strong>of</strong> eco-civilization.<br />

Official Yang made a speech titled "Natural Resources Is the Basis <strong>of</strong> Development".<br />

He stated that the foundation <strong>of</strong> the research center fully represented the visions <strong>of</strong><br />

strategy, responsibility and the spirit <strong>of</strong> rigorous study <strong>of</strong> the teachers and students at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The State Forestry Administration will join hands with association<br />

for the promotion <strong>of</strong> developing eco-civilization to push forward eco-civilization.<br />

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Eco-civilization is, as Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen put in his speech, the civilization <strong>of</strong> the status <strong>of</strong><br />

existence. It is the best way for human race to treat themselves, to treat nature and<br />

the environment <strong>of</strong> existence. And it's also the basic element <strong>of</strong> all civilization. Thus,<br />

there's great necessity to recognize the importance <strong>of</strong>, to fully understand and to<br />

push forward the development <strong>of</strong> eco-civilization. Moreover, we should pay attention<br />

to the education and standards <strong>of</strong> eco-civilization during the process, and organize<br />

more practical activities that are close to the citizens.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Seren<br />

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―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖<br />

Jointly Issued by <strong>PKU</strong>SZ and UNEP<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196392356<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 29th, 2007: On November 27th, the release<br />

conference <strong>of</strong> ―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖, i.e. the workshop <strong>of</strong> urban<br />

environment assessment was held in Shenzhen Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

Shenzhen. ―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖, the first urban environment outlook<br />

report prepared within the assessment framework <strong>of</strong> UN/GEO (Global Environment<br />

Outlook) as the application <strong>of</strong> assessment procedure <strong>of</strong> UNEP/GEO in China, was<br />

issued jointly by Shenzhen Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and UNEP on the conference.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jingjun, Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School, attended the conference<br />

and gave a speech, present were UNEP Executive Coordinator for Asia-Pacific<br />

Zhang Jinhua, Vice Director <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Environment Protection Agency Chen Wei<br />

Yuan, David Stanners from European Environment Agency, Principle <strong>of</strong> GEO<br />

Coordination Center in China and Deputy Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School<br />

Luan Shengji, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Yi from School <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and<br />

Engineering <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Director <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Special Economy Region Research<br />

Center Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhong Jian from Shenzhen <strong>University</strong>, Li Shigang from Policy Research<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Government, Associate Researcher Yuan Yicai from Shenzhen<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Science etc.<br />

The research program <strong>of</strong> ―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖ has been taken charged<br />

<strong>of</strong> by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Luan Shengji, and served as an important example <strong>of</strong> applying GEO in<br />

specific cases in the city level operated by UNEP. With 2-year intensive preparation<br />

work, the report has been successfully completed, with a comprehensive analysis <strong>of</strong><br />

the change in Shenzhen environment within the past two decades as well as the<br />

underlying driving force, both economic and social. By introducing the concept <strong>of</strong><br />

―Integrated Assessment‖, an integrated assessment has been carried out concerning<br />

the current state <strong>of</strong> environment <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen and its impact, as well as actions<br />

taken. The report also gave a prospect <strong>of</strong> the future environment and development in<br />

Shenzhen in different scenarios by employing the method <strong>of</strong> Systematic Dynamic<br />

Simulation.<br />

The issue <strong>of</strong> ―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖ signified that, as the first city adopting<br />

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UNEP/GEO assessment in China, Shenzhen had placed the environmental<br />

protection <strong>of</strong> the city on an even bigger world stage, by conducting the environment<br />

assessment in such a fast-developing city in accordance with international standard.<br />

As is indicated by UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner in the preface <strong>of</strong> the<br />

report, Shenzhen has become ―a pioneering city in Asia-Pacific to conduct urban<br />

environment outlook‖, which would greatly contributed to the accomplishment <strong>of</strong><br />

―double-win in environmental protection and socio-economic development‖.<br />

As another important outcome <strong>of</strong> research service to Shenzhen provided by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Shenzhen Graduate School, ―Shenzhen Environment Outlook‖ will definitely give an<br />

immense impetus to the development <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen to achieve the internationally<br />

recognized environmental performance, promote scientific city planning, strengthen<br />

environmental regulation, accelerate the process for environment protection in<br />

Shenzhen to achieve international standard, and last but not least, facilitate the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the city as a global pioneer by introducing innovative institutions and<br />

ideas.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Yi from School <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Engineering <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

reviewed the process <strong>of</strong> Chinese experts‘ participation in GEO preparation. David<br />

Stanners from EEA shared Europe‘s lessons in city development in Europe by<br />

delivering a speech in the name <strong>of</strong> ―Urban Sprawl in Europe‖. Yang Shunshun and<br />

Liu Kan, both graduate students from School <strong>of</strong> Urban and Environmental Sciences<br />

in Shenzhen Graduate School and participates in the report preparation, gave an<br />

brief introduction <strong>of</strong> scenario analysis and development outlook in the report.<br />

A number <strong>of</strong> media including Guangming Daily, Shenzhen TV, Shenzhen Special<br />

Economic Region Daily, Shenzhen Business, Jing Paper, People‘s Broadcast<br />

Station in Shenzhen, have widely reported the event.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School<br />

Calisthenics Team Wins the Champion<br />

<strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Calisthenics TV<br />

Tournament Again<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196334990<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 24, 2007: the calisthenics team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen<br />

Graduate School wins the campus group champion <strong>of</strong> the third Shenzhen<br />

Calisthenics TV Tournament <strong>of</strong> 2007 for the second time, which is held in the studio<br />

hall <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Media Group.23 teams from different universities, technical<br />

secondary schools and middle schools are competing with each other in this final.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School calisthenics team is the No. 11 to perform in<br />

the stage. The members <strong>of</strong> the team dressed in red-and-white clothes, holding<br />

purple flower balls, give the audiences an unforgettable performance. With smart<br />

arrangement, there are highly difficult actions such as splits, lift etc. accompanying<br />

with jazz and hip-hop dance. In the meantime, with the uniform movement and<br />

special music, every one <strong>of</strong> the team is exuding boundless charm <strong>of</strong> enthusiasm,<br />

youth and vigor as a <strong>PKU</strong> student. In the end, they receive a high score 9.23 from the<br />

referees to win the title and gain a great amount <strong>of</strong> applauses in audiences.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School calisthenics team was organized in the middle<br />

<strong>of</strong> this October, so there is only one month for the ream members to prepare for the<br />

tournament. They must have classes in the day time and have calisthenics training<br />

from 7 to 10 in the night. In order to make one action perfect, they always repeated it<br />

once and again. The training process was hard and weary. However, after the<br />

tournament, they all feel excited because they think that although to win the<br />

competition is important, the process <strong>of</strong> the whole tournament is more meaningful.<br />

Through the competition, they have not only built stronger body, but also enhanced<br />

their cohesion. The competition has also contributed its own strength in creating a<br />

campus culture in line with graduate students.<br />

The school <strong>of</strong>ficers highly rated this tournament and Lin Junjing, Dean <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen<br />

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Graduate School, visited all members <strong>of</strong> the calisthenics team specifically in<br />

November 9 and encouraged everyone to actively attend culture activities and<br />

display the youthful mien <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students at the same time.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School won<br />

Champion <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Calisthenics<br />

TV Competition Again<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196177282<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 27th, 2007: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Nov. 24th, 2007 the<br />

third Shenzhen Campus Youth Calisthenics TV Competition was held at Studio Hall<br />

<strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Radio Group. 23 representative teams including colleges, technical<br />

secondary schools and high schools entered the final round. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Shenzhen Graduate School won the champion again after last time.<br />

Shenzhen Graduate School Calisthenics Team was founded on medium October.<br />

On Nov. 9th, Lin Junjing, Dean <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School, condoled all the<br />

calisthenics team members and encouraged them to take part in the cultural and<br />

sports activities in Shenzhen to show the youth elegant demeanor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. There<br />

was only one month for the team to join in the final competition from it was founded.<br />

All members finished their specialist pr<strong>of</strong>essional study at daytime and take the<br />

exercitation from 19 to 22 o‘clock at nighttime.<br />

After this competition, all members were excited. ―The process preparing this<br />

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competition was very hard, even can be injured during disciplining. But considered<br />

the result we acquired, all the hardships were worthy.‖ one member said.<br />

This competition was direct seeding through Shenzhen Health and Spots STAR<br />

channel.<br />

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Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

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MOE Deputies Inspected Construction<br />

Work <strong>of</strong> Olympic Gym at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196043125<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 25th, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 22nd, the leading group for<br />

the supervision <strong>of</strong> college Olympic Gym Construction Work, headed by Yuan<br />

Rengui, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education (MOE) and Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party<br />

Leadership Group <strong>of</strong> MOE, and Tian Shulan, member <strong>of</strong> Party Leadership Group <strong>of</strong><br />

MOE and Head <strong>of</strong> the Discipline Inspection Bureau designated by MOE, inspected<br />

the Olympic Gym construction work at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Min Weifang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Council, received the group in the Notable Guests Room <strong>of</strong> the Overseas Exchange<br />

Center. President Xu first gave a warm welcome to the group, and then expressed<br />

his gratitude for the firm support from members in the group. He said though the<br />

whole university was currently preparing for the teaching evaluation, crucial for the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, we were at the meantime highly involved in the<br />

construction work <strong>of</strong> Olympic Gym as usual. Yuan Rengui, after heard this, highly<br />

praised the construction work and expressed his confidence in its smooth<br />

completion. He also expressed his consideration for the use <strong>of</strong> gym after the Olympic<br />

Games. He hoped that it could serve the college students and the whole society after<br />

the Games. Min Weifang expressed his determination <strong>of</strong> an excellent preparation<br />

work for the Olympic Games and building first-class university <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />

Afterward, the leading group visited the Ping Pong Gym accompanied by Zhang Yan,<br />

head <strong>of</strong> the special panel for the Olympic Games <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and other school<br />

authorities.<br />

Before the leading group finished their visit, they wished good luck to the Ping Pong<br />

Game rehearsal in December. Yuan Rengui said that Ping Pong was a national<br />

game, and our national anthem would for sure echo across the campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

during the Olympic Games next year.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Qin Yong<br />

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Network and Information Security Lab<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Established<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195805138<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 22nd, 2007: The Founding Ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />

Zhongguancun Open Lab Confederation was held in Beijing Enterprise Mansion on<br />

Nov, 15th, 2007. The Research Center for Information Security Engineering <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Sciences and Technology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficially established as Network and Information Security Lab (Zhongguancun Open<br />

Lab) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Zhongguancun Open Lab Confederation is ―an important node in the capital‘s<br />

innovation system‖ during the eleventh five-year plan. It will become a channel <strong>of</strong><br />

connecting government, colleges, research institutes and enterprises and a platform<br />

for cooperation <strong>of</strong> study, research and production. At present only 2 <strong>of</strong> the 36 labs <strong>of</strong><br />

the confederation are on the field <strong>of</strong> information security, with one at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, and the other in Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences.<br />

Network and Information Security Lab (Zhongguancun Open Lab) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> is a group with over 60 researchers. It has undertaken over 30 research<br />

projects concerning the state‘s 863 Plan, 242 Information Security Plan, Electronic<br />

Development Fun <strong>of</strong> the Information Industry Department and so on. More than 80<br />

research papers have been published by the lab and over 30 patents registered. The<br />

lab is equipped with pr<strong>of</strong>essional and standard network testing equipment such as<br />

Smartbits, Avalanche, IXIA as well as an experiment platform for network security. A<br />

group <strong>of</strong> outstanding undergraduates from different departments <strong>of</strong> the university are<br />

exploring the latest technology on network security with great enthusiasm in the lab.<br />

Insisting upon the tradition <strong>of</strong> ―Technology is the springhead and market is the<br />

guidance‖ and through developing a network date processing platform, Network and<br />

Information Security Lab plays an active part in assisting domestic information<br />

security industry in reducing the difficulty and cost for developing top products <strong>of</strong><br />

network security and accomplishes the technical transformation <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong><br />

research products.<br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer Sciences and Technology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will fully exert<br />

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its advantage in combining scientific research and engineering practices. With the<br />

help <strong>of</strong> relevant research institutes <strong>of</strong> the university, the lab will be an important base<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for conducing technical communication and cooperation with<br />

Zhongguancun Science Park in the field <strong>of</strong> network information security.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Cai Ying<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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■ Zhang Weiying: Problems in State-owned Companies Reform ( Wednesday 2007--1-1- 18:<br />

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■ Li Yining Recommends Four Solutions to Income Disparity ( Wednesday 2007--1-1- 18: 1 )<br />

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―<strong>News</strong> Gathering and Production‖<br />

Given by Senior Expert from China<br />

Daily<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195726292<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 22nd, 2007: Senior consultant Zhang Xiaogang <strong>of</strong><br />

China Daily gave a lecture on ―<strong>News</strong> Gathering and Production‖ to all student<br />

journalism lovers on Nov. 22nd at the guestroom <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Zhang shared with the students his understanding <strong>of</strong> the daily practice, the<br />

management flow, and the standards <strong>of</strong> news production. He also elaborated on the<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> teamwork, debate as decision-making, coaching as managing and<br />

packaging as a future trend <strong>of</strong> news production.<br />

He saw journalism in daily practice as management <strong>of</strong> uncertainties, talents, ideas,<br />

social network and challenge. As Zhang summarized, all good media products are<br />

products <strong>of</strong> good planning and good teamwork; all-star reporters have their coaches,<br />

editorial supporters, and many other helpers; all working media organizations have<br />

good managers—operational planners who know both the industry and financial<br />

management; all successful media organizations build their success on their social<br />

sources—especially networks and relations. Besides, journalists are supposed to<br />

deal with time pressure as well as knowledge pressure.<br />

Zhang described the management flow <strong>of</strong> news production as a complex <strong>of</strong><br />

intelligence, possibilities and projects. That is to say, before the fulfillment <strong>of</strong> a<br />

reporting task, news gathering and calendaring come first, followed by further<br />

exploration on the importance <strong>of</strong> the news and methods <strong>of</strong> coverage. In a word, the<br />

final fulfillment is based on a detailed planning and exploration beforehand.<br />

He thought highly <strong>of</strong> the debate as decision-making in daily practice <strong>of</strong> journalism. ―A<br />

learning organization exists only in rational debates,‖ he said. The key to manage<br />

uncertainties requires a journalist to be ready to learn from those know better and<br />

change his/her own perception by accommodating new things learned from others.<br />

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According to Zhang, coaching is also part <strong>of</strong> the daily practice management.<br />

Coaches are best supports to frontline reporters, helping them take necessary new<br />

adjustments and pointing out writing defects or highlighting strong points. Besides,<br />

there are various ways <strong>of</strong> coaching, such as individual coach, inviting area experts<br />

and working buddies.<br />

Speaking <strong>of</strong> the future trend <strong>of</strong> news production, Zhang proposed the packaging <strong>of</strong><br />

news, which means news should be delivered in packages including breaking news,<br />

links, necessary tables and figures, in-depth reporting, short messages oriented to<br />

mobile phone services, etc.<br />

Zhang concluded his lecture by returning back to the basic standards <strong>of</strong> journalism.<br />

The biggest management failure is fabrication, lack <strong>of</strong> investigative work, missing <strong>of</strong><br />

some key points, and lack <strong>of</strong> balance especially when there is controversy, while the<br />

biggest management success is readers‘ understanding and welcome, society‘s<br />

respects and prestige as well as the building <strong>of</strong> self-confidence for all staff, he said.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Team Won the championship in<br />

Underwater Robot Games <strong>of</strong> 2007<br />

China Robot Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195712669<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 21th, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> shar<strong>PKU</strong>ngfu team -- <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Robot Team, organized by Intelligent control Laboratory <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />

Engineering, participated in the 2007 China Robot Competition and RoboCup China<br />

Open robot contest, and won the championship in three underwater robot games.<br />

Underwater robot contest, set by Robot Competition Committee <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Automation Association, consists <strong>of</strong> 2 to 2 and 3 to 3 water polo competitions, and<br />

technology challenge contest. The aim <strong>of</strong> the competition is to build a platform to<br />

facilitate the academic exchanges and cooperation <strong>of</strong> domestic and international<br />

underwater robot researchers, and to promote the development and progress <strong>of</strong><br />

related technology. Compared with other games, underwater robot competitions<br />

have many advantages, for example, the robots have smaller size and easier to<br />

carry; the venues have modest size and easier to implement; the competitions have<br />

highly technical challenge, and will help promote technological progress; also, they<br />

are warmly welcomed by the audience. Underwater robot competition is marked with<br />

biomimetic technology and intelligent collaboration. It not only is a driving force <strong>of</strong><br />

scientific and technological progress but also plays an crucial role in the work <strong>of</strong><br />

popularization <strong>of</strong> science and technology.<br />

From October 26th to 28th, 2007, "Yin-Quan Cup" China Robot Competition and<br />

RoboCup China Open were held in Jinan City <strong>University</strong> Science Park. A total <strong>of</strong> 413<br />

teams and more than 1,200 applications participated in the competition, among<br />

which there were 391 Chinese teams, some <strong>of</strong> which were form more than 100<br />

colleges and universities including <strong>PKU</strong>. The robot competitions consisted <strong>of</strong> 9<br />

categories and 34 competition items, including RoboCup robot games, FIRA Robot<br />

games, air robot games, underwater robot games, dancing robot games and biped<br />

robot walker games. Compared with previous competitions, this competition had<br />

most completed and largest quantity <strong>of</strong> categories.<br />

It is said that the 2008 RoboCup Robot World Cup will be held in Suzhou, China,<br />

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which is China's first time to hold the contest. As the host, in order to hold a better<br />

and higher-level competition and to fully display China's achievements in robot<br />

technology, the Competition Committee is preparing to regard the underwater robot<br />

contest as performance item, and try to make it an <strong>of</strong>ficial contest item in the future.<br />

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Twelfth ―Excellent Teacher‖ Selection<br />

Activity Begins<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195670791<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2007: Since Nov. 19th the 12th ―Love my<br />

teacher – most adored teacher by students‖, namely ―Excellent Teacher‖ selection<br />

activity has entered the propagandizing stage.<br />

On the morning <strong>of</strong> 19th, propagandizing activity was organized at the square <strong>of</strong><br />

Centennial Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Respecting wall, exhibiting<br />

board and special propagandas <strong>of</strong> each school were held in this square. Respecting<br />

wall was decorated by the photos <strong>of</strong> last ―Excellent Teacher‖ and on the back <strong>of</strong> the<br />

which, there was a message board for students leaving words. Exhibiting board <strong>of</strong> 16<br />

candidates showed the information <strong>of</strong> these famous and adored teachers from which<br />

students could learn further for them.<br />

―Love my teacher – most adored teacher by students‖, namely ―Excellent Teacher‖<br />

selection activity has been held for 11 times as the traditional activity hosted by<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Student Union and Post-graduate Union. ―Justice, equity and<br />

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publicity‖ was this activity‘s tenet as before in order to guarantee the transparence,<br />

impartiality and broadly participating.<br />

The propagandizing activity <strong>of</strong> ―Excellent Teacher‖ would be held between 10 to 17<br />

o‘clock until Nov. 21st.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>HSC Prepared for Teaching<br />

Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Undergraduates<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195625451<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 20th, 2007: According to the notice released by the<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education on undergraduates‘ teaching evaluation, 283 universities will<br />

be evaluated during 2007 to 2008. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) will be appraised from<br />

November 28 to 23 while <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center will receive the<br />

evaluation from November 20 to 22.<br />

As soon as received the notice, <strong>PKU</strong>HSC started to prepare for the evaluation by<br />

setting up a working group whose group leader is President Han Qide, vice leaders<br />

are Executive Vice President Ke Yang, and Vice President Ao Yingfang. They<br />

worked out a detailed schedule for the evaluation in accordance with the principal <strong>of</strong><br />

―taking the chance to promote school constructing, reformation and administration‖.<br />

The pre-evaluation work was done in three steps: preparation, self-evaluation and<br />

Rectification.<br />

In the preparation meeting on September 21, Ms. Wang Xian, vice president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Health Science Center, deployed an arrangement to welcome the evaluation and to<br />

build a better teaching system for undergraduates. Different departments had been<br />

strengthening supervision on students‘ behavior to get them fully prepared for the<br />

evaluation.<br />

On October 22, a report meeting was held to self-examine the undergraduates‘<br />

teaching. Deans form school departments and affiliated hospitals attended the<br />

meeting and reported their preparation work. During October 29 to November 1, two<br />

pre-evaluation experts came to the center and visited some school departments.<br />

After careful investigation, they affirmed the preparation work had been done and put<br />

forward their advices on further improvements.<br />

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■ The Public Lecture <strong>of</strong> The Strategic Study <strong>of</strong> the Health Care System in Rural Chi...<br />

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■ Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony Held at <strong>PKU</strong> ( Wednesday<br />

2007--1-1- 20: 1 )<br />

■ New International Cooperation Pattern Created by <strong>PKU</strong>, Yale and Monsanto<br />

( Wednesday 2007--1-1- 19: 1 )<br />

■ Shenzhen Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>SGS) Post-Doctorate<br />

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■ Beijing Forum 2007: ‗The Social and Cultural Life <strong>of</strong> Urban Elderly in China‘,. ..<br />

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8th Joint Purchase: Student Monitors<br />

Involved<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195613719<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 21th, 2007: An ordinary afternoon on Nov. 10th, in<br />

the gymnasium <strong>of</strong> Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Posts and Telecommunications.<br />

"Serial numbers for different commodities on this contract are missing", a student in<br />

a white sports shirt handed over the contract to Wu Lan, director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Joint Food Procurement Center for Colleges and Universities.<br />

"Serial Numbers are necessary." Said Wu Lan.<br />

"Alright, I'll add it." Said a supplier, "You just won't let anything easily slip through."<br />

The student named Zhao Jing is a member <strong>of</strong> the Rights and Interests Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> as well as one <strong>of</strong> the monitors <strong>of</strong> this procurement, which was sponsored by<br />

Beijing Joint Food Procurement Center for Colleges and Universities, and<br />

undertaken by Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Posts and Telecommunications and Catering<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

There were nearly a hundred student monitors from different universities, including 9<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students made up <strong>of</strong> cafeteria monitors and members <strong>of</strong> the Rights and<br />

Interests Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The first-time addition <strong>of</strong> student monitors, suggested by Catering Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

was an effort aimed at a more transparent, standardized and publicized purchase<br />

procedure, fighting against the non-standard operations in the past procurement,<br />

most severely the inconsistency between contract prices and proposed prices.<br />

The inconsistency came about when schools with larger purchase got lower contract<br />

prices than proposed prices, undermining the fairness <strong>of</strong> the procurement.<br />

"The addition resulted from considerations <strong>of</strong> the seriousness <strong>of</strong> the bidding. Under<br />

the supervision <strong>of</strong> the student monitors, hopefully, everyone will respect the<br />

fairness," stated Wu Lan.<br />

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"The addition is quite necessary, because to some extent, it enhances the fairness <strong>of</strong><br />

the procurement process." Said Food Quality Supervision Office director Feng and<br />

Inspection Office director Jin from the Catering Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

However, the student monitors might think differently. "Because <strong>of</strong> the little<br />

knowledge we have on procurement, the power <strong>of</strong> our supervision is limited after all.<br />

The more effective solution lies in the internal supervision from colleges and<br />

universities." Said Lei Benzhong, a member <strong>of</strong> the Rights and Interests Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Director Wu Lan explained that the limitation <strong>of</strong> time and energy made a systematic<br />

training to the student monitors impossible. But Wu added that students could do<br />

their job well by checking the consistency between contract prices and proposed<br />

prices, since prices were the final reflection <strong>of</strong> impartiality in the procurement.<br />

So scenes similar to the beginning repeated.<br />

According to Wu Lan, the access to the procurement requires 3 licenses(namely<br />

health license, business license, tax registration license) with a strength <strong>of</strong> a<br />

registered capital <strong>of</strong> more than 500,000RMB. At the same time, suppliers <strong>of</strong> different<br />

categories have different further requirements that, for instance, eggs vendors must<br />

have home poultry breeding licenses and rice vendors must have rice production<br />

licenses.<br />

Besides, the procurement reached an agreement with the suppliers on price<br />

adjustment in advance to prevent suppliers from changing the prices by their own<br />

will, in order to protect the continuous purchase <strong>of</strong> large quantities from colleges and<br />

universities. Only when the prices go beyond the range can the suppliers change<br />

their prices, and the rates <strong>of</strong> change is strictly restricted.<br />

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The Public Lecture <strong>of</strong> The Strategic<br />

Study <strong>of</strong> the Health Care System in<br />

Rural China held in HSC<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195565569<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November, 20th, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> 14th<br />

November, the public lecture <strong>of</strong> The Strategic Study <strong>of</strong> the Health Care System in<br />

Rural China, the key project sponsored by the National Fund in Social Sciences,<br />

was held in the lecture hall <strong>of</strong> Yifu Building, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Sciences<br />

Centre. The lecture was attended by more than 50 guests including the academician<br />

Han Qide, the director <strong>of</strong> Health Sciences Centre and the vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress, and Gao Qiang, the secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

the Party Leadership Group, the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health.<br />

Han Qide delivered a speech acknowledging the efforts <strong>of</strong> the team in the past<br />

several years. According to him, the achievement <strong>of</strong> the team owed a great deal to<br />

their strong sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility toward the society and their meticulous attitude<br />

toward academic research.<br />

Gao Qiang shared the point with him, and added that it was a milestone in the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the health care system in rural China. He hoped that the team would<br />

continue their research in this field, and apply their academic achievements to<br />

serving the community, to promote the development <strong>of</strong> the health care system in<br />

rural China, thus contributing to the establishment <strong>of</strong> a harmonious society.<br />

Dr. Wang Hongman from the Health Sciences Center, who serves as the team<br />

leader, made an introduction <strong>of</strong> the process, significance and methods <strong>of</strong> the<br />

research project. The research thinking, methods and attitudes <strong>of</strong> the team were<br />

highly recommended by other scholars present.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

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EDA Joint Laboratory Co-founded by<br />

School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and<br />

Microelectronics & Alrera Corporation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195375086<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 18th, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> December 12th, the<br />

singing and unveiling ceremony for EDA joint laboratory, co-founded by School <strong>of</strong><br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Altera Corporation, was held<br />

at the Daxing Campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. General Manger <strong>of</strong> China in Altera Corporation, Wu<br />

Zhonghai, Associate Department Head <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> IC Design & Engineering,<br />

Yu Dunshan, etc. attended this ceremony.<br />

This is the second joint laboratory after Altera Corporation co-founding the first one<br />

with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Shenzhen Graduate School.<br />

Altera Corporation was founded in 1983 with the headquarters in California <strong>of</strong> the<br />

United States. Altera Corporation is the world‘s pioneer in<br />

system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) solutions, featuring the industry‘s most<br />

advanced programmable logic devices (PLD), associated s<strong>of</strong>tware tools, intellectual<br />

property s<strong>of</strong>tware blocks, and state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art design services.<br />

Nowadays, Altera Corporation has more than 500 categories <strong>of</strong> PLD with different<br />

encapsulations, which can satisfy different consumers‘ demands. The ASSESS<br />

Program <strong>of</strong> Altera can provide all products‘ information supporting Altera devices,<br />

further optimizing the development environment <strong>of</strong> MAX+PLUS II.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Microelectronics <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has always focused on<br />

the collaboration with famous companies <strong>of</strong> both international and national since it<br />

was founded. It has already co-founded 16 joint laboratories with IBM, SUN, Intel,<br />

Micros<strong>of</strong>t and Motorola, etc. and 36 internship bases.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

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5 Teams Acquired Imbursement <strong>of</strong><br />

―Kawai Venture Fund‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195315653<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> December 7th, ―Kawai<br />

Venture Fund‖ award ceremony was held by Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee Zhang Yan, Director <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Planning Room for Japan Universal Engineering Co. Ltd. Kzuo Hasegawa, General<br />

Manager <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Incubator Zhou Lei and Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Youth<br />

League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zheng Qingwen together with other leaders and guests<br />

attended this ceremony.<br />

This ceremony was presided over by Vicegerent Minister <strong>of</strong> the Propaganda<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League Committee Yu Mingming. Deputy Secretary<br />

Zhang Yan and Mr. Kzuo Hasegawa issued certificates to the 5 teams which<br />

acquired the imbursement together and then addressed speeches respectively.<br />

Deputy Secretary Zhang Yan appreciated the help <strong>of</strong> Japan Universal Engineering<br />

Co. Ltd. for supporting <strong>PKU</strong> student venture. He hoped those teams acquired this<br />

imbursement should make a good use <strong>of</strong> this money as well as focus on the care <strong>of</strong><br />

society, the exertion <strong>of</strong> technology and the creativity <strong>of</strong> culture in order to become<br />

personnel with high quality.<br />

The Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> -- ―Kawai Venture Found‖ was<br />

founded in June, 2005, in order to support and encourage student new venture<br />

activities in college. The third ―Kawai Venture Found‖ began in May this year and<br />

since then it was paid attention to broadly. There were 21 Eligible works among<br />

which 5 gained this imbursement.<br />

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2007 Awarding Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-DTZ Fund Held on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—12<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 12th, November, 2007: On 9th November, the 2007<br />

Awarding Ceremony <strong>of</strong> DTZ Fund was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The ceremony was<br />

attended by Chen Zuo‘er, the executive vice-director <strong>of</strong> the Hong Kong and Macau<br />

Affairs Office, Guo Hua, the vice director <strong>of</strong> the United Front Work Department <strong>of</strong> the<br />

CPC Central Committee, Zhang Xingang, the former president <strong>of</strong> the City <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and Liu Bingzhang, the vice-chairman<br />

<strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Coalition <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services.<br />

Mr. Leung Chun-ying, the president Asian Pacific <strong>of</strong> DTZ, the standing committee<br />

member <strong>of</strong> CPPCC, and the convener <strong>of</strong> the Executive Council <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong<br />

Special Administrative Region, delivered a closing speech on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong in last 25 years.‖<br />

Min Weifang, the Party Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation, also addressed that ―Among the freshmen entering<br />

university, there are about 20 percent who are coming from<br />

financially-disadvantaged families each year. In order to help those students, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

has endeavored to raise funds from alumni and friends, in addition to the financial<br />

support from the government and the student loan.‖ He highly appreciated DTZ‘s<br />

generous support to the university and recognized the significance <strong>of</strong> establishing<br />

this Fund.<br />

With the RMB 5-million-endowment given by Mr. Leung Chun-ying, Mr. Li Zhirong,<br />

Mr. Huang Xixing, Mr. Zhao Jinquan, and Mr. Zhang Guozheng, who received the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Education Contribution Prize from Mr. Min Weifang, the <strong>PKU</strong>-DTZ Fund is<br />

aimed to provide scholarships and financial aids to both outstanding undergraduates<br />

and graduates from financially-disadvantaged families.<br />

Annually the Fund will cover 30 elite students from financially-disadvantaged<br />

families, each <strong>of</strong> whom will receive RMB 6,000 each year in the first three years. The<br />

number <strong>of</strong> beneficiaries and the size <strong>of</strong> scholarship will be redefined and adjusted to<br />

the changed situation three years later.<br />

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Lecture <strong>PKU</strong>: Explore Exoplanet with<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Michel Mayor<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194840759<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 12th, 2007: At 7 pm on Nov. 11th, a lecture<br />

sponsored by Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics and School <strong>of</strong> Physics<br />

opened for the general public a door to astronomy, which is usually considered as<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the most mysterious subjects <strong>of</strong> science.<br />

The lecture was given by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Michel Mayor, a world-known pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the<br />

Astronomy Department <strong>of</strong> Geneva <strong>University</strong>, under the topic <strong>of</strong> Searching for other<br />

worlds: the Discovery <strong>of</strong> Exoplanets.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Michel Mayor acted as the President <strong>of</strong> International Astronomical Union (IAU)<br />

between 1988-1991. He won the 2005 Shaw Prize <strong>of</strong> Astronomy for the discovery <strong>of</strong><br />

the first extra-solar planet around the 51 Pegasi in 1995.<br />

For the past 12 years, about 250 extrasolar planets have been found, more than 100<br />

<strong>of</strong> which were contributed by the team Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mayor is in.<br />

Again in April this year, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mayor and his partner found for the first time one<br />

exoplanet that‘s possibly suitable for man to live in. The new-found planet has similar<br />

temperature and size as Earth, and there‘s a chance that liquid water exists.<br />

Astronomers claimed this discovery a big event in searching for presence <strong>of</strong> life in<br />

the universe.<br />

Using vivid pictures and wonderful speech, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mayor aroused the interest <strong>of</strong><br />

students in astronomy, especially exoplanets. Many students raised questions about<br />

possibilities <strong>of</strong> finding a suitable planet and the existence <strong>of</strong> other living organisms in<br />

the universe.<br />

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―Arts in the United States‖ by Mu<br />

Jiashan at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—11—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194530260<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 5th, 2007: On the evening <strong>of</strong> November 5th, famous<br />

painter Mu Jiashan, came from American, delivered a speech named ―Arts in the<br />

United States‖ at the Leo Ko Guan Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Mr. Mu appeared in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students with a casual style including a jacket and a<br />

backpack. He expressed his pleasure to communicate and interchange with<br />

everyone. He said: ―In China, art is a very abundant concept. It is a combination <strong>of</strong> Yi<br />

and Shu. In the United States, if you ask this question, then someone will tell you that<br />

art just is art and it cannot be split.‖<br />

Mu Jiashan illuminated the difference between Chinese and Western art with a<br />

concise manner: ―Chinese painting is a kind <strong>of</strong> vacant beauty. It uses romantic eyes<br />

to look at the world and with a realistic approach to perform the image. Modern<br />

Western art <strong>of</strong>ten chooses the true perspective to observe life but demonstrated it<br />

through an abstract.‖<br />

Then he used a group <strong>of</strong> photographs from the National Museum <strong>of</strong> Art to introduce<br />

the modern art <strong>of</strong> America to students. His humorous, witty and passionate lecture<br />

moved everyone at present and drew lots <strong>of</strong> applause. After the lecture, student<br />

asked some questions and Mr. Mu answered them earnest, which brought another<br />

applause.<br />

This is the fourth time for Mr. Mu, who is given the invitation by the Chinese Ministry<br />

<strong>of</strong> Education "Chunhui Project Fund", to deliver the lecture tour at Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Nanjing <strong>University</strong>, Xiamen <strong>University</strong> and so on. He said that if given the<br />

opportunity he will come back to interchange with friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> next<br />

March.<br />

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Food and Beverage Department and<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Interests <strong>of</strong> Students‘<br />

Union organize students to visit<br />

Purchasing Department<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--11—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194526302<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2nd, 2007: this afternoon, Food and Beverage<br />

Department and Department <strong>of</strong> Interests <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Union organized students to<br />

visit Purchasing Department. 15 students from school <strong>of</strong> Economics, Foreign<br />

Language and Yuan Pei, besides monitors <strong>of</strong> dining halls, took part in this activity.<br />

Director Mao Yali introduced the basic conditions <strong>of</strong> Purchasing Department.<br />

Purchasing Department has 78 employees, who are mainly in charge <strong>of</strong> purchasing<br />

food materials <strong>of</strong> dining halls.<br />

Students with work wear visited the rice production line. They were satisfied with the<br />

clean environment and clear administrational rules. Vice Director Ran Fuguang<br />

introduced the best material flow system <strong>of</strong> Food Centre, which was finished all<br />

through the internet from ordering, purchasing to warehouse and reimbursement.<br />

Through this visit students not only know more <strong>of</strong> food materials purchasing, but<br />

learn from these hard working employees their excellent working attitude as well.<br />

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Health Science Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Held<br />

Self-evaluation Report<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—30<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 30th, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct.22nd, Health<br />

Science Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> assembled to report on self-evaluation <strong>of</strong> each<br />

teaching unit in order to receive the ―Undergraduate Teaching Assessment‖.<br />

Executive Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> Health Science Center Yang Ke, Deputy Director Wang<br />

Xian, Fang Weigang, Jiang Baoguo, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee Li<br />

Wensheng, Gu Yun, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Discipline Inspection Committee Kong Fanhong,<br />

Assistant Director Ma Dalong, Duan Liping together with deans from each teaching<br />

unit, etc. attended this meeting. The Deputy Director Wand Xian presided over this<br />

meeting.<br />

At the meeting, deans and teaching deans from 13 teaching units reported on<br />

several aspects respectively, including the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> institute and teaching hospitals,<br />

the personnel training objectives and guiding ideology, the teachers and teaching<br />

conditions, the pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and teaching reform and the problems and<br />

rectification measures.<br />

Yang Ke etc. listened carefully to each unit's self-assessment report. They pointed<br />

out some existing problems and proposed modifications through Education<br />

Department to write feedback to the each units.<br />

Executive Deputy Director Yang Ke gave a conclusion after that report. She affirmed<br />

the hard work each teaching unit paid out to meet the ―Undergraduate Teaching<br />

Assessment‖. She hoped that all units can redouble their efforts before the formal<br />

assessment. She believed that the Health Science Center can not only make more<br />

outstanding achievements, but also full <strong>of</strong> positive attitude to meet the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education's assessment.<br />

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Celebration Meeting for the Fifth<br />

Founding Anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193583860<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct, 27th, 2007: The celebration meeting for the Fifth Founding<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware was held in the multi-functional room <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Centennial Commemorative Hall, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on 18th 2007. The meeting was<br />

presided over by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Zhong, dean <strong>of</strong> the school, with cheerful attendance <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong>ficials from the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and other administrative organs,<br />

representatives from cooperative enterprises and all other departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> as well as teachers and students <strong>of</strong> the school.<br />

Academician Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, first enthusiastically<br />

congratulated the founding <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware in representative <strong>of</strong> the<br />

university and then affirmed the school‘s huge accomplishment in teaching and<br />

scientific research. The founding <strong>of</strong> the school was also acclaimed as a beneficial<br />

experiment <strong>of</strong> education, providing a new formula for administrative system reform <strong>of</strong><br />

higher education and precious experience and good lessons on how to cultivate<br />

pragmatic intellectuals in other pr<strong>of</strong>essional areas. However, the president also<br />

pointed out a lot <strong>of</strong> work still needs to be done ahead targeting at a world top class<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware school.<br />

Academician Yang Fuqing, executive director <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware also made a<br />

lecture on ―Some thinking and Practice on the S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering Education‖. She<br />

proposed the direction for future development <strong>of</strong> the school in view <strong>of</strong> the five years‘<br />

experience and the functional characteristics <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering education.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Yaoxue, director <strong>of</strong> High Education Directorate <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Minister <strong>of</strong> Education encouraged enterprises to carry on with their support to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware with a convincing argument that their<br />

endorsement works in turn will backup enterprises‘ development in long run. The<br />

deputy director <strong>of</strong> National Foreign Expert Division Li Bing committed themselves in<br />

bringing in more foreign experts in favor <strong>of</strong> the school‘s development in the<br />

meantime.<br />

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Representatives from many world famous companies engaging in intimate<br />

cooperation relationship with the school, like IBM, Micros<strong>of</strong>t, Intel, CitiS<strong>of</strong>tware, Sun<br />

etc., expressed their desires to further collaborate with the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware in the<br />

future to make contribution to China‘s s<strong>of</strong>tware enterprises.<br />

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Beijing Forum 2007: Innovation Is the<br />

Only Way to Highly Added Value for<br />

Enterprises -- An Interview with Ni<br />

Guangnan, Member <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering (CAE)<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193378486<br />

Only Innovation Can Place Enterprises at the Top <strong>of</strong> ―Smile Curve‖ Value Chain<br />

Science Times: Enterprises have been the principal part in development <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />

modern social economy. Enterprises in contemporary China has been developing<br />

extremely fast. After 30 years <strong>of</strong> starting up, a large number <strong>of</strong> middle and<br />

small-sized enterprises have entered the phase <strong>of</strong> scientific and sustainable<br />

development driven by technical advances and management innovation. In your<br />

opinion, what is the significance <strong>of</strong> technical innovation for the development <strong>of</strong><br />

enterprises?<br />

Ni Guangnan: In the 1980s, Mr. Shi Zhenrong brought out the famous concept <strong>of</strong><br />

―Smile Curve‖ to describe the distribution <strong>of</strong> added value in personal computer<br />

industry. According to the ―smile curve‖, added value <strong>of</strong> computer industry mainly<br />

comes from two parts: one is related to innovation (including standard), the other is<br />

related to brands and sales channel. Processing and assembling have the lowest<br />

added value.<br />

Recently, Dr. Rui Xianglin, head <strong>of</strong> SAP China Research Center, brought forth the<br />

―Smile Curve‖ in s<strong>of</strong>tware industry. Similarly, he separated the integrated value chain<br />

in s<strong>of</strong>tware industry into several closely connected key parts such as innovation,<br />

definition and standardization, promotion and marketing. Among them, highest<br />

added value is found in innovation, definition and standardization, as well as in the<br />

final promotion and marketing part, while s<strong>of</strong>tware development, such as coding and<br />

testing done by some Indian s<strong>of</strong>tware companies is with minimum added value in<br />

―Smile Curve‖.<br />

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To sum up, ―Smile Curve‖ tells us that innovation is necessary for enterprises to<br />

achieve high added value and a sustainable development. Especially for middle and<br />

small-sized enterprises for which high added value is difficult to achieve through<br />

brand and sales channel, innovation is almost their only way to high added value.<br />

Choosing A Suitable Way <strong>of</strong> Technical Innovation<br />

Science Times: Up till the end <strong>of</strong> 2006, middle and small-sized Chinese enterprises<br />

in China had been over 42 million which accounts for 99.8% and above in the total<br />

number <strong>of</strong> enterprises in China. Value <strong>of</strong> ultimate products and service from middle<br />

and small-sized take up about 60% <strong>of</strong> GDP. These enterprises also pay more than a<br />

half <strong>of</strong> the total tax and provide about 80% job vacancies. They have become a vital<br />

force in China‘s economic development. However, compared with some large-scale<br />

state-owned enterprises and multinational enterprises, China‘s middle and small<br />

sized enterprises are relatively weak in technical innovation and some even do not<br />

want to invest in technical innovation, what is your opinion?<br />

Ni Guangnan: In the past, since most enterprises especially private enterprises were<br />

small in size and weak in pr<strong>of</strong>it-making ability, they were not willing to invest in<br />

technical innovation. But as they are continuously growing up and the competition is<br />

becoming increasingly fierce, they are also aware <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> technical<br />

innovation.<br />

Nowadays many middle and small enterprises and private enterprises pay great<br />

importance to technical innovation and research development. For example, Hua<br />

Wei ranks top in investment on technical innovation as a private enterprise.<br />

Science Times: We also find in our interviews that quite many enterprises have been<br />

aware <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> technical innovation. Enterprises are seeking for<br />

innovation through various ways. Some have their own research development<br />

groups, some conduct cooperation with colleges and research institutions, and some<br />

even purchase advanced techniques from abroad. Some enterprises with their own<br />

technique and advantages have been exhibiting their characteristic development<br />

pattern. Could you please talk about how can enterprises choose a suitable way <strong>of</strong><br />

technical innovation?<br />

Ni Guangnan: In choosing a way for technical innovation, enterprises should have<br />

their own plans instead <strong>of</strong> simply copying others. Of course, national characteristics<br />

in China have many common points. For example, ―combination <strong>of</strong> production, study<br />

and research‖ is characteristic in China, since a great many experts are in a few<br />

renowned colleges and research intuitions. The state has been spending a large<br />

sum <strong>of</strong> money on their research and ―combination <strong>of</strong> production, study and research‖<br />

is a good way to make use <strong>of</strong> their advantage in intellectual resources and research<br />

products. In s<strong>of</strong>tware industry, since open-source s<strong>of</strong>tware has become a trend, it is<br />

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advisable to make a full use <strong>of</strong> it and conduct innovation at an advantageous starting<br />

point.<br />

Science Times: What should enterprises pay attention to in cooperating with colleges<br />

and research institutions? How do you think these institutions should help<br />

enterprises with their technical innovation?<br />

Ni Guangnan: A good combination <strong>of</strong> production, study and research should aim at<br />

the market. Enterprises are the principal part and they should direct the intellectual<br />

resources and research products to industrialization. Because <strong>of</strong> the difference in<br />

evaluation system, colleges and institutions pay more emphasis on papers and<br />

awards instead <strong>of</strong> market and pr<strong>of</strong>it. At this point, they need to renew their ideas.<br />

Besides, intellectual property should be dealt with properly to make sure that<br />

products from colleges and institutions are respected and receive their duly value, so<br />

that research staff can have more enthusiasm and initiative.<br />

Enterprises Should Have Their Own Guideline for Innovation<br />

Science Times: In recent decades, Chinese enterprises have been developing quite<br />

fast. However, in the perspective <strong>of</strong> the situation in the world, there is still a<br />

considerable gap between enterprises in China and developed countries. Is lack <strong>of</strong><br />

technical innovation the main reason for that?<br />

Ni Guangnan: Indeed. It is a common phenomenon that Chinese enterprises do not<br />

have enough research and development input. For example, the average R&D input<br />

intensity in electron industry is 2.1%, the top 100 enterprises‘ input intensity is 3.9%,<br />

among which only 21 have an intensity <strong>of</strong> over 5%. The highest figure is in Hua Wei,<br />

8.9%, and Zhong Xing 12.3%.<br />

In contrast, high-tech enterprises in developed countries normally have an input <strong>of</strong><br />

over 10%. In this view, we still need some time to catch up with them.<br />

Science Times: From your contact with enterprises, what other problems do they<br />

have in technical enterprises and how to balance the relationship between technical<br />

innovation and development <strong>of</strong> enterprises?<br />

Ni Guangnan: Although our enterprises have shortcomings in their size and strength,<br />

the top obstacle is in their thoughts and concepts.<br />

Especially in the field <strong>of</strong> information industry, for which we are entering a new period<br />

in technology, China can definitely exert its fellow-up advantage through innovation<br />

and achieve cross-generation development. However, some people lack confidence<br />

in our people and give up innovation. For instance, in the field <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware industry,<br />

some people do not believe that Chinese s<strong>of</strong>tware enterprises can be at the top in<br />

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value chain <strong>of</strong> ―Smile Value‖. They think that Chinese enterprises can only do basic<br />

jobs as Indian companies, the pattern <strong>of</strong> international labor division in s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

industry cannot be changed, and Chinese enterprises can never succeed under<br />

monopoly <strong>of</strong> multinational s<strong>of</strong>tware companies… Thus they do nothing while<br />

multinational enterprises are expanding in China‘s s<strong>of</strong>tware market but receiving<br />

orders from foreign companies and dealing with simple operations with low added<br />

value.<br />

Under such circumstances, enterprises should first <strong>of</strong> all make their own guidelines.<br />

Otherwise they can never truly make innovations.<br />

A Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> Ni Guangnan:<br />

Ni Guangnan, academician <strong>of</strong> CAE, researcher <strong>of</strong> Computer Science <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, expert in computer science, top engineer <strong>of</strong> Lenovo Group. He<br />

is one <strong>of</strong> the first scholars in China who conducted research on information process<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese characters and model recognition and brought forth the idea <strong>of</strong><br />

association in Chinese characters typing. The association character system that he<br />

was in charge provided a good solution to a series <strong>of</strong> technical problems in<br />

processing <strong>of</strong> characters and won the First Price <strong>of</strong> National Scientific and<br />

Technologic Progress Awards in 1988. Since then the computer enterprise changed<br />

its name to Lenovo Group. After that he took charge <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> Lenovo<br />

mini-size computers and won the First Price <strong>of</strong> National Scientific and Technologic<br />

Progress Awards again in 1992. In following years Lenovo mini-size computers<br />

became the core operation <strong>of</strong> Lenovo Group. In recent years, Ni has been devoting<br />

himself to promoting Linux operation system in China and developing products with<br />

their own core technology such as internet computers based on CPU made in China<br />

and Linux operation system.<br />

How can enterprises make innovations? How significant is innovation for the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> enterprises? These questions seem to be very familiar to us, yet they<br />

have been haunting Chinese enterprises for a long time and exerting great influence<br />

on Chinese enterprises‘ expansion to the world. With these questions in mind,<br />

Science Times conducted an interview with Ni Guangnan, renowned expert in<br />

computer science and academician <strong>of</strong> CAE. Ni Guangnan has ample experiences in<br />

enterprises‘ technical innovation and has unique ideas on innovation in enterprises.<br />

Edited By : Cai Ying<br />

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The Couple Chen Xiong, Cai Lansu<br />

Donate for Archaeology Foundation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193369553<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 22th, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 22nd, a<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Chinese-American couple Chen Xiong and Cai Lansu donating<br />

money for archaeology foundation was held in Oversea Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Mr. Chen Xiong and the Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Zhang<br />

Guoxiong assigned the agreement. Mrs. Chen, Deng Ya, the secretary-general <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> education foundation, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Xianling from School <strong>of</strong> Physics, Liu Xu,<br />

Zhao Hui from School <strong>of</strong> archaeology and some teachers and students attended the<br />

ceremony.<br />

Chen Xiong and Cai Lansu will donate 1million RMB to <strong>PKU</strong> before March <strong>of</strong> 2008<br />

according to the agreement. The sum <strong>of</strong> money will be used as the principal money,<br />

mainly established for scholarship and fellowship and programs for the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology.<br />

The Vice President Zhang Guoyou expressed his appreciation to Mr. Chen Xiong<br />

and his wife for their care for archaeology and education.<br />

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―Elegant Youth‖ Collage Student<br />

Classical Music Festival Opens at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193291227<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 21, 2007:, the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Elegant Youth‖<br />

Collage Student Classical Music Festival, which will last for three months, is held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hall. During this period, there will be classical music performances and lectures<br />

touring among twenty well-known major universities in Beijing, such as <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

There are about ten hall-class classical performances, which have been given by a<br />

large number <strong>of</strong> domestic groups and top artists, including Oscar classic oldies<br />

concert by China Film Symphony Orchestra, solo concerts by famous pianists and<br />

violinists, such as Xue Wei, Lü Siqing, Zi Liang, and Kong Xiangdong., the exciting<br />

acting by the National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China, as well as special concerts given by China<br />

National Symphony Orchestra and China Philharmonic Orchestra respectively. At<br />

the same time, about twenty top musical lectures by famous musicians have been<br />

prepared for the students freely.<br />

This college student classical music festival touring performances will embody the<br />

outstanding achievements <strong>of</strong> contemporary classical music and will vigorously<br />

exhibit unique artistic charm <strong>of</strong> classical music. The activities could boost the<br />

demands on classical music <strong>of</strong> the college students, improve their sentiments <strong>of</strong><br />

elegant art and at the same time train them to be the most potential audiences in the<br />

field <strong>of</strong> classical music in the future, which are very positive and useful to improve the<br />

overall qualities and enhance harmonious developments <strong>of</strong> contemporary college<br />

students.<br />

The organizers have set the fare <strong>of</strong> the concerts between 10 to 100 yuan,<br />

considering students‘ limited purchasing power. And they also supply college<br />

students the chance to exchange their opinions with the artists and other netizens on<br />

the topic <strong>of</strong> classical music performances through the classical music festival's<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficial web site. Some <strong>of</strong> the students who have certain artistic attainments are<br />

expected to participant in the festival, and may gain the chances to perform their<br />

skills on the same stage with top artists.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students and Elderly Residents<br />

Celebrated Double Ninth Festival<br />

Together<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193113564<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 19, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> October 19th 2007, the<br />

Double Ninth Festival in Chinese tradition, Xie Yufeng, principal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Student Financial Aid, Zhang Hui, Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> Vision Branch <strong>of</strong><br />

The Student Serving Troop (SST) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, together with other SST<br />

members, paid a visit to the community <strong>of</strong> Chengze Garden.<br />

Before the visiting, in order to make the community's senior residents enjoy their own<br />

festival better, secretariat at Vision Branch <strong>of</strong> SST carefully charted out the activities<br />

<strong>of</strong> the day. Secretary-General Zhang Hui personally led the troop to pick out fresh<br />

fruits and flowers as gifts to the elderly residents.<br />

At the community center, <strong>PKU</strong> visitors and senior residents carried out ―Chengze<br />

Garden Community <strong>English</strong> Program‖ a long-term learning program planned by<br />

Vision Branch <strong>of</strong> SST, and spent a wonderful festival afternoon together to celebrate<br />

this festival, which nowadays is designated as Chinese Old People's Day.<br />

At 2 p.m., with fine gifts, sincere wishes, and friendly greetings, SST members<br />

arrived at Chengze Garden Community Center. The arrival <strong>of</strong> SST members<br />

surprised the community‘s senior residents and activated a joyous festival mood at<br />

the community center.<br />

Director An <strong>of</strong> the community first delivered a welcome and thank-you speech to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> comers. Then a senior representative expressed his thanks on behalf <strong>of</strong> all the<br />

elderly residents. When the senior students said ―THANK YOU VERY MUCH!‖ all<br />

together in <strong>English</strong> in return for the <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ long-time help, <strong>PKU</strong> tutors showed<br />

excitement and proud.<br />

Later, after a small festival celebration ceremony, the "star turn" <strong>of</strong> the day — a<br />

two-hour <strong>English</strong> tutoring class — was put on. Volunteers from SST earnestly and<br />

patiently lectured on Basic <strong>English</strong> conversations for the senior residents. Troop<br />

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members also <strong>of</strong>fered one-to-one tutorship aimed at solving some difficulty their<br />

senior friends encountered. The flexible teaching method and creative lecturing style<br />

<strong>of</strong> SST tutors arouse great learning enthusiasm among the elderly students.<br />

In the end, residents <strong>of</strong> Chengze Garden Community and <strong>PKU</strong> students delightfully<br />

took group photos together to record the fruitful and unforgettable day. Before<br />

parting, representatives <strong>of</strong> the community and the university expressed their strong<br />

wishes to work more together, so that they could be better prepared for the coming <strong>of</strong><br />

the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Li Zhuohan<br />

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Undergraduates Education in School <strong>of</strong><br />

Mathematical Sciences: A Broader<br />

Way to Success<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193113391<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 23rd, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences<br />

has achieved great success in its undergraduate‘s education since its first recruited<br />

new students in the autumn <strong>of</strong> 1913. As the ‗Base for Basic Science Research and<br />

Education‘, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences was awarded a national special prize<br />

in the excellent teaching achievements competition in 2001. Another thing worth<br />

mentioning is that out <strong>of</strong> nearly 8000 graduates <strong>of</strong> this school since 1952, 32 persons<br />

have been academicians <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences (CAS) or that the<br />

Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering (CAE), which is definite a great honor.<br />

Several factors should be attributed to these accomplishments. First <strong>of</strong> all, there is a<br />

long tradition in this school that academicians themselves would teach<br />

undergraduates. Almost all the prominent pr<strong>of</strong>essors such as Jiang Zehan, Duan<br />

Xuefu, Cheng Mingde and Ding Shisun taught students in person. Their lectures are<br />

very popular among students.<br />

Secondly, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences carries out two specially designed ‗3+5‘<br />

and ‗4+4‘ scheme for college students, which are put into effect in 1997 and 2003<br />

respectively. These schemes put more emphasis on basic training in the first 3 or 4<br />

semesters, laying a solid foundation for their later major choosing as well as their<br />

career building.<br />

In order to upgrade students‘ academic ability, School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences<br />

provides a variety <strong>of</strong> scientific activities from the discussion class for the lower<br />

grades students, to the diverse research funds supporting both theory and<br />

application studies, and graduation thesis as well. Besides, it is a significant way to<br />

broaden their minds <strong>of</strong> academic research by engaging in international study and<br />

communication activities. No wonder students from School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical<br />

Sciences stand out for their extraordinary performances in extracurricular scientific<br />

research activities.<br />

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Beijing Forum 2007: Volunteer<br />

Mobilization Meeting <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum<br />

2007 Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192813880<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 17, 2007: The Volunteer Mobilization Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Forum 2007 was held in Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />

the evening <strong>of</strong> October 14th, with the attendance <strong>of</strong> Yan Jun, Secretary-General <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Forum Secretariat, Chen Zhenya, director <strong>of</strong> the Overseas Exchange Center<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Wang Xiao‘an, director <strong>of</strong> the General Affairs Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>‘s Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, as well as volunteers in charge <strong>of</strong><br />

meeting organization and reception <strong>of</strong> guests from home and abroad.<br />

This is the first volunteer mobilization meeting held before Beijing Forum 2007, and<br />

hundreds <strong>of</strong> volunteers from various schools and departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

showed their great enthusiasm and active participation.<br />

At the meeting, Secretary-General Yan Jun put forward a high expectation for<br />

volunteers <strong>of</strong> this year. He emphasized that volunteers‘ hearty smile and friendly<br />

help is <strong>of</strong> vital importance to the success <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum. He also mentioned that<br />

the organizing committee had prepared uniforms for all volunteers for a brighter<br />

image <strong>of</strong> volunteers in this year‘s forum.<br />

Director Chen Zhenya and director Wang Xiao‘an further elaborated on detailed<br />

requirements concerning volunteers‘ appearance, etiquette and manners with a<br />

reference to experiences <strong>of</strong> volunteers‘ work in previous years.<br />

The training program for volunteers <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 will soon start since the<br />

forum is on the way. Through improving the training program, the organizing<br />

committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing Forum 2007 endeavors to upgrade the quality <strong>of</strong> volunteers‘<br />

service this year and bring out a fuller exhibition <strong>of</strong> volunteers‘ talent and passion.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Cai Ying<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Lecture Series VIII: Science<br />

<strong>of</strong> Information Networks<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192689421<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 15th, 2007: Edmund Yeh, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science <strong>of</strong> Yale <strong>University</strong>, lectures on the<br />

science <strong>of</strong> information network in the second boardroom <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange<br />

Center.<br />

Tens <strong>of</strong> students from different faculties, mainly School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering<br />

and Computer Science, attend this lecture which is presided over by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Jiao Bingli<br />

<strong>of</strong> department <strong>of</strong> electronics. Together with other relative teachers, Yu Ningping,<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> the program <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Yale at <strong>PKU</strong>, also presents as the delegate <strong>of</strong> Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edmund Yeh introduces to his audiences the origination <strong>of</strong> the science <strong>of</strong><br />

information, explains how it works and discusses the pr<strong>of</strong>ound impact that it will<br />

likely have on human development in the years ahead, based on the academic<br />

achievement <strong>of</strong> American mathematician Claude Shannon, the founder <strong>of</strong> modern<br />

information science. He introduces many instances <strong>of</strong> figures and examples from our<br />

daily life to make this discipline more sensible to the audience.<br />

Pref. Yeh also makes an introduction <strong>of</strong> Rong Hong‘s study experiences in America,<br />

who was the first foreign student from China in Yale <strong>University</strong>, and the extraordinary<br />

contribution he made to the education <strong>of</strong> China in 19th century, as well as to the<br />

culture communication between America and China.<br />

When talking about ‗harmony‘, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yeh refers to two aspects, one is the harmony <strong>of</strong><br />

China and the west countries in the area <strong>of</strong> ideology and culture, the other is the<br />

harmony <strong>of</strong> natural sciences and humanities. In the meantime, he points out that it is<br />

the most meaningful to have long-term investment in education and science and<br />

technology, so he encourages the young students by saying ‘I hope you can make<br />

long-term investment in your real cherished things‘.<br />

The pr<strong>of</strong>essor‘s clear guided lecture does capture everybody‘s attention. After the<br />

speech, he patiently answers all kinds <strong>of</strong> questions from the participants.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Edmund Yeh received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford<br />

<strong>University</strong> in 1994, M.S. in Engineering from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Cambridge in 1995,<br />

and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT in 2001. Since<br />

July 2001, he has been on the faculty at Yale <strong>University</strong>, where he is currently an<br />

Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Yeh's research interests lie in information theory and communication networks.<br />

This is the eighth lecture <strong>of</strong> ‗<strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Lecture Series‘. The lecture series have<br />

gained much attention from media, and have been highly rated by teachers and<br />

students all over the university since the fall semester in 2006.<br />

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CCP members watch the opening living<br />

broadcast <strong>of</strong> 17th Congress<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192617361<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 16th, 2007: Chinese Communist Party (CCP)<br />

members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> watched the living broadcast <strong>of</strong> the opening <strong>of</strong> the<br />

17th National Congress <strong>of</strong> CCP on 15th and learned the report delivered by<br />

President Hu Jintao. Wu Zhipan, Executive vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CCP Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Vice Secretary Zhang Yan, Wang Limei and Yang He, and Vice president<br />

Zhang Guoyou attended the activity.<br />

Everybody showed that the 17th National Congress <strong>of</strong> CCP was held in an essential<br />

phase during the reform and development <strong>of</strong> China. The report delivered by<br />

Secretary-general Hu is far-sighted and inspiring, scientifically concluded the<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> CCP since the previous national congress. The spirit communicated<br />

by the report gave a strong force to push the development <strong>of</strong> science and<br />

technology, promote the harmonious development <strong>of</strong> society. The report also<br />

mapped out the blueprint for China, <strong>of</strong>fered the theory instruction and pointing out<br />

our marching direction clearly.<br />

We should unite together with Hu Jingtao <strong>of</strong> CCP, and construct <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as<br />

a top university in the world.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Yu Le<br />

Source : 北大新闻网<br />

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Photo Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Summer<br />

Practice Hits<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192506574<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16th, 2007: The Photo Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Summer<br />

Practice has received a total <strong>of</strong> 205 photos since mid-September, 2007, which turns<br />

to be a huge success according to both the quantity and quality <strong>of</strong> these participant<br />

pictures.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> is the first university among all that introduced Students Summer Practice to<br />

school in the early 1980s, <strong>of</strong>fering a great opportunity to know and adapt to the<br />

society through practice as well. Twenty-five years has passed, and the Summer<br />

Practice has already become one <strong>of</strong> the biggest and most influential events at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

It attracts more and more participants with its variety, diversity and efficiency. There<br />

is no doubt that Summer Practice is an activity that no <strong>PKU</strong> students dare to miss.<br />

However, this year a slight difference is witnessed, owing to the 2008 Olympics as<br />

well as the goal <strong>of</strong> constructing a harmonious society. During last summer, there<br />

were more than 230 groups with 2100 teachers and students taking part in the<br />

Summer Practice, scattered across China. Image, to some extent, is the most<br />

important media they used so as to record all they have experienced. Thus, the<br />

photo contest functions as a gallery exhibit all these touching moments taken by the<br />

cameras. Students are truly inspired by these pictures whether it shows the free<br />

medical services our medical students provided or the big smile the team members<br />

had after class in a rural school. It is indisputable that this photo contest is really a<br />

big success.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Li Shuang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Career Development Instructors<br />

Appear On Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192502884<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Otc.16th, 2007: On Oct. 12, 2007, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

announced the appointment <strong>of</strong> the first 12 career development instructors in the<br />

certificate-conferring ceremony, who are to provide career guidance to students.<br />

The purpose for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to take the lead in establishing the career<br />

instructor system, said Mr. Fang Wei, the director <strong>of</strong> the career guidance and service<br />

center, was to provide access to various pr<strong>of</strong>essions in the society and to prepare<br />

students for their career planning.<br />

The 12 instructors appointed consist <strong>of</strong> experts in the field <strong>of</strong> students‘ career<br />

planning and guidance, and outstanding, experienced senior members from various<br />

organizations, including the State Development and Reform Commission, the<br />

Agricultural Bank, IBM, and so on.<br />

At the same time, the teaching and research section <strong>of</strong> career development is set up,<br />

and the related optional course is open to all students, which will serve as a platform<br />

for the communication between instructors and students, and for instructors to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

advice and guidance concerning various aspects <strong>of</strong> career life and help students with<br />

their career planning.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Lin Jingxian<br />

Source : Beijing Times<br />

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9th "Overall Healthy Activity Month"<br />

Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192502215<br />

Psychological Scene Play "Youth 3 +1"<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16th, 2007: "Thanksgiving, love, tolerance", the<br />

opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the ninth ―Overall Healthy Activity Month( OHAM)‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, which also is "Youth 3 +1" psychological scene play salon, was held in<br />

the Lecture Hall <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences at 2 pm <strong>of</strong> October 12th.<br />

Cha Jing, vice minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs and Director <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Mental<br />

Health Education and Counseling Center, made an opening statement and gave a<br />

brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the OHAM. Ma Huaxiang, minister <strong>of</strong> the People's Armed Forces<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs Ministry, delivered a speech. Director <strong>of</strong><br />

the Training Office <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School Jia Aiying, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> the Arts Li Jing, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> the Group<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Yao Jingyi together with some other leaders attended the<br />

opening ceremony, which was hosted by Liu Haiye, deputy director <strong>of</strong> Students‘<br />

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Mental Health Education and Counseling Center.<br />

After the ceremony, the psychological scene play "Youth 3 +1" prepared by<br />

volunteers from Psychological Center and the students from Institute <strong>of</strong> the Arts was<br />

shown and was highly praised.<br />

The OHAM this year emphasized on three concepts "thanksgiving, love and<br />

tolerance" with the theme <strong>of</strong> "college students‘ interpersonal relationship‖. All kinds<br />

<strong>of</strong> activities were going to be held in the next month, such as the excellent lecture<br />

series "listen to the wisdom and elevate yourself", the theme workshop ―groups<br />

sharing, help others and help yourself", the on-site psychological counseling<br />

―face-to-face FAQ with experts", the film comments ―the second vision, unique<br />

feeling" and the signature activity ―feel love and act".<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma Sude Attends Discussion in<br />

Urdu Major, School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=191987208<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 10th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ma Sude, famous educationist<br />

and philosopher from Pakistan, invited by China Association for International<br />

Friendly Contact and the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>(<strong>PKU</strong>),<br />

came to <strong>PKU</strong> to attend an informal discussion with the teachers and students from<br />

Urdu Department.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma was pleasantly surprised that <strong>PKU</strong> has been setting the Urdu Department.<br />

And he looked back the history <strong>of</strong> Urdu at the meeting, pointing out that Urdu<br />

combines the essences <strong>of</strong> Farsi and Arabic, especially <strong>of</strong> the lyric which was the best<br />

way for the poets and politicians to express their feelings and views. He also said,<br />

―Learning a foreign language is expanding your way to another world, and learning<br />

the essence <strong>of</strong> the language is to know its history and culture.‖<br />

During the discussion, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma answered the questions from the students by his<br />

own experiences. And he also encouraged the students to persist in learning the<br />

language.<br />

After the discussion, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma looked around the campus and the Research Center<br />

<strong>of</strong> Pakistan at <strong>PKU</strong> accompanied by the teachers and students from Urdu<br />

Department.<br />

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Number <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Student Organizations<br />

Reached New Height<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=191916486<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 9th, 2007: Up to September 2007, there are at least<br />

250 student organizations at <strong>PKU</strong>, and the number <strong>of</strong> students, both undergraduates<br />

and graduates registered in these organizations reaches 30,000. Students benefit a<br />

lot through the dynamic and colorful activities provided by these associations in<br />

aspects <strong>of</strong> not only self-development, but also social responsibility.<br />

More than a century has passed since the first ever student organization founded in<br />

1904 in the Capital <strong>University</strong>, former <strong>PKU</strong>. Besides long history and tradition,<br />

student organizations at <strong>PKU</strong> are also known by their diversity and competitiveness.<br />

Take this year‘s recruitment which <strong>of</strong>ficially began in September 20, 2007 for<br />

example, due to the reselection <strong>of</strong> Top 10 Organizations this semester, the<br />

competition among them is exceptionally fierce. Many well-known clubs, like<br />

Mountaineering Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Loving Heart Society and Original<br />

Fire Cartoon Club, used posters, banners and video clips etc. to impress freshmen.<br />

Other organizations such as kendo club, guitar club and Roller Skating Society<br />

attracted crowds with their brilliant performances.<br />

In order to make sure all the recruitment proceed smoothly and orderly, Students<br />

Extra-curricular Activities Guidance Center arranged the time and places for each<br />

organization. It also made measures specifically to regulate the booths and banners<br />

as well as the audio players during outdoor recruitment.<br />

Since student organizations serve as a booster for development <strong>of</strong> interest and<br />

talent, an engine for improvement <strong>of</strong> overall quality, and a platform for students to<br />

meet more friends, we all look forward to a brighter future <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> them.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Li Shuang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Active in Resource-Saving<br />

Campus Construction<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--10-02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=191907248<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 2nd, 2007: Zhu Baotong, director general <strong>of</strong><br />

Development Planning Division, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Logistics Reform, the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education,<br />

said when interviewed by Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency, all types <strong>of</strong> schools at all levels<br />

actively carried out Resource-Saving Campus Construction in recent years, making<br />

great achievement in energy saving and pollution reduction. 260 million primary and<br />

secondary school students are voluntarily practicing saving ideas through these<br />

innovative activities in daily life.<br />

Since 1991, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> began to implement the water and electricity<br />

management method, managing the indicators and charging if exceeds the standard.<br />

In 2001, <strong>PKU</strong> charged full fees <strong>of</strong> water and electricity. In 2006, <strong>PKU</strong> put the ―ration<br />

management and charge according to the quantity‖ in force. Thus, the increasing<br />

intensity <strong>of</strong> management prompted the students to develop a good habit <strong>of</strong> saving<br />

energy in daily life.<br />

With the theme <strong>of</strong> energy saving and pollution reduction, <strong>PKU</strong> students also joined in<br />

summer practice in Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Gansu, Liaoning, Shandong, Jiangsu,<br />

Zhejiang, Sichuan, Guangdong, Yunnan etc. They went to enterprises, communities,<br />

villages, schools to give lectures, hold discussions and do research. The practice<br />

group to the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan set up a<br />

"green alliance" and trained volunteers together with local universities.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao Yi Became Dean <strong>of</strong><br />

School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=191085087<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao Yi and President Xu Zhihong<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 29th, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Sep. 25th, the<br />

famous biologist Pr<strong>of</strong>. Rao Yi received the certificate for being the Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Life Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from President Xu Zhihong in the Reporting Room<br />

<strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences.<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan, and Party<br />

Committee's Organization Minister <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Guo Hai, together with students and<br />

teachers from School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences attended this ceremony.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Rao is famous for researching molecular biology <strong>of</strong> neural development.<br />

He is the editor <strong>of</strong> both international and domestic academic publications, such as<br />

21st Century <strong>of</strong> the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, scientific and cultural<br />

commentary <strong>of</strong> the Institute for the History <strong>of</strong> Natural Science <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Sciences (CAS), and Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science<br />

and Technology, etc. He is also the doctoral supervisor in the Institute for the History<br />

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<strong>of</strong> Natural Science <strong>of</strong> CAS.<br />

RAO Yi reviewed the history <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences and prospected the future<br />

development during the ceremony. He hoped that through the efforts <strong>of</strong> several<br />

generations, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> would be able to build a world-class School <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Sciences.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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The 2nd <strong>PKU</strong> IDOL <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Students Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190782086<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 25th, 2007: The second ‗top ten campus<br />

singers‘ competition (<strong>PKU</strong> IDOL) <strong>of</strong> foreign students, entitled ‗Love <strong>PKU</strong>, Sing to you‘<br />

held on September 22nd in South Hall <strong>of</strong> library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Students from<br />

many different countries got together happily and expressed their joys and dreams<br />

through sing.<br />

The singing competition, hosted by the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations and<br />

undertaken by the S.U. was intended to provide a stage for international students to<br />

enrich the campus life <strong>of</strong> foreign students and to promote culture exchange. Judgers<br />

<strong>of</strong> the competition included teachers from OIR, former <strong>PKU</strong> IDOLS and some foreign<br />

teachers. Each competitor had to perform at least one Chinese song.<br />

Competitors Arnoud, Iss and Felioc, from France performed the well-known Chinese<br />

rock song ―owe nothing at all‖, and a song composed by themselves named ―Final<br />

day‖. Their excellent show won stormy applause <strong>of</strong> the audience and got the top<br />

score.<br />

The competition drew to an end in the song <strong>of</strong> ―hand in hand‖, with applause and<br />

cheering <strong>of</strong> the audience. Finally, Arnoud, Iss and Felioc from France won the title <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> IDOL. Yin Chengmin, Li Dongxuna and Zhao Huizhi from Korea got the second<br />

and third prize respectively. This competition also served as a part <strong>of</strong> the fourth <strong>PKU</strong><br />

international cultural festival and tryout for Beijing College Students Showing<br />

Competition.<br />

Edited By : Jiao Jie<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

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Li Zhaoxing Became Dean <strong>of</strong> Zhou<br />

Enlai School <strong>of</strong> Government at Nankai<br />

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Li Zhaoxing and Lin Liyun with Rao Zi(President <strong>of</strong> Nankai <strong>University</strong>)<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 25th, 2007: On Sep. 23rd, former Minister <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Affairs and present Honorary Chairman <strong>of</strong> Chinese People‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Affairs, Li Zhaoxing, and former Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> NPC Overseas Chinese<br />

Committee and present consultant <strong>of</strong> the National Federation, Lin Liyun, attended<br />

the ceremony for becoming the Dean <strong>of</strong> Zhou Enlai School <strong>of</strong> Government and<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages at Nankai <strong>University</strong>, respectively.<br />

Before the ceremony, Li Zhaoxing delivered a speech for over two hours about the<br />

youth, homeland and responsibility. He pointed out that the youth nowadays must be<br />

not only care the world but also down-to-earth. They must maintain and develop the<br />

tradition ―learning from teaching‖ and learn from teachers and people, from<br />

tribulation with pleasure.<br />

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Finally, Li Zhaoxing said emotionally: "I am willing to be the children <strong>of</strong> our<br />

motherland and the student <strong>of</strong> knowledge the same as everybody forever!"<br />

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Duke <strong>University</strong> Executive Vice<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 20th, 2007:Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Victor J. Dzau, the Executive<br />

Vice President <strong>of</strong> Duke <strong>University</strong> delivered a speech, which was hosted by Dong<br />

Zhe, Director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations in the Medical Department <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, at <strong>PKU</strong> Overseas Exchange Center on September 18th.<br />

Hundreds <strong>of</strong> teachers and students from the Basic Medical Department attended the<br />

lecture.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> the lecture is ‗Global health care reform‘. At first, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dzau highlighted<br />

the importance <strong>of</strong> health issues in a global scale. Taking the United States as an<br />

example, he analyzed the gain and loss <strong>of</strong> the health care system when medical<br />

reform is in great need in the global context. Then, he gave a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the<br />

new mode ―Integration <strong>of</strong> Research and Practice‖ in Duke <strong>University</strong>. About China's<br />

medical and health system, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dzau brought forward that whether Duke<br />

<strong>University</strong>'s experience and development strategy was applicable to China's medical<br />

reform. Finally, he spoke highly <strong>of</strong> the cooperation between Medical Research<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> Duke <strong>University</strong> and the Medical Research Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

believing that this long-term strategic cooperative partnership would add vitality to<br />

China's medical reform.<br />

Being asked for the advice <strong>of</strong> proposed operation for the reform <strong>of</strong> China's medical<br />

care in the Question Section, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dzau said that China should take its own course<br />

and insist efficient reform policy.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />

Ranks No.1 in Paper Publication<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190094993<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 18th, 2007: On September 5th, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Weiying,<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management announced a statistics about research<br />

papers in the faculty meeting <strong>of</strong> Guanghua, according to which Guanghua School<br />

had a total <strong>of</strong> 108 papers published from 2002 to 2006 in SCI and SSCI. This figure<br />

is not only far ahead <strong>of</strong> the rest <strong>of</strong> the famous domestic business school, but also<br />

takes the lead in Asia-Pacific region.<br />

As a leading business school, the importance Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />

attaching to academic research is far beyond people‘s imagination. According to<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Xinzhong, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, Guanghua<br />

has set a very rigid standard to assess teachers‘ academic achievements. The Mode<br />

that Class A and Class B academic publications as well as the promotion system <strong>of</strong><br />

teachers they authorized generally meet the international practice. In the past five<br />

years, pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School published 21 papers in category A<br />

publications together.<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Applied Economics is one <strong>of</strong> the good examples reflecting<br />

Guanghua School‘s strong passion to academic pursuit. According to the newly<br />

appointed Dean, at least four pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> this department had papers published in<br />

the first class economics publication such as Journal <strong>of</strong> Economic Theory in the past<br />

two years.<br />

In the National Summer Camp <strong>of</strong> Excellent Undergraduates organized by Guanghua<br />

School in late August, many participants became more determined to join the<br />

Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Guanghua after communicating with pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> Guanghua,<br />

since they found out that the priority <strong>of</strong> Guanghua was not to develop business<br />

leaders, but to generate management knowledge first.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Li Shuang<br />

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Qilu Culture enters Centennial<br />

Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—09-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190094962<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 18th, 2007: Series <strong>of</strong> activities that "Qilu Culture<br />

enters Centennial Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖, jointly organized by<br />

Party Committee Propaganda Department <strong>of</strong> Shandong Province, Social Sciences<br />

Circles' Union <strong>of</strong> Beijing and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, were <strong>of</strong>ficially opened from<br />

mid-September to late December.<br />

The activities, as components <strong>of</strong> the nonpr<strong>of</strong>it science popularization platform "Qilu<br />

forum", were held to display the unique, pr<strong>of</strong>ound cultural patterns and<br />

characteristics <strong>of</strong> Shandong, to develop the culture <strong>of</strong> Confucius and Mencius‘s<br />

hometown and to add fresh, important element for a harmonious culture.<br />

Artists, such as Ouyang Zhongshi, a famous scholar, calligraphy educator and<br />

Zhang Chunqiu, master <strong>of</strong> Mei-styled <strong>Peking</strong> Opera, attended the opening ceremony<br />

on September 15th. Song Guilun, deputy director <strong>of</strong> the Propaganda Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Municipal Party Committee in Beijing and Yang He, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee in Beijing, delivered speeches in the ceremony respectively.<br />

This series <strong>of</strong> activities are consisted <strong>of</strong> 12 themes, including Qilu culture and<br />

advanced culture, Shandong folk songs, excellent Mei-styled <strong>Peking</strong> Opera concert,<br />

and the tradition and style <strong>of</strong> calligraphy art, folklore and science, poetry recitation,<br />

Qilu music, filial culture and so on. Famous delegates <strong>of</strong> scholars and artists, such<br />

as Ren Jiyu, Qiao Yu, Wang Kun, Li Shuangjiang, Peng Liyuan, and Hu Songhua will<br />

come to the forum as well.<br />

Edited By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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Second round <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School<br />

Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189965996<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 17, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2nd<br />

round <strong>of</strong> Common School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held on Sept. 13th. A batch <strong>of</strong><br />

102 staff working at <strong>PKU</strong> will receive a four-month free training.<br />

Min Weifang, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council commented on the opening <strong>of</strong> the Common<br />

School, saying that it is conducive to practice the education concept <strong>of</strong> ―equality,<br />

participation, mutual help, and joint progress‖ and promote the construction <strong>of</strong> a<br />

harmonious campus and society at large. The operation <strong>of</strong> the school takes the form<br />

<strong>of</strong> ―teaching resources plus volunteers‖, with different levels <strong>of</strong> units on campus<br />

working together as backup.<br />

Yue Sulan, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Common School, said that after a year‘s practice, the<br />

Common School has received wide acclaim from all sectors <strong>of</strong> society and<br />

accumulated rich experience. The second round <strong>of</strong> training will join the efforts <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Youth League Committee and Computer Center to further enhance the volunteer<br />

service and the computer skills <strong>of</strong> the staff.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Common School opened in July 2006 with the aim to advocate humanity spirit<br />

and develop science spirit. The first batch <strong>of</strong> 48 students graduated in January 2007.<br />

Later on, a series <strong>of</strong> lectures were held by <strong>PKU</strong> Common School from April to June<br />

and welcomed by students.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

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―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Imperial Academy‖<br />

Courses Set Up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189743469<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 14, 2007: This semester, a new course<br />

‗Imperial Academy‘ is set up at <strong>PKU</strong>. Several hundred <strong>of</strong> citizens <strong>of</strong> Beijing enjoyed<br />

the lecture ―Analects <strong>of</strong> Confucius & modern civilization ‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Zhonghua in the<br />

former Imperial Academy on September 8th, which was the first lecture in ―<strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Imperial Academy‖ Courses.<br />

―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Imperial Academy‖ Courses will be held once in two weeks, and<br />

the topics <strong>of</strong> the lectures include Analects, Book <strong>of</strong> change, traditional folklore,<br />

Chinese Poems, and many Pr<strong>of</strong>essors in <strong>Peking</strong> Universities and Master <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

National Culture will be invited as lecturers.<br />

All the lectures will be arranged on Saturday, and every lecture will take 1.5 to 2<br />

hours. The tickets are free and can be booked ahead by phone call. And the<br />

schedule will be put on the Community Education Network <strong>of</strong> Eastern City District to<br />

inform <strong>of</strong> the topics <strong>of</strong> the lectures ahead.<br />

The venue is the Yanlun Hall <strong>of</strong> the former Imperial Academy, which can seat about<br />

200-300 people.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Yu Le<br />

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<strong>University</strong> Heads Visit Senior Teachers<br />

on Teachers‘ Day<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189665565<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 10th, 2007: on the occasion <strong>of</strong> Teachers‘ Day, some<br />

school leaders, including Yan Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Wu<br />

Zhipan, vice standing-secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Yue Sulan, the vice<br />

principal and Yang He, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, visited several<br />

well-known scholars and teachers at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The leaders first paid a visit to Mrs. Chen Kunqiu, wife <strong>of</strong> Academician Wang Xuan in<br />

the Founder Mansion. She introduced them the current situation <strong>of</strong> the Computer<br />

Research Institute. Mr. Yan Weifang highly appreciated the enterprise Mr. Wang<br />

Xuan had initiated and the precious spiritual wealth he had given us. He said, ―We<br />

are proud to have so many excellent and exalted teachers at <strong>PKU</strong>. Their great<br />

contribution to the nation would encourage more and more young people to devote<br />

themselves into the career <strong>of</strong> scientific research.‖<br />

Afterwards, they visited Mr. Ji Xianlin, and Mr. Hou Ren. Although in their 90s, both<br />

<strong>of</strong> the senior teachers are hale and hearty. Mr. Wu Zhipan highly praised them and<br />

said that they were pattern <strong>of</strong> all the virtues for the young generation.<br />

Mr. Yan Weifang, Wu Zhipan, Ms. Ke Yang, also attended Mr. Rui Mu‘s 100 birthday<br />

party and his academic seminar. They expressed their admiration and respect to Mr.<br />

Rui‘s moral character and pr<strong>of</strong>ound learning.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

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Freshmen Visiting Gallery <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> History<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--09—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=189663187<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 9th, 2007: All freshmen <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> visited Gallery <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> History to feel the revolutionary tradition "Patriotism, Advancement,<br />

Democracy and Science" <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and experience the academic atmosphere<br />

"Diligence, Preciseness, Objectivity and Creativity" <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on September 9th.<br />

In addition to the original <strong>University</strong> Centurial History Exhibition, Outstanding<br />

Figures‘ Show, Photo Show: Tang Yongtong, the <strong>Archives</strong> and the gallery <strong>of</strong><br />

university history <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, have been making preparation since this summer, like<br />

specially introducing the 80th Sino-Swedish Northwest Expedition Exhibition which is<br />

jointly held by the Institute for the History <strong>of</strong> Natural Science <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Sciences, Ancient Vertebrates and Humans Institute and the Swedish Embassy in<br />

China.<br />

At the very beginning <strong>of</strong> the term, a meeting was held for freshmen visiting<br />

arrangement, ranging from the tour guide, exhibition circuit, publicity materials to the<br />

security measures, sanitary and so on. On the very day <strong>of</strong> the visit, volunteers from<br />

the Student Serving Troop were also specially organized to guide the visiting.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Andi<br />

Translated By : Chen Zhenxia<br />

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Jin Yong Made a Speech on Chinese<br />

History & Swordsman Spirit at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=182523028<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 22, 2007: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 18th, several<br />

hundred audience enjoyed Jin Yong‘ speech on ―major events in Chinese history‖.<br />

As a novelist notable for his swordsman fictions, Mr. Jin focused on the confrontation<br />

between ancient agricultural peoples and nomadic peoples and their merger, as well<br />

as how these influenced the civilization <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

Jin introduced the hybrid from agricultural and nomadic peoples since Xia Dynasties,<br />

the earliest dynasty in Chinese history. He believed one <strong>of</strong> the reasons the Han &<br />

Tang Empire were so strong is that the two dynasties could absorb beneficial<br />

elements from surrounding peoples. ―The principle driving force <strong>of</strong> human civilization<br />

is the merger <strong>of</strong> peoples, so the history provides beneficial and impressive lessons<br />

for China‘s reform and opening up. ‖<br />

The speech reached its climax when Mr. Jin answered audience‘s questions. When<br />

asked about the practical significance <strong>of</strong> the ―Swordsman Spirit‖ in his fiction, Mr. Jin<br />

said, ―When our country and nation were invaded and oppressed, everyone with<br />

‗Swordsman Spirit‘ will step forward boldly and fight bravely at the expense <strong>of</strong> their<br />

personal status.‖ When asked whether Wei Xiaobao reflected his own understanding<br />

<strong>of</strong> modern human nature, Mr. Jin said he was inspired by A-Q, a famous literary<br />

figure created by Lu Xun, and that he wanted to unveil the dark side <strong>of</strong> Chinese ethos<br />

and teach people how to avoid it.<br />

Mr. Jin said he wanted to do research on the relationship between Huns and<br />

Hungary in the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese National Culture, <strong>PKU</strong>, where he could make use<br />

<strong>of</strong> plenty <strong>of</strong> historical materials and exchange ideas with outstanding talents. Yuan<br />

Xingpei, President <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese National Culture, <strong>PKU</strong>, who chaired the<br />

speech forum, impressed his welcome to Mr. Jin. Jin said the merger <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and the high-tech would bring a bright future for the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

National Culture, <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Jin Yong was famous for his swordsman fictions in Chinese cultural circle. Getting<br />

his doctor‘s degree in Cambridge <strong>University</strong>, Jin‘s research focus in recent years has<br />

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been turned towards the field <strong>of</strong> history. Before the speech, he visited Ji Xianlin, a<br />

famous scholar <strong>of</strong> Chinese and oriental culture, and attended the ceremony for 15th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese National Culture, <strong>PKU</strong> on June 17th.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />

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Plastic Doll Design Contest for<br />

Graduates<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=182388529<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 20, 2007: With the season <strong>of</strong> departure for<br />

graduates coming, a plastic doll design contest is initiated by the Guiding Center for<br />

Extracurricular Activities, to encourage graduates memorize their diverse campus life<br />

and their love <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> by innovative paintings on plastic dolls.<br />

Formally started in June 13, the first step <strong>of</strong> this contest is submitting design drafts <strong>of</strong><br />

how to draw on the plastic dolls on papers by participants, for which the deadline is<br />

June 23. Some one hundred students then will have the chance to be selected and<br />

announced by the organizer with plastic dolls distributed to them thereafter. When<br />

contestants complete their design on the dolls, as late as June 30, all their works<br />

together will be exhibited during the graduation week on the square <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hall.<br />

Once this display finished, all the plastic dolls will be reimbursed to the students as<br />

mementoes.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Li Shuang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese Studies Holds<br />

15th Birthday Celebration<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=182225953<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 17th, 2007: The <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese Studies<br />

holds its 15th birthday celebration. Han Qide (Academician <strong>of</strong> CAS), Louis Cha<br />

Leung-yung (also called Jin Yong, famous writer and emeritus pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>),<br />

Min Weifang (Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee) and many others participate in the<br />

celebration.<br />

According to Yuan Xingpei (Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Chinese Studies), the institute<br />

established in Jan. 1992 has achieved fruitful research results, including writing and<br />

editing books and other publications (more than 20 million Chinese characters),<br />

publishing an academic journal ―Sinology Study‖(19 volumes), holding the<br />

―International Conference on Sinology‖ (with more than 270 first-class scholars form<br />

17 countries and regions), and publishing a four-volume interdisciplinary academic<br />

series ―History <strong>of</strong> Chinese Civilization‖.<br />

As for the future, Mr. Yuan insisted that they will continue the studies on sinology and<br />

devote more efforts to spread Chinese outstanding traditional culture to the world. A<br />

recent focus is to translate ―History <strong>of</strong> Chinese Civilization‖ into <strong>English</strong>. In addition,<br />

the institute also plans to adapt ―History <strong>of</strong> Chinese Civilization‖ to popular version<br />

for general readers and make it fit teaching materials for college students.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ji Xianlin, who is in hospital now, sent a message with congratulation to<br />

the celebration. He expected the institute to achieve more and more success and<br />

spread Chinese culture to the world.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

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Key Subjects <strong>of</strong> PUHSC All Passed the<br />

Country Evaluating<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181870081<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 14, 2007: According to the whole disposal <strong>of</strong> the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> the national key subjects, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education began to evaluate the<br />

subject level and constructing effect <strong>of</strong> the national key disciplines in existence from<br />

December 2006. Up to now, the evaluating task has been accomplished, and the 22<br />

national key subjects belong to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center (PUHSC)<br />

all passed the evaluating.<br />

The evaluating was the first step to enhance the key subjects‘ construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />

recent act for Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, and the second step will be the supplement and<br />

elimination task <strong>of</strong> the national key specialties. The national key disciplines‘<br />

demarcating and disposal <strong>of</strong> the national key subjects <strong>of</strong> the 11th Five-year Planning<br />

will be the last step.<br />

The information from China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education<br />

Development Center said that the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education tried some helpful methods<br />

to ensure the justness and veracity <strong>of</strong> this evaluating. The evaluating results fully<br />

revealed the marked achievement <strong>of</strong> the past 5 years‘ construction in the key<br />

subjects, as well as the all universities‘ experts‘ evaluation in practice.<br />

At the present time, the task <strong>of</strong> the second step <strong>of</strong> the national key subjects has<br />

started up. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Center is arranging to apply the<br />

supplement <strong>of</strong> key subjects recently.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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2007 Spring Semester <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale<br />

Undergraduates‘ Association Project<br />

Complete<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181720672<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 11, 2007: The closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> spring semester<br />

<strong>of</strong> 2007 was held on 7th, June. Spring semester is a part <strong>of</strong> the undergraduates‘<br />

association project between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and Yale.<br />

The closing ceremony was opened by a short film made by the students which<br />

recorded dribs and drabs <strong>of</strong> their study and life in the past one year.<br />

Xia Hongwei, Executive Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>), pointed out that the policy <strong>of</strong> multi-disciplinary teaching happens to<br />

be same with the Yuanpei Project. This project follows the high education trend <strong>of</strong><br />

the world, and is an efficient channel <strong>of</strong> exchange between China and the United<br />

States. The success <strong>of</strong> the Undergraduates‘ Association Project emblemized the<br />

establishing <strong>of</strong> a new education pattern. The Office Director <strong>of</strong> the Project in Yale,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Luo Fulin attributed the success <strong>of</strong> the project to many people. He especially<br />

thanked the Office <strong>of</strong> the project, Yuanpei Project, Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />

and International College for Chinese Language Studies, and he highly recognised<br />

the students‘ diligent study.<br />

Finally, Pro Luo Fulin and Lu Xiaodong, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Executive Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

Yuanpei Project issued certificates to the students.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Undergraduates‘ Association Project was prepared for a long time<br />

before started up in the autumn <strong>of</strong> 2006. 20 students are chosen from Experimental<br />

Class <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei Project and the same number <strong>of</strong> students are chosen from the<br />

undergraduate students in Yale every year, and they study together at <strong>PKU</strong>. Courses<br />

are given by outstanding pr<strong>of</strong>essors from both Universities.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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2007 <strong>PKU</strong>-CIEE Chinese Language<br />

Spring Project Successfully Completed<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--06—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181632202<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 8th, 2007: 2007 <strong>PKU</strong>-CIEE Chinese language<br />

spring project closing ceremony was held in Hongya hall <strong>of</strong> Shaoyuan Guest House.<br />

Xia Hongwei (Executive vice minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>) and<br />

Liu Yuanman( Assistant dean <strong>of</strong> International College for Chinese Language Studies<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>) granted the certificate <strong>of</strong> completion to the applicants.<br />

Xia Hongwei, Liu Yuanman and more than 70 participants <strong>of</strong> the spring project<br />

attended the closing luncheon, which is presided by Tian Yuan (Director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>), to celebrate the success <strong>of</strong> the spring language project.<br />

Xia Hongwei said in his speech that CIEE and <strong>PKU</strong> have been sharing a friendly<br />

relationship and successful cooperation. Over two decades, CIEE has sent<br />

thousands <strong>of</strong> outstanding foreign students to the project, which helps them to<br />

understand the current situation <strong>of</strong> China and learn Chinese language and culture.<br />

Later, as a student representative <strong>of</strong> CIEE, Seth Pate pointed out that they learnt not<br />

only the language but also how to adapt to a new environment at <strong>PKU</strong>. His fluent<br />

Chinese and soulful speech gained himself warm applause.<br />

According to the organizers, 2007 <strong>PKU</strong>-CIEE Chinese language summer project is<br />

about to launch on June 26th, when nearly 70 students from many prominent<br />

American universities are to be sent by CIEE for their memorable life in the campus<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />

Alumni Fund Established<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—06—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181631683<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 12, 2007: Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management Alumni<br />

Fund was founded on June 2nd after nearly half-year preparation.<br />

Thirty-six alumni, who participated in the founding and made donation, were present.<br />

Zhang Weiying, the Present <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, signed the<br />

donation contract with the thirty-six alumni.<br />

After the ceremony, the first Alumni Fund Council was established and the Alumni<br />

Fund Constitution was concluded and further discussion was made.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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‗Sports Illustrated‘ Becomes Signed-on<br />

Intern Base <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />

and Communication<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181018360<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 29th, 2007: ‗Sports Illustrated‘ (Chinese) signed the<br />

contract and became a photography intern base <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication, <strong>PKU</strong>. Lin Libo, the Editor-in-Chief <strong>of</strong> Sports Illustrated (Chinese),<br />

and Xu Hong, the Ex-Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, signed<br />

the cooperation agreement as the deputy <strong>of</strong> both sides. This is a big present to the<br />

6-year anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication.<br />

Both sides showed their gratification to the Strategic Cooperation Partner relation<br />

establishment. They expressed that in recent days as the Olympic Games<br />

approaches, Sports Illustrated (Chinese) will supply more top-class sports reports,<br />

and students <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication can take the these best<br />

chances to study and grow.<br />

Subsequently, Zheng Fuli, picture majordomo <strong>of</strong> Sports Illustrated (Chinese) and<br />

Adam Pretty, Asian chief Sports photographer, gave a lecture titled visual spree to<br />

hundreds <strong>of</strong> students and photography lovers.<br />

Picture majordomo Zheng Fuli initially talked about cave allegory, and expounded<br />

the question -- why human should look from the angle <strong>of</strong> civilization <strong>of</strong> mankind. He<br />

summed up the meaning <strong>of</strong> photography into three levels, i.e. aesthetic life, life arts,<br />

and visual spree. By commenting on a series <strong>of</strong> classical photography works <strong>of</strong><br />

Sports Illustrated, he explained the Sports Illustrated‘s recognition on visual<br />

representations, powerful visual creative team, production process and standard <strong>of</strong><br />

selecting pictures. In addition, Mr. Zheng expanded the issues on sports figures<br />

photography‘s vacancy in Chinese sports photography <strong>of</strong> the time.<br />

Accompanied by the movie music Clubbed to Death <strong>of</strong> Hackers Empire, Adam<br />

Pretty, Getty Image (Asian region) chief photographer, displayed his sports<br />

photograph representative works in recent years, which are full <strong>of</strong> phantasmagoric<br />

showed by light and shadow. Then, Adam Pretty introduced his feeling <strong>of</strong> sports<br />

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photograph and amusing anecdotes <strong>of</strong> his recent year experience.<br />

He also gave answers to the audience's questions on how to catch wonderful<br />

moments, how to control the equipment, how to make use <strong>of</strong> light and how to present<br />

aesthetic feeling, etc.<br />

Background:<br />

Originated in 1954, Sports Illustrated (American) is a sports magazine with largest<br />

circulation in the world. Presently, its issue circulation is 3230,000. Sports Illustrated<br />

(Chinese) launched China in Sep,2006.<br />

Adam Pretty:<br />

Adam Pretty joined in The Sydney Morning Herald in 1997, and began his career as<br />

a pr<strong>of</strong>essional photographer. In 1998, he entered Getty Images and became a chief<br />

sports photographer <strong>of</strong> Asia-Pacific region.<br />

Adam Pretty is especially enthusiastic about under-water photography. He created a<br />

unique under-water photograph method and has obtained a variety <strong>of</strong> international<br />

prizes. The prizes and awards Adam Pretty once won involves: sports prize <strong>of</strong> World<br />

Press Photo (2002, 2004), first prize <strong>of</strong> international sports competition (1998, 1999,<br />

2000), International Olympic Committee optimal sports photograph (1997). Besides,<br />

Pretty has won The Walkley Awards twice: best news photograph in 1998, and<br />

sports photograph in 2003. In 2004, Pretty got 2004‘ Walkley Awards news<br />

photograph by his photograph works <strong>of</strong> Athens Olympic Games.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Lian Wei<br />

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

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<strong>PKU</strong> ―Academic Stars <strong>of</strong> Hope‖<br />

Selected<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180501211<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 30th, 2007: On the evening <strong>of</strong> May 25, the<br />

presentation ceremony for 2007 <strong>PKU</strong> undergraduate " Academic Stars <strong>of</strong> Hope " was<br />

held in Yingjie Communication Center Conference Room 2, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, with a<br />

total <strong>of</strong> ten undergraduates from various academic backgrounds winning this honor.<br />

In addition, eight more students gained awards for excellence.<br />

This year‘s selection <strong>of</strong> " Academic Stars <strong>of</strong> Hope", co-guided by <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong><br />

Teaching Affairs and the Communist Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> (Students‘<br />

extra-curricular activities Center), was organized by the <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union with the<br />

support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation. Committee <strong>of</strong> this selection invited 21<br />

experts to judge 108 academic works from 31 participants through a preliminary and<br />

a final review. Many outstanding undergraduates constantly pursuing academic<br />

excellence emerged during the selecting procedure, which fully reflected the<br />

competence <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> as a world-renowned, research-based international institute <strong>of</strong><br />

higher education. Lu Xiaodong, vice minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, as well as<br />

the vice director <strong>of</strong> Yuan Pei Programme Management Committee, encouraged the<br />

future academic stars to make contribution not only to <strong>PKU</strong>, but also to human<br />

beings.<br />

It is without doubt that students will benefit from such kind <strong>of</strong> activities, thus the<br />

Student Union dedicates itself to provide more opportunities <strong>of</strong> this kind for students<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong> to learn and grow. After all, students are what really matters for a university.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Li Shuang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Summer School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Welcomes You<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180413012<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21st, 2007: The fourth Summer School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> is due<br />

between July 9th and August 10th. Students from other universities can enroll their<br />

interested courses at <strong>PKU</strong> between May 15th and June 29th.<br />

According to the Office <strong>of</strong> Teaching Affairs <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, there will be nearly 100 courses<br />

this summer, most <strong>of</strong> which are top-quality courses and frontier courses <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. They are suitable for undergraduate students, graduate students and<br />

part-time students. In addition, some humanities courses are provided for high<br />

school students.<br />

For courses description, schedule, enrollment and other information concerning the<br />

Summer School, please log on the website <strong>of</strong> the Summer School<br />

(http://summer.pku.edu.cn) or the Office <strong>of</strong> Teaching Affairs (http://dean.pku.edu.cn).<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

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President <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin<br />

Madison Visits <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180411499<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 28, 2007: The delegation <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin<br />

Madison <strong>of</strong> America led by the President John D. Wiley visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />

the morning <strong>of</strong> May 24th. Xu Zhihong, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, met the<br />

guests in Linhuxuan, and they exchanged their ideas about further cooperation<br />

between the two universities.<br />

President Xu introduced the education, scientific research and international<br />

communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to the guests, and he hoped that <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin Madison could have more opportunities to<br />

communicate and cooperate. President John D. Wiley said, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin<br />

Madison had kept a friendly cooperating relationship with Research Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Economy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for many years, and this visit was to expand the<br />

intercommunion subjects and fields, and attract more students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

to study and do research in <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin. The delegation delivered their<br />

will <strong>of</strong> cooperating with School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences, School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space<br />

Sciences, Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature and College <strong>of</strong><br />

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 />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Promotes<br />

Monograph Exploring New Path <strong>of</strong><br />

Regional Cooperation in Asia<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180372067<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 25th, 2007: Center for Regional Integration <strong>of</strong><br />

Northeast Asia Research, School <strong>of</strong> International Studies promulgated a newly<br />

published monograph on May 24th----A Political-economic Analysis on Regional<br />

Cooperation in Asia: institutional building, safe cooperation, and Economic growth.<br />

The monograph makes a comprehensive summary <strong>of</strong> achievements and<br />

experiences <strong>of</strong> Asian Regional Cooperation in past decade, and explores the field<br />

and feasible approach <strong>of</strong> future regional cooperation in Asia<br />

Three authors engaged in the compiling work: Wang Zhengyi, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies, Miles Kahler, an American scholar, and Gaomu chengyilang, a<br />

Japanese scholar. They sorted out the studies on Asian Regional Cooperation done<br />

by scholars from China, America, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korean and Singapore<br />

in the past decade.<br />

Allegedly, this monograph treats all aspects <strong>of</strong> Asian Regional Cooperation, such as<br />

history, political safety, economic cooperation, institutional building and theory<br />

innovation. The book consists <strong>of</strong> six parts: introduction, history and angle <strong>of</strong><br />

comparison <strong>of</strong> Asian regional cooperation, Asian regional cooperation and<br />

institutional building, Asian regional cooperation and safe cooperation, Asian<br />

regional cooperation and economic development, as well as Asian regional<br />

cooperation and theory building.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Zhengyi says it‘s an important approach to base upon the history<br />

and reality <strong>of</strong> East Asia region, by which Chinese scholars can walk out from the<br />

dominative Europe-centered or America-centered international relation research.<br />

Progress in Asian regional cooperation and reality that reform and opening-up<br />

revealed provide us with practical basis to create theory. Zhang Shaogang, Deputy<br />

Director-General <strong>of</strong> International Dept. Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce, regarded that this<br />

book not only reflected the issue concerned in the East Asia regional cooperation,<br />

but also brought forward the theoretical framework, and provided visual angle and<br />

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methodology for studies and analyses <strong>of</strong> Northeast Asia regional cooperation. It‘s<br />

really an academic monograph with strong pertinence, he said.<br />

Xu Bu, Deputy Director-General <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Policy Research, Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Foreign Affairs, commented that the monograph made research with a sound basis<br />

and extensionality. It also <strong>of</strong>fers a lot <strong>of</strong> feasible projects to the issues <strong>of</strong> Asian<br />

regional cooperation.<br />

It‘s learned that Center for Regional Integration <strong>of</strong> Northeast Asia Research will hold<br />

an international meeting on International monetary system and Asian finance<br />

cooperation in the middle <strong>of</strong> September. Relative senior government <strong>of</strong>ficials,<br />

famous scholars, and persons involved in International Monetary Fund Organization<br />

will attend the meeting and discuss the issues on finance cooperation in Asia.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Lian Wei<br />

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Faculty-Training Programs Achieve<br />

Great Success at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180282776<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 25th, 2007: According to the statistics revealed at the<br />

high-level faculty-training week held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> recently, lots <strong>of</strong> courses for<br />

faculty were held with great success at <strong>PKU</strong> every year. Both the amount <strong>of</strong> scholars<br />

who paid visits to the campus and the number <strong>of</strong> investigations conducted ranked<br />

first among the universities in China.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has abundant resources for education and research, perfect<br />

environment for study and rich education experience. There are a group <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors and scholars who devote themselves to science and technology. Every<br />

one <strong>of</strong> them is very experienced in education and is in ceaseless pursuit <strong>of</strong> truth. All<br />

<strong>of</strong> these factors make the university an ideal place for the training <strong>of</strong> high-level<br />

scholars.<br />

Since the start <strong>of</strong> the faculty-training program, every year, over 300 teachers and<br />

scholars from colleges and universities all over the country have chosen <strong>PKU</strong> as the<br />

place for their further education or their visits, and sometimes the figure can reach<br />

500, ranking first among other colleges and universities. Besides, the number <strong>of</strong><br />

research projects and programs carried out reaches an average <strong>of</strong> 800 every year,<br />

the largest among domestic universities.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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Provision <strong>of</strong> Free Hepatitis B Vaccines<br />

to Needy College Students<br />

Commencing at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180144358<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22nd, 2007: The ―Prevention <strong>of</strong> Hepatitis for Health‖<br />

college project, organized by Chinese Foundation for Hepatitis Prevention and<br />

Control, holds its commencement ceremony at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The project is<br />

aiming to provide free hepatitis B vaccines for impoverished college students and to<br />

spread knowledge concerning hepatitis prevention and control among college<br />

students for a better health.<br />

According to Wang Zhao, Standing Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> Chinese Foundation for<br />

Hepatitis Prevention and Control, the project, sponsored by Seagate Technology<br />

America Company Ltd., is going to provide about 10,500 free hepatitis B vaccines for<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s first-year undergraduates from low-income families in the next<br />

three years. He adds: ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the first stop, and the project is planned<br />

to be promoted to more universities around the country in the future.‖<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

Source : Guangming Daily (Chinese)<br />

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The Three Sino-U.S. Joint School<br />

Symphonic Concert Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179896346<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 23rd, 2007: On the evening <strong>of</strong> May 17, a symphonic<br />

concert, held by three student symphony orchestras – <strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and<br />

the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois, was successfully staged. <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council Vice<br />

Chairman Chi Huisheng, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Council Vice Chairman Zhang Zaixing<br />

and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois Vice Provost William Brustain attended the concert. This is<br />

not only the first time that these three schools held such joint concert, but also a<br />

marvelous cross-cultural exchange event.<br />

Liszt's Piano Concerto No.1 in E flat, performed by <strong>PKU</strong> Symphony Orchestra, was<br />

served as the prelude to the concert. Then Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Symphony Orchestra<br />

played the third movement <strong>of</strong> Brahms‘s Academic Festival Overture. After the<br />

intermission, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois Chamber Orchestra played several movements<br />

from Porumbescu, Cong Su, Chopin to Mendelssohn. Musicians‘ great<br />

performances won the applauses <strong>of</strong> all the audiences. After the performances,<br />

teachers and students from these three Symphony Orchestras held a celebration<br />

reception, making further exchanges.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Li Shuang<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />

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Li Zhaoxing Attends the ―Love<br />

Journey‖ <strong>of</strong> Loving Heart Society at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179896224<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 23rd, 2007: At 18:00 <strong>of</strong> May 19th, the former<br />

Foreign Minister, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> alumnus Li Zhaoxing came back to attend the<br />

―2007 Love Journey‖ activity, which was held by the Loving Heart Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, at<br />

the Press Release <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange Center.<br />

The news conference <strong>of</strong> the ―Love Journey‖ was <strong>of</strong>ficially opened at 19:00. Deputy<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee Zhang Yan, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> the<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Management Fu Jun and Proprietor <strong>of</strong> the Loving Heart Society Kong<br />

Xiaoxi, together with some Mediums and other Student Organizations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

attended this unveiling conference.<br />

Li Zhaoxing was invited to be the ―Loving Ambassador‖ <strong>of</strong> the Loving Heart Society.<br />

After presenting a flag <strong>of</strong> the activity to <strong>PKU</strong> students, he delivered a speech saying<br />

that students at <strong>PKU</strong> had a fine tradition <strong>of</strong> patriotism, and the best way for<br />

expressing our amor patriae was real dedication rather than illusionary preaching.<br />

What the ―Love Journey‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Loving Heart Society had done was not only to sow<br />

love, but also to convey warmth <strong>of</strong> our society to the grassroots which are most in<br />

need.<br />

The ―Love Journey‖ began in 1995, and had since become a special voluntary<br />

service project <strong>of</strong> the Loving Heart Society. It has spread love to many places <strong>of</strong> our<br />

country and it will keep on to Heilongjiang, Guizhou, Guangxi, etc.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiao Hua<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Uni... ( Monday 2005--1-1- 10: 1 )<br />

■ Alumni back to Campus Again ( Friday 2005--0-3- 14: 1 )<br />

■ Alumni Entrepreneurs Getting together at <strong>PKU</strong> ( Sunday 2004--1-2- 20: 1 )<br />

■ <strong>PKU</strong>‘s 106 Anniversary: First International Cultural Festival ( Thursday 2004--0-4- 26: 1 )<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Graduate Consulting Bender<br />

Held<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—05-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179726392<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 12th, 2007: The Graduate Consulting Bender was<br />

held in the North Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to provide a chance for the<br />

un-graduates communicating with the graduates about how to find a good job. This<br />

bender was conducted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Consulting Association.<br />

The chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Consulting Association, Pan Tengyu,<br />

addressed first talking about the development <strong>of</strong> the association. Then, Vice-Director<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Student Career Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Li Junkai, gave a short<br />

introduction about their tenet to direct and serve whenever the <strong>PKU</strong> students need a<br />

help about their career future.<br />

After that, seven graduate students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> shared their experience <strong>of</strong><br />

finding the career way, who were Yi Jinhua and Cheng Zhi served at Boston<br />

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Consulting Group, Zhang Yike served at Accenture, Su Wen served at HSBC, Ren<br />

Yuda served at Oliver Wyman, Tong Xiaobai served at P&G and Yan Yanying<br />

served at Roland Berger. As has been mentioned by them, one should know better<br />

<strong>of</strong> himself before his applying for a job. Finding out the real personalities and interest<br />

are both very important to lead a successful career. Preparation is another keystone,<br />

as they all said, one should prepare carefully for the job what he or she really wants<br />

in good season. The experience <strong>of</strong> practice is mostly the key for one‘s first job, so<br />

they all suggested the un-graduates to join some league during their school time. Of<br />

course, to work as an intern in the Big Name Company might be even better.<br />

After the presentations, the bender turned to the free-communicating time and many<br />

un-graduates discussed their muddle on applying a job with the graduates.<br />

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■ 耶鲁大学百人代表团访问北大-Yale 100 Visited <strong>PKU</strong> ( Tuesday 2007--0-5- 19: 2 )<br />

■ Ceremony for the Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> New Zealand Center ( Tuesday 2007--0-5- 17: 2 )<br />

■ <strong>PKU</strong>-Ewha <strong>University</strong> Day Began ( Tuesday 2007--0-5- 17: 2 )<br />

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16: 0 )<br />

■ 2nd National College Studens‘ East-Asia Forum Opened at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

( Tuesday 2007--0-5- 15: 1 )<br />

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Lecture: Economy in Olympics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—05—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179678477<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18th, 2007: On the evening <strong>of</strong> May 17, the opening<br />

lecture <strong>of</strong> a speech series under the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Scientific Research <strong>of</strong><br />

Undergraduates and the Economy in Olympics‖ was held the Building <strong>of</strong> Science at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Dong Zhiyong, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, is the chief<br />

speaker. He analyzed the meaning and the methods <strong>of</strong> carrying out scientific<br />

research for university students. At the same time, he introduced the potential<br />

opportunities in economy brought in by holding the Olympic Games in Beijing.<br />

According to Dong, holding the Olympic in Beijing will not only make people feel<br />

proud, but also promote vigorously the development <strong>of</strong> China‘s economy.<br />

Referring to scientific research activities by undergraduate students, Dong<br />

recommended different ways <strong>of</strong> doing research, and each way has an interesting<br />

name, such as the method <strong>of</strong> pop song, the method <strong>of</strong> copy and paste, the method <strong>of</strong><br />

photography, the method <strong>of</strong> imitating. All these methods were expounded in detail<br />

with examples.<br />

As a project team leader on the research and price-setting <strong>of</strong> licensed products <strong>of</strong><br />

Olympics, Dong is also an expert <strong>of</strong> OGGI (Olympic Games Global Impacts).<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Shen Xiaoying<br />

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SICA Celebrates its 10th Birthday<br />

Anniversary<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179412233<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 12th, 2007: Students‘ International Communication<br />

Association (SICA) celebrates its tenth birthday anniversary at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Chaitai International Center. Wang Limei, Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and many other guests attend the celebration, which is presided<br />

by Guan Le, Vice President <strong>of</strong> SICA.<br />

Wang Limei says in her address that SICA, being famous for its active thinking,<br />

open-minded attitudes and creative activity designs, is the first student association<br />

which focuses on international communication and has helped the university receive<br />

a myriad <strong>of</strong> foreign visitors and guests. She also wishes SICA to make more and<br />

more progress in the next decade, 20 years, and even in a longer period.<br />

Tian Zhaohuan, the incumbent president <strong>of</strong> SICA, delivers a speech on the<br />

achievements <strong>of</strong> SICA in the last decade and the status quo <strong>of</strong> the association. He<br />

introduces the current situation <strong>of</strong> SICA with vivid figures. 1, 3, and 6 mean that there<br />

are one president, three vice presidents and six project managers in SICA. Such kind<br />

<strong>of</strong> simple and efficient mode <strong>of</strong> the association structure ensures all SICA projects to<br />

operate smoothly and well.<br />

Later, the participants shared a cordial discussion and exchange concerning the<br />

history and spirit <strong>of</strong> SICA. Shang Ying, one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong> SICA, figures the<br />

founding <strong>of</strong> SICA as unwittingly buying some highly pr<strong>of</strong>it-potential stocks. She also<br />

briefs the process <strong>of</strong> establishing SICA. As far as the spirits are concerned, Fu Xiao,<br />

being with SICA for six years, opts for ―fun‖ to sum up the spirit <strong>of</strong> SICA. Her point is<br />

applauded by Tian Zhaohuan, who believes that it is ―fun‖ that conduces to get<br />

through all the difficulties and obstacles in the way to a successful and fruitful SICA.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

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

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Volunteers Spread <strong>English</strong> in Olympic<br />

Stadium<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--05-09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179072181<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 9th, 2007: Volunteers from the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages pay a regular visit to the Olympic stadium every Friday to spread the<br />

Olympic spirits and popularize <strong>English</strong>.<br />

The activity is at the whistle <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth League to teach Olympic<br />

<strong>English</strong>. About ten young volunteers began their work from late March and their<br />

deeds are highly praised by people in the stadium.<br />

Popularizing Olympic <strong>English</strong> is the practical embodiment <strong>of</strong> the idea ―collaborating<br />

between schools and stadium‖ raised by the Youth League. The teaching process is<br />

based on the text One Hundred Sentences <strong>of</strong> Olympic. The volunteers made careful<br />

preparations beforehand and arranged discussions regularly to make the process<br />

coherent and complete. Many <strong>of</strong> them are deeply impressed by the curiousness <strong>of</strong><br />

the workers there. The volunteers are faced with a difficult task since the students<br />

have different <strong>English</strong> levels. They exert efforts to make the students perform<br />

actively and encourage them to help each other. Besides some basic Olympic<br />

<strong>English</strong>, they also translate some <strong>of</strong> the projects‘ names into <strong>English</strong> as<br />

supplementary texts and publicize the project.<br />

2007 is the crucial year in Olympic preparation, so the spread <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> in the<br />

construction site is especially meaningful. Besides improving the workers‘ <strong>English</strong><br />

skills, such activities can hearten the young volunteers to serve as the advocators,<br />

disseminator and practitioners <strong>of</strong> the Olympic spirits.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lai‘s Group made big progress in<br />

protein functional design<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=178883120<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April. 12th, 2007: The theory group headed by Lai Luhua,<br />

who was a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

had made so commendable progress in the field <strong>of</strong> functional protein design that the<br />

results <strong>of</strong> its research published in the March 27 publication <strong>of</strong> " Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the<br />

National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences" (Liu S, Liu SY, Zhu XL, Liang HH, Cao AN, Chang<br />

and Lai LH* ZJ. Non-natural protein-prote in interaction-pair design by key residues<br />

grafting. PNAS,104:5330-5335,2007). Its publication attracted academic attention;<br />

and the BioCentury made a special interview about it. The paper's first author Liu<br />

Sen was one <strong>of</strong> the first batch <strong>of</strong> interdisciplinary graduates formally enrolled by<br />

theoretical biology center in 2002.<br />

Protein plays a very important role in life activity, as almost all life activities requires<br />

its participation. The complexity <strong>of</strong> biological phenomena is due to the diversity in<br />

functions <strong>of</strong> different proteins. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lai‘s group developed a "key protein<br />

residues grafting" algorithm, which can change the function <strong>of</strong> a very protein. Such<br />

an approach would likely be applied more widely to realize the free protein functional<br />

design.<br />

According to the PNAS Official website, PNAS is one <strong>of</strong> the world's most widely used<br />

integrated journals. Since its founding in 1914, PNAS has continuously reported<br />

current advance, research reviews and many high-level academic activities on the<br />

biology, physics, social science and some other fields. PNAS is weekly every, and<br />

updated daily on line. Its 2005 SCI impact factor is 10.3.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

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500 Schoolfellows Return to Celebrate<br />

the 109th Birthday <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=178632048<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 28, 2007: Almost 500 schoolfellows returned <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) and gathered in Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange Center to<br />

celebrate the 109th birthday <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 28th.<br />

The President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the Chairman <strong>of</strong> Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> (AAPU) Xu<br />

Zhihong, the Executive Vice President and the Executive Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> AAPU<br />

Chen Wenshen, the Consultant <strong>of</strong> AAPU and the Ex-Vice Chairman Ye Xiangzhong<br />

and Executive Vice Chairman Hao Bin, Li Anmo, Vice Chairmen Li Zhong, Xie Qing,<br />

Wang Nai, and Shen Rendao discussed the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> with other<br />

schoolfellows.<br />

‗The spirit <strong>of</strong> universities is valued by its excellent pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students, as well<br />

as its excellent schoolfellows, and their contributions to our society‘, said President<br />

Xu. He also pointed out that the students should have the ability to meet an<br />

emergency and learn to understand the international surroundings as well as holding<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional techniques.<br />

Mr. Hao Bin introduced the last year‘s work <strong>of</strong> AAPU: establishing fund association <strong>of</strong><br />

AAPU, transacting <strong>PKU</strong> Card <strong>of</strong> Bank <strong>of</strong> China, holding the Chairman Forum <strong>of</strong><br />

Alumni Associations <strong>of</strong> China, setting up local and departmental alumni associations<br />

and activities <strong>of</strong> memorizing the 80 years anniversary <strong>of</strong> Li Dazhao martyr.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Qian Chengdan from the History Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> delivered a lecture<br />

on the topic <strong>of</strong> ‗Searching for the road <strong>of</strong> powerful countries in the world‘. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Qian<br />

analyzed the causations <strong>of</strong> the powerful countries: ‗Powerful economy, perfect<br />

society systems, prosperous culture, global effective force are the four necessary<br />

conditions for a country‘s growing up.<br />

‗This year‘s returned schoolfellows‘ age covered from 20 to 90‘said a principal. The<br />

anniversary activity has been held every year from 2000, and the schoolfellows all<br />

have great passion to gather at <strong>PKU</strong> again.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth League<br />

School‘s 25th anniversary<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177656411<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April. 26th, 2007: The kick-<strong>of</strong>f ceremony <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong><br />

activities, in order to mark the 25th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League<br />

(CYL) School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was held in the Centennial Commemorative Hall<br />

in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 22nd.<br />

Wang Limei, the Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Han Liu, the Secretary<br />

<strong>of</strong> CYL <strong>PKU</strong> Committee and the president <strong>of</strong> the CYL School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Jiang<br />

Guangxue and Zheng Qingwen, Deputy Secretaries <strong>of</strong> CYL <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, Zhang<br />

Xiaomeng, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> CYL <strong>PKU</strong> Committee and the teacher in charge <strong>of</strong><br />

the CYL School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, some ministers <strong>of</strong> the Communist authorities, some internal<br />

and external elder representatives <strong>of</strong> the CYL School, secretaries <strong>of</strong> the CYL from all<br />

the departments and new students attended the launching ceremony.<br />

In the initiation ceremony, Zhang Xiaomeng, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> CYL <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee and the teacher in charge <strong>of</strong> the CYL School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> this year, gave a<br />

brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the specific arrangements for the series <strong>of</strong> activities to celebrate<br />

the 25th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> CYL School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, including<br />

retrospective picture exhibition, theme essay whose subject was "My growth with the<br />

CYL School", and series <strong>of</strong> seminars given by the elder members.<br />

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2007 China–Austria Summer School<br />

Application Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177387958<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 24th 2007: 2007 China–Austria Summer School<br />

which will be held between July 9th and 30th in Europe, starts application now.<br />

Introduction:<br />

Duration: July 7th, 2007-July 30th, 2007<br />

Location: European cities (such as Austria and Brussels)<br />

Application qualification: undergraduates and postgraduates who registered at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Fees:<br />

1. overseas air ticket(tax included), visa : 900 Euro<br />

2. tuition, accommodation : 1265 Euro (transport and insurance fees included)<br />

3. pocket money (according to personal habits)<br />

Application Form:<br />

1. ―2007 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Summer School Application Form‖, completely and<br />

correctly filled<br />

2. Personal resume in Chinese<br />

3. A statement in <strong>English</strong>, briefly explaining the reasons <strong>of</strong> the application<br />

4. Certificates demonstrating your command <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> (e.g. copies <strong>of</strong> certificates <strong>of</strong><br />

CET 4 &6, TOEFL, IELTS )<br />

5. A recommendation letter in Chinese<br />

6. School Record List ( made out by your school)<br />

Deadline: May 11th, 2007<br />

Location for application: Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (South<br />

Pavilion, Nan Ge)<br />

Detailed route <strong>of</strong> travel and arrangements can be found in the attachment ―The<br />

schedule for Salzburg: 2007 ‖<br />

Attachment : download...<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

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2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Games Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177301326<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April. 22nd, 2007: 2007 <strong>PKU</strong> Games was held in the May<br />

4th Playground on April 21st. In an effort to promote the Olympics, health and sports,<br />

the sports meeting this year took a fresh look with lots <strong>of</strong> eye-catching elements,<br />

such as Fuwa, the Olympic Rings, multicolored balloons, newly painted runway,<br />

clanging powerful slogan and the upcoming completion <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic Table<br />

Tennis Coliseum.<br />

Guests invited to attend the opening ceremony includes Adham Shalala, President <strong>of</strong><br />

ITTF, Wan Dongming, Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> National Educational, Scientific and Cultural<br />

Organization, Liu Fengyan, Director <strong>of</strong> State General Administration <strong>of</strong> Sports and<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the Table Tennis and Badminton Center <strong>of</strong> National General<br />

Administration <strong>of</strong> Sports, Yao Zhenxun, BOCOG Director <strong>of</strong> table tennis competition<br />

and Vice President <strong>of</strong> National Table Tennis Association, leaders <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council Min Weifang, <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, and<br />

other <strong>PKU</strong> leaders.<br />

The women‘s 100-meter sprint and men‘s 100-meter sprint tournaments kicked <strong>of</strong>f<br />

on the morning <strong>of</strong> 21st, followed by other competitions on 21st and 22nd.<br />

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Selection <strong>of</strong> ―Top 10 Academic Stars‖<br />

Kicks <strong>of</strong>f<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04--20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177301060<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr, 20th, 2007: The selection <strong>of</strong> the ―Top 10 Academic<br />

Stars‖ formally commenced in the eighth week <strong>of</strong> the semester on campus.<br />

People in charge <strong>of</strong> this activity have made a lot <strong>of</strong> efforts to keep this selection fair<br />

and square. A committee for selection was set up to carry out the selection according<br />

to procedures previously planned. Meanwhile, a supervising committee was<br />

employed for every session to go smoothly.<br />

Lots <strong>of</strong> scholars and pr<strong>of</strong>essors in different fields <strong>of</strong> study will be invited to form a<br />

jury, who will judge the achievements and discoveries <strong>of</strong> the competitors during the<br />

selection. Finally, ten will be chosen to win the title <strong>of</strong> ―Star in Academe‖ and be<br />

awarded with a prize.<br />

The activity aims to encourage the pursuing <strong>of</strong> truth and knowledge, the exchanges<br />

between different ideas in the academia, and the efforts made in discovery. The<br />

whole procedures <strong>of</strong> selection will last for about half and a month and it will probably<br />

attract great attention on campus this spring. Anyone who wants to take part in it to<br />

show their passion and ideas in academe will be welcomed. The details <strong>of</strong><br />

application and the rules <strong>of</strong> the selections will be published in the wayside <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and BBS.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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―Protein Science‖ Lecture Series<br />

Continues Holding<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—04—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176956027<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 16th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chang Zhenyi, the director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Center for Protein Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gives a lecture on "Protein-protein<br />

Interaction Research: from in vitro to in vivo, from qualitative to quantitative" in<br />

Conference Room 407 <strong>of</strong> Yifu Building in the medical campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which is part<br />

<strong>of</strong> the lecture Series on ―Protein Science‖ due in the Spring Semester <strong>of</strong> 2007.<br />

The ―Protein Science‖ Lecture Series organized by the Center for Protein Science <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and held in the main campus and the medical campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

turn, has been holding every Monday this term to provide an opportunity to<br />

understand the research frontier <strong>of</strong> Protein Science.<br />

The lectures are given by the pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> the Center for Protein Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Before the speech <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chang, five pr<strong>of</strong>essors have made such kind<br />

<strong>of</strong> lectures. They are Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shang Yongfen (topic: Molecular mechanisms <strong>of</strong> estrogen<br />

and SERMs in endometrial carcinogenesis), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lai Nuhua (topic: Drug Design on<br />

the basis <strong>of</strong> protein structure and biological networks), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yun Changchen (topic:<br />

Low-temperature electron microscope and protein research), Pr<strong>of</strong>. Su Xiaodong<br />

(High-throughput X-ray crystallography and protein research) and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Youyi<br />

(topic: Research methods <strong>of</strong> G-protein linked receptor). Thirteen more pr<strong>of</strong>essors will<br />

give related lectures this term.<br />

For more information about the ―Protein Science‖ Lecture Series, please contact Ms.<br />

Yu Chunyan, the secretary <strong>of</strong> the center via 086-10-6275-8056 or<br />

proteincenter@pku.edu.cn.<br />

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May 4th Cultural Festival Opens at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176867053<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 18th, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> May 4th Cultural Festival was held at the Multi-purpose Room <strong>of</strong><br />

Centennial Commemorative Hall on the morning <strong>of</strong> April, 14th. Lin Jianhua, the<br />

Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Han Liu, the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth<br />

League Committee, Zheng Qingwen, the Executive Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Students‘ Extra-curricular Activities, etc. were present.<br />

The Executive Deputy Secretary Zheng Qingwen gave a brief presentation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

main content and theme <strong>of</strong> the May 4th Cultural Festival at the beginning, with his<br />

good wishes for the successful holding.<br />

Then, the Vice President Lin Jianhua made a speech. He recalled the May 4th<br />

Movement and emphasized the significance <strong>of</strong> inheriting and promoting the May 4th<br />

spirit and the fine tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

This cultural festival, with the theme ―Blooms Dancing, Dreams Flying‖, was led by<br />

the Communist Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the Center <strong>of</strong> Students‘<br />

Extra-curricular Activities committee, and was undertaken by the Faculty<br />

Committees and the Student Societies.<br />

The festival has three components, i.e. the traditional cultural festival, the scientific<br />

cultural festival and the student organization cultural festival. Being a big platform for<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students to understand traditional cultures, to exchange scientific<br />

achievements, and to show <strong>of</strong>f their own capacities, the festival is expected to bridge<br />

classroom studying activities with extra-curricular activities <strong>of</strong> the students.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiao Hua<br />

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The Charm <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />

– An Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Extra-Curricular<br />

Works <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--04—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176864998<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 17, 2007: An exhibition <strong>of</strong> Scientific and<br />

Technological works by <strong>PKU</strong> students at the Centennial Commemorative Hall has<br />

drawn wide attention since its opening from April 14th. What‘s on display are a<br />

collection <strong>of</strong> extra-curricular inventions and other works demonstrating the charm <strong>of</strong><br />

science and technology.<br />

Two ―fish‖ swimming in the water attracts many visitors, they swim to and fro,<br />

swinging their tails, and nothing seems different from fish in the sea except that there<br />

are two antennae on the head <strong>of</strong> each fish. It turns out that these are inventions by<br />

the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering. All their movements<br />

are controlled by a computer. ―These fish can be used for under-water detection, if<br />

installed with camera, they can even collaborate with each other in fulfilling a task‖,<br />

said the inventors.<br />

Other inventions demonstrated on the venue include a multi-functional portable ECG<br />

Monitor by School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science and a new type<br />

<strong>of</strong> Photoelectrocatalytic air purifier by College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences, etc.<br />

Along the wall <strong>of</strong> the exhibition hall, many green boards are set up to show <strong>of</strong>f as<br />

many as 50 works that had won <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Challenge Cup and May 4 Youth Science<br />

Competition.<br />

As part <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s annual May 4 Cultural Festival, the Science and Technology<br />

Exhibition <strong>of</strong> year 2007 was held by the Committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League and<br />

Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

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Management Development Consultant<br />

from Universiteit Utrecht Visits Office<br />

<strong>of</strong> Human Resources (<strong>PKU</strong>)<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176791927<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 17th, 2007: P.J.W. Peters, management<br />

development consultant from Universiteit Utrecht visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and had a<br />

wide exchange <strong>of</strong> experience and views with deputy director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Human<br />

Resources (<strong>PKU</strong>) Liu Gengnian concerning the management <strong>of</strong> human resources at<br />

both universities.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Liu first introduced to Peters the duties <strong>of</strong> the faculties at <strong>PKU</strong> and relevant<br />

policies concerning their promotion and salary. He noted that faculties at <strong>PKU</strong> are<br />

supposed to fulfill three duties, including teaching, research and service work. The<br />

service work is highly valued, and can be performed through doing administrative<br />

work, organize centers and institutions, etc. The promotion is decided by a teacher‘s<br />

teaching performance and research achievements. In terms <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />

performance, at the end <strong>of</strong> each course a teacher renders, he/she will be evaluated<br />

by students, and the result has much to do with his/her promotion and salary. At the<br />

same time, an annual work assessment is carried out at the end <strong>of</strong> every year, when<br />

teachers should report what research program they have engaged in throughout the<br />

year, what are their publications and achievements <strong>of</strong> the year, how much money<br />

they have got from society to university, and what service work they have done, such<br />

as journal writing and activity organization. The salary <strong>of</strong> the faculty is composed <strong>of</strong><br />

three parts, including the state salary, local tips and bonus. The bonus varies a great<br />

deal according to the achievements made by teachers. However, retired faculties<br />

receive no bonus, which means the amount <strong>of</strong> money they get may have a sharp<br />

decrease.<br />

In response to this salary dilemma, Peters mentioned the policy <strong>of</strong> salary at<br />

Universiteit Utrecht. The university saves part <strong>of</strong> the salary faculties earned, and give<br />

back to them when they are retired, so that they won‘t experience a sudden decrease<br />

in salary.<br />

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In speaking <strong>of</strong> improving the teaching practice at <strong>PKU</strong>, Liu talked about the senior<br />

teacher advice committee at <strong>PKU</strong>, which is a team <strong>of</strong> talented and experienced<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors. They give advice and suggestion to junior teachers on their teaching.<br />

Senior teachers told the juniors how to organize the class, how to make use <strong>of</strong> the<br />

teaching facilities to their fullest, how to listen to students‘ views, and even how to<br />

dress formally. Apart from that, the faculties <strong>of</strong> each department or school also set up<br />

teaching & research groups with different research directions.<br />

Peters strongly agreed with Liu on the significance <strong>of</strong> faculty employment, stressing<br />

that getting high-quality faculties are the most important efforts principles in charge<br />

<strong>of</strong> human resources should make in a bid to build a world class university.<br />

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Establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Loving Care<br />

Fund<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—4-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176690227<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 12th, 2007: the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Loving Care<br />

Fund <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> working union was recently ratified by the party and government<br />

administration. The launching ceremony will be held at <strong>PKU</strong> hall on April 25th.<br />

Party and administration leaders from different organs <strong>of</strong> the university, union<br />

presidents, and welfare committees, representatives <strong>of</strong> enterprises and public<br />

institutions and individuals will attend the ceremony, on which occasion; donating<br />

activity will be conducted on spot.<br />

The Loving Care Fund, which comprises the main campus fund and Health Science<br />

Center fund is a branch account under that <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> educational foundation and will<br />

be supervised by the management committee, which is made up <strong>of</strong> unions <strong>of</strong><br />

representative teachers, working union, party <strong>of</strong>fices and so on. The <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the<br />

committee will be in the Living and Welfare Department <strong>of</strong> the working union. The<br />

administration and spending <strong>of</strong> the fund will be implemented according to<br />

―Regulations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Loving Care Fund.‖<br />

The fund coming from the donation <strong>of</strong> enterprises and public institutions, subsidies <strong>of</strong><br />

working union, and interests <strong>of</strong> the fund will be given to staff and teachers<br />

undergoing great misfortune such as diseases and accidents. It calls on the staff to<br />

donate money no less than their everyday salary.<br />

The ongoing donating activity has received enthusiastic response from teachers and<br />

staff. The committee also decided that March 5th will be ―Loving Care Donating Day<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong>.‖<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Recruitment Policy Introduction<br />

Conference 2007 held<br />

By Ruan Minsang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176653305<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 14, 2007: Two conferences were held to introduce<br />

the recruitment policies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for Beijing students at the Centennial<br />

Commemorative Hall this morning. High school teachers and students‘ parents<br />

thronged to the hall to inquire about <strong>PKU</strong>‘s specific admission policies for the<br />

application in spring before the national college entrance examination.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua first gave a brief introduction on the<br />

condition <strong>of</strong> different disciplines in recent years and the objective <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the near<br />

future. The main process <strong>of</strong> the conference is presided over by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Chongren <strong>of</strong><br />

the School <strong>of</strong> Life Science, member <strong>of</strong> Beijing Recruitment Committee, and Liu<br />

Mingli, an <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Admission Office.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu and Liu explained the questions most concerned by parents and teachers,<br />

such as the number <strong>of</strong> students to be admitted, how to estimate the possible<br />

admission line by the statistics provided by <strong>PKU</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu advised that parents and<br />

examinees should not ignore the influence brought by the recruitment <strong>of</strong> overseas<br />

universities going on in China. Liu emphasized that the recruitment <strong>of</strong> the main<br />

campus and the medical school <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> would be implemented separately.<br />

According to the new educational policy at <strong>PKU</strong>, students admitted by different<br />

colleges and schools would have to learn liberal arts before choosing their major in<br />

the second or the third year, said Liu.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day 2007 Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176652305<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 13, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day and Recruitment<br />

Policy Consultation Conference were held on the main campus and the medical<br />

school at the same time.<br />

At the Centennial Commemorative Hall during 8:30-9:30 and 10:00-11:00, two<br />

conferences were held separately to introduce the education and teaching condition<br />

and important students recruitment policies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> leaders and <strong>of</strong>ficials from<br />

the Admissions Office and Beijing Recruitment Committee answered all the<br />

questions from senior high school students and their parents face to face. On the<br />

square outside the Hall, colleges and departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> set up exhibition stands to<br />

answer inquiries about the recruitment.<br />

Some other universities also came to introduce their recruitment policies during<br />

8:00-14:00 on the square outside the Hall, such as <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, City<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, the Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, Sichuan <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Sun Yat-sen <strong>University</strong>, Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology.<br />

Various associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> showed themselves during 8:00-14:00 on campus. The<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> colleges and schools, national key labs, library and museums were open to<br />

society on the Open Day as well.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Campus Open Day has been held annually since the year <strong>of</strong> 2001. It aims<br />

to provide a platform for communication between <strong>PKU</strong> and the society, so that senior<br />

high school students and their parents can know more exactly and comprehensively<br />

about <strong>PKU</strong> and its recruitment policies.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ruan Minsang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Table Tennis Tournament 2007<br />

Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-9<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176344149<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 8th, 2007: The 3rd and 4th rounds <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Table<br />

Tennis Tournament 2007 start in the No. 1 Gymnasium <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The<br />

tournament aims to promote table tennis through the whole campus and train eligible<br />

volunteers for Beijing 2008 Olympic.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is going to host the table tennis matches <strong>of</strong> Beijing 2008 Olympic.<br />

To recruit and train eligible volunteers for the great event is definitely one <strong>of</strong> the main<br />

objectives <strong>of</strong> the competition. Therefore, the relevant Olympic volunteers are<br />

imparted with table tennis expertise and referee in the table tennis tournament to<br />

enhance their qualification for 2008. If the volunteers get through the training, they<br />

will be granted National 3rd Grade Referees Endorsement Certificate <strong>of</strong> Table<br />

Tennis.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Table Tennis Tournament 2007 is organized cooperatively by the<br />

Communist Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong> Labor Union, Students‘<br />

Extracurricular Activities Guide Centre and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Founder Table Tennis<br />

Club. The Table Tennis Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> undertakes the detailed issues <strong>of</strong> the<br />

tournament. According to the organizer, 25 departments form their teams to compete<br />

for the championship, which will last for two semesters till December 21st, 2007.<br />

Most <strong>of</strong> the participants are table tennis lovers, both students and teachers, from the<br />

main campus and the medical campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Passion to Serve Olympics High at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176262756<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11, 2007: Training for the Olympic volunteers <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional media operation was given on the evening <strong>of</strong> Apr. 9th at Natural<br />

Sciences Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. More than 600 students wishing to become<br />

Olympic volunteers attended.<br />

Those students will receive 4 courses i.e. 112 hours in the coming six months, in<br />

order to familiarize themselves with the process <strong>of</strong> running the Olympics Media. Most<br />

<strong>of</strong> them will be featured in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, providing voluntary<br />

service for the more than 20,000 registered media personnel to cover the whole<br />

Olympics.<br />

Teacher in this lesson was teaching about ―Sports <strong>News</strong> Introduction‖, which was a<br />

very pr<strong>of</strong>essional course. ―On the Olympics, photographers usually need to capture<br />

the fleeting scene in a short period <strong>of</strong> time and the limited space,‖ the teacher said,<br />

―therefore the volunteers providing photography services must have a certain degree<br />

<strong>of</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> photography.‖<br />

Besides the pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge, foreign language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency is also demanded<br />

for media volunteers, <strong>of</strong>fering opportunities for the overseas students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

―The training began on Jan. 16th,‖ Ping Xiaohu, a member <strong>of</strong> the Commission <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese communist youth league <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in charge <strong>of</strong> volunteer training, told the<br />

journalist, ―many students have postponed their plan <strong>of</strong> winter vacation home in<br />

order to participate in this training.‖<br />

Since the volunteer recruitment for Beijing Olympic Games and the Paralympic<br />

Games started from Aug 28th 2006, more than 5,000 students and teachers at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

have submitted their applications for being common volunteers via the internet. The<br />

passion to serve the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games soared on the campus.<br />

Edited By : Liu Qin<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiao Hua<br />

Source : Beijing Daily<br />

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Chairman <strong>of</strong> Law‘s Charitable<br />

Foundation visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176173080<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 5th, 2007: The Chairman <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Law's<br />

Charitable Foundation Ms. Law Jiasui and her secretary Dr. Wu Yangming visited<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to attend the Law Ting Pong grand-in-aid Conference.<br />

Min Weifang, the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />

university, expressed his sincere thanks to the generous donations <strong>of</strong> Law‘s<br />

Charitable Foundation and expected the recipient students to form the idea <strong>of</strong> ‗help<br />

them help themselves‘, strive to achieve physical, moral and mental development,<br />

and emulate the benevolence <strong>of</strong> Law‘s Charitable Foundation to serve the people<br />

and benefit the society when they succeed in career in the future.<br />

Hong Kong Law's Charitable Foundation was founded in 1987 by Mr. Law Ting<br />

Pong, and is currently chaired by his daughter Ms. Law Jiasui. The foundation is<br />

aimed to help inherit the culture, spread the education and benefit the society<br />

through the promotion <strong>of</strong> education and the support for social benevolent activities.<br />

In 2005, Law‘s Charitable Foundation commenced Law Ting Pong Scholarship at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to award the students who are hard-working and with high academic and moral<br />

performance. The foundation has donated 500,000 yuan every year for 10<br />

consecutive years since then. In 2006, after the consultation between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Law's Charitable Foundation, the scholarship was transformed into grand-in-aid<br />

which is mainly used to finance the first-year undergraduate students from<br />

low-income families.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Zhang Andi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> and AGB Nielsen Media Research<br />

Cooperates to Promote Media<br />

Research Development in China<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176053448<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 5th, 2007: The start-up ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication---AGB Nielsen Media Research<br />

training program‖ was held at Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Dr. Alberto Colussi, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Executive Management Board <strong>of</strong> AGB Nielsen<br />

Media Research, Zhang Xiaoling, chairman <strong>of</strong> AGB Nielsen Media Research in<br />

China, Yang He, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party‘s Committee, and Xu Hong,<br />

executive deputy dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communications attended<br />

the signing ceremony.<br />

The signing <strong>of</strong> the cooperation program will not only provide <strong>PKU</strong> students and<br />

faculties with pr<strong>of</strong>essional trainings and international advanced techniques, but<br />

promote resources sharing in terms <strong>of</strong> educational training, media research, project<br />

development, etc. This initiative sets a good example <strong>of</strong> extensive cooperation<br />

between school <strong>of</strong> journalism and communication in China and international<br />

research company.<br />

AGB Nielsen Media Research will also set up a scholarship at <strong>PKU</strong> to give honor to<br />

faculties and students using AGB Nielsen survey data to gain excellent research<br />

achievements.<br />

AGB Nielsen Media Research, the largest provider <strong>of</strong> television audience<br />

measurement services in the world, was formed as a joint venture by The AGB<br />

Group and Nielsen Media Research International in 2004.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Intel VP Renee James Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176042972<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 6th, 2007: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 4th, 2007, Renee<br />

James, Vice President <strong>of</strong> Intel Corporation, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with a crew <strong>of</strong><br />

five people. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong expressed his warm welcome to the<br />

delegation and his appreciation for Intel‘s sponsor for education at Linhuxuan.<br />

James‘ visit is to further the negotiation about the cooperation agreement with <strong>PKU</strong><br />

on the founding <strong>of</strong> Joint Innovation Center, which was signed at the beginning <strong>of</strong> this<br />

year.<br />

Academician Yang Fuqing introduced more details about the cooperation program.<br />

Both parties agreed that the base <strong>of</strong> this program would be located on Daxing<br />

Campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Lake Tai in the city <strong>of</strong> Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. And the program<br />

would set up the high-tech industries development zones, research center,<br />

internship base and joint lab to facilitate the actualization <strong>of</strong> education and the<br />

commercialization <strong>of</strong> research fruits. VP Renee James said that she hoped the<br />

program would encourage the local technology innovation and commercialization<br />

and help <strong>PKU</strong> train creative and keen-sighted entrepreneurs through mutual<br />

complementarities <strong>of</strong> advantageous resources. The two parties discussed more<br />

about capital, land, student source and so forth.<br />

Joint Innovation Center is a new program cooperated by <strong>PKU</strong> and Intel Corp. The<br />

two unions have cooperated on programs like <strong>PKU</strong>-Intel Multi-core Technology<br />

Laboratory, Training and Promotion Center for National Linux Technology before.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ruan Minsang<br />

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Baroque Camerata <strong>of</strong> Taiwan‘s Sun<br />

Yat-sen <strong>University</strong> to Visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--4-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175565526<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 3, 2007: Baroque Camerata <strong>of</strong> Zhongshan<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Taiwan was invited to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) to give us a wonderful<br />

performance.<br />

The Baroque Camerata was founded in 2004. The emphasis <strong>of</strong> the Baroque<br />

Camerata is to promote Baroque and early classic music. Since 2006 the Baroque<br />

Camerata has had the privilege <strong>of</strong> service as the Orchestra-in-Residence at<br />

Zhongshan <strong>University</strong>. Vocalists and Orchestral solo exponentials, as well as the<br />

outstanding students will be invited periodically to perform together with the<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional exponentials. They have performed many times in Taiwan during the<br />

past several years, and have received much ovation.<br />

The performance from the Baroque Camerata <strong>of</strong> Zhongshan <strong>University</strong> was an<br />

exchange performance invited by <strong>PKU</strong>. In December, 2005, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

Xu Zhihong and the <strong>PKU</strong> Students Art Troop visited Taiwan, and gave the first<br />

performance in Zhongshan <strong>University</strong>. This time, the President <strong>of</strong> Zhongshan<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Zhang Zongren, the Intercommunion Troop and the Baroque Camerata<br />

will visit <strong>PKU</strong> under the invitation and bring wonderful performances. Orchestral<br />

Music Troop <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will perform some <strong>of</strong> the programs together.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Celebration for the 10th Anniversary<br />

<strong>of</strong> Hong Kong‘s Returning<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175483194<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March. 31st, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />

celebration for the anniversary <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong‘s Returning was held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 29th.<br />

The activity was composed <strong>of</strong> several parts: an exhibition called ―Hong Kong‘s<br />

Story‖, a program named ―Our Hong Kong, Our Life‖ displaying some aspects <strong>of</strong><br />

people‘s life in Hong Kong, food giveaway on campus for passers-by, a lecture on<br />

―The Road to Success‖. What‘s more, a competition will be held on case analysis.<br />

Famous director Chen Guo will come to communicate with students face to face,<br />

which is a great attraction to lots <strong>of</strong> students. The activity, lasting for a month, aims to<br />

provide a platform for <strong>PKU</strong> students to learn more about Hong Kong as well as a<br />

better understanding between the mainland and Hong Kong.<br />

Executive Secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan, Cao Wantai from<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> the Government <strong>of</strong> the HKSAR in Beijing, and Zhou Jun from Office for<br />

Hong Kong and Macao Affairs <strong>of</strong> the State Council attended the opening ceremony.<br />

Mr. Wu expressed his sincere thanks to people in Hong Kong for their support and<br />

contribution to <strong>PKU</strong>. At the same time, he called on universities in the mainland and<br />

Hong Kong to hold more and more activities for mutual communication and<br />

cooperation in the future.<br />

Leader <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hong Kong Culture Association Gao Bingqi, a student from<br />

Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management at <strong>PKU</strong> introduced the main parts <strong>of</strong> the<br />

celebration. Hong Kong student representative Sun Peiying, now studying at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Law School, shared her opinions on the returning <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and talked about<br />

their life at <strong>PKU</strong>. ―Through this opportunity, we can not only review the changes and<br />

growth <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong and the mainland in the past ten years, but our colorful campus<br />

life at <strong>PKU</strong>,‖ she said.<br />

Great changes have taken place in both Hong Kong and the mainland in recent<br />

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years. It is the common wish all Chinese to join hands in making contribution to our<br />

country. The activities held at <strong>PKU</strong> will help students to understand the differences<br />

between Hong Kong and mainland, and help us understand each other better.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Shen Xiaoying<br />

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Preparatory Committee for 110th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Set Up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--3-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=175438833<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 30th, 2007: Preparatory Committee for the 110th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in 2008 has been <strong>of</strong>ficially established recently.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang and Xu Zhihong are appointed chairman <strong>of</strong> the preparatory<br />

committee. Wu Zhipan, Lin Jianhua, and Ke Yang are appointed vice-chairman.<br />

Other members include Yue Sulan, Lin Junjing, Zhang Yan, Wang Limei, Yang He,<br />

Ju Chuanjin, Zhang Guoyou, Hai Wen and Ao Yingfang.<br />

The committee consists <strong>of</strong> eight departments, whose functions are as follows:<br />

1. The Comprehensive Department is in charge <strong>of</strong> the overall coordination and<br />

celebration design.<br />

2. The Publicity Department is mainly responsible for the news release, memorial<br />

publishing, and school history popularization.<br />

3. The tasks for the Development and Liaison Department are chiefly to contact the<br />

leaders, alumni and people from all sections <strong>of</strong> society and to collect funds as well.<br />

4. The Image Building Department assumes various responsibilities like building up<br />

the visual imagery <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, designing the anniversary sign, the campus landscape,<br />

souvenir, gift and picture album, and making <strong>of</strong> CD and website.<br />

5. The Campus Culture Department is to mastermind all the celebrations <strong>of</strong> the<br />

faculty and students, especially the organization <strong>of</strong> the large-scale performance with<br />

the idea <strong>of</strong> bringing campus culture aura.<br />

6. The International Communication Department deals mainly with overseas<br />

exchanges, coordination, visits, and forums.<br />

7. The Academic Activity Department is supposed to be responsible for large<br />

academic projects and forums.<br />

8. The Security and Safeguard Department will contribute to the logistic support and<br />

the campus environmental improvement.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ruan Minsang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 10th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> HK‘s Return<br />

<strong>of</strong> Sovereignty to the Mainland Begins<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007--3-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174961210<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 27th, 2007: The <strong>PKU</strong> 10th anniversary <strong>of</strong> HK‘s return<br />

<strong>of</strong> sovereignty to the Mainland will begin on 29th March 2007 in the campus.<br />

In order to commemorate the 10th anniversary <strong>of</strong> HK‘s return <strong>of</strong> sovereignty to the<br />

Mainland, <strong>PKU</strong> has organized a series <strong>of</strong> activities, including academic conferences,<br />

panel discussions, picture exhibitions, student communication activities and visits <strong>of</strong><br />

HK celebrities.<br />

The activities organized by Hong Kong Cultural Association include the case study<br />

competition co-organized by HK ICAC named ―Developing the Integrity, Creating the<br />

Future‖; exhibition <strong>of</strong> ―Hong Kong Story‖; HK Food Festival which promotes the<br />

Cantonese cuisine culture; broadcast radio show ―Our Hong Kong, Our Words‖;<br />

―Before and After Return <strong>of</strong> HK in movies‖; seminar ―Successful Story‖, etc. This is<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the biggest events <strong>of</strong> clubs and societies organized by current <strong>PKU</strong> students<br />

from Hong Kong until now.<br />

The opening ceremony will be on 29th March at 2pm and it will be held in the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Hall.<br />

Time <strong>of</strong> Opening Ceremony: 29th March, 2pm<br />

Venue <strong>of</strong> Opening Ceremony: <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Hall Front Hall and Four Seasons<br />

Hall<br />

Other activities<br />

HK Food Festival: 30th March<br />

Seminar ―Successful Story‖: 30th March<br />

Film Show-―Before and After Return <strong>of</strong> HK in movies‖: 31st March<br />

Exhibition-―Hong Kong Story‖: 29th March-31st March<br />

Case Study Competition : 29th March-30th April<br />

Background Information:<br />

Introduction <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hong Kong Cultural Association:<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hong Kong Cultural Association (HKCA) was established in<br />

March, 2004. It was the first <strong>of</strong>ficial school association which aimed at promoting<br />

cultural exchange between Mainland China and Hong Kong. The aim <strong>of</strong> the<br />

association is to promote the mutual cultural exchange between Mainland China and<br />

Hong Kong in order to encourage students to spread the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and to<br />

promote the fine tradition <strong>of</strong> democracy and science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. In the past few years,<br />

under the support and encouragement <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Student Extra-curricular Activities<br />

Guiding Center and Office <strong>of</strong> HK, Macao and Taiwan Affairs, HKCA takes an active<br />

role in and outside <strong>PKU</strong>. It enthusiastically enlarges its working area and became a<br />

student association to a certain extent which combined the mainland Chinese<br />

students and HK students.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Chen Qianzhi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 9th ―Science Park Cup‖ Student<br />

Enterprise Competition Begins<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174835742<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 23rd, 2007: <strong>PKU</strong> 9th ―Science Park Cup‖ Student<br />

Enterprise Competition Begins<br />

After a series <strong>of</strong> preparation, <strong>PKU</strong> 9th ―Science Park Cup‖ Student Enterprise<br />

Competition <strong>of</strong>ficially begins.<br />

Competition Progress:<br />

1. Preliminary:<br />

Application Dates: 1/4/2007-8/4/2007<br />

Deadline for handing in work: 16/4/2007-22/4/2007<br />

2. Semi-final:<br />

Deadline for handing in work for semi-final: mid-September<br />

3. Final:<br />

Within the first 10 days <strong>of</strong> December<br />

Procedure for application:<br />

1. All <strong>PKU</strong> full-time students who <strong>of</strong>ficially registered before 1/7/2007 (including<br />

undergraduates, postgraduates and college students) can join the competition. The<br />

team captain must still be <strong>PKU</strong> student before January, 2008. Students must join in<br />

teams. Each team should consist <strong>of</strong> at least 3 people (preferably below 10). It is<br />

encouraged that teams are formed by students both from arts and science streams.<br />

2. The team captain is responsible for filling in the application form <strong>of</strong> the competition<br />

and getting the approval <strong>of</strong> the General Affairs Department and Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

Communist Youth Group <strong>of</strong> faculties. Other members <strong>of</strong> the team have to fill in<br />

―Basic Information <strong>of</strong> Members Form‖. Please hand in the form (both with stamp <strong>of</strong><br />

the faculty and in digital form) before 8th April. Hand in the work <strong>of</strong> the preliminary<br />

round before 22nd April and all the ―Basic Information <strong>of</strong> Members Form‖ to the <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

<strong>of</strong> organizing committee <strong>of</strong> the competition: <strong>PKU</strong> Committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth<br />

Group, Department <strong>of</strong> Academics (Old Biology Building, Room 210). Related<br />

application materials can be sent to the following mailbox <strong>of</strong> organizing committee:<br />

cydspku@126.com<br />

Further Information:<br />

1. Consultancy at the Triangle from 26th March to 28th March.<br />

2. For details please look up ―Guidelines for the competition‖.<br />

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3. Download the application form and guidelines from the following website:<br />

http://cyds.pkusast.net/<br />

4. Mailbox for the competition: cydspku@126.com<br />

5. Consultancy Phone: 62764064 62753999<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Chen Qianzhi<br />

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Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Sociology<br />

Cultural Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174372527<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar, 19th, 2007: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the fourth<br />

sociology cultural festival <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> sociology was held in the Overseas<br />

Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on March 18th 2007.<br />

Wu Baoke, the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology<br />

addressed at the ceremony and emphasized that the theme <strong>of</strong> the festival ‗Building<br />

Harmonious Society, Inosculating Different Cultures‘ is rather meaningful, for<br />

combining the content <strong>of</strong> the subjects <strong>of</strong> the sociology, the background to build a<br />

harmonious society and university. He quoted the famous saying from Mr. Fei<br />

Xiaotong, ‗everyone enjoys his own beauty, while appreciate the others‘; with<br />

different beauties coexisting, the world will be beautiful as a whole.‘ He also<br />

expressed his expectation to see the combination <strong>of</strong> the festival with the student‘s<br />

l<strong>of</strong>ty ideal, the study <strong>of</strong> the subject and the main works <strong>of</strong> the campus.<br />

Zhang Yan, the Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> hoped<br />

that the festival could provoke more thoughts and new methods in cultivating<br />

students, and could also show the fruits <strong>of</strong> the education in sociology.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Shiding gave the first lecture in the festival, explaining what is and how<br />

to build harmony from an economic aspect.<br />

Subsequently, there will be academic debates, display <strong>of</strong> talent by young volunteers<br />

and lectures given by well-known scholars.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Wang Shu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Joseph E. Stiglitz: China should<br />

establish a system <strong>of</strong> intellectual<br />

property based on development<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174354403<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 15th, 2007: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Joseph Stiglitz gave a<br />

speech on the topic ―Design <strong>of</strong> Chinese mechanism <strong>of</strong> creativity system in the<br />

perspective <strong>of</strong> intellectual property‖.<br />

In the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 8th March, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel laureate in<br />

economics and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Columbia<br />

came to <strong>PKU</strong> China Centre for Economic Research again and gave a speech on the<br />

topic ―Design <strong>of</strong> Chinese mechanism <strong>of</strong> creativity system in the perspective <strong>of</strong><br />

intellectual property‖. The talk was hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu, Director <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Centre for Economic Research.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz was once the Council Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Council <strong>of</strong> Economic<br />

Advisors <strong>of</strong> ex-US President Clinton administration, Chief Economist and Senior<br />

Vice President <strong>of</strong> the World Bank. He has been the pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Faculty <strong>of</strong><br />

Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Columbia since 2001. In 2001, because <strong>of</strong> his<br />

extraordinary contribution in the development <strong>of</strong> information economics, he and<br />

another two American economists George A. Akerl<strong>of</strong> and Michael Spence were<br />

awarded the Nobel Prize in economic sciences. Since 2006, he was hired as the<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Cheung Kong Scholars seminars <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> China Centre for Economic<br />

Research.<br />

The speech <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz began with a story <strong>of</strong> 25 years ago. A Chinese<br />

publisher wrote a letter to him saying that they wanted to publish the translated<br />

version <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz‘s economics textbook and asked him to write a preface.<br />

It was valuable for spreading knowledge in Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz‘s eyes.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz emphasized that intelligence was the beginning <strong>of</strong> creativity. At the<br />

same time, creativity was the development and use <strong>of</strong> intelligence. The<br />

mismanagement <strong>of</strong> the market <strong>of</strong> creativity mechanism needs the regulation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

government and the patent law in US is one <strong>of</strong> the examples <strong>of</strong> overprotecting<br />

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intellectual property. He pointed out that facing the importance <strong>of</strong> creativity; the key<br />

problem was to encourage the design <strong>of</strong> mechanism. The design <strong>of</strong> system was<br />

different according to countries and specific conditions and the property systems,<br />

including the intellectual property system were like that. The important part is the<br />

correspondence <strong>of</strong> responsibility and rights.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz thought that the biggest challenge on creativity mechanism China<br />

faced as a developing country was to minimize the intelligence gap with developed<br />

countries. And the gap is large. Therefore, China should not simply follow the path <strong>of</strong><br />

developed countries in designing creativity mechanism, but to establish a system <strong>of</strong><br />

intellectual property based on development, focusing on increasing the efficiency <strong>of</strong><br />

resources.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz then pointed out the cons <strong>of</strong> patent system. He thought the<br />

existence <strong>of</strong> intellectual property would limit the use <strong>of</strong> intelligence, causing damage<br />

to efficiency or bringing (temporary) monopoly. At the same time, this may cause<br />

loss <strong>of</strong> passive efficiency and active misjudgment.<br />

Based on the arguments above, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Stiglitz finally suggested the use <strong>of</strong><br />

rewarding mechanism to encourage creativity, and minimizing the proportion <strong>of</strong><br />

patent system in the process.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Chen Qianzhi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Base Line for 2007 Master Recruitment<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174077031<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 16th, 2007: The retrial and recruitment <strong>of</strong><br />

graduates are on the way at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. According to the guidelines from the<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, <strong>PKU</strong> has made out various base lines concerning different<br />

types <strong>of</strong> applicants. Laissez-passer into the retrial relies in the base line <strong>of</strong> the<br />

department or school. And the base lines are as below:<br />

1. Uniform Examination:<br />

Disciplines <strong>English</strong> politics math major total<br />

Philosophy (01) 50 50 90 90 340<br />

Economics (02) 55 55 90 90 360<br />

Law (03) 50 50 90 90 325<br />

Pedagogics (04) 50 50 180 340<br />

Literature (05) 50 50 90 330<br />

History (06) 50 50 180 320<br />

Science (07) 50 50 90 90 310<br />

Engineering (08) 50 50 90 90 310<br />

Management (12) 55 55 90 90 360<br />

2. Separate Examination (including ―Qiangjun Program‖):<br />

The base line for the entrance into the retrial is to be made out by another guideline<br />

from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education. The applicants can consult with concerning<br />

departments/schools or Graduate Recruitment Office.<br />

3. MBA Uniform Examination:<br />

A: In the Two-Subject Uniform Examination, the total grade should not less than 195,<br />

with <strong>English</strong> no less 55, and synthesized subject no less than 110. Every applicant<br />

who accords with condition A has the opportunity to enter the retrial.<br />

B: In the Two-Subject Uniform Examination, the total grade should not less than 180,<br />

with <strong>English</strong> no less 50, and synthesized subject no less than 105. The applicants<br />

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who accord with condition B will firstly go through a selection process held by MBA<br />

Supervising Committee <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Management School, and those who are<br />

selected can enter the retrial.<br />

4. JA Uniform Examination:<br />

The applicants who can enter the retrial in this category should have a total grade no<br />

less than 357, with Politics and <strong>English</strong> no less than 55, major subject no less than<br />

90.<br />

5. S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering Master:<br />

1)Double Certificates (Diploma and Degree Certificate for <strong>PKU</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering<br />

Master & Electron and Communication Engineering Master):<br />

①The applicants for the Science and Engineering departments/schools should have<br />

a total grade no less than 300, with foreign language and Politics no less than 50,<br />

and Mathematics and major subject no less than 80.<br />

②The applicants for the Economics and Management (they also should take the<br />

Mathematics examination) should have a total grade no less than 285, with foreign<br />

language and Politics no less than 45, and Mathematics and major subject no less<br />

than 85.<br />

2)Single Certificate (Degree Certificate for <strong>PKU</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering Master &<br />

Electron and Communication Engineering Master):<br />

The applicants who have applied for the computer science and concerning majors,<br />

Economics, Management, Arts and Design should hold a grade higher than the base<br />

line made out by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />

6, Guidelines for students <strong>of</strong> Ethnic Groups:<br />

According to the guidelines from the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education concerning ethic groups,<br />

those applicants who come from the Ethnic Group Autonomic areas (publicized by<br />

State Department) and will go back to work in the original places, can enjoy a<br />

favorable deduction from the total grade by 20, and from separate subject by 5.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

Source : Graduate School<br />

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Schoolfellows and Delegates <strong>of</strong> NPC<br />

and CPPCC Gather at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=173764025<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 12th, 2007: More than 70 schoolfellows <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> who have attended the NPC and CPPCC got together happily in<br />

Shaoyuan <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on March 10. They recalled the past time, expected<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and discussed the harmonious campus<br />

construction enthusiastically.<br />

Past <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Bo Xilai, the minister <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce, said gladly: "The study ambience<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is pretty good. There are so many excellent students at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> that makes the nation feel stimulated ".<br />

Xu Hongdao, Vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> CPPCC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, recalled his<br />

life at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>: ‗The life was very difficult then, especially it was difficult for<br />

the southerners to eat rice in Beijing. Even so, everybody was very active.‘<br />

One entrepreneur from Anhui Province said that every time she returned to <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> she felt excited: ‗I admire very much that the young student can own so<br />

advantageous environment, and I hope that you will become the country's talented<br />

person soon.‘<br />

Harmonious Campus<br />

Ai Qingchun, former Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> Culture Department <strong>of</strong> China remembered: ‗The<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave me not only the science knowledge but also the World View<br />

<strong>of</strong> myself. I have formed the personality as every <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> student with<br />

carefulness, adamancy and responsibleness.‘ He thought that constructing a<br />

harmonious campus should base on the students.<br />

Lin Qingmin, the Chairman <strong>of</strong> Dalian Committee <strong>of</strong> Political Consultative<br />

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Conference, pointed out that harmonious campus is a very good target. The spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

democracy, science and the outstanding accomplishments in both arts and science<br />

is harmony itself. Harmonious campus construction is an indispensable part <strong>of</strong><br />

harmonious society construction <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong> Li Yining, the Honorary Dean <strong>of</strong> Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, said: Harmonious campus should be co-constructed by both the teachers<br />

and the students.<br />

Xu Zhiyuan, the Academician <strong>of</strong> Science Institution <strong>of</strong> China, indicated that an<br />

important part <strong>of</strong> harmonious campus was the harmony between arts and science at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He said: ‗Carrying forward our long history and keeping on<br />

innovating is a kind <strong>of</strong> harmonies at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.‘<br />

Expectation<br />

Lü Lei, the delegate <strong>of</strong> NPC and the commissary <strong>of</strong> Presidium <strong>of</strong> China Writers<br />

Association, expected: As the No.1 university <strong>of</strong> China, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> should<br />

persist in the patriotism spirit <strong>of</strong> May 4th Movement.<br />

A delegate <strong>of</strong> NPC who entered <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1954 said excitedly: ‘I am<br />

feeling so proud to be a <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> student all the time. Today, the students<br />

should succeed and develop the tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, study hard for our<br />

country.‘ However, referred to the life at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> fifty years ago, she said: ‗It<br />

is a little pity to see the changes at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, since I wish our university<br />

could preserve the classicism during the hardware construction.‘<br />

Yan Aoshuang, the Vice Warden <strong>of</strong> Fengtai Section, advised: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

should enhance the traffic management, so that the students would be safer.<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu Zhihong said confidently: ‘Building a harmonious<br />

campus is an important part <strong>of</strong> building a harmony society. We must carry forward<br />

the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> innovation and make great effort to construct <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> as the top institution in the world.‘<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> –Yale <strong>University</strong><br />

Undergraduate Cooperation Project<br />

2007 Spring Semester Opening<br />

Ceremony Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2007—3-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=173624354<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 11th, 2007: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> –Yale <strong>University</strong><br />

Undergraduate Cooperation Project was held in the C 201, Building <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Study School, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 2nd.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> –Yale <strong>University</strong> Undergraduate Cooperation Project was held in<br />

the C 201, Building <strong>of</strong> International Study School, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March, 2nd.<br />

Nie Weihong, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> the International Cooperation Department, Lu<br />

Xiaodong, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Education Administration and Vice Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Yuan-Pei Program & Executive Council, Luo Fulin, Director <strong>of</strong> Project Administration<br />

Office (Yale side), as well as delegates <strong>of</strong> the teacher and students were present. Mr.<br />

Nie chaired the ceremony, then Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Luo, and the student delegates <strong>of</strong> Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong> and School <strong>of</strong> Yuan-Pei made a speech, expressing their outlook <strong>of</strong> the<br />

new semester.<br />

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New Year‘s Party for Foreign Experts<br />

and Students Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=167015336<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 25th, 2006: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Dec.20th, 2007<br />

foreign experts and students‘ New Year‘s party was held at Shaoyuan <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, Vice Minister <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong><br />

International Relations Pan Qingde, and more than 500 foreign experts and students<br />

attended this party.<br />

To start with, the kids from <strong>PKU</strong> Kindergarten performed a dance named ―happy<br />

robot‖. Lin Jianhua delivered a speech, giving acknowledgement to the foreign<br />

experts and students for their contributions.<br />

Foreign experts and students also made statements respectively, sharing their<br />

feelings to each other.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

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Strategy Seminar between Engineering<br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the<br />

Biomedicine Engineering Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Georgia Technical Institute<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165984538<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 12th, 2006: The strategy Seminar between the<br />

Engineering Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Biomedicine Engineering<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Georgia Technical Institute was held on Dec. 7th and lasted two days.<br />

Xu Zhihong, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Don Giddens, the President <strong>of</strong><br />

Georgia Technical Institute attended the seminar.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua, the Ex-Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shiyi, the<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> Engineering Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Head <strong>of</strong> Biomedical<br />

Engineering Institute, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Jing attended the seminar, as well as Mrs. Sue<br />

Van, the President and CEO <strong>of</strong> the United States W. H. Coulter Foundation, the<br />

delegation <strong>of</strong> Georgia Technical Institute.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Jianhua warmly welcomed the delegation and showed the recent progress<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen Shiyi and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Don Giddens introduced the<br />

characteristics <strong>of</strong> their Engineering Institute respectively. At the end <strong>of</strong> the seminar, a<br />

report made by Mrs. Sue Van talked about the difficulties they met when founded the<br />

W H Coulter Foundation and moved everyone at present.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhou Zhuan, from the Institute <strong>of</strong> Molecular Medicine (IMM) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, introduced their research about cardiovascular. The delegation <strong>of</strong><br />

Georgia Technical Institute visited ―The 3rd hospital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖,<br />

accompanied by some staffs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> then.<br />

The Biomedicine Engineering Department <strong>of</strong> Georgia Technical Institute was<br />

founded in 1997, which is the most successful educational institute. W. H. Coulter<br />

Foundation <strong>of</strong> the United States is a well -known medical research and projects<br />

funded entity, committed to improving medical research and engineering for human<br />

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health care services.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Yu Le<br />

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Undergraduate Teaching Program<br />

Reformation Ⅹ: More Latitude for<br />

Freshmen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165984468<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.12th, 2006: Recruiting and cultivating students<br />

according to the general classification for schools and disciplines was an important<br />

measure in the reformation at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which aimed for ―Solidify the<br />

Foundation, Emphasize less on Specialty, Teach and Cultivate in Accordance <strong>of</strong><br />

Individual Aptitude‖. Cultivation according to the general classification enables the<br />

students to have a broader horizon and a solider groundwork for further studies.<br />

Specifically speaking, the freshmen will receive a liberal education as their basic<br />

courses. Moreover more pr<strong>of</strong>essional courses will be assigned to them after they<br />

enter the advanced stage. Thus the students have the opportunity to choose their<br />

own specialties in light <strong>of</strong> their experiences, academic interests, as well as<br />

personalities.<br />

The policy above has been launched since 2002, when thirteen schools/departments<br />

and three specialties adopted it. In 2003, the policy was extended to the whole<br />

university, except for some particular specialties <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages. Since then, the number <strong>of</strong> specialties in recruitment program has been<br />

reduced, while the number <strong>of</strong> the recruited students increased.<br />

In the past five years, this policy has been validated by the favorable results in both<br />

recruitment and undergraduate teaching program. On one hand, this policy released<br />

the pressure for the students on the threshold <strong>of</strong> university life by <strong>of</strong>fering them more<br />

latitude in academic choice; on the other hand, with a liberal pool <strong>of</strong> specialties in<br />

each school/department, the policy provided the students with the possibility <strong>of</strong><br />

deciding their own academic directions, which would be influential for their future.<br />

And thus the assignment program <strong>of</strong> specialties was more rationalized, which was in<br />

accordance with the development <strong>of</strong> society.<br />

Another advantage generated by this policy was that the proportion <strong>of</strong> fulfilled<br />

applications was greatly heightened. Since the number <strong>of</strong> the specialties decreased,<br />

the quota <strong>of</strong> recruits in each school/department increased thereby, and the<br />

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proportion <strong>of</strong> the fulfilled First-Applications was enhanced accordingly. In 2002, the<br />

proportion was above 90%, and in the following four years, Zero-Redeployment was<br />

realized in 4, 13, 22, 24 provinces respectively, which met the applications <strong>of</strong> the<br />

students optimally.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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Result <strong>of</strong> the selection <strong>of</strong> outstanding<br />

exhibition booths and excellent<br />

volunteers in the third ICF announced<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165571688<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Dec. 4th: On December 4th the result <strong>of</strong> the selection <strong>of</strong><br />

outstanding exhibition booths and excellent volunteers in the third International<br />

Culture Festival has been announced. There are 6 exhibition booths and 27<br />

volunteers has been awarded.<br />

The outstanding exhibition booths have been selected based on the votes which<br />

were distributed during the festival by the organizing committee. And the festival has<br />

recruited about 200 volunteers who are from various associations at <strong>PKU</strong>. They has<br />

been working hard and has made distinguished contributions in a series <strong>of</strong> activities<br />

in the festival.<br />

The outstanding exhibition booths are: Republic <strong>of</strong> Korea, Hong Kong, France,<br />

United States, Singapore, United Kingdom.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Wang Ruoxi<br />

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Campus Tour Through History (6)<br />

—— Mythical Animal at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> —— Marble Kylin<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-6<br />

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By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 6, 2006: A pair <strong>of</strong> Stone Kylin, made <strong>of</strong> white marble,<br />

was set in front <strong>of</strong> the gate <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice building inside the Western Gate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, which is a memento <strong>of</strong> the royal gardens <strong>of</strong> Qing Dynasty Yuanming<br />

Yuan.<br />

Kylin is one <strong>of</strong> the four intelligential animals in Chinese culture, together with Dragon,<br />

Phoenix and Tortoise. It looks like a deer with a single horn, whole-length scute and<br />

a cattle tail. The male one was called ‗Ky‘, and the female one was called ‗Lin‘. Kylin<br />

is very kind, clever and lucky in legend. Marble Kylin was always set outside the gate<br />

<strong>of</strong> a courtyard in ancient China, standing for lucky and bless <strong>of</strong> deity.<br />

In the middle <strong>of</strong> this pair <strong>of</strong> Kylin is the marble steps named ‗Dan Chi‘, which was<br />

also a memento <strong>of</strong> the Yuanming Yuan. ‗Dan Chi‘ was the steps leading up to an<br />

imperial palace in ancientry, the middle part <strong>of</strong> which was a marble flat with a pair <strong>of</strong><br />

dragon and phoenix on it.<br />

‗Dan Chi‘ serving as a foil to Kylin, brings the classicism <strong>of</strong> royal gardens in ancient<br />

China and also decorates the wonderful scene <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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25th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

declaration ―Unite Together to<br />

Rejuvenate China‖ celebrated<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=165299428<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 4, 2006: Accompanied by the solemn national<br />

anthem, the 25th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the declaration <strong>of</strong> ―Unite Together to Rejuvenate<br />

China‖ was celebrated on 4th, December in the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Also held on the spot was the 2005-2006 commending and awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>University</strong>. Some major members from the <strong>University</strong> administration and the<br />

Beijing Municipal CYL attended the ceremony. The meeting was chaired by Zhang<br />

Yan, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

On the list <strong>of</strong> commending and awarding were excellent students and classes <strong>of</strong> the<br />

year 2005-2006. Among them, 19 students were awarded the ―Excellent Student<br />

Leader <strong>of</strong> Beijing‖, 57 others won the title <strong>of</strong> ―Best Student in Beijing‖, 19 classes<br />

were honored as ―Outstanding Student Class <strong>of</strong> Beijing‖, some other titles and<br />

awards were also presented to students on the conference.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> the Central Committee <strong>of</strong> CYL and the Beijing Municipal committee <strong>of</strong><br />

CYL respectively, Mr. Zhou Changkui and Mr. Wang Yue addressed the conference<br />

to convey their congratulations to all the awardees, they also expressed their hope<br />

that student work <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> could make further progress.<br />

Wu Zhipan, Executive Secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> made an important<br />

speech on the ceremony, He told the students to study harder so that they can make<br />

their contributions to the ―new long march‖ <strong>of</strong> building a strong socialist country.<br />

The declaration <strong>of</strong> ―Unite Together to Rejuvenate China‖ was announced by a girl<br />

named Zhang Manling 25 years ago when <strong>PKU</strong> students were cheering at the victory<br />

<strong>of</strong> Men‘s Volleyball Team in a battle for World Cup. When the words were transferred<br />

from student to student, the voice <strong>of</strong> ―Unite together to Rejuvenate China‖ shook the<br />

campus. This is an oath <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students to devote their love and affection to their<br />

motherland.<br />

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More Than 20,000 Candidates for 2007<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Graduate Program<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164883380<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.30th, 2006: Candidates for 2007 <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Graduate Program was up to 20, 634, according to the statistics on 2007 National<br />

Master Unified Application on the website <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education. Thus the number<br />

<strong>of</strong> candidates for <strong>PKU</strong> graduate program has been exceeding 20, 000 for three years<br />

back to back.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> has carried out reformation in graduate program since this year. To ensure the<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> newcomers, <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School adjusted the program – increase in the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> recommended candidates and a little decrease in the total number, under<br />

the condition <strong>of</strong> a steady-going scale. And application-checking system has applied<br />

to the graduate program for international students. Thereinafter is the statistical<br />

analysis on the application <strong>of</strong> the two years:<br />

First, increase in the recommended students. Since the recommended students<br />

recruited by <strong>PKU</strong> have enjoyed a good reputation among their peers, the proportion<br />

<strong>of</strong> this category has been enhanced this year. With 1, 398 recommended students in<br />

2007, the number outstripped that in 2006 by 143. And the students from the<br />

colleges/universities with graduate schools accounted for 94%, which outstripped<br />

that <strong>of</strong> 2006 by 1%.<br />

Second, proportion <strong>of</strong> application and matriculation. Though the number <strong>of</strong><br />

candidates on paper decreased a little, the number <strong>of</strong> students in this year‘s<br />

graduate program and candidates in reality increased, due to the increase in<br />

recommended students, the international students‘ absence from this application<br />

system, and the decrease in J.M. Project (by 150 in quota). Among 2, 0634<br />

candidates, 3047 will be admitted in the end this year (6.77:1), while in 2005, 3339<br />

were admitted out <strong>of</strong> 2, 2498 (6.74:1).<br />

Third, qualification <strong>of</strong> the candidates. The candidates applying for <strong>PKU</strong> have always<br />

had excellent qualities in the past years, and this year is not an exception. Among<br />

the 2007 candidates, 29, 938 were fresh graduates (96.63%), 592 candidates were<br />

those who possess equal ability (2.87%), and 104 masters (0.5%); while among the<br />

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candidates last year, there were 21737 fresh graduates (96.62%), 658 candidates<br />

with equal ability (2.92%), and 103 masters (0.46%).<br />

Fourth, the origin <strong>of</strong> the candidates. Compared with last year, the proportion <strong>of</strong> the<br />

fresh-graduate candidates and non-fresh-graduate candidates did not changed<br />

much (2007: fresh – 8975, 43.5%; non-fresh – 11659, 56.5%. 2006: fresh – 9856,<br />

43.8%; non-fresh – 12642, 56.2%), only that the proportion <strong>of</strong> the fresh-graduate<br />

candidates who were from the colleges/universities with graduate schools has<br />

increased by 11.2% (2007: 4921, 54.8%; 2006: 4297, 43.6%).<br />

Fifth, application for pr<strong>of</strong>essional degrees. 1492 candidates applied for J.M. this<br />

year. The quota was 200, with 61 admitted by recommendation, and 139 to take the<br />

national examination, and the proportion was about 11:1, the same with last year.<br />

1566 candidates applied for MBA, while the quota was 320, with admission<br />

proportion 5:1, a little lower than last year‘s (5.5:1).<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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Field Survey <strong>of</strong> American<br />

Medium-term Election<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164764643<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov, 24th, 2006: At 2:30 in the afternoon, there are no<br />

empty seats in Qiulin Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The Vice-Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yuan Ming was invited to present a lecture about ‗Field Survey <strong>of</strong><br />

American Medium-term Election‘. Diplomats from the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs and<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Domestic Affairs, scholars from Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Society, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

Foreign Language <strong>University</strong> and so on attended. The course <strong>of</strong> lecture was<br />

presided over by Li Hanmei, the Undersecretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan shared her knowledge about America during the past 30 years and her<br />

one-month close touch with the American Medium-term Election this year with the<br />

audience. She analyzed the election from three aspects, which are the general<br />

situation, the characteristics and her own thoughts. She also brought some problems<br />

to discuss with the audience. The course <strong>of</strong> lecture lasted for one and a half hours,<br />

and then Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Xiaoming and Wang Yong made some comments on the<br />

lecture. After that, the students asked their interested questions and had a<br />

discussion with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yuan.<br />

To help students extend their field <strong>of</strong> vision, the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> will bring more lectures to the students.<br />

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2005-2006 <strong>PKU</strong> Scholarship Awards<br />

Ceremony Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164596928<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 24th, 2006: 2005-2006 <strong>PKU</strong> scholarship awards<br />

ceremony was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall. This year there were 2827 students who received<br />

scholarship, which is 16.57% <strong>of</strong> the total students. Each student could get 2700 yuan<br />

on average.<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Mr. Min Weifang, executive Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

the CPC committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Wu Zhipan and Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Zhang Yan attended the ceremony and awarded the scholarship to students.<br />

Over 80 representatives <strong>of</strong> donators and more than 2000 students attended the<br />

ceremony, which was chaired by Mr Wu Zhipan.<br />

Mr. Min Weifang made a speech and congratulated the students. Gui Dan, a student<br />

representative from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies (<strong>PKU</strong>) made a speech and<br />

expressed her thanks for the help received from <strong>PKU</strong> and society at large. She also<br />

promised to study hard and make efforts to overcome all kinds <strong>of</strong> difficulties to repay<br />

society in the future. Representatives <strong>of</strong> ICBC, Morgan Stanley also attended the<br />

ceremony and expressed their willingness to keep on making contribution for the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

This year‘s scholarship awards ceremony received much more attention than the first<br />

one held last year, with donation coming from well-known international transnational<br />

companies, Chinese native enterprises, disciplinary leaders and social celebrities.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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2006 Student Training School Opened<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163471875<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 12th, 2006: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2006<br />

student training school sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> Student Extracurricular Activities<br />

Guidance Center was held in Leo Ko Guan Building on 12th,Nov. Zhang Yan,<br />

vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Shen Qianfan, secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League <strong>of</strong> China, Lu Xiaodong, undersecretary<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Educational Administration, and Zha Jing, undersecretary <strong>of</strong> the Students‘<br />

Work Office as well as a few other members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> committee <strong>of</strong> CYLC<br />

attended the ceremony. The event was presided over by Zhang Xiaomeng,<br />

vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> committee <strong>of</strong> CYLC.<br />

Others attending the ceremony include students and teachers from the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

theoretical research center for students‘ development, the <strong>PKU</strong> CYLC publicity<br />

training school, the Olympic volunteer‘s training school, the science and technology<br />

student‘s training school and the community arts and physical culture training center.<br />

Shen Qianfan, secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> CYLC committee, delivered a working report on<br />

the stage. Apart from emphasizing the basic ideas and purposes <strong>of</strong> the various<br />

student training schools, he also expressed in his report a high expectation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

training programme and presented an overall arrangement <strong>of</strong> training work for the<br />

year 2006. According to Mr. Zhang, <strong>PKU</strong> is now in a key period <strong>of</strong> constructing a top<br />

university <strong>of</strong> the world, it is very important to implement all these students training<br />

plans, gradually establish an all-around training mechanism facing all the students<br />

and covering more fields, so that more students can benefit from it.<br />

Mr. Zhang also made an important speech on the event, he first <strong>of</strong> all expressed his<br />

congratulation to the opening <strong>of</strong> the training school on behalf <strong>of</strong> the CPC committee<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the <strong>University</strong> Administration. Then he gave a brief review <strong>of</strong> the<br />

achievements made by these student training schools, hoping that the schools will<br />

stick to the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in their future operation.<br />

Student representatives from training schools introduced on the ceremony the<br />

schools‘ teaching concepts, trainees, organizers as well as training activities.<br />

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The Tables at <strong>PKU</strong> Covered by<br />

Commonweal Ads<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=163039108<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 8: The commonweal table covers will be generalized<br />

in the other 12 eateries since it got so much attention when it appeared in the No.1<br />

eatery. At the same time, the Center <strong>of</strong> Diet will collect originalities <strong>of</strong> table covers,<br />

and the names <strong>of</strong> selected students will print on the covers.<br />

The commonweal table covers <strong>of</strong> No.1 eatery have 7 themes, including: Diet<br />

Balance, Water Saving, Grain Saving, Refusing once used Chopsticks, Queue Up,<br />

Trays Tidy Up and Taking no Dishware out <strong>of</strong> Eatery. The 7 themes were chosen by<br />

the Center <strong>of</strong> Diet, designed by pr<strong>of</strong>essional designers, and audited by the Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Diet again. The student monitor to eateries gave some ideas to the designs<br />

characters and originalities.<br />

The work <strong>of</strong> sticking the covers to the tables was finished before the night <strong>of</strong> Oct 29<br />

to avoid the repasting time. The table covered with ad <strong>of</strong> commonweal at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> is for the first time in all universities <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

The table covers from design to disposal spent no more than one week. Cui Fangju,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Center for Dining Service, said the covers will be changed every month,<br />

the designs are commonweal ad and the originalities are from students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Cui also said that the designs will be finished by <strong>PKU</strong> students basically<br />

in the coming 5 years.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

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Fresh Public AD on Tables<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162906098<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2006: Leaves falling and whirling in the autumn<br />

wind, tables in the NO.1 Refectory <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have been dyed with spring<br />

color – blue and green table covers provide a sense <strong>of</strong> liveliness and warmness for<br />

the students.<br />

Besides the pleasing colors, the table covers also unfold interesting public<br />

advertisements, consisting <strong>of</strong> original pictures as well as fresh expressions derived<br />

from traditional Chinese idioms, which make the atmosphere more pleasant.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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Five Carving Out Projects <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Gain Investment from ‗Kawai Fund‘<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162874269<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 11th, 2006: In the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov. 11th, 2006, the<br />

victorious list to gained the investment from <strong>PKU</strong> Member Institution‘s ‗Kawai Fund'<br />

finally came out, five students‘ projects bore the palm. Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zhang Yan, Minister <strong>of</strong> the Students‘ Union, Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Member Institution, Shen Qianfan, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Member Institution, Zheng<br />

Qingwen presented the award ceremony.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Member Institution‘s ‗Kawai Fund' was set by Japan Currency Project<br />

Joint-stock Company in July 2005, mainly to support and encourage the students <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to start an undertaking. The NO.2 ‗Kawai Fund‘ has attracted much attention<br />

both in and out <strong>of</strong> the campus. There were 24 projects running for the competition,<br />

related to various fields such as information technology, environment protection and<br />

service. <strong>PKU</strong> Member Institution invited well-known many experts to weigh strictly<br />

among those 24. After the preliminary trial, retrial and final judgment, five projects<br />

gained the investment, nineteen thousand Yuan in cash for each group.<br />

Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zhang Yan pointed out during the<br />

ceremony that by the support <strong>of</strong> this fund, <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ carving out got great<br />

progress. He also appreciated the company and hoped that the victorious groups<br />

could realize their dreams.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Sun Linlin<br />

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Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Assistant<br />

School for Olympic Venue<br />

Management<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162803411<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 6th, 2006: Students from 21 departments celebrated<br />

the opening <strong>of</strong> the assistant school for Olympic venue management in the Overseas<br />

Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Nov. 2nd. Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zhang Yan and Chief <strong>of</strong> the Media Operation Department <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee Sun Weijia were present.<br />

The 96 assistants will serve as interns for the Olympic Games in the Media<br />

Operation Department and the Facilities Management Department during the 2008<br />

Olympics.<br />

Jin Huasheng, Vice-Minister <strong>of</strong> the Personnel Department <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Olympic<br />

Games Organizing Committee, pointed out that, the personnel is the key to hold the<br />

Olympic Games successfully.<br />

Zhang Yan, Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, put forward four requests<br />

for the assistants: first, do cherish the opportunity for China to host the Olympic<br />

Games; second, do regard the exercitation as a precious experience; third, Do deal<br />

the exercitation well with study; and last, do combine the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, ‗patriotic,<br />

democratic, progressive and scientific‘, with the Olympic concepts, ‗Green Olympics,<br />

Hi-tech Olympics and People's Olympics‘.<br />

A representative <strong>of</strong> the assistants, Yang Ning, addressed during the ceremony that,<br />

although the action <strong>of</strong> interns is just a drop in the bucket, it can make a great<br />

contribution to the Olympic Games. So the interns must be very decent, careful and<br />

surefooted.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Liu Xiaohua<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Campus Tour Through History<br />

(5)——Tail swaying fish swims in<br />

Weiming Lake<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 6th (2006): There is a Stone Fish on Weiming Lake<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, swaying its tail and frolicking vividly, which was once set in<br />

Yuanming Yuan, the royal gardens <strong>of</strong> Qing Dynasty.<br />

Stone Fish is a memento from Changchun Yuan in Yuanming Yuan and was built in<br />

1747. Once, there was a big fountain in Changchun Yuan, which was surrounded by<br />

four sheep and ten eagles gushing water from their mouths into a pond. Stone Fish<br />

was just the adornment in the pond. After World War Two, Yuanming Yuan was<br />

destroyed, and Stone Fish had been sold. Years later, the lord <strong>of</strong> Langrun Yuan<br />

bought it back. When the 1930‘s seniors graduated from Yenching <strong>University</strong>, they<br />

bought Stone Fish for their campus and set it in Weiming Lake.<br />

The position <strong>of</strong> Stone Fish in Weiming Lake is quite perfect, because a wonderful<br />

scene can be seen in sunny days while there is enough water in Weiming Lake. The<br />

inverted image <strong>of</strong> Boya Tower in Weiming Lake is just point to Stone Fish, and the<br />

top <strong>of</strong> Boya Tower was exactly inverted reflected into the mouth <strong>of</strong> Stone Fish.<br />

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African students shows up presenting<br />

their countries‘ culture on the ICF <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162475162<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 28th, 2006: On the third International Culture Festival<br />

(ICF) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students from 10 African countries had built up their<br />

exhibition booth and present their own countries‘ culture to everyone.<br />

As the reporters saw the students from 10 African countries had built up their own<br />

countries‘ exhibition booths with elaboration and their exhibition booths are<br />

respectively highly featured: some <strong>of</strong> them looked just like a fashion show with<br />

national fancy costumes hanging around which definitely attracts lots <strong>of</strong> flashlights,<br />

some <strong>of</strong> them are filled with gourmet food and some <strong>of</strong> them are playing national<br />

music with people dancing euphorically.<br />

A volunteer named Zhang Yaping who served at the Benin exhibition booth says that<br />

after her touch with African students she found that African people are easy-going<br />

and nice.<br />

According to reports, Students <strong>of</strong> 65 countries and regions has participated in the<br />

third International Culture Festival <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Wang Ruoxi<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Awarded 25 Prizes<br />

in the appraisal <strong>of</strong> philosophy and the<br />

social sciences study in Beijing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--11-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=162455571<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2nd, 2006: The results <strong>of</strong> the 9th appraisal <strong>of</strong><br />

philosophy and the social sciences study in Beijing were announced recently and<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won the 1st place with 25 Excellent Achievement Prizes, including<br />

1 special prize, 6 first prizes, and 18 second prizes.<br />

Complete Work <strong>of</strong> Deng Guangming declared by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won the special<br />

prizes. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Deng Guangming(1907-1998) was a prestigious Chinese historian<br />

who devoted all his life to the study <strong>of</strong> the histories <strong>of</strong> the Song Dynasty (960-1279),<br />

Liao dynasty(916-1125) and Jin dynasty(1115—1234). The book is a precious<br />

heritage.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Chen Xianzhong<br />

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Enterpriser Meng Weimin Conferred<br />

Honorary President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161925856<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 26th, 2006: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> October 20th, the<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> Conferring Honorary Distinction <strong>of</strong> President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was<br />

held in the north auditorium <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> library, where Hong Kong enterpriser Meng<br />

Weimin received the Distinction <strong>of</strong> Honorary President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong gave a speech, praising Mr. Meng for his outstanding<br />

contributions to the mainland in the fields <strong>of</strong> education and medical & health<br />

services. President Xu also thanked Mr. Meng for his support to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Min Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, conferred the Honorary<br />

President Certificate to Mr. Meng, and gave him a special present, a work <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

calligraphy written by a <strong>PKU</strong> student, which reads ―esteemed by the public and made<br />

glory achievements‖. After the ceremony, Mr. Meng gave a passionate and<br />

humorous speech and shared with students his experience <strong>of</strong> success as an<br />

electronic apparatus magnate. He later answered questions raised by the audience.<br />

Asked about the relationship between his language skills and his achievements in<br />

enterprise circles, Mr. Meng, being good at <strong>English</strong>, French, Spanish, German and<br />

Russian, taught the audience how to say ―thanks‖, ―hello‖, ―I love you‖ in different<br />

languages, but emphasized that the mother tongue is the most important.<br />

Mr. Meng was born in Hong Kong in 1927, and studied aeronautical engineering in<br />

Beijing Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> in the 1940s. In 1953, he set up Xin Xing Enterprise in<br />

Hong Kong and started his business on a shoestring. Now Xin Xing has become a<br />

large consortium with about 2000 employees. Full <strong>of</strong> public spirit, Mr. Meng set up<br />

Xin Xing Education and Charity Fund in 1984, in order to promote the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> Education, Medical Care, Environment and so on in both Hong Kong and<br />

mainland. In 1993, Mr. Meng donated one million US dollars in order to promote the<br />

communications between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and oversea academic organizations<br />

and institutions. A minor planet was named after him by Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Sciences in 1996. Recently, the government <strong>of</strong> the Hong Kong Special<br />

Administrative Region conferred him Redbud Insignia for his contributions to the<br />

development in Hong Kong and the mainland.<br />

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Training Conference for Volunteers <strong>of</strong><br />

the 3rd Int'l Culture Festival Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--10-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161392497<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct., 17, 2006: Training conference for volunteers <strong>of</strong> the<br />

3rd International Culture Festival (ICF) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in the<br />

multifunctional hall <strong>of</strong> the Centennial Hall on the evening <strong>of</strong> October 15th. More than<br />

150 volunteers took part in the training conference. Wang Xiao‘an, director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

general <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation Ministry, presided over the conference.<br />

Wang Xiao‘an introduced the general situations and successful experiences <strong>of</strong> the<br />

past ICF. She particularly explained the main activities <strong>of</strong> the ICF this year. She<br />

hoped that the selected volunteers could learn foreign affairs by heart in spare time<br />

and do their best to serve the ICF.<br />

It was reported that the International Cooperation Ministry <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> recruited student<br />

volunteers since the middle <strong>of</strong> last month to guarantee the ICF go on successfully.<br />

The 150 volunteers trained this time all passed related interviews and examinations.<br />

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Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

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Welcome to Mental Health<br />

Consultation at Triangle <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—10-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=161254340<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 18th, 2006: Along with the development <strong>of</strong><br />

economy and civilization, higher abilities is required for everyone in new century,<br />

including the excellent pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge, as well as the healthy mentality.<br />

Mental health is highly important to the growth <strong>of</strong> students. Although the mental<br />

health education in universities is well regarded, many students are also puzzled by<br />

mental health problems, as well as the mental health consultation.<br />

In order to further popularize the awareness <strong>of</strong> mental health, help students grab<br />

more knowledge <strong>of</strong> mental health and help more schoolmates to seek psychological<br />

manipulations, the Center <strong>of</strong> Mental Health Education and Consulting for Students,<br />

in cooperation with the Holistic Health Association, will conduct a mental health<br />

consultation during 11:00—13:00 in Oct. 19(Thursday) and Oct. 20(Friday), at<br />

Triangle. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional clinical psychologists from the Center <strong>of</strong> Mental Health<br />

Education and Consulting for Students will help students resolve mental problems.<br />

Time: 11:30—13:00, Oct. 19 (Thursday) & Oct.20 (Friday)<br />

Position: Triangle<br />

Clinical Psychologists: Kang Chengjun, Xu Kaiwen, Huang Zheng, Zhang Lili, Nie<br />

Jing, Shi Chengsun, Wang Yiping, Wang Zhiyan<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--12-16<br />

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Leaders <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and<br />

Students Serving Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--9-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=160459331<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 30th, 2006: An evening party named ―Dream<br />

<strong>of</strong> Reunion, Love <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖ was held in the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to celebrate the<br />

2006 Mid-Autumn Festival.<br />

Ma Wenhua, the Assistant Director <strong>of</strong> Students Assistance Management Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, praised the success <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in both education and students<br />

assistance. She hoped the students could cherish the thankworthy conditions and<br />

wished them a successful future.<br />

Zhang Yan, the Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> Communist Party Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, thanked the<br />

government departments for helping the students who came from poor families.<br />

Zhang Yan said that students from needy family did not have to worry about their<br />

tuition, since the economy difficulties will not be obstacles to students anymore and<br />

will be well overcome under the help from the government, our university and<br />

all-circles <strong>of</strong> society.<br />

After that, the Students Serving Team brought a wonderful performance. During the<br />

performance, Zhang Yan, delegated <strong>PKU</strong>, gave moon cakes and food cards to<br />

students as present. At the same time, many individuals and units, including "Song<br />

Qingling Fund Association", "Hai Dian Branch <strong>of</strong> China Band" and so on, all<br />

presented some study necessaries to the members <strong>of</strong> "Students Serving Team".<br />

The evening party held by "Students Assistance Center" aimed for a better<br />

communication amng teacher, student and the benefactor. However, giving a hand<br />

to the student who really needs help is the most important thing.<br />

Brief Introduction <strong>of</strong> Students Serving Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>: Students Serving Team <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was set up at 2002. At present, this team, instructed by Students<br />

Assistance Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, consists <strong>of</strong> many students from poor families and aims at<br />

serving society. The tenet <strong>of</strong> this team lies in "Be confident and independent,<br />

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redound upon our society". Members <strong>of</strong> the team can develop their abilities and<br />

redound upon society through commonweal services.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

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Runbo: Newly invented humanoid<br />

robot by <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--9-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159525385<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 29, 2006: Recently, the Laboratory <strong>of</strong><br />

Intelligent Control <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering announced that a research team<br />

led by Wang Long, Changjiang(Yangtze) scholar, has invented a new kind <strong>of</strong><br />

humanoid robot called Runbo-I (running robot).<br />

The ultimate goal in robotics is to make intelligent humanoid robots move relatively<br />

flexibly like human. However the joints <strong>of</strong> traditional humanoid robots are made <strong>of</strong><br />

motors and it moves by driving the legs. Such kind <strong>of</strong> robots move stiffly, with a low<br />

energy efficiency and high cost. Now scientists are trying to invent new humanoid<br />

robots with a different moving mechanism by using a bionic approach.<br />

Runbo is the short word for running robot. Equipped on each <strong>of</strong> its leg with only one<br />

motor as its main drive, Runbo mainly simulates the mode in which human walks as<br />

the whole movement realizes the storing and releasing <strong>of</strong> energy with bionic flexible<br />

knee joint and anklebone. Runbo now can walk steadily and perform cart-pushing<br />

action.<br />

To test the moving ability <strong>of</strong> Runbo, The team has designed an experiment in which<br />

the robot moves with a loaded cart attached to it.<br />

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Translated By : Wang Ruoxi<br />

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―Sounds <strong>of</strong> Nature from Yunnan‖ to<br />

hit <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--9-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159522454<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 27th, 2006: After the nationwide success <strong>of</strong><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--9-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159519236<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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The 1st "<strong>PKU</strong> Idol" International<br />

Students Singing Competition<br />

preliminary round concluded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--9-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159423264<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 27th, 2006: The preliminary round <strong>of</strong> the 1st<br />

"<strong>PKU</strong> Idol" International Students Singing Competition at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held<br />

in the south side hall <strong>of</strong> library on the evening <strong>of</strong> September 24th.<br />

This activity was organized by the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations and the<br />

International Communication Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Union. More than 30<br />

international students from all over the world were supposed to sing a Chinese song<br />

and a native song to express the theme ―I love <strong>PKU</strong> and will sing it for you.‖ The<br />

judges <strong>of</strong> the competition included Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Jing from the department <strong>of</strong> art, Niko<br />

from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago as well as other foreign teachers.<br />

Zheng Ruikun, the 17th player from Malaysia, hurried to the competition without<br />

supper. At the interview after the competition she mentioned that what she pursued<br />

were friendship and happiness, rather than a place in the final round.<br />

The championship finally went to Spain and the second and third places were<br />

separately obtained by Japan and Korea players. The top ten singers <strong>of</strong> the<br />

preliminary round would enter the final round, which would definitely <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students more surprise and joy.<br />

Edited By : Li Nanxin<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

Source : Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />

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A home from home at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> at Mid-autumn festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159264153<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 23th, 2006: A conference, ‘A home from home at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘, was held in the in the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />

celebrate the Mid-autumn festival. Over 150 students from HK, Macau, Taiwan and<br />

mainland have a good time together.<br />

30 students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> from HK, Macao and Taiwan were surprised to know that their<br />

parents at home would receive a delicate present, moon cakes, before Mid-autumn<br />

Day.<br />

Zhao Cunsheng, Vice-Director <strong>of</strong> the school committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, attended the<br />

conference and encouraged the students present to bring more wisdom, vitality and<br />

creative spirit in the person <strong>of</strong> the youth.<br />

Xia Wenzhen, President <strong>of</strong> Taiwan Study Club and a PhD candidate at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

believes that there is not only international and diversiform academic<br />

intercommunication, but also honorable culture at <strong>PKU</strong>. He said that, in the graduate<br />

education <strong>of</strong> mainland, the connection between teachers and students is very<br />

important, while the personality <strong>of</strong> a teacher will influence the students deeply in<br />

many aspects. Teachers always pay much attention to the school work <strong>of</strong> students<br />

as well as their daily life, which attracts the students from HK, Macao and Taiwan<br />

greatly.<br />

Since universities in mainland enrolled the first student from Taiwan in 1987,<br />

studying in mainland becomes a new current. As the most famous university in<br />

mainland, <strong>PKU</strong> attracts a group <strong>of</strong> excellent students from Taiwan, HK and Macao<br />

areas every year. In 2006, <strong>PKU</strong> enrolled 129 new students from those areas. There<br />

are totally 500 students from those areas now studying at <strong>PKU</strong>, 60% <strong>of</strong> which are<br />

post graduate students and PhD candidates.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Tang Jing<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>-Yale Association Project Start-up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006-9-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159263798<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 26th, 2006: The Association Project <strong>of</strong><br />

Undergraduate Students between <strong>PKU</strong> and Yale started up in Overseas Exchange<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Min Weifang, Director <strong>of</strong> school committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Peter<br />

Salovey, Dean <strong>of</strong> Undergraduate College <strong>of</strong> Yale attended the ceremony.<br />

Leaders from both universities all attach much importance to the project which is a<br />

brand-new oversea exchange mode. President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong and President <strong>of</strong><br />

Yale Richard Levin cosigned the understanding aide-memoire in the end <strong>of</strong> 2005<br />

after a long time arrangement. This Project started up in this autumn and will be kept<br />

for three years or even longer if it runs successfully. According to the project, more<br />

than 40 students, half from <strong>PKU</strong> and half from Yale, will study together at <strong>PKU</strong>. In<br />

addition, <strong>PKU</strong> and Yale will select excellent pr<strong>of</strong>essors to teach them. It can not only<br />

build a syncretic surroundings for the students to study, but also broaden their<br />

international visual field and enhance the intercommunication between the two<br />

culture.<br />

During the ceremony, Director Min Weifang and Prexy Peter Salovey expressed that<br />

as this Project according with the tide <strong>of</strong> the world higher education they were<br />

confident to succeed in this cooperation. Thereafter, student delegates from <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and Yale addressed. They said that studying together with the students from another<br />

country would be a stirring experience to all <strong>of</strong> them, so they would make great<br />

efforts to know much about the culture from each other and accelerate the<br />

intercommunication between the new youth.<br />

Edited By : Ning Jing<br />

Translated By : Jiao Jie<br />

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Flying on Water: Selection <strong>of</strong><br />

Steersman for 2008 Olympic Games<br />

By Zhang Huishu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159195828<br />

By Yang Haiyan<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept.23rd, 2006: The selection <strong>of</strong> steersman for the 2008<br />

Olympic Games (Beijing District) started up beside the Weiming Lake at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> at 9:00 a.m.<br />

Mr. Cao Jingwei, secretariat <strong>of</strong> China Boat Race Society, Mr. Luo Chunxiao, Chief<br />

Manager <strong>of</strong> Jinghua Time <strong>News</strong>paper, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Yue Sulan, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> attended the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the selection, which was sponsored by<br />

Jinghua Time. Mr. Luo used to be a student at <strong>PKU</strong> twenty years ago. He said most<br />

people in China was not quite familiar with the boat race and its selection process <strong>of</strong><br />

the steersman, therefore it was a good opportunity today to make the opening<br />

ceremony educational. He hoped that more people could pay their attention to<br />

participate into the Olympic Games.<br />

The selection <strong>of</strong> the steersman among non-pr<strong>of</strong>essional people across China <strong>of</strong>fers<br />

a chance for ordinary people to take part in the Olympic Games. The steersman is<br />

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responsible for steering the direction during the two kilometer race. He who has been<br />

trained for a year can take this <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />

Zhu Ye, the steersman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Boat Race Team who was studying in the fourth year,<br />

was the first person in China who signed up in the national competition. Today, Zhu<br />

Ye and his team members gave the audience an excellent performance on Weiming<br />

Lake. He said he was greatly honored by his ―first,‖ saying that he would do his best.<br />

The number <strong>of</strong> the persons who took part in the competition has reached 50<br />

thousand.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Common School Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=159107227<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 23rd, 2006: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Common<br />

School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held on campus. The first batch <strong>of</strong> 53 staff working<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong> will receive a four-month free training provided by pr<strong>of</strong>essors and volunteers.<br />

The first phase <strong>of</strong> training will last four months, with courses <strong>of</strong>fered every weekend.<br />

The curriculum is composed <strong>of</strong> two aspects: the philosophy <strong>of</strong> life including lectures<br />

on ―<strong>PKU</strong> as My Home‖, ―Working Happily‖, ―Learning to Live in Harmony‖, and skills<br />

training including everyday <strong>English</strong> and basic computer skills. For the course <strong>of</strong><br />

Everyday <strong>English</strong>, the students are divided into ―dolphin class‖ and ―panda class‖,<br />

more acceptable names than ―advanced class‖ and ―adjustment class‖.<br />

Last year, <strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education and East China Normal <strong>University</strong><br />

formed a team to do research on the continuing education <strong>of</strong> rural migrant workers.<br />

The questionnaire about the educational background <strong>of</strong> staff at <strong>PKU</strong> showed that<br />

61% <strong>of</strong> them have only received education <strong>of</strong> junior high school before leaving home<br />

for Beijing, mainly because <strong>of</strong> economic problems. As a result, the idea <strong>of</strong><br />

establishing a common school for those people was welcomed and many faculties<br />

and volunteer students at <strong>PKU</strong> were enrolled as teachers for the staff.<br />

Currently, <strong>PKU</strong> is the first educational institution nationwide to establish such kind <strong>of</strong><br />

common school for the staff working on campus. According to the principal in charge<br />

<strong>of</strong> this program Ding Xiaohao, <strong>PKU</strong> Common School will explore the effectiveness <strong>of</strong><br />

―university teaching resources plus volunteers‖ training pattern. Once proved to be<br />

successful, this kind <strong>of</strong> training program can be applied to other universities and<br />

colleges.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : Beijing Youth Daily<br />

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―Pamirs Night‖ ——A Poetry Reading<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=158922914<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 22th (2006): ‗The 2006 Pamirs Night‘, a poetry<br />

reading, was held on the evening <strong>of</strong> Sep. 20th 2006 at the Overseas Exchange<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Many poets attended the conference and read their<br />

favorite poems in many different languages lyrically.<br />

The poetry reading ‗Pamirs Night‘ has been planned as one <strong>of</strong> the courses for<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which will<br />

make a great contribution to the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese New-style Poem.<br />

The famous poet <strong>of</strong> China Xi Chuan presided over the conference. As he pointed<br />

out, ‗Pamirs‘ stands for an extra culture and extra language intercommunication full<br />

<strong>of</strong> imagination, which is just the soul <strong>of</strong> a poem, accordingly, this poetry reading was<br />

held on the topic <strong>of</strong> it.<br />

American poet Eliot Weinberg, British poet William Neil Herbert, French poet Chantal<br />

Chen-Andro, German poet Wolfgang Kubin and many other foreign poets attended<br />

the conference. Besides, many famous Chinese poets were also present, such as<br />

Mang Ke, Wang Yin and Yang Lian.<br />

Poems read on this reading are all new-style ones. Chinese, <strong>English</strong>, French,<br />

Deutsch, Russian, Japanese and Farsi can all be heard. The poems broke through<br />

language barrier and grasped the soul <strong>of</strong> all the attendees.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ning Jing<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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―Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‖ Donated to<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=158900818<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 21th, 2006: Famous photographer Liu Pei'en<br />

donated his new works ‗Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘ to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library on Sep.<br />

19 th , 2006. The photograph ‗Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘ was then sent to the Special<br />

Collection Department <strong>of</strong> the library.<br />

‗Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘ is 14 meters long and 1.2 meters high. This photograph was<br />

taken from the same position and during the same time <strong>of</strong> a day on the Western<br />

Mountain <strong>of</strong> Beijing. It is the biggest scenery photograph <strong>of</strong> Beijing till now.<br />

‗Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘ is made <strong>of</strong> 27 single pictures and combined by the Program<br />

Photoshop, whose angle <strong>of</strong> view is over 120 degrees. Key point <strong>of</strong> interests <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing, namely ‗The Three Mountains‘ and ‗The Five Royal Gardens‘, were taken as<br />

the foreground in the photograph. The Imperial Palace, the Tian'anmen Square,<br />

Beijing TV station, the tower <strong>of</strong> CCTV and the stadiums for the 2008 Olympic Games<br />

under construction are all included in this photograph. A lot <strong>of</strong> other scenery which<br />

represents both the age-old Beijing and the new-style Beijing can be found.<br />

‗Panorama <strong>of</strong> Beijing‘ not only speaks for the history <strong>of</strong> Beijing but also the<br />

development and its future.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ning Jing<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua MBA Students Come<br />

Second At Harvard Business Review<br />

Case Contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=158855666<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 21th, 2006: A team <strong>of</strong> four <strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua<br />

MBA students took the second prize at the fourth Harvard Business Review China<br />

Case Contest held in Shanghai, August 25-26, 2006. The contest was jointly<br />

organized by the Shanghai Economic Committee, Shanghai Jing‘an District<br />

Government and Harvard Business Review China. It was the first Pan-Asian<br />

business case competition held in China. Ten universities from across Asia were<br />

invited to compete for the coveted championship. They included Cheung Kong<br />

Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Business, China Europe International Business School, Fudan<br />

<strong>University</strong>, National <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Singapore, National Taiwan <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, Shanghai Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>, Southwestern <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Finance and<br />

Economics, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />

Technology.<br />

The case proposition for the contest this year was ―How to Build Jing‘an Nanjing<br />

Road into One <strong>of</strong> the International Symbolic Shopping Districts‖. The <strong>PKU</strong> team<br />

impressed the judges with their international perspective, thorough market research,<br />

and practical strategies and won the 1st place in the team test. In the final round,<br />

based on systematic thought, <strong>PKU</strong> team proposed an innovative ―shopping park‖<br />

plan which was highly appraised by the judges. However, due to lack <strong>of</strong> more<br />

concrete procedures, <strong>PKU</strong> team won the second place while HKUST team got the<br />

championship.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Li Nanxin<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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10th Anniversary Celebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=158726367<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 20th, 2006: A conference marking the 10th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Relations (SIS) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held<br />

at Qiulin Hall. Many schoolfellows, teachers and students attended the conference.<br />

Ex-Vice-Premier <strong>of</strong> China Qian Qichen, the Director <strong>of</strong> Information Office <strong>of</strong> State<br />

Council Cai Wu, the Director <strong>of</strong> Information Office <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs Liu<br />

Jianchao, etc. came to celebrate.<br />

Qian Qichen, China‘s Ex-Vice-Premier and Honorary Dean <strong>of</strong> SIS, addressed and<br />

encouraged all the teachers and students present to make more contribution to the<br />

international intercommunication <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

Cai Wu, the Director <strong>of</strong> Information Office <strong>of</strong> State Council and schoolfellow <strong>of</strong> SIS,<br />

suggested that ―introducing China abroad correctly and fully is the only way to win<br />

understanding from the world and to build a harmonious society within the world‖ and<br />

that faculties and students <strong>of</strong> SIS do bear great responsibilities‖.<br />

Liu Jianchao, the Director <strong>of</strong> Information Office <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, read the<br />

congratulatory letter from the Minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs Li Zhaoxing.<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Council Min Weifang, the Dean <strong>of</strong> SIS Wang Jisi both<br />

addressed and expressed their hopes for the future.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Ning Jing<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Library Science High-level Open<br />

Forum Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—9-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=158632368<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 16th, 2006: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the first<br />

―<strong>PKU</strong> Library Science High-level Open Forum‖ was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

As the representative <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> experts, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Weici from Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Information Management said that each participant can express freely their thoughts,<br />

as the forum aims to ―have dialogues and exchanges‖. He proposed that library<br />

science should follow the path <strong>of</strong> content industry development so as to combine the<br />

traditional with the modern.<br />

Chen Chuanfu from the School <strong>of</strong> Information Management, Wuhan <strong>University</strong><br />

pointed out that the introduction <strong>of</strong> new viewpoint is necessary in the development <strong>of</strong><br />

library science. The fusion <strong>of</strong> theory and practice can be achieved through<br />

experience learning and academic discussions.<br />

Other scholars that attended the forum include curator <strong>of</strong> Dongguan Library Li<br />

Donglai, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Abdus Chaudhry and Khoo Soo Guan Christopher <strong>of</strong> the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Communication and Information <strong>of</strong> Nanyang Technological <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Singapore, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Shumei from Department <strong>of</strong> Library and<br />

Information Science, National Taiwan <strong>University</strong>, etc.<br />

The first high-level open forum on library science, jointly held by <strong>PKU</strong> and Dongguan<br />

Library, draws 12 senior experts <strong>of</strong> library science to give keynote speech, and will<br />

be open to the public from 16th to 23rd.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Excellent Student Assistants<br />

Awarded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--6-8<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149845694<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 8th, 2006: School <strong>of</strong> Student Assistants <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> held a graduation ceremony for its students <strong>of</strong> the year 2005 to 2006 and<br />

awarded excellent student assistants in the North Affiliated Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Library<br />

this Tuesday afternoon.<br />

38 special assistants from schools and departments and 36 affairs assistants from<br />

institutions have been awarded Certificates <strong>of</strong> Honor for their excellent work during<br />

the past year.<br />

Ms. Zha Jing, vice Director <strong>of</strong> the Student Affairs Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and vice<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Student Assistants, addressed on the ceremony that the<br />

practical skills and spiritual attainments <strong>of</strong> the student assistants have been<br />

improved, a lot due to their self-management and self-education during the past<br />

year.<br />

Wu Chunhui, Secretary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Student Assistants, gave the annual report on<br />

the ceremony to all assistants present.<br />

Mr. Shen Qianfan, Director <strong>of</strong> the Student Affairs Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Chairman<br />

<strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Student Assistants, made a summarizing speech on the meeting. He<br />

recaptured his experiences <strong>of</strong> being a student assistant at <strong>PKU</strong> 10 years ago, and<br />

encouraged students to seize the opportunity to improve themselves. He also gave<br />

further orientations for the School‘s work next year.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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The 8th "Top Ten Academic Elites"<br />

Announced<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--6-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149721113<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 5th, 2006: On the evening <strong>of</strong> May 27th and 28th,<br />

after the procedures <strong>of</strong> personal statement, live Q&A, winners <strong>of</strong> the 8th "Top Ten<br />

Academic Elites" were finally decided.<br />

The selection <strong>of</strong> "Top Ten Academic Standouts" is an important brand program <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students' extracurricular academic and scientific activities, and a stage for<br />

on-campus doctors, graduates to show their academic abilities and achievements. It<br />

plays a positive role in cultivating on-campus academic culture and deepening the<br />

education with topic <strong>of</strong> "Live civilized and grow up healthily". This annual selection is<br />

planned and organized by the Graduate Union under the guidance <strong>of</strong> both the<br />

League and Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The selection includes two<br />

stages: elementary and final selections. In the first stage, the judges score the<br />

candidates either recommended by their departments and colleges or<br />

self-recommended, according to a uniform standard. Then, based on the scores,<br />

excellent candidates are selected to enter the second stage <strong>of</strong> the selection, in which<br />

winners are determined by the voting <strong>of</strong> relevant experts and scholars invited by the<br />

Graduate School.<br />

This year's selection won support from a total <strong>of</strong> 25 colleges and departments,<br />

covering both humanities and science. The winners <strong>of</strong> "Top Ten Academic Elites"<br />

were composed <strong>of</strong> 10 graduates from the field <strong>of</strong> humanities, 6 from science and the<br />

other 2 were the winners <strong>of</strong> the 4th "Top Ten Academic Stars" selected by <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />

Medicine Department by the end <strong>of</strong> April<br />

The winners <strong>of</strong> "Top Ten Academic Elites":<br />

Humanities group:<br />

Lin Weibin (School <strong>of</strong> Economics)<br />

Ai Jiahui (Law School)<br />

Yao Yuan (School <strong>of</strong> International Studies)<br />

Liu Xiaonan (School <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature)<br />

Science group:<br />

Guan Lunhui (College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry & Molecular Engineering)<br />

Shi Yunming (School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences)<br />

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Liao Zhimin (School <strong>of</strong> Physics)<br />

Wang Minsheng (School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science)<br />

Wang Xiaosong, Cui Zhao (Faculty <strong>of</strong> Medicine)<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Ai<br />

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1st International College Students‘<br />

Environment Forum at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--6-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149527665<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 5th, 2006: 2006 1st International College Students‘<br />

Environment Forum was opened at Overseas Exchange Center on the morning <strong>of</strong><br />

June 3rd, sponsored by School <strong>of</strong> Environment, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and attracted<br />

more than twenty universities and institutes in China and many universities<br />

overseas, such as MIT, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California Berkeley, Waseda <strong>University</strong> and<br />

Cambridge <strong>University</strong>, etc..<br />

Since the desertification and sandstorm have severely endangered the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> economy and society, the first environment forum was entitled ―Fight against<br />

Desertification – from Ideal to Action.‖ A series <strong>of</strong> activities will be carried out:<br />

speeches on desertification by famous scholars, exhibition <strong>of</strong> research achievements<br />

by college students and one-week investigation in A-Lashan.<br />

Zhang Yan, Vice Chair <strong>of</strong> CCP <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, said the forum expressed <strong>PKU</strong>ers‘ concern<br />

with development and progress <strong>of</strong> society. Mr. Maurice Strong, special advisor on<br />

environment <strong>of</strong> UN Secretariat-General said in his speech that China‘s environment<br />

had a lot to do with the world and thus solving the environmental problems in China<br />

was a great assistance to the world. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiang Jiasi, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Environment, encouraged the young <strong>PKU</strong>ers to shoulder the historical mission and<br />

contribute to the development <strong>of</strong> environment project. There were also thematic<br />

speeches on desertification: ―Where is Shangri-La?‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guan Junwei and<br />

―Fight against Desertification‖ by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ci Longjun. Additionally, there was a<br />

video speech by Mr. K<strong>of</strong>i Annan, filmed during his visit a few days ago.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Forum <strong>of</strong> PhDs from College <strong>of</strong><br />

Marxism <strong>of</strong> 3 Top Universities<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--6-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149501323<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 3rd (2006): The 7th forum <strong>of</strong> PhD candidates from<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Marxism <strong>of</strong> 3 universities —— Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> —— was held in the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on June 3, 2006.<br />

This forum has been held in turn by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China<br />

and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. The first forum was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 2002 and it<br />

was the third time that it came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The forum provided a platform<br />

for the scholars <strong>of</strong> Marxism to communicate with each other.<br />

The vice-head <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Social Science <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China,<br />

Xu Weifan addressed first. The chief <strong>of</strong> Propaganda Section <strong>of</strong> the Commission <strong>of</strong><br />

Education Beijing, Di Tao celebrated then. After that, the vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> addressed. The dean <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Marxism <strong>of</strong><br />

the three universities presented at the forum.<br />

Six excellent theses written by PhD candidates from the three universities were<br />

commended on the forum. After a short tea break, the six PhD candidates, who had<br />

been awarded, each gave a talk about their theses.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Continuing Education: Initiative<br />

and Innovation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--6-2-<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149430521<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 2nd, 2006: A series <strong>of</strong> activities condensed within<br />

one week for Continuing Education were held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> last Tuesday and<br />

will last till Jun, 5th. This is the first time that <strong>PKU</strong> has ever made such an innovation<br />

in the history <strong>of</strong> continuing education. <strong>PKU</strong> is also the one among the domestic<br />

universities and colleges who initiates this kind <strong>of</strong> activity.<br />

The Office <strong>of</strong> Continuing Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the major sponsor <strong>of</strong> this activity, has<br />

been busy answering calls from those who want to sign up to take part in this activity.<br />

A series <strong>of</strong> lectures and reports will be delivered at <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Commemorative<br />

Hall including ―Front-line Reports about Western Development‖, ―Lectures by<br />

Distinguished People from Taiwan‖ and ―Discussion Meeting among Overseas<br />

Scholars‖ to give a full display <strong>of</strong> the soul <strong>of</strong> management innovation and the<br />

up-to-date developments in this area.<br />

About 30 excellent courses on management, law and sociology will be open to the<br />

public. For some hot courses, each <strong>of</strong> them is to have more than 300 attendants.<br />

This activity also provides an opportunity for some Alumni to return to <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

lecture about their own experiences.<br />

On the last day <strong>of</strong> this golden week, an awarding ceremony and exchanging meeting<br />

will be held on which excellent teachers, visiting scholars and supervisors <strong>of</strong><br />

continuing education will be awarded prizes for their hard work.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Held First Fund-raising and<br />

Developing Conference<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--5-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149049426<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 27th, 2006: The first conference on developing and<br />

fund-raising <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in Beijing on 26th and 27th, May.<br />

President Xu Zhihong, Executive Vice-President Chen Wenshen and Honorary<br />

Trustee Chen Guoju, together with deans and chiefs from all departments and<br />

colleges were present.<br />

According to President Xu, it is <strong>of</strong> strategic significance for <strong>PKU</strong> to hold such<br />

conference at this critical moment <strong>of</strong> development. ―We need not only scientific<br />

methods but also sufficient financial support to succeed in today‘s fierce<br />

competition.‖ He said.<br />

Xu pointed out that although operation funds had increased, thanks to the increase<br />

<strong>of</strong> government support, there is still a considerable shortage <strong>of</strong> money, and raising<br />

donations from society would be an effective way to solve this problem.<br />

Executive Vice-President Chen Wenshen also made a report, reviewing the<br />

funds-raising work in the past ten years and expressed appreciation to those who<br />

had made remarkable contribution to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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The 5th Anniversary Celebration<br />

Evening <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--5-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148965995<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 29, 2006: The 5th Anniversary Celebration Evening<br />

<strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication was held at Qiulin Hall on the night<br />

<strong>of</strong> May 28th, to which Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fang Hanqi, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gan Xifen, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Qin Gui and some<br />

other scholars in the academia <strong>of</strong> journalism, school leaders, famous TV anchors<br />

were invited.<br />

The evening was brilliant with a variety <strong>of</strong> singing, dancing and acting performances,<br />

which won warm applauses from the audience.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> set the first journalism course in 1918 and founded the first<br />

research institute <strong>of</strong> journalism in China; besides, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> published the<br />

first book and journal on journalism in China.<br />

On May 28th, 2001, the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication was reinstituted<br />

based on relevant university-wide resources. During the past five years, the school<br />

has developed normative teaching system with its own characteristics.<br />

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Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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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 />

International Economics and Trade<br />

Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Yuan Limei<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--5-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148812046<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 27th, 2006: International Economics and Trade<br />

Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrated its first birthday at Guanghua Building this<br />

evening. More than ten associations, including Economic Lovers, Consultative<br />

Association, Hip Hop and Korean Salon etc. were invited to the celebrating<br />

ceremony.<br />

Ding Yong, the chief <strong>of</strong> IETS first introduced its development in the past one year<br />

and expected to strengthen communication and cooperation with other associations<br />

in the future. Leaders from other societies also made self-introduction.<br />

IETS was founded on May, 29th, 2005. It has held the first International Economics &<br />

Trade Culture Communication Festival and serial activities during the past one year.<br />

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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 />

Campus Tour Through History(3)——<br />

A Luxurious Boat Built in Qing<br />

Dynasty<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--4-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148615666<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 22th (2006): On the Weiming Lake <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, there is a stone boat which was once a very luxurious royal boat in Qing<br />

Dynasty.<br />

In Qing Dynasty, stone boat can only be built for royalty, but this one on the Weiming<br />

Lake is an exception. This boat did not belong to any emperors in China but to the<br />

notorious Chinese <strong>of</strong>ficial named He Shen, who was the favorite minion <strong>of</strong> Emperor<br />

Qianlong, and the most corrupted <strong>of</strong>ficial in Chinese history. Part <strong>of</strong> the present-day<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> including the Weiming Lake was once within the territory <strong>of</strong> He<br />

Shen‘s mansion. He built the stone boat on the Lake as a copy <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

emperor‘s, which was considered as a capital crime during that period <strong>of</strong> time.<br />

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The stone boats in Summer Palace, in Yuanming Yuan, and on the Weiming Lake <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are the only three royal stone boats in China, which were all<br />

destroyed in the World War Two. As the one in Summer Palace was once rebuilt in<br />

1893 then, we can still see how luxurious the royal stone boats were.<br />

The stone boat on the Weiming Lake is now one <strong>of</strong> the typical sights <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. People can jump on to the boat base (which is the only remaining part <strong>of</strong><br />

the boat)optionally for free. It welcomes lots <strong>of</strong> tourists from all around the world<br />

every year.<br />

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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 />

Asian Advertising Forum Opens at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--5-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148393528<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22, 2006: the Asian Advertising Forum on Creativity<br />

and Education opened at the lecture hall <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Life and Sciences on May<br />

20th. Shao Huaze, dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, Yang Peiqing,<br />

director <strong>of</strong> the Advertising Society <strong>of</strong> China, and Hai Wen, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> attended the opening ceremony.<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> the activities for the 5th anniversary celebrations <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism and Communication, the forum, co-sponsored by the school and the<br />

organizing committee <strong>of</strong> China Times advertising ―golden calf‖ award, was focused<br />

on creativity and education in advertising. Insiders <strong>of</strong> the advertising industry and<br />

scholars from home and abroad attended the forum.<br />

Hai Wen said in his address that development and creativity <strong>of</strong> advertising in China<br />

could not copy the European-American models but follow its own path in line with the<br />

special situations in China, hoping that the forum would promote discussion and<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> other Asian areas‘ experience and help China develop its own<br />

advertising industry. Shao Huaze and Yang Peiqing also voiced their opinions on<br />

China‘s advertising industry.<br />

The forum would last two days. Besides, the awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong> the ―golden calf‖,<br />

the biggest and most influential advertising creativity competition for students <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese origin, was also held at the Centennial Commemorative Hall on the evening<br />

<strong>of</strong> May 21th.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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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 />

UN Secretary General K<strong>of</strong>i Annan<br />

Visits <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148375560<br />

At 10 o‘clock this morning, Mr. K<strong>of</strong>i Annan, Secretary General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations,<br />

Mr. Wang Guangya, Representative <strong>of</strong> the People‘s Republic <strong>of</strong> China to the United<br />

Nations, along with their spouses arrived at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Mr. Vijay Nambiar,<br />

Mr. Robert Orr, Mr. Michael Williams, senior adviser <strong>of</strong> the Secretary General, Mr.<br />

Ma Heli, UNDP representative to China, Mr. Maurice Strong, former<br />

Under-Secretary-General <strong>of</strong> the United Nations also visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> along<br />

with Mr. Annan. They had a one-hour discussion with about 130 students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Annan expressed his wishes to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students: ―As China‘s future leader<br />

and constructor, you will play a crucial part in China‘s future. The biggest challenge<br />

your generation is faced with is to ensure the globalization to be a good push-up,<br />

which is not only for the minority, but also the whole mankind.‖ Annan also<br />

addressed that epidemic, environmental degradation, nuclear proliferation, terrorism<br />

are the challenges <strong>of</strong> the whole human beings. But scientific innovation, information<br />

technology and economic integration will benefit us all. Annan also emphasized that<br />

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China had played an important part in the six-party talk on Nuclear issues <strong>of</strong> Korea<br />

peninsula. He said that as the host <strong>of</strong> the six-party talk on Korea Nuclear issues,<br />

China had made great contribution to this crucial issue. In order to ensure that there<br />

is no nuclear weapon on the Korea Peninsula through multi-lateral efforts, China‘s<br />

leading position is <strong>of</strong> huge importance.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong sent a traditional Chinese tea pot to<br />

Mr. Annan. Annan liked this pot very much. Green tea was once announced one <strong>of</strong><br />

the best beverage by the UN. China is a productive country <strong>of</strong> green tea. Xu Zhihong<br />

said that the tea pot sent to Annan this time was <strong>of</strong> a typical special style. The raw<br />

materials are only accessible in Yixing, Jiangsu. The Chinese tea culture purses<br />

calm and cool, which represents the cultural concept <strong>of</strong> China---―harmony‖. The<br />

international issues should be solved calmly. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Model United<br />

Nations sent Annan an album in memory <strong>of</strong> the ―World <strong>University</strong> Model United<br />

Nations‖ which was held at <strong>PKU</strong> recently. They also presented Mr. Annan dozens <strong>of</strong><br />

suggestions and questions concerning the UN development, human rights council,<br />

UN efficiency, world situation, and the development <strong>of</strong> the third world.<br />

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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 />

Spotlight on 11th ‗Top Ten Teachers‘<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--5-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147839471<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 16th, 2006: The 11th ‗<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Teachers‘ were<br />

elected on May 12. There were 591 votes totally and 548 were valid. The Students‘<br />

Union and the Graduate Students‘ Union jointly released the result as follows.<br />

Liberal arts—<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Arts: Ding Ning (433 votes)<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese: Chen Pingyuan (431 votes)<br />

China Center for Economic Research: Yao Yang (419 votes)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Economics: He Xia<strong>of</strong>eng (376 votes)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology: Xu Yitao (374 votes)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Government: Bao Wanchao (344 votes)<br />

Science—<br />

Yuanpei Pilot Program: Qiu Weisheng (408 votes)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science: Qu Wanling (309 votes)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences: Jiao Weixin (269 votes)<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Physics: Guo Jiandong (265 votes)<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />

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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 />

Draft Rewarding List Released for<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 10th Outstanding Academic<br />

Achievements Award in Humanities<br />

and Social Sciences<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--5-8<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147403294<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 8th, 2006: Section <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

launched an evaluation for the tenth Outstanding Academic Achievements Award in<br />

Humanities and Social Sciences from Nov, 2005 to Apr, 2006, in order to honor the<br />

outstanding academic achievements in Humanities and Social Sciences at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, to encourage the faculties' positivity and creativity in academic research,<br />

to continuously improve our academic standard in humanities and social sciences,<br />

and to serve the political, economic, cultural and social development for the time<br />

being.<br />

The evaluation process is time consuming: first came self-applying, then selection<br />

and recommendation <strong>of</strong> departments, then appraisal from communication experts,<br />

and at last appraisal from academic conference <strong>of</strong> their own sections. This careful<br />

process produced a draft list <strong>of</strong> 71 awards, including 21 first prizes, and 50 second<br />

prizes. Now, draft list has been released on social sciences section's website, the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> news website and other relevant units. In the one-month demurral period (May<br />

8th ~ June 8th), the section <strong>of</strong> social sciences will collect all impeachments<br />

concerning the winning achievements' qualification, copyright disputation, academic<br />

integrity and other related academic issues.<br />

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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 />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Sociology Won <strong>PKU</strong> Debate<br />

Contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—5-8<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147103997<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 8, 2006: The Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology won the fifth<br />

debate contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> against the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies.<br />

During the debate, the two parties challenged each other on the subject <strong>of</strong> ―whether<br />

more importance should be attached to students or to the university concerning<br />

college student management‖. Debaters from the Sociology Department took the<br />

side <strong>of</strong> the university, elaborating the advantages <strong>of</strong> school management from<br />

scientific, standardized and social angles. Contestants from the School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies countered this point by asking a string <strong>of</strong> three questions and<br />

analogy to justify their standpoint. The debate went on intensely till the end.<br />

The debate ended 5-2 with the Sociology Department becoming the second-time<br />

winner in the university‘s 5-year history <strong>of</strong> debate contest. The Sociology Department<br />

and the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies won the first and third contest respectively.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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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 />

Curtain-Up <strong>of</strong> ―Foreign Languages<br />

Festival‖ at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=146116303<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 27th, 2006: ―Elegancy <strong>of</strong> Youth, Heart <strong>of</strong> the World‖ –<br />

the Foreign Languages Festival, sponsored by School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, began on 7:00 p.m., April 23rd. The opening ceremony ―Ten<br />

Classic Sentences, Olympic in Foreign Languages‖ attracted hundreds <strong>of</strong> students.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dong Jinxia, director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Female Gym Research Center, international<br />

referee <strong>of</strong> gymnastics, Chen Yongli, secretary <strong>of</strong> Youth League <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> SFL(School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages) attended the ceremony, together with many other guests<br />

from other universities and colleges in Beijing.<br />

Chen Yongli pointed out in his speech that this festival was in correspondence with<br />

Olympic hits, and he hoped a series <strong>of</strong> activities such as ―Ten Classic Sentences,<br />

Olympic in Foreign Languages‖ and ―Lectures by Ambassadors‖ could further enrich<br />

the campus life and demonstrate SFL‘s charm.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dong Jinxia, who has opened a popular course <strong>of</strong> ―Olympic Culture‖, expressed<br />

her confidence in this festival. She encouraged the students to take advantage <strong>of</strong> the<br />

diversity in the festival to study foreign languages and the Olympic spirit, which<br />

would pave their way for serving 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.<br />

The activity would last for about a month. Besides the languages showed and taught<br />

on the opening ceremony (French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese,<br />

Korean), there would also be Thai, Mongolian, Burmese, Sanskrit, Hindi and Urdu,<br />

etc., accompanied by the ambassadors‘ lectures and foreign languages cultural<br />

parties.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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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 />

108th Anniversary Celebrations <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=146050553<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 26th, 2006: Hundreds <strong>of</strong> alumni gathered around at<br />

Yingjie Communication Center on April 22nd, celebrating <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s 108th<br />

anniversary. Chen Wenshen, Executive Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, presided over the<br />

ceremony and a number <strong>of</strong> celebrities from <strong>PKU</strong> alumni association were invited.<br />

The cerebration ceremony started with the distribution <strong>of</strong> alumni-card, which was a<br />

routine <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to give the alumni a sense <strong>of</strong> identity and family<br />

welcome. Later, so-called ―I love my Alma Master‖ donation attracted the alumni, all<br />

<strong>of</strong> who claimed that making some contribution to <strong>PKU</strong> would be a great pleasure.<br />

The formal ceremony began at 9:40, when Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Zhiyong, the President <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> alumni association introduced the change<br />

and achievements <strong>of</strong> the school in the past years. In his address, Xu emphasized<br />

that alumni resource was precious to a university and key link for the school to<br />

communicate with the outer world. Later on, there was a public lecture about<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Xuan, whose life story deeply impressed everyone in the ceremony.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Li Nanxin<br />

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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 />

Flag Raising Ceremony to Celebrate<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s 108th Anniversary<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=146049893<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 24th, 2006: The flag raising ceremony was held on the<br />

square to the west gate <strong>of</strong> Audio and Video Education Building last Saturday morning to<br />

celebrate the 108th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

27 soldiers <strong>of</strong> Tian‘anmen National Flag Guard, together with students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> National<br />

Flag Squad, raised the national flag at 7:15.<br />

President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> delivered a speech after the flag-raising. He extended his<br />

sincere regards to teachers, employees, doctors and nurses who have worked hard for<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. He also expressed his best wishes for students and <strong>PKU</strong> alumni around the world.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> has greatly contributed to China‘s revitalization during the 108 years. President Xu<br />

hoped that <strong>PKU</strong> students and staff members shall strive hard to construct <strong>PKU</strong> into one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the world‘s best universities as early as possible.<br />

A Proposal to <strong>PKU</strong> Students for the 108th Anniversary was made on the ceremony to<br />

encourage students to discipline themselves to become highly qualified innovative<br />

talents and dedicate themselves to the construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and China.<br />

Mr. Shen Qianfan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, took charge<br />

<strong>of</strong> this ceremony. Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee Zhang Yan and 108 student<br />

delegates attended this ceremony.<br />

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Vice General Director <strong>of</strong> the Olympic<br />

Opening and Closing Ceremony to<br />

Give a Speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145900274<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 24, 2006: Zhang Jigang, vice general director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

2008 Olympics opening and closing ceremony, will give a speech themed ―Pursuit <strong>of</strong><br />

Perfection‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> International Exchange Center at 7 p.m. on April 27th.<br />

Zhang Jigang, a famous Chinese director, has directed many widely popular dancing<br />

performances and won dozens <strong>of</strong> international and national awards. Besides, he has<br />

given lectures all around the country and the world because <strong>of</strong> his great artistic<br />

achievements and reputation.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Cultural Study Society <strong>of</strong> the Three-Jin is responsible for the activity to be<br />

held on the 27th.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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IEEE President Visited <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145899141<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 21st, 2006: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 20th, a<br />

delegation <strong>of</strong> seven people headed by President <strong>of</strong> IEEE (Institute <strong>of</strong> Electrical and<br />

Electronics Engineers) paid a visit to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Vice Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Council<br />

Chi Huisheng, Assistant President Li Yansong, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mei Hong, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong><br />

School <strong>of</strong> Electrical Engineering and Computer Science met the group at Lin Hu<br />

Xuan and had discussions with them on the further construction the IEEE Students'<br />

Section, the expansion <strong>of</strong> influence <strong>of</strong> IEEE in China and how to successfully hold<br />

the Tenth Section Students' Meeting in Beijing this year.<br />

IEEE is the largest technological association all over the world, with 360,000<br />

members including 35 Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Societies and 2 Councils. As a multinational<br />

academic organization, its headquarters is in New York, USA, but the 300 local<br />

Sections are distributed in 150 countries around the world. 1249 pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

Chapters has been set up by far under the sections. IEEE organized over 300<br />

academic meetings every year with about 350,000 people present. It also publishes<br />

67 transactions, 25 magazines, 24 journals and 50 kinds <strong>of</strong> books. These<br />

publications have great influence in the area <strong>of</strong> Electrical Technology and it actually<br />

leads the future direction <strong>of</strong> such electrical technological areas as electric power,<br />

electron, computers, communications, control and remote sensing. IEEE set up its<br />

Beijing Section early in 1985 and it owns altogether 2,500 members now. With<br />

China's development in economy and international communication becoming more<br />

frequent, the number <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> Beijing Section increases rapidly.<br />

To provide a platform for students, pr<strong>of</strong>essors and experts to have exchange on<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional areas, IEEE also sets up 900 Students' Section globally. Through<br />

specific programs, activities, meetings, exchange programs and inter-areas<br />

communications, these organizations provide a lot <strong>of</strong> IEEE practical technologies<br />

and showed their pr<strong>of</strong>essional advantages. They play a positive role in broadening<br />

the young's scientific views and heightening their engineering attainment. The IEEE<br />

Students' Section <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, set up by <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electrical<br />

Engineering and Computer Science, is now attracting more and more student<br />

members, primarily graduate and doctoral students. It takes launching academic<br />

awards as its main activity form and wins praises from students. With the IEEE<br />

paying increasing attention to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing and China, the IEEE<br />

Students' Section <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will definitely attracts more attention from the<br />

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society and grow and expand steadily.<br />

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Former Chinese Ambassador to Iraq<br />

Lectured about Foreign Affairs<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145547710<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 18th, 2006: Mr. Zhang Weiqiu, former Chinese<br />

Ambassador to Iraq, was invited by School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages (SFL) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> to deliver a speech about the Iraqi War and Foreign Affairs in Democracy<br />

Building on campus last Friday afternoon.<br />

During this two-hour speech, Mr. Zhang focused on his working experiences in the<br />

embassy, discussed hot issues about Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi War with<br />

audience, and gave advices on how to learn foreign languages and make best use <strong>of</strong><br />

them in working.<br />

Mr. Zhang‘s personal charm and diplomatic demeanor had made a deep impression<br />

on all the students who attended the lecture.<br />

This lecture was one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> lectures given by diplomats invited by SFL with<br />

the aim <strong>of</strong> helping students improve their abilities to learn foreign languages and<br />

make plans for their future careers.<br />

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Doubled Might for You: Studying<br />

Engineering at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--4-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145547698<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 17th, 2006: The students who choose to study<br />

engineering courses at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> would have ―double might‖ as <strong>PKU</strong> has a<br />

comprehensive academic background, including natural and social sciences,<br />

medical courses and humanities – Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Shiyi, dean <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />

Institute thus said on 2006 Recruiting Press Conference, April 15th, which was also<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Opening Day.<br />

It is the first year for <strong>PKU</strong> Engineering Institute to recruit undergraduates, and they<br />

plan to take in 70 to 100. There are three specialties – theoretical and applied<br />

mechanics, engineering structure analysis, and energy and resources engineering;<br />

students will choose their specialties in their third year.<br />

According to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen, the institute is willing to invite scholars and pr<strong>of</strong>essors from<br />

all over the world. It is estimated that in the next decade the number <strong>of</strong> the staff<br />

would increase from 50 to 150, and the institute will construct new buildings for more<br />

classrooms and <strong>of</strong>fices. Furthermore, the institute will incorporate teaching, research<br />

and application by cooperating with enterprises. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen hopes that the institute<br />

will welcome many freshmen in September.<br />

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―Top Ten‖ Oratorical Contest<br />

Preliminary Round Concluded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145449741<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 19th, 2006: The preliminary round <strong>of</strong> ―Red Dragonfly<br />

Cup‖ oratorical contest came to close on the evening, 17th, April. It was the 7th ―Top<br />

Ten‖ oratorical contest at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Altogether 32 participants survived the first round, including several international<br />

students. All <strong>of</strong> them will encounter competitors from Health Science Center and<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Applied Science and Arts at the second round on 23rd this month.<br />

The contest, which upholds the motto ―Harmonious China and Youthful <strong>PKU</strong>‖, has<br />

attracted students from various departments and grades as well as international<br />

students from Korea, Japan and Singapore etc.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Opening Its Door to Excellent<br />

Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145330743<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 17, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had its sixth opening<br />

day on April 15th, drawing a lot <strong>of</strong> students who will take the college entrance exam<br />

and their parents. On the opening day, libraries, computer centers and key<br />

laboratories are accessible to everyone.<br />

An opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> 06‘ enrollment information publicity conference was also<br />

held at the Centennial Hall, introducing the relevant conditions to students and<br />

parents. Lin Jianhua, <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President, who attended the publicity<br />

conference, said that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has always been students-oriented,<br />

providing the students here with the best environment for study and life; students<br />

should lay solid foundation in the university to become creative talents and learn how<br />

to deal with others and cultivate a critical spirit. Other leaders <strong>of</strong> the university also<br />

introduced the university and its enrollment policies to the conferees.<br />

The opening day <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, held on a weekend day during the latter half <strong>of</strong><br />

every April since 2001, is also attended by other famous universities. This year,<br />

eighteen universities all over China were invited, including several Hong Kong<br />

universities, among which Hong Kong City <strong>University</strong> participated for the first time.<br />

Besides, a big exhibition board entitled ―campus co-exhibition <strong>of</strong> the Hong Kong<br />

Zhongwen <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖ was set up outside the Centennial Hall<br />

which attracted many students and their parents.<br />

It is also learned that the Engineering College will start recruiting undergraduate<br />

students numbered at 70-100 this year.<br />

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China NGO Development Forum Held<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145280431<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 17th, 2006: ‗China NGO (Non-Government<br />

Organization) Development Forum‘ was held by SIFE <strong>PKU</strong> (Students in Free<br />

Enterprise at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>) at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Apr. 16th, 2006. The forum<br />

not only <strong>of</strong>fered a chance for the present NGOs to communicate and cooperate with<br />

each other, but also provided a platform for them to share resources each other.<br />

Many native-born NGOs in China attended the forum, such as ‗China Hemophilia<br />

Sodality‘, ‗Beijing Maple Women Center‘ and so on. International NGOs, ‗Oxfam<br />

Group Hong Kong‘ and ‗World Vision Hong Kong‘, also presented at the forum and<br />

shared lots <strong>of</strong> experience with the NGOs in China.<br />

Representative cases about NGOs in China were discussed on the forum to find<br />

possible ways to work out the problems such as shortage in funds. Some native-born<br />

NGOs in China thought that the most urgent affair is to call for the government‘s<br />

awareness and recognition <strong>of</strong> the important roles played by NGOs to the society and<br />

assist the development <strong>of</strong> the NGOs both financially and legally. The international<br />

NGOs emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> canonical organization and scientific<br />

management, which is vital for the development <strong>of</strong> every NGO in order to attract<br />

funds and projects.<br />

‗China NGO Development Forum‘ is a good beginning for the NGOs in China to<br />

communicate and cooperate with each other and will make a great contribution for<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> NGOs in China<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> Arts Founded at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145276518<br />

Foundation <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 16th, 2006: The founding ceremony <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Arts<br />

was held yesterday at the Overseas Exchange Center, marking a new breakthrough<br />

in the field <strong>of</strong> art studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Li Lanqing, former Vice-Premier <strong>of</strong><br />

State Council, congratulated on its establishment, ―Art and Culture are indispensable<br />

spiritual needs <strong>of</strong> human being.‖<br />

According to the reports, the newly-founded school is made up <strong>of</strong> four<br />

departments—art studies, music, fine arts and film & television art, as well as six<br />

research institutes on culture industry, calligraphy and television research etc.<br />

President Xu Zhihong attended the ceremony and delivered a speech. He said that<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had a long history <strong>of</strong> art education. As early as the beginning <strong>of</strong> the<br />

20th century, former president Cai Yuanpei had already emphasized the importance<br />

<strong>of</strong> aesthetic education, and advocated the university as the focus <strong>of</strong> art education <strong>of</strong><br />

the country. Another significant step <strong>of</strong> aesthetic education at <strong>PKU</strong>, was made with<br />

the establishment <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Arts.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Lang, Dean <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> also emphasized the pr<strong>of</strong>ound meaning <strong>of</strong> the<br />

foundation in his speech----the founding <strong>of</strong> the new school was the inheritance <strong>of</strong> the<br />

tradition initiated by Mr. Cai, and would also serve the goal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />

become the first-class university in the world.<br />

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Scholars and experts from other universities and related fields also showed their<br />

concerns for the established <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Arts. And a forum on innovation and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the discipline <strong>of</strong> art was held meantime.<br />

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Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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Alumni Invited to Attend the 108th<br />

Anniversary Celebration <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

March 30th, 2006<br />

Dear alumna/alumnus,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144998414<br />

We sincerely invite you to come back to the <strong>PKU</strong> campus on April 22nd for the 108th<br />

anniversary celebration <strong>of</strong> the university in this warm spring. The alma mater has<br />

planned a series <strong>of</strong> activities for you, including the school sports meeting, the alumni<br />

conference, a presentation meeting on stories <strong>of</strong> Academician Wang Xuan and so<br />

on. By returning to the campus, you will see the latest developments <strong>of</strong> the<br />

university; meanwhile, upon the request <strong>of</strong> many alumni the stories <strong>of</strong> Academician<br />

Wang Xuan will be introduced to call on the alumni to learn from and spread his spirit<br />

and to make greater contributions to the country.<br />

We hope you can feel the university‘s dynamic atmosphere and confident pace when<br />

meeting your teachers and friends again.<br />

Wish you all the best! Looking forward to meeting you at the campus!<br />

Alumni Association <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Educational Foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Phone : 010-62758419 62763363<br />

Fax : 010-62758419 62755998 E-mail: zxy@pku.edu.cn;wuyd@pkuef.org<br />

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In the Spotlight: <strong>PKU</strong> Debate Contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144988140<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 11th, 2006: The second contest for the semi-final <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Debate Contest was held today with the success <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Studies versus School <strong>of</strong> Life Science by 4 to 1.<br />

The topic <strong>of</strong> this contest was about what is the key to constructing a harmonious<br />

society. School <strong>of</strong> International Studies asserted ―human-centered‖ idea while<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Life Science insisted that it is ―order‖ which assures the production <strong>of</strong><br />

high-quality talents.<br />

Wu Junyang, a student from Singapore, was one debater from School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies. He was praised by the hostess as ―having affinity‖. He showed<br />

his ability to quote skillfully and his flexible use <strong>of</strong> logic.<br />

The debaters from School <strong>of</strong> Life Science were all freshmen. The lack <strong>of</strong> experience<br />

on their part partly contributed to their losing the contest.<br />

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Face to Face with Google at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Liu Lanxiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144890829<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 11, 2006: Several vice presidents and senior<br />

engineers from the headquarters <strong>of</strong> Google, the world‘s leading search engine<br />

company, came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, one <strong>of</strong> the destinations <strong>of</strong> their China tour,<br />

talking face to face with the students at Ying Jie Overseas Exchange Center this<br />

afternoon.<br />

The activity, sponsored by the International Cooperation Office and the Communist<br />

Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, began with a brief introduction <strong>of</strong> the Googlers,<br />

among whom were Alan Eustace, Marissa Mayer, Dennis Hwang and Jeff Dean, the<br />

four central figures <strong>of</strong> today‘s face-to-face communication with students.<br />

During the free talk period, each <strong>of</strong> the Googlers scattering over the hall was<br />

surrounded by students asking enthusiastically and listening attentively. Their talk<br />

covered a variety <strong>of</strong> issues, ranging from the staff‘s personal experiences to the<br />

corporate strategies.<br />

The activity, lasting for about two hours, is aimed to establish a strategic partnership<br />

with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and to provide an opportunity for <strong>PKU</strong> students to engage in<br />

direct communication with the top management team <strong>of</strong> Google.<br />

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Campus Tour through History<br />

(2)——The Wonderful Tower <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> —— Boya Tower<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144689772<br />

look upward<br />

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look afar<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 6th (2006): There is a beautiful tower at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, named Boya. People always have lots <strong>of</strong> doubts about it as there are so<br />

many mysterious codes behind it.<br />

The first question always comes to the name ‗Boya‘. As in Chinese, the characters<br />

‗Boya‘ mean respectively ―pr<strong>of</strong>ound‖ and ―elegant‖. As for this reason, many people<br />

have a misunderstanding to think that the name ‗Boya‘ came from a moral in the<br />

culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> or <strong>of</strong> China, but that‘s not true. ‗Boya‘ just came from the<br />

name <strong>of</strong> an American, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lucius Porter <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, for memorializing the<br />

donor <strong>of</strong> the tower, James W. Porter who was the uncle <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lucius Porter.<br />

Mindful people will find another doubt about Boya Tower, the figure. Boya Tower was<br />

built in 1924 but very different with other towers at that time. As known to all, most<br />

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towers in China have the feature that goes thinner from the bottom to the top, but<br />

Boya Tower is just like a column with the same size all along its axis. Why? The<br />

biggest ridding code comes out. Boya Tower is not a tower for outlook but for<br />

pumping water. It was designed by imitating a famous Chinese water tower named<br />

‗Tower Ran Deng‘, which was built in the Northern Zhou Dynasty (from A.D.557 to<br />

A.D.581). Boya Tower followed the standard <strong>of</strong> its —— thirteen floors, the same size<br />

all along the axis and hollow inside.<br />

Boya Tower is just about Weiming Lake and lends a wonderful view <strong>of</strong> the scenery<br />

together with the lake.<br />

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Popularity <strong>of</strong> NGO at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By He Jibo<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144591007<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 6th (2006): NGO, or Non-Government Organization,<br />

first introduced into <strong>PKU</strong>, by EADA(East Asian Development Association, a student<br />

association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>), is now gaining popularity at <strong>PKU</strong> under the effort <strong>of</strong> SIFE <strong>PKU</strong><br />

(Students In Free Enterprise at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>).<br />

SIFE <strong>PKU</strong>, organized by the EADA in Dec. 5th, 2005, is a team <strong>of</strong> excellent students<br />

from different departments and schools <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> aiming to spread the spirit <strong>of</strong> NGO in<br />

China under the SIFE vision to help people achieve their dreams through Free<br />

Enterprise education. SIFE <strong>PKU</strong>‘s efficient and active roles in the spread <strong>of</strong> NGO<br />

and SIFE spirit, as well as their beneficial activities, have initiated a popularity <strong>of</strong><br />

NGO at <strong>PKU</strong>. SIFE‘s NGO Program is mainly made up <strong>of</strong> two parts: Undergraduate<br />

Student Internship Program and NGO Internship Program. Undergraduate Student<br />

Internship Program endeavors to persuade the companies to <strong>of</strong>fer internship for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students who will then donate part <strong>of</strong> their salaries to finance the senior high school<br />

students in the Gui Zhou province. The NGO Internship Program recruits volunteer<br />

students to get to know, work and assist the NGOs. The program also tries to provide<br />

a platform for the NGOs to communicate and share their resources with each other.<br />

The coming China NGO Development Forum, to be held on Apr. 16, 2006, will mark<br />

a climax <strong>of</strong> the popularity <strong>of</strong> NGO not only at <strong>PKU</strong>, but also across China. Influential<br />

NGOs, including Grass-roots Organization Learning Network, Oxfam Group etc.,<br />

scholars studying NGOs, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Deng Guosheng, from the NGO Research Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Ying, from the Center for Women‘s Law &Legal<br />

Services <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as well as many sponsoring companies, such as the<br />

Wal-Mart, Pepsi, L‘Oreal etc. will attend the forum to discuss the development <strong>of</strong><br />

NGO in China.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> Exhibited Fine Works <strong>of</strong><br />

Collections<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006-4-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144415218<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 6th, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> held the<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> the first exhibition <strong>of</strong> fine works <strong>of</strong> collections yesterday morning.<br />

Precious archives closely related to the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will be shown to the public<br />

regularly in the treasure house <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> after the ceremony.<br />

Mr. Zhao Lanming, vice curator <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong>, presided over the ceremony.<br />

Curator Zhao Cunsheng delivered his speech, affirming that <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> faithfully<br />

records the construction, development and academic practices <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The proper protection, management and use <strong>of</strong> the collections ensure the realization<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s goal <strong>of</strong> becoming one <strong>of</strong> the world‘s best universities. To exhibit fine works<br />

<strong>of</strong> collections <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> is a good try to enlarge the service channel <strong>of</strong> the<br />

archives.<br />

Mr. Zhang Guoyou, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> also expressed his hope that teachers and<br />

students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, together with those who pay attention to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

will be inspired by the exhibition. He also said that <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>Archives</strong> will further<br />

cooperate with School History Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and play the functions <strong>of</strong> collecting,<br />

arranging, researching, communicating and educating.<br />

This exhibition consists <strong>of</strong> two parts: paper files and material objects. The former<br />

contains scripts <strong>of</strong> famous people, files about education and management and<br />

manuscripts. The latter contains part <strong>of</strong> awards <strong>of</strong> national or provincial research<br />

programs and souvenirs presented by other universities to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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Academy for Advanced<br />

Interdisciplinary Studies founded at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144294101<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 5th, 2006: The inaugural meeting <strong>of</strong> the Academy for<br />

Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies was held yesterday morning at Overseas<br />

Exchange Center to celebrate its memorable establishment. President Xu Zhihong<br />

attended the meeting and delivered a speech.<br />

Vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress, and Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Health Science Center, Han Qide, took up the presidency <strong>of</strong> the newly founded<br />

academy, which would focus on interdisciplinary teaching and research, and<br />

consists <strong>of</strong> various interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. It would first<br />

enroll postgraduates on biomedicine engineering and theoretical biology.<br />

It was indeed a remarkable event in the history <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and would be <strong>of</strong><br />

great significance for the development <strong>of</strong> scientific research, especially the<br />

interdisciplinary research <strong>of</strong> the university, according to President Xu. He also said<br />

the academy would rest upon basic disciplines and advanced technical ones <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

performing innovative researches relevant to leading science, such as life,<br />

information and material and so on.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

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The 20th "JingHua Cup" Chess and<br />

Bridge Game Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144293992<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 5th, 2006: The 20th "Jinghua Cup" chess and bridge<br />

game between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> was held at Chaitai<br />

International Center on the morning <strong>of</strong> April 1st. THU team won the cup with a score<br />

<strong>of</strong> 12 to 10.<br />

A total <strong>of</strong> 22 teams attended the game. Well-known chess players including world<br />

champion Xu Yihua, Xu Ying, Huang Qian and Xu Yuanyuan were also involved,<br />

whose appearance attract many chess amateurs.<br />

After a day <strong>of</strong> competitions, <strong>PKU</strong> Chinese chess undergraduate and graduate teams,<br />

I-go undergraduate team, bridge undergraduate team and women mixed team won<br />

their opposites; however, all <strong>PKU</strong> faculty teams failed their game. As a result, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Team lost the game to THU at 10-12 and failed to defend previous championship.<br />

Qian Zhangzhi, Vice president <strong>of</strong> THU made the closing speech, while Yue Sulan,<br />

vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Chen Xu, Vice secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC THU committee awarded<br />

the cup to THU chess team.<br />

A number <strong>of</strong> guests also attended the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the game, including<br />

authorities from both Chinese Weiqi Society, Chinese Chess Society and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Starting in 1987, the annual ―JingHua Cup‖ has developed into a traditional event<br />

between <strong>PKU</strong> and THU. Of all the 20 games, <strong>PKU</strong> held 11-9 superiority over THU at<br />

present.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

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Report from UNESCO World Heritage<br />

Committee, World Model UN at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>——An AD's Note<br />

By Zhang Huishu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006-4-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144135311<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 2nd, 2006: World Heritage Committee is a special<br />

committee in UNESCO, relatively small compared with those in GA. Differing from<br />

other committees, we spent half <strong>of</strong> time on site nominations. There are 9<br />

nominations this year, which means 22 delegates were divided into 9 groups several<br />

months before the conference. One group, usually consists <strong>of</strong> two or three<br />

delegates, is responsible for delivering a proposal for their site nomination. First, they<br />

make a 20-min presentation, which must strictly follow the format according to the<br />

―Outline for Nomination <strong>of</strong> Properties for Inclusion on the World Heritage List,‖<br />

including the identification <strong>of</strong> the property, justification for inscription, description,<br />

management, factors affecting the property, monitoring and documentation. After the<br />

presentation, there is a Q & A session, followed by a formal debate, after which the<br />

delegates can vote to decide whether this site should be included into the list.<br />

An interesting rule in this committee is that a delegate has double identities. When<br />

he/she is making a presentation, he/she is the delegate from the country where the<br />

site locates, while after the presentation and Q & A, he/she is again the delegate the<br />

chair has nominated. For example, two delegates from Venezuela, who represent<br />

Kenya and Kuwait respectively in the committee, have to be represent Venezuela<br />

when they are delivering the presentation about a Venezuelan national park, and<br />

then they return to be delegates from Kenya and Kuwait after the Q & A.<br />

The other topic is ―World Heritage and Natural Disasters,‖ whose rules and<br />

procedures accord with the general rules.<br />

By the end <strong>of</strong> Friday, we have included seven nominations out <strong>of</strong> nine into the List –<br />

Kahurangi National Park <strong>of</strong> New Zealand, Peace Hall Munster <strong>of</strong> Germany, Beijing<br />

Hutong <strong>of</strong> China, la Martiniere <strong>of</strong> India, Hanging Monastery <strong>of</strong> China, Koenigsplatz<br />

Munich <strong>of</strong> Germany, Cienagas Juan Manuel‘s National Park <strong>of</strong> Venezuela, Cienaga<br />

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de Zapata National Park <strong>of</strong> Cuba. In cases <strong>of</strong> Hutong <strong>of</strong> Beijing and Ouidah Slave<br />

Routes <strong>of</strong> Benin, we made two Draft Resolutions, with the aim <strong>of</strong> protecting the<br />

venerable natural and cultural heritages and calling for cooperation between the<br />

local governments and UNESCO as well as between the UNESCO and NGOs. In the<br />

Draft Resolution for Topic B, we create a prevention plan and warning measures,<br />

coordinated by ICOMOS, ICCROM and IUCN, a stage program which includes<br />

measures to take before and after the natural disasters, especially in monetary and<br />

technological aspects. Just as Erinn Wattie, the director <strong>of</strong> our Committee said, ―our<br />

conference is efficient and productive!‖<br />

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Preprint Copy <strong>of</strong> Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

(Natural Science Edition) Published<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144135107<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Apr. 3rd, 2006: The online preprint copy <strong>of</strong> Journal <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (Natural Science Edition) has been published by E-magazines<br />

Company <strong>of</strong> China National Knowledge (CD Edition) on Mar 30th.<br />

This is with a view to enable the authors to earlier publish their treatises and the<br />

readers to have quicker access to the newest information <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s<br />

scientific researches.<br />

A special column has been opened for the Journal on China National Knowledge<br />

Infrastructure (CNKI), the formal publication <strong>of</strong> E-magazines Company <strong>of</strong> China<br />

National Knowledge (CD Edition).<br />

The Editorial Department <strong>of</strong> the Journal plans to publish four issues <strong>of</strong> the preprinted<br />

copies on CNKI in March, June, September and December. 15 to 20 treatises will be<br />

selected by experts and editors for each issue. They will have their respective online<br />

serial number, the hand-in date and the publishing date.<br />

The online treatises appeared on CNKI will be regarded as formally published ones.<br />

They will also be printed later. The time <strong>of</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> the online preprint copy will<br />

be 3 to 6 months earlier than that <strong>of</strong> printing copy.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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1st Cultural Festival <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Art Studies Heated <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—4-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144055345<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 3rd, 2006: To celebrate its establishment on 15th,<br />

April, the first cultural festival <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Art Studies opened yesterday.<br />

On the opening ceremony, several well-known movie artists and theorists, such as<br />

the female-director Liu Miaomiao, playwright Wang Xingdong and movie historian Lu<br />

Hongshi etc. were invited to the forum on China‘s national movie, communicating<br />

with students about the issue <strong>of</strong> the existence and development <strong>of</strong> our national<br />

movies.<br />

This was the largest festival, including movie, music, drama, comic dialogue and<br />

other forms <strong>of</strong> art. Forums, exhibitions and serial lectures would also be held during<br />

the period.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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Law Cultural Festival and Moot Court<br />

Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143995579<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 31st, 2006: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> law cultural<br />

festival and moot court <strong>of</strong> Law School started on the evening <strong>of</strong> March 26. Students<br />

majoring in law prepared a debate about a criminal case in Anglo — American legal<br />

system in the moot court.<br />

Zhu Suli, dean <strong>of</strong> Law School, Yan Minjie, deputy director <strong>of</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘<br />

Affair, Jiang Guangxue, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the China Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee, Piao Wendan, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Law School Committee,<br />

and Yang Xiaolei, secretary <strong>of</strong> the China Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee<br />

attended.<br />

Jiang Guangxue and Zhu Suli affirmed the significant role, played by the law cultural<br />

festival, in spreading the spirit <strong>of</strong> law and propagandizing law culture. Besides, the<br />

festival also provides the students a golden chance to broaden their law knowledge.<br />

After the opening ceremony, there were also a series <strong>of</strong> activities, including Law<br />

Forum, Moot Court etc.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

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Launching <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong> Appraising and<br />

Awarding System for <strong>PKU</strong> Youth<br />

Volunteers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143776399<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 30, 2006: The <strong>PKU</strong> committee <strong>of</strong> Communist<br />

Youth League and Youth Volunteers Society will stage a campaign <strong>of</strong> appraising the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> youth volunteers from the end <strong>of</strong> March to the beginning <strong>of</strong> May.<br />

Four awards are included in the campaign, i.e. ―the top ten youth volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖,<br />

―the excellent youth volunteer <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‖, ―the outstanding team <strong>of</strong> youth volunteers‖<br />

and ―the excellent team <strong>of</strong> youth volunteers‖. Those who want to participate, either<br />

individuals or teams, can download the registration form from the website <strong>of</strong><br />

http://bdtw.pku.edu.cn or http://volunteers.bdwm.net.<br />

The award-winners will be confirmed after two rounds <strong>of</strong> appraisals by voting <strong>of</strong> the<br />

public and grading <strong>of</strong> the appraisal committee respectively. The 2005-2006<br />

commending conference will be held at the beginning <strong>of</strong> May.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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Campus Tour through History(1):<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library ——The<br />

Largest <strong>University</strong> Library in Asia<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143775882<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 24th (2006): The library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the<br />

largest library among universities in Asia, which has a long and charming history.<br />

The library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was founded in 1902, named ‗Capital <strong>University</strong><br />

Book Collection Building‘ at that time. It gained its present name after the ‗1911<br />

Revolution‘. In 1975, a library building was founded in the center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, which was the best library with the greatest building area and the best<br />

building conditions in China at that time. The well-known Hong Kong entrepreneur,<br />

Mr. Li Ka-shing financially sponsored to build a new library in 1998. On May 4th that<br />

year, the centennial anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the new library construction<br />

was finished and opened to the students at the end <strong>of</strong> that year. The total building<br />

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area amounts to 51000 square meters with 4000 seats within. The collection<br />

capacity has reached 6500000 items. The library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the largest<br />

university library in Asia till now.<br />

The library had a close tie with the leaders <strong>of</strong> new China. Many <strong>of</strong> the revolutionaries<br />

<strong>of</strong> new China had worked or studied in the library, such as Li Dazhao, Mao Zedong<br />

and Xiang Da. For many years, leaders <strong>of</strong> China paid great attention to the library.<br />

Deng Xiaoping inscribed the library‘s name. President Jiang Zemin inscribed ‗A<br />

Hundred Years Book City‘ for the library.<br />

The library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a beautiful building which perfectly mixed the<br />

classicism and smartness. The gray color implies its grandeur and elegance. The<br />

modern equipment inside make it a modern digital library and provide improved<br />

modern services. Welcome to the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> which can show you<br />

not just pr<strong>of</strong>ound knowledge but also the culture <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

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Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Olympic Stamps Comes<br />

into <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-29<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 29th. March, 2006: The exhibition <strong>of</strong> Olympic stamps<br />

initiated by Feng Gong, a retired <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> PLA (People‘s Liberation Army), started<br />

yesterday (800 days to the opening Beijing Olympic Games) in the exhibition hall <strong>of</strong><br />

the library at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

A great number <strong>of</strong> valuable collections were displayed, including three stamps <strong>of</strong> the<br />

first Olympic Games in Athens and the world-famous ―Green Olympic‖ souvenir<br />

sheet issued by Soviet Union in 1964.<br />

President Xu Zhihong and Vice-President Yue Sulan, along with other pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

and students, visited the exhibition. ―Through such an activity, we can better<br />

comprehend and experience the history and culture <strong>of</strong> Olympic Games.‖ Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Xu said.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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The 8th <strong>PKU</strong> Chemistry Festival<br />

Started<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143615958<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.28th, 2006: The 8th <strong>PKU</strong> Chemistry Festival, which is<br />

also the first joint cultural festival for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsing Hua <strong>University</strong> and<br />

Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> started on the evening <strong>of</strong> Mar. 25th, presided by Wang<br />

Xiaoye, vice-president <strong>of</strong> the student union <strong>of</strong> CCME( College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and<br />

Molecular Engineering). Liu Yulong, Deputy Secretariat <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League<br />

Committee, Li Yan, Deputy Secretariat <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> CCME, Lu Yang,<br />

Deputy Secretariat <strong>of</strong> the Youth League Committee <strong>of</strong> CCME, together with other<br />

leaders and student representatives from these three universities attended the<br />

opening ceremony. This festival would last for nine days.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> the festival is ―Chemistry creates the world; Knowledge enables us to<br />

explore it.‖ At the opening ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wan Xinhua from CCME showed the<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> light with the life <strong>of</strong> an American family as the start. He also illustrated<br />

the measuring method and token <strong>of</strong> spectroscopy as well as the value <strong>of</strong><br />

actino-chemistry in the field <strong>of</strong> chemistry. The following activities would include<br />

demonstration experiments on Mar.28th, the recycle <strong>of</strong> waste paper on Mar.29th, a<br />

contest on the knowledge <strong>of</strong> chemistry together with the release <strong>of</strong> a special edition<br />

<strong>of</strong> The World <strong>of</strong> Elements on Mar.30th and the opening <strong>of</strong> labs on April.1st. The<br />

festival will be closed with the lecture given by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Huang Jianbin on interface<br />

chemistry.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Hu Yang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Exhibits Works by Modern Artist<br />

Wu Guanzhong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006-3-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143528482<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 27th, 2006: Collotype superior mimics <strong>of</strong> works by<br />

famous Chinese modern artist Wu Guanzhong will be exhibited in the Centennial<br />

Commemorative Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from the last day <strong>of</strong> this month to April 4th.<br />

These superior mimics <strong>of</strong> works <strong>of</strong> arts to be exhibited have unique designs and<br />

intensive colors and lines, reproducing the charm <strong>of</strong> the original works <strong>of</strong> Mr. Wu<br />

Guanzhong. They have won high praises <strong>of</strong> Mr. Wu.<br />

This will be the first time that superior mimics <strong>of</strong> Mr. Wu‘s works are exhibited in a<br />

large scale. Among more than 100 exhibit items, there are ―Green Grass‖, ―The River<br />

<strong>of</strong> Oblivion‖, and some new works <strong>of</strong> 2005 such as ―Sunflower‖.<br />

Collotype was invented in the 19th Century in Europe, and was introduced to China<br />

during the reign <strong>of</strong> Emperor Guang Xu, Qing dynasty. It has been widely used in<br />

copying paintings, photos, rubbings, frescos, calligraphic works and ancient books. It<br />

is also called ―clone type‖ due to its vivid effect and unique charm in copying. Mr.<br />

Qigong, famous Chinese connoisseur <strong>of</strong> cultural treasures and calligrapher once<br />

praised collotype as ―a special means <strong>of</strong> prolonging the life <strong>of</strong> ancient books and<br />

paintings‖.<br />

All the superior mimics are made by Beijing Bai Ya Xuan Culture and Art<br />

Development Ltd., which Mr. Wu has granted permission to copy his works.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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The Top Ten Singers Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

Winning Popularity<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143451830<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 25th, 2006: The Top Ten Singers Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

held once a year, will be put on stage on March, 25th this year. The tickets will be<br />

distributed at noon, on March 24th. There was already a long queue waiting before<br />

the Tickets Centre when the journalist arrived.<br />

Starting from the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Students' Union, extending north around the 27<br />

Building and with its tail at the south entrance <strong>of</strong> Nongyuan Eatery, the queue was<br />

over 200 meters long. What makes the contest so attracting? The journalist randomly<br />

interviewed a few students in the queue. They all said that the contest had already<br />

become a grand on-campus music ceremony and it must be wonderful. Some<br />

students expressed their expectation to meet the first class on-campus singers at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and still some said that they might participate in the contest in the future.<br />

As is introduced by the <strong>of</strong>ficers in the Students' Union, the tickets to be distributed<br />

now would meet the need <strong>of</strong> most students in queue. The journalist also noticed that,<br />

there were some singers <strong>of</strong> the contest standing in the line, trying to get tickets for<br />

their friends. Though the queue was long, everything was going on in order, free from<br />

any disturbance. Until the end <strong>of</strong> the tickets-giving out at 1:30 pm., there were still<br />

over 50 students leaving without tickets.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

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‘06 Campus Planning Competition –<br />

Collecting Plans <strong>of</strong> Re-using Beixin Site<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143167900<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 22nd, 2006:The 06‘ Campus Planning Competition<br />

<strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> started on March 18th. The competition, mainly sponsored by the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Planning and Designing and co-sponsored by the City Planning Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Environmental Sciences College as well as the <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union and the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> City and Architecture Society, will collect plans <strong>of</strong> re-using the original site <strong>of</strong><br />

Beixin from all the students and faculties <strong>of</strong> the university with prizes-awarding.<br />

With the theme ―planning your ideal <strong>PKU</strong> and designing a beautiful campus---the<br />

prize-awarding collection <strong>of</strong> plans <strong>of</strong> re-using the original site <strong>of</strong> Beixin‖, the activity is<br />

expected to last for over a month, including five stages, i.e. publicizing, registering on<br />

line, submitting plans, collecting and evaluating. The winners <strong>of</strong> the competition will<br />

be rewarded with prizes.<br />

The competition doesn‘t require particular knowledge about architecture and<br />

designing, but calls on all the students and faculties <strong>of</strong> various backgrounds to join<br />

in. Participants can register individually or collectively ( no more than three people in<br />

a group) from March 18th to March 25th. The scoring process consists <strong>of</strong> two<br />

parts---voting on line and judging by specialists and experts. A campus-wide activity<br />

<strong>of</strong> on line evaluation will be conducted early April.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

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2006 <strong>PKU</strong> Cadre Training Set Sail<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143167830<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 24th, 2006: On March 22, Lu Yulin, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from<br />

China Youth <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Political Sciences, had a talk on ―The traits <strong>of</strong><br />

contemporary university students and the work <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League in<br />

colleges‖ at a conference about training cadres. Shen Qianfan, secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

China Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, directors from other institutions<br />

and the chairman <strong>of</strong> Student Union participated. Jiang Guangxue presided.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu summarized three changes in the circumstances where college<br />

students were environed. In order to accommodate to such changes, he argued<br />

positive measures should be taken.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu believed that for university students the mainstreams were still<br />

development and growth. Firstly, most students are highly aware <strong>of</strong> their duty <strong>of</strong><br />

serving the society. Secondly, students pay much attention to their future<br />

development and are doing a lot <strong>of</strong> preparations to face the challenge and<br />

opportunities. Thirdly, they are eager to learn how to be a good person. However,<br />

some <strong>of</strong> them are confused about values and interpersonal relationships. Lots <strong>of</strong><br />

psychological problems and others, including cheating in exams, plagiarism, cyber<br />

addiction and so on, attract people‘s attention.<br />

In the end, as for the work <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu emphasized<br />

how to promote students‘ development. The concept <strong>of</strong> ‗Students First‘ is needed.<br />

Their actual necessities should be concerned.<br />

He suggested educators blend the ideological and political education into activities.<br />

On the other hand, brains <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League should be drained to the<br />

Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China constantly.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />

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Turning-point in the Development <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Basic Disciplines: Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Mechanics and Engineering Science<br />

Integrated into College <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143132142<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 22nd, 2006: The resolution about the integration <strong>of</strong><br />

the Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering Science into College <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />

was announced by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Zhipan, Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee,<br />

in Teachers‘ Conference <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering on 21st, March.<br />

Another two resolutions were also announced, concerning the establishment <strong>of</strong> the<br />

CPC Committee <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering in place <strong>of</strong> that <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Mechanics and Engineering Science and the appointments <strong>of</strong> Zhang Dongxiao and<br />

Su Xianyue.<br />

President Xu Zhihong attended the conference and delivered a speech. He said that<br />

it was indeed cheerful to integrate the Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering<br />

Science into College <strong>of</strong> Engineering. Since the establishment more than fifty years<br />

ago, the Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering Science had trained a number <strong>of</strong><br />

distinguished academicians and made great contribution to the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />

discipline as well as <strong>PKU</strong>. Now facing the better opportunity to build the first-class<br />

university in the world, they decided to set up the College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, which<br />

would be on the basis <strong>of</strong> the outstanding basic science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />

would have its own characteristics. At last, he wished the new-built school a<br />

prosperous future.<br />

Former director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and Engineering Science, Su<br />

Xianyue and President <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Chen Shiyi also made speeches,<br />

emphasizing the significance <strong>of</strong> the integration and expressing their best wishes for<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> the college.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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Examination for Doctoral Candidates<br />

Started at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142922504<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 18th, 2006: Examination for doctoral candidates<br />

started at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> today. Four teaching buildings were decided as<br />

examination places and more than three thousand students took the exam. The<br />

whole procedure went smoothly with strict discipline and order kept at every single<br />

examination room.<br />

A total <strong>of</strong> 3,922 students sought doctoral degrees at <strong>PKU</strong> this year, including 194<br />

students who applied for the recommended doctoral degree, 360 students who<br />

applied for the continuous academic project involving postgraduate and doctoral<br />

study and 3368 students took the entrance exam. Among others, 87 were foreign<br />

students. Compared with that <strong>of</strong> last year, while the scale <strong>of</strong> recruitment stayed<br />

relatively stable, there was a slight increase in the number <strong>of</strong> students who applied<br />

for a recommended doctoral degree and 200 more students who took the entrance<br />

exam.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> set up 71 examination rooms at the 1st, 3rd, 4th Teaching Building and the<br />

Audio and Video Education Buildings. Under the leadership <strong>of</strong> the Graduate<br />

Admission Office, other departments <strong>of</strong>fered jointed efforts to ensure the success <strong>of</strong><br />

the examination.<br />

<strong>University</strong> authorities placed great emphasis on the examination for doctoral<br />

candidates. Accompanied by leaders <strong>of</strong> the graduate school, Lin Jianhua, executive<br />

vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, patrolled examination places in the morning. Lin also gave<br />

valuable suggestions to the future plans <strong>of</strong> the examination.<br />

The whole examination will end on the morning <strong>of</strong> Mar19th. Retrial is to start in early<br />

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April.<br />

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Youth, Peace, Friendship &Future:<br />

Russia-Sino <strong>University</strong> Students‘ Art<br />

Festival at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142853953<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 19th, 2006: Russian College Students‘ Delegation<br />

and Chinese students from some universities in Beijing got together at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall and<br />

their performance demonstrated the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Russia-Sino <strong>University</strong><br />

Students‘ Art Festival (2006 China) at 3: 00 p.m. on March 17th.<br />

The festival is part <strong>of</strong> ―2006 Russian Year in China‖, with the goal to strengthen the<br />

friendship between the youths <strong>of</strong> the two countries. The theme <strong>of</strong> the festival –<br />

―Youth, Peace, Friendship and Future‖ – speaks out the wish <strong>of</strong> the youths.<br />

Zhou Ji, the minister <strong>of</strong> the Educational Department, delivered his warm<br />

congratulations at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the opening ceremony. He wished the youths <strong>of</strong><br />

the two counties can promote understanding each other and cultivate their<br />

friendship.<br />

Russian ambassador Razov <strong>of</strong>fered his special thanks to the sponsors <strong>of</strong> the activity<br />

– the Educational Department <strong>of</strong> China and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, etc., in perfect<br />

Chinese. He said such activity was necessary in terms <strong>of</strong> deepening the<br />

understanding between the youths <strong>of</strong> the two countries because only the cooperation<br />

in trade, culture, international affairs was not enough.<br />

Xu Zhihong, the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, expressed his welcome to the<br />

Russian Delegation. According to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu, <strong>PKU</strong> was an authority in the research<br />

and study <strong>of</strong> Russian history, literature and art and <strong>PKU</strong>‘s first <strong>University</strong> Day was<br />

given to Moscow <strong>University</strong> in 2001. President Putin‘s visit to <strong>PKU</strong> in 2002 was an<br />

important step in the history <strong>of</strong> the two countries. In order to celebrate the Russian<br />

Year, <strong>PKU</strong> has organized a series <strong>of</strong> activities –lectures on Russian history, literature<br />

and art, Russian movies, etc.<br />

After the ceremony, the students <strong>of</strong>fered their brilliant performance: the traditional<br />

Chinese and Russian dances and songs enjoyed the big applauses from the people<br />

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<strong>of</strong> the two countries.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the first stop <strong>of</strong> the Russia-Sino College Students‘ Art Festival.<br />

The Delegation will also visit Hangzhou and Shenzhen and have more<br />

communication with local students.<br />

Background:<br />

―2006 Russian Year‖ in China and ―2007 Chinese Year‖ in Russia are the decisions<br />

<strong>of</strong> the presidents <strong>of</strong> the two countries. They not only set the Educational<br />

Departments into motion, but also draw the recognition <strong>of</strong> the governments and the<br />

enthusiasm <strong>of</strong> the people <strong>of</strong> the two countries.<br />

Schedule:<br />

March 18th to 19th: Russian Delegation in Beijing.<br />

March 20th to 21st: Russian Delegation in Hangzhou.<br />

March 25th: Delegation returns to Russia.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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Bring World MUN into Asia – World<br />

MUN is under Way at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142848521<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 17th, 2006: Harvard World Model United Nations will<br />

be held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from March 27th to 31st. It is the first time that the World<br />

Model UN enters Asia and the scale <strong>of</strong> the conference this year is the largest ever<br />

since the outset.<br />

There are 37 nations and districts, 1458 university students throughout the world to<br />

participate in 2006 Harvard World MUN conference, and 185 delegates from China.<br />

(12 universities in the Mainland, 1 in Hong Kong, 2 in Taiwan)<br />

Harvard World Model United Nations Conference was initiated by the pr<strong>of</strong>essors and<br />

students <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> and held in various countries according to the<br />

tradition, specifically speaking, every year Harvard will cooperate with a university<br />

outside US. Since 1991, World MUN has gone through Europe, North & South<br />

America and Africa as one <strong>of</strong> the most important conferences <strong>of</strong> Model UN.<br />

Due to the effort <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> MUN Society, this magnificent MUN conference will be held<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The students around the world will get together in Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center, representing various countries to discuss international hot topics<br />

and to seek resolutions. Furthermore, there are several new committees this year,<br />

including Islamic Conference Organization and Nongovernmental Organizations.<br />

During the conference, there will be a series <strong>of</strong> social events, when the delegates will<br />

have an opportunity to see the traditional Chinese performances and tour around the<br />

Forbidden City, etc. which will unfold the Chinese culture to the young generation.<br />

World MUN website: http://www.worldmun.org/2006<br />

World MUN Sina Blog: http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/1199833714<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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The Meaning <strong>of</strong> Advanced Research<br />

<strong>University</strong>-- By President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-17<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Bei Jing, Mar. 17th, 2006: When I was attending the Chinese<br />

People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) as a representative, I kept on<br />

thinking how to improve college education and stimulate creativity. The reports <strong>of</strong><br />

other representatives lit up my inspiration.<br />

Interdisciplinary cooperation has gradually become more and more important for the<br />

production <strong>of</strong> original scientific research and the growth <strong>of</strong> new knowledge. A<br />

comprehensive university has great advantage in terms <strong>of</strong> operating interdisciplinary<br />

research, and providing a promising academic atmosphere for the scholars as well<br />

as the students.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has put forward a right way <strong>of</strong> working, with the core <strong>of</strong> the<br />

cooperation <strong>of</strong> multi-disciplines, meanwhile we keep developing both the basic<br />

disciplines and applied disciplines, which contribute greatly to scientific and social<br />

development as well as the economic construction. Recently, several advanced<br />

research groups such as the Biomedicine Research Center and Chem. Genome<br />

Research Center have been established at <strong>PKU</strong>, which serves as a solid foundation<br />

for the scientific researches.<br />

In 2003, the ex-chair <strong>of</strong> Federal Reserve Greenspan referred to the American<br />

universities as the backbone <strong>of</strong> the American society. The establishment <strong>of</strong><br />

advanced universities and fulfillment <strong>of</strong> their important role in fostering creative<br />

scholars, in promoting the development <strong>of</strong> science and technology and in thriving<br />

culture are crucial to the prosperity <strong>of</strong> a nation.<br />

To realize the blueprint <strong>of</strong> ―the Eleventh Five‖ is our responsibility. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

will make full use <strong>of</strong> the handy advantages and attain more creative achievements in<br />

the coming future.<br />

Edited By : He Jibo<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Interview with President Xu: Stories on<br />

Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142472600<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 14th, 2006: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> President Xu Zhihong<br />

was interviewed by two correspondents <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Online yesterday after he had<br />

attended the reception for the <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni who had participated in this year‘s NPC<br />

and CPPCC Sessions.<br />

President Xu expressed his hope that he could accomplish what he should do during<br />

his term including the construction <strong>of</strong> some research buildings. The next president <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> will emphasize more on innovation and research works, he said.<br />

Mr. Xu mentioned that he had promised to build a comprehensive building for the<br />

liberal arts departments, whose location had now been decided to be the north-east<br />

shore <strong>of</strong> the Weiming Lake.<br />

He also said that the alumni who returned to visit <strong>PKU</strong> would still feel familiar with the<br />

cultural and historical atmosphere on Campus, despite the fact that more parts <strong>of</strong> it<br />

would undergo various changes. Mr. Xu promised that <strong>PKU</strong> would become even<br />

better in the coming years.<br />

The NPC and CPPCC alumni had a discussion meeting in the Overseas Exchange<br />

Center, toured the library, and visited the No.40 student dormitory two days ago.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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U.S. 1st Chinese Mayor Talking about<br />

Cross-Straits Relationships at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006-3-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142472406<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 13th, 2006: On the evening <strong>of</strong> March 10th, Yingjie<br />

Communication Center was full <strong>of</strong> anxious students. They were waiting for an<br />

important person, the first Chinese mayor in the United States, DANIEL WONG.<br />

Born in Hong Kong in 1943, Wong went to America in 1961 at the age <strong>of</strong> 18. He<br />

received his doctorate in medicine there. In 1972, he started a clinic and helped<br />

deliver more than 1,000 infants over six years. In 1978, Wong, then 35, made a<br />

decision to run for the council <strong>of</strong> Cerritos City, and in 1984, he was elected the<br />

country's first Chinese-American mayor.<br />

While Wong was becoming popular in America, he started to gain fame in China<br />

after a song "Offspring <strong>of</strong> the Dragon" he sang at 1985 Spring Festival gala<br />

broadcasted by CCTV nationwide.<br />

Wong has made exchanges between China and the United States his priority over<br />

the past 20 years. He was the first American <strong>of</strong>ficial to work on the scene during the<br />

floods in China in 1998. He went to the flood-hit areas twice, and after returning to<br />

the United States, launched a donation drive, asking American people to help China.<br />

Wong's discourse on the trend <strong>of</strong> cross-Straits relationships lasted for an hour while<br />

his usual humorous lecturing style was widely appreciated among the students.<br />

Starting with a brief review <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> Taiwan and the cause <strong>of</strong> Taiwan problem,<br />

he went on to draw a comparison between the two sides <strong>of</strong> the Strait from various<br />

angles such as Politics, Economics and Culture and presumed that there would be<br />

no war between mainland and Taiwan. He further argued the reasons why China and<br />

U.S. wouldn‘t fight against each other because <strong>of</strong> Taiwan from the viewpoint <strong>of</strong> an<br />

American statesman. Finally, he reached the conclusion that it's the common<br />

aspiration <strong>of</strong> compatriots on both sides <strong>of</strong> the Straits to seek peace, stability and<br />

development and a peaceful reunification would be the major trend <strong>of</strong> the times.<br />

Wong answered students' various questions about current hot-topics such as the<br />

cross-Straits problem, the Sino-U.S. relationship and the unclear problem in DPRK<br />

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after his lecture. He emphasized that as a Chinese, one must love his motherland<br />

wherever he was. The lecture ended in a friendly atmosphere.<br />

This activity was sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Publicity <strong>of</strong> CPC committee.<br />

Yang He, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Publicity <strong>of</strong> CPC committee attended the<br />

lecture and donated presents to Wong on behalf <strong>of</strong> the school authority. The lecture<br />

was chaired by Xia Wenbin, deputy director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Publicity Department.<br />

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A Get-Together for Young Diplomats<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Zhang Huishu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=141643670<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 3rd, 2006: ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> National Model United<br />

Nations for High School Students 2006‖ started at Yingjie Exchange Center on Mar.<br />

3rd, 8: 00 a.m. and would last for three days.<br />

From 3rd to 5th, about 300 students from 34 high schools throughout China would<br />

discuss the hottest international topics, including technology aid to developing<br />

countries, refugee issues, situation in Middle East and sustainable development,<br />

etc., attempting to achieve an agreement between each other and produce a<br />

resolution at the end <strong>of</strong> the conference. As the ―diplomats‖ <strong>of</strong> diverse nations ranging<br />

from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the students would simulate five UN committees<br />

according to the rules and procedures <strong>of</strong> UN – Commission on Narcotics Drugs,<br />

United Nations Environment Program, Security Council-Crisis Committee, Economic<br />

and Social Council, United Nations Development Program.<br />

The 2006 conference is the second time for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to hold NMUN, with<br />

the aim to promote the communication between young students, to deepen their<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> the international issues and to foster their leadership ability. It is<br />

also an educational activity for students because it not only brings them face to face<br />

with the organization, procedure and function <strong>of</strong> UN but also <strong>of</strong>fers an international<br />

bird view; furthermore, it encourages the students to research, write, debate, deliver<br />

a speech in <strong>English</strong> in public and solve the problem in tough situation. Xia Ying, the<br />

representative <strong>of</strong> the teachers, explained that the richness and liveliness <strong>of</strong> NMUN<br />

had greatly attracted the students to participate in. Last year, three students in their<br />

school (Nanjing Foreign Language School) won the Best Delegate. This year, more<br />

than 200 students would like to attend the conference. MUN had become an optional<br />

course in their school, she said.<br />

Zuo Wenjia, the representative <strong>of</strong> the students, was from high School Affiliated to<br />

Fudan <strong>University</strong>. In order to participate in this conference, she gave up her chance<br />

to attend the CCTV <strong>English</strong> Speaking Competition. ―We work for more people<br />

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instead <strong>of</strong> for self,‖ she said with a smile, ―that‘s what MUN taught me.‖ Last night<br />

she stayed up late in order to persuade the delegates from other ―nations‖ to form an<br />

alliance. Eddy Bayardelle, the president <strong>of</strong> Merrill Lynch Foundation, commented<br />

that the diplomacy <strong>of</strong> UN was not only going on in New York and Geneva but all<br />

around the globe in 24 hours, which could be proved by Zuo‘s behavior.<br />

According to Gao Yu, the chief <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> South-South Cooperation Office in China<br />

Agency <strong>of</strong> UNDP, ―UN is for all.‖ And MUN conveys such UN ideas as peace,<br />

eradication <strong>of</strong> poverty, sustainable development to the younger generation.<br />

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An interview <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Guiding and Serving Center for<br />

Students‘ Employment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—3-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=141381618<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 2nd, 2006: The 2006 Conference <strong>of</strong> Recruiting <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in the hall <strong>of</strong> May 4th Gymnasium Mar. 2nd, 2006. The<br />

director <strong>of</strong> the Guiding and Serving Center for Students‘ Employment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, Fang Wei accepted an interview during the conference to talk with the<br />

students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> about applying for a job.<br />

Director Fang introduced that it was about 95% <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students<br />

who applied for a job could find the positions they would like to do each year. And the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> students who would like to have a job in Western was increasing, and the<br />

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areas <strong>of</strong> the jobs varied notably during the recent years. There were still some<br />

problems to the students when applying for a job. The need <strong>of</strong> the companies and<br />

the need <strong>of</strong> the students could not meet with each other. The students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> always had a high expectation for their job, but they should recognize that<br />

they did not have enough experience yet. Companies would like to recruit students<br />

from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, but they also wish them to be competent for the future job.<br />

So, the students could do some exercitation during their school time to get more<br />

helpful experience and have a more impersonal judgment <strong>of</strong> themselves.<br />

The students should keep in mind that your first job might be not the job all your life.<br />

It is the start, but not the end. You will be better tomorrow.<br />

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The 2006 Recruiting Conference <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006--3-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=141381294<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 2nd (2006): The 2006 Conference <strong>of</strong> Recruiting <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in the hall <strong>of</strong> May 4th Gymnasium Mar. 2nd, 2006.<br />

This conference was held just for the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> the forenoon, and<br />

the others the afternoon. It was started at 8:30, but not until 9:00 the hall <strong>of</strong> May 4th<br />

Gymnasium was already full <strong>of</strong> people. And there were even much more students<br />

from the other universities or even the other cities waiting outside to buy the tickets.<br />

CCTV, Beijing TV and many other media organization presented this conference.<br />

It was the biggest conference <strong>of</strong> recruiting held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this year. More<br />

than 8000 undergraduate students entered for that. There were about 200<br />

companies come to this conference from all over the country including the <strong>of</strong>fices,<br />

graduate schools, foreign capital companies and so on. They all thought that<br />

students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are competent for the positions, so they would like to<br />

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come to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

There are about 7743 students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> finishing school this year,<br />

including the Faculty <strong>of</strong> Medicine. 2970 <strong>of</strong> them are undergraduate students and<br />

4773 are graduate students, about 4600<strong>of</strong> which would like to apply for a job. To help<br />

the students finding a good job, more conferences <strong>of</strong> recruiting will be held later.<br />

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To Be ―Attractive‖<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—2-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=141136551<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 27th (2006): A conference for the publishing <strong>of</strong> the<br />

book named ‗To be an attractive woman‘ was held in the Overseas Exchange Center<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at Feb. 27th 2006.<br />

The vice-chairperson <strong>of</strong> the women's association <strong>of</strong> Beijing, Wang Huimin, presided<br />

over the conference. The chief editor <strong>of</strong> the Qun Yan publishing company, Fan Fang<br />

addressed firstly and donated the books ‗To be an attractive woman‘ towards the<br />

female students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Yue<br />

Sulan celebrated the conference and recited a poem for the audience to encourage<br />

all the women to be attractive. The chairperson <strong>of</strong> the women‘s association <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />

gave a talk then, to arouse the women to try their best to be equal with men in<br />

society.<br />

After that, the two authors <strong>of</strong> the book ‗To be an attractive woman‘ Jiang Hui and San<br />

Ya discussed with all the audience about ‗What is an attractive woman?‘ and ‗How<br />

can be an attractive woman?‘ Many students asked questions to the authors. Finally,<br />

the authors told the audience that to be an attractive woman there are three points.<br />

First, to find out the love around you, do not be too superiority. Secondly, to be kind<br />

and full <strong>of</strong> love, give more to the others. Thirdly, to be healthy and joyous, and then<br />

the most attractive face will come out.<br />

In the end <strong>of</strong> the conference the two authors wished all the women could find out<br />

their own attractive aspect and to be more attractive.<br />

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People Expressing Condolences for<br />

Wang Xuan on the Internet<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—2-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=139989388<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, February 15, 2006: After the passing away <strong>of</strong> Wang Xuan,<br />

academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science and Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering<br />

as well as pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, many people in China began to express<br />

condolences on the Internet Monday afternoon, by means <strong>of</strong> leaving messages,<br />

flowers, lighting candles and <strong>of</strong>fering wines, citing Wang‘s death as ―a great loss to<br />

China‖ and praising him as ―the fine example <strong>of</strong> Chinese intellectuals‖. <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, where Wang had studied and worked for more than decades since 1954,<br />

opened an on-line memorial on Monday. Besides, on the Weiming BBS <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, ―Mourn for Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wang Xuan‖ kept ranking first among the Top Ten Topics<br />

these days. And the follow ups <strong>of</strong> the topic were over 360 on Feb. 13th although<br />

many students had not been back on campus yet. Readers can visit<br />

http://wmblog.bdwm.net/user1/xinwenzx/index.htm<br />

Founder Cooperation Group, <strong>of</strong> which Wang had been the chairman <strong>of</strong> the board,<br />

lowered the company flag to express the mourning <strong>of</strong> the staff for their respectful<br />

teacher and spiritual leader.<br />

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Meanwhile, a mourning-hall has been set up at the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and people coming for condolences have been in an endless stream since<br />

it is opened to the public on Feb. 15th.<br />

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Noted Chinese IT expert Wang Xuan<br />

Passed Away<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—2-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=139989007<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, February 14th, 2006: Wang Xuan, a prominent Chinese<br />

IT expert, died <strong>of</strong> illness on February 13th 2006 at the age <strong>of</strong> 70.<br />

Wang, the inventor <strong>of</strong> a computerized laser photocomposition system for Chinese<br />

character typesetting and an academic with the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences and<br />

the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering, passed away at 11:03 at Union Hospital in<br />

Beijing.<br />

Born in February 1937 in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, Wang graduated from the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Mathematics and Mechanics at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1958. He has<br />

devoted himself to computer sciences education and research ever since. From<br />

1975, he was in charge <strong>of</strong> the research and development <strong>of</strong> the Chinese language<br />

laser typesetting system and electronic publishing system. Since 1984, he has been<br />

a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and the director <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Computer<br />

Science and Technology at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He was elected as an academician <strong>of</strong><br />

CAS in 1992 and academician <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering in 1994. In<br />

1995, he became director <strong>of</strong> the Founder R&D center and chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong><br />

the Founder (Holding) Ltd. He was also the vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the 10th CPPCC<br />

(National Committee <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People‘s Political Consultative Conference) and<br />

vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the 10th Central Committee <strong>of</strong> the Jiu San (September 3) Society.<br />

Wang was famed for his expertise and research in computer science, specializing in<br />

the processing <strong>of</strong> characters, graphics and images. He patented the system for<br />

Chinese character typesetting in Europe in 1982. The achievement laid the<br />

foundations for technological reform that transformed China‘s traditional letterpress<br />

printing technique into laser photocomposition.<br />

During his lifetime, Wang has received many state-level and international awards,<br />

including a gold medal at the 14th International Inventions Show in Geneva in 1986,<br />

the 1995 prize for advancement in science and technology at the Ho Leung Ho Lee<br />

Foundation, the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award in 2002.<br />

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Film Feast for <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2006—12-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=136384310<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 30th, 2005: Qianli Zou Danqi, a film directed by<br />

Zhang Yimou, was shown at the Centennial Commemorative Hall at <strong>PKU</strong> on the<br />

evening <strong>of</strong> December 25th. At the end <strong>of</strong> the film, Zhang Weiping, the producer and<br />

distributor, as well as Zou Jingzhi, the scenarist, were invited to communicate with<br />

the audience, which is also their first appearance in Beijing.<br />

What is more, ―Double Happiness‖, the first independent picture about university<br />

students, directed by Shi Lei, was played on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 23rd at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

which attracted a lot <strong>of</strong> students and other people.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

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The South Wall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Take On A<br />

New Look<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135955889<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 29th, 2005: at 10 a.m. on December 28th, a grab<br />

and a crasher began operation to the west <strong>of</strong> the south gate <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

to clear away the relics that were left when the houses along the south business<br />

street were pulled down in 2001.<br />

The south wall renovation project, which began in 2001, was delayed for almost 5<br />

years because <strong>of</strong> two uncooperative house renters. To solve the problem, the<br />

government <strong>of</strong> the Haidian District set up a special working group to consult with the<br />

two renters. A two-month-long consultation brought about an agreement between the<br />

two parties and resumption <strong>of</strong> the project.<br />

Now that the project has resumed, the two machines are expected to finish the<br />

clearing work within two days. After that, the south wall to the west <strong>of</strong> the south gate<br />

is to be rebuilt with lined trees. The rebuilding work will begin the next spring.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Community Held the First New<br />

Year Party<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135955125<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.29th, 2005: The first New Year Party for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Community was held on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Dec.24th in the Office Building, sponsored<br />

by the <strong>PKU</strong> Community Center, the retirement <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Personnel Department, the<br />

campus sub-district <strong>of</strong>fice, and the Labor Union. Ju Chuanjin, the vice president <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the director <strong>of</strong> the community council, delivered the New<br />

Year‘s greetings before the performance.<br />

In the greetings, he expressed his acknowledgement to the sponsors and highly<br />

praised this party. He said, this party had a significant meaning in the construction <strong>of</strong><br />

a harmonious community and it‘s the first time at <strong>PKU</strong> history to gather the teachers,<br />

students, retired workers and community residents together to perform in the same<br />

stage, which stood for the comity, gumption and harmony <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Community.<br />

The actors <strong>of</strong> this party included pr<strong>of</strong>essors, kindergarten children, university<br />

students, teachers, guards, doctors, community residents, etc. <strong>PKU</strong> Senior Cadres‘<br />

Folk Music Ensemble, Glee Club and Dance Troupe, <strong>PKU</strong> faculties‘ International<br />

Standard Dance Troupe and Body Mechanics Team, the Dance Troupe <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Yandong Community, the Model Team <strong>of</strong> the old <strong>of</strong> Chengze Community, the Glee<br />

Club <strong>of</strong> HSC, the Body Mechanics Team <strong>of</strong> the old and students from <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong> middle school, <strong>PKU</strong> elementary school and kindergarten also<br />

attended this party and together they gave the performances <strong>of</strong> folk music ensemble,<br />

solo, chorus, Beijing Opera, dance, body mechanics, model show, International<br />

Standard dance, etc. The party ended with the chorus <strong>of</strong> Sing a Song while Beating a<br />

Hand-drum.<br />

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Well-known Shang & Chou<br />

Archaeologist, Zhou Heng Passed Away<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135955078<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 29th, 2005: Zhou Heng (Jan. 30th, 1927—Dec. 27th,<br />

2005), a well-known archaeologist, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> China Society <strong>of</strong> Yin-Shang Civilization (CSYSC),<br />

Administrative Director <strong>of</strong> Chinese Society <strong>of</strong> Archaeology(CSA), died <strong>of</strong> cancer at 21<br />

o‘clock on Dec. 27th, 2005, at the age <strong>of</strong> 78 years.<br />

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Zhou Heng, graduated from the Historiography Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in<br />

1952, and was the first scholar in China to get an Assistant Doctor Degree in<br />

Archaeology under the guidance <strong>of</strong> Guo Baojun, Su Bingqi and Zhang Zhenglang. One<br />

year after graduation, he joined the Department <strong>of</strong> History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and<br />

became the lecture, assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor and pr<strong>of</strong>essor successively before he finally<br />

wined the title <strong>of</strong> Tutor for Doctor awarded by the State Department <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

In his 50-years-long scholar life, Zhou Heng contributed a great deal to the development<br />

and prosperity <strong>of</strong> Archaeology in China, especially the study <strong>of</strong> the Shang and Chou<br />

period in China‘s history. He was not only the first person to divide the culture<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the Xia Dynasty, but also took charge <strong>of</strong> many archaeological dig in the<br />

field. The Chou Temple dig in Shanxi Province in the late 2004 was regarded as one <strong>of</strong><br />

the most influential archaeological discovery since the foundation <strong>of</strong> the People‘s<br />

Republic <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

Thanks for Zhou Heng‘s contribution to Archaeology!<br />

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The Center for Protein Science <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Founded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--1-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135564413<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 24th, 2005: the Conference <strong>of</strong> Founding the Center<br />

for Protein Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held in the building <strong>of</strong> life sciences on<br />

the morning <strong>of</strong> December 25th. Han Qide, deputy secretary <strong>of</strong> the Standing<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People's Congress, Chen Jia‘er, former <strong>PKU</strong> President,<br />

and Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attended the opening ceremony and<br />

unveiled the tablet <strong>of</strong> the newly-established center. Among the attendants <strong>of</strong> the<br />

conference were academicians, pr<strong>of</strong>essors and representatives from Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Science and Technology and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />

The center, which integrates the efforts in conducting protein research by the<br />

departments concerned for close cross-department cooperation and academic<br />

exchange, is committed to comprehensive in-depth research <strong>of</strong> the protein. Members<br />

<strong>of</strong> the center, from various departments, will conduct basic as well as applied<br />

research <strong>of</strong> the protein from different angles.<br />

The protein is the direct executioner <strong>of</strong> life, involved in almost all the processed <strong>of</strong><br />

life. In a so-called post-genome age, one <strong>of</strong> the important subjects <strong>of</strong> research in life<br />

sciences will be the protein with a variety <strong>of</strong> structures and functions, the key to<br />

understanding the fundamental nature <strong>of</strong> life<br />

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The 50th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Transaction (Science)<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135316841<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 22nd, 2005: The 50th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Transaction (Science) and Contribution Awarding Ceremony was held at the Yingjie<br />

Communication Center on the morning <strong>of</strong> 21st. The vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin<br />

Jianhua, Assistant President Li Xiaoming, the director <strong>of</strong> the 5th committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Transaction Zhao Guangda, the chief editor Chen Jingyuan, academician Zhao<br />

Bailin and Xu Guangxian, etc. attended the conference.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Educational Administration Committee produced ―The Decision on<br />

Publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Transaction‖ in 1954, which nailed down the ultimate goal <strong>of</strong> the<br />

transaction – to spread the fruit <strong>of</strong> the scientific research, to exchange academic<br />

thoughts and to freely unfold academic debate.<br />

The first issue <strong>of</strong> the Transaction (Science) was published in Dec. 1955, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhou<br />

Peiyuan as the first chief editor. Among the first generation <strong>of</strong> CAS (Chinese<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences) academicians, seven were in the committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Transaction. Since then, many an academician worked as an editor in or published<br />

his dissertation on the Transaction.<br />

The Transaction was embodied by four authoritative scientific periodical<br />

search-databases: CA (US), SA (UK), Periodical Digest (Russia) and Scientific and<br />

Technological Document Report (Japan), as well as by the famous pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />

research periodicals MR (US), Zbl Math (Germany) and GeoRef (US) etc. Since<br />

2005, the articles in the Transaction were all embodied by Ei, and they were also<br />

included by at least 26 authoritative Chinese periodicals and databases.<br />

Since 1992, the Transaction has always been awarded as the core Chinese<br />

academic periodical. It has made tremendous achievement for over half a century.<br />

Many distinguished scholars who have made outstanding contribution to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the Transaction delivered their speeches at the conference.<br />

Academician Xu Guangxian, the most productive scholar in the history <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Transaction, has published 69 dissertations. He suggested that the Transaction<br />

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organize an academic group every year to summarize the scientific research and<br />

dissertations so that the scientists outside <strong>PKU</strong> can perceive what is going on here.<br />

Zhao Guangda, the director <strong>of</strong> the present Transaction, announced the program <strong>of</strong><br />

the new committee. The fundamental task at present, according to him, was to<br />

attract more scholars to participate in the Transaction, and an important adjustment<br />

was to spare a special column for the comprehensive articles, which would review<br />

the stage scientific achievement <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

65 scholars were awarded as the Contributor <strong>of</strong> the Transaction, among which were<br />

Zhou Peiyuan, Liao Shantao, Jiang Boju, Xu Guangxian, Tang Youqi, etc.<br />

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The Results <strong>of</strong> 2005 Assns. Selection<br />

Declared<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135316616<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 22nd, 2005: May be numerous students have been<br />

looking forward to the day, which finally fell on December 17, when the results <strong>of</strong><br />

2005 association selection were declared in Overseas Exchange Center. 10<br />

Associations won, among which 5 continued to hold titles.<br />

Top 10:<br />

Defending Champions----Youth Marxism Development and Research Association,<br />

Aixinshe, OriginalFire, PUMA and CAPU (Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>);<br />

Others----Sunshine, YASP, TableTennis, SICA (Students' International<br />

Communication Association), RedCross, HipHop, TRA (Taiwan Research<br />

Association), Greenlife, Jingwu and YEA.<br />

MUN, Brush_Art, YAFA, PCA (<strong>PKU</strong> Consult Association) and PHD_ACSR were<br />

nominated.<br />

Judges:<br />

Xia Wenbin---- from Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> CPC Committee;<br />

Zha Jing----from Office <strong>of</strong> Student‘s Affairs;<br />

Zhang Yin----from Security Department;<br />

Liu Zheng---- from Department <strong>of</strong> Physical Education;<br />

Wang Xintao----from Student Career Center;<br />

Yang Xiaolei----from Law School;<br />

Chen Yongli---- from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language;<br />

Tang Guojun---- from School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences;<br />

Zhao Yao, Sun Qi----former undersecretary <strong>of</strong> Recreational Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Youth League committee.<br />

In addition, the principals <strong>of</strong> associations from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Renmin<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Language and Culture<br />

<strong>University</strong> also participated.<br />

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The First Blog Cultural Festival Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135009111<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 19th, 2005: the first <strong>PKU</strong> summit forum on blog<br />

culture, also the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the blog cultural festival, started at 9 o‘clock<br />

on the 16th at Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center, to which Fang Xingdong, CEO <strong>of</strong><br />

Blogchina.com, Fang Gang, vice chief editor <strong>of</strong> Sohu.com and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Xinzhou,<br />

vice dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication were invited.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie Xinzhou first confirmed that blog is a modern form <strong>of</strong> personal publication<br />

and analyzed the environment <strong>of</strong> its existence and development, stressing that the<br />

various forms <strong>of</strong> blogs don‘t differ much from each other essentially and blog culture<br />

must be equal and democratic.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xie also raised a thought-provoking question from a scholarly perspective: how<br />

far can blog go without a proper mode <strong>of</strong> business operation?<br />

Fang Xingdong focused on the outlook <strong>of</strong> blog which, according to him, is only at the<br />

first stage in the form <strong>of</strong> personal weblogs and will develop into a virtual community.<br />

He thinks that 2006 will be a key year in the development <strong>of</strong> blog and bloggers will<br />

outnumber netizens one day.<br />

Fang Gang promised that Sohu.com will be a constant provider <strong>of</strong> stable, fast, safe<br />

and free platform service so that everyone will find his niche in the form <strong>of</strong> blog.<br />

Xu Xiaohui, one <strong>of</strong> the bloggers on campus, talked about his own experiences <strong>of</strong> how<br />

blog has changed his life and that <strong>of</strong> others.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> blog cultural festival was co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Union <strong>of</strong><br />

the College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences and Sohu Blog. Three lectures by Fang<br />

Xingdong, Zhao Mu and An Ti respectively will be held later.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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Landscape Architecture Annual Forum<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-19-<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135009064<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 19th, 2005: 2005 Landscape Architecture Annual<br />

Forum was held at the Lecture Hall <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Science at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

last Saturday.<br />

Experts from different fields such as landscape design, architecture and art were<br />

invited to discuss the varied and open themes <strong>of</strong> this forum.<br />

John Pauline, Director <strong>of</strong> PTW Architects, Australia, introduced the design case <strong>of</strong><br />

―Water Cube‖ gym. Ai Weiwei, a famous Chinese artist brought his newest idea <strong>of</strong><br />

modern art design to this forum.<br />

This forum, sponsored by the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and Turenscape, China was held against the background <strong>of</strong> the success <strong>of</strong> the first<br />

International Landscape Studies Education Symposium in Shanghai this November.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Landscape Architecture Annual Forum is held at the end <strong>of</strong> every year, with the<br />

hope <strong>of</strong> promoting the development <strong>of</strong> the industry <strong>of</strong> landscape architecture through<br />

the form <strong>of</strong> communication between experts.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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National Key Project "A s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

developing platform based on the<br />

Internet and with the component<br />

library as its core" Successfully Passed<br />

the Product Appraisal <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134966851<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.13rd, 2005 On Dec.13rd, the National Key Project "A<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware developing platform based on the Internet and with the component library<br />

as its core", which was fulfilled under the charge <strong>of</strong> academician Yang Fuqing,<br />

successfully Passed the Product Appraisal Conference <strong>of</strong> National Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education.<br />

The Appraisal Committee, consisting <strong>of</strong> famous computer scientists and<br />

academicians like Zhang Xiaoxiang, Deng Yunmei, Lu Ruqian, Shen Changxiang, Ni<br />

Guangnan, highly appraised the products <strong>of</strong> this project, saying that, as the<br />

fundamental work <strong>of</strong> China's s<strong>of</strong>tware industry technology construction, it has got<br />

creative achievements in Components Management, S<strong>of</strong>tware Modeling, Domain<br />

Engineering and S<strong>of</strong>tware Reengineering. Its success is <strong>of</strong> important meaning to<br />

China's s<strong>of</strong>tware industry developing towards formulation and industrialization.<br />

The research plan called "Green Bird Project" is a fundamental construction project<br />

under vigorous national support for long. The s<strong>of</strong>tware developing platform worked<br />

out by the research team led by Yang Fuqing fully covered the main s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

engineering technological areas that support s<strong>of</strong>tware reuse.<br />

In addition, the project prompted and realized a series <strong>of</strong> technological creation and<br />

breakthroughs. On one hand, academic papers on it were published in almost all<br />

mainstream meetings on s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering, even in several superlative level<br />

meetings. On the other hand, it heightened the applicability and advancement <strong>of</strong><br />

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system tools. The project also helped to directly apply the technology to enhance the<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tware enterprises' technological ability and supported the s<strong>of</strong>tware components<br />

technological reformation <strong>of</strong> about 16 enterprises in Beijing, Shanghai and Qingdao.<br />

This project was supported by the 211 Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> during the<br />

researching procedure and its fulfillment made great contribution to the 211 project.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Provides Founder Group with<br />

Free Environment for Innovation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134966709<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 16th, 2005: Weixin, the Board Chairman <strong>of</strong> Founder<br />

Group, reiterated the free environment <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>of</strong>fered for innovation, when mentioning<br />

the startup experience at an entrepreneurship forum recently.<br />

―748 Project on Laser Typesetting, led by well-known scientist — Wang Xuan, was<br />

set up in Aug. 1974 with national leaders‘ permission. However, Laser Typesetting<br />

was not widely used in society until 1985. Looking back upon the startup experience,<br />

if there had not been the persevering willpower and endurance <strong>of</strong> Wang Xuan as well<br />

as other scientists, the various support from the Nation and free environment from<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, there would not have been the birth <strong>of</strong> Laser Typesetting, which is leading in<br />

domestic, advanced in the world, and has a significant lucrative prospect.‖ Weixin<br />

said.<br />

Weixin attributed the six characters featured Founder Group‘s growth process to<br />

self-exploration in the light <strong>of</strong> innovative rules under the free environment <strong>PKU</strong><br />

provided.<br />

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The 12th International Hit Parade<br />

Chinese Music Grand Ceremony came<br />

to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134722828<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Dec. 15th (2005): The 12th International Hit Parade<br />

Chinese Music Grand Ceremony came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at seven p.m. Dec. 15th<br />

2005. Many famous singers sang their popular songs in the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall.<br />

The 12th International Hit Parade Chinese Music Grand Ceremony was held by<br />

Channel V, CCTV and the Shanghai Media Group. Shooting for the votes, the 12th<br />

International Hit Parade Chinese Music Grand Ceremony came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

as the third stop.<br />

The famous Band YU QUAN gave their songs first, followed by the Band PIAO. The<br />

Fans Group <strong>of</strong> YU QUAN cheered for them. Then the guitar singer Li Yanliang sang<br />

for the audience and showed the guitar art. The video star Chen Hao, who is famous<br />

for her beauty, came out in a storm <strong>of</strong> applause and piping. She gave three songs to<br />

the audience, and danced charmingly. After that the music star Huang Zheng sang<br />

his popular songs, asking the audience to rock their arms with the mobile phones<br />

shining for the music. The singer Li Jian, who was the ex-member <strong>of</strong> the Band<br />

Shuimu Nianhua, sang for the audience at last.<br />

Some interesting games were played with the audience. It came to the climax many<br />

times during the performance.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Golf Association Founded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134722752<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 16th, 2005: On November 20th, a special wine party<br />

took place in the Centennial Commemorative Hall at <strong>PKU</strong>. A lot <strong>of</strong> well-known people<br />

in the field <strong>of</strong> golf, such as Li Yong, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> the China Golf Association, and<br />

Zhan Guoyong, the general manager <strong>of</strong> the Wanliu Golf Club, and so on. The wine<br />

party proclaimed the foundation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> Golf Association, which is the first golf<br />

association organized by university students in the mainland.<br />

Most <strong>of</strong> the participants in the wine party are students in universities and colleges,<br />

and they held a pleasant conversation about the development the golf in China.<br />

On December 11th, the first Golf Friendly Match among Colleges and Universities in<br />

Beijing was held successfully in the Winter Place. Furthermore, two more important<br />

matches are in preparation for the next year.<br />

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Review: Yuanpei Pilot Program<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-15-<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 15th, 2005: Since 2001, Yuanpei Pilot Program, an<br />

important part <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> education reform, has recruited five generations. The effect<br />

was seen in the first generation <strong>of</strong> graduates, who, to some extent, were creating a<br />

new era with <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in China‘s education history.<br />

Beginning<br />

As a response to the call <strong>of</strong> establishing the first-class university in the world, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

decided to carry out a reform in the undergraduate education, which always functions<br />

as the core <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. At the 2001 Xiangshan Conference, the formal resolution was<br />

introduced, which marked as a milestone.<br />

Two points stood out in the Xiangshan Resolution: first, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

shouldered the responsibility to produce piloting experts in all manners <strong>of</strong> fields if she<br />

would like to be a first-class university, and undergraduate education was the basis<br />

<strong>of</strong> the advanced education and human source for society; second, it was necessary<br />

to establish liberal education in the first two undergraduate years and a broad-view<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional program for two later years, with a course-option system.<br />

Features<br />

―Yuanpei Pilot Program‖ thus came into being, named after the former <strong>PKU</strong> president<br />

Cai Yuanpei, demonstrating an innovative spirit. The core idea <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei is to<br />

demolish the division between major, <strong>of</strong>fer various options for the students and lead<br />

them to the right direction, while the students in turn can fully absorb the essence <strong>of</strong><br />

this university and not only be successful in their majors but also have an all-rounded<br />

personality.<br />

Under the guidance <strong>of</strong> this idea, Yuanpei adopted two bold acts: first, divided the<br />

freshmen into two categories – liberal arts and science, instead <strong>of</strong> specific majors,<br />

and provided them liberal education; second, allowed the students to choose their<br />

courses and majors later on their own, guided by the schedule and tutor. In<br />

correspondence with the above two acts, three measures were set in motion: flexible<br />

study schedule, tutor guidance and new system <strong>of</strong> class and dormitory management.<br />

Flexible study schedule means the students can manage their study schedule on<br />

their own, on condition that they could finish the credits in three to six years; tutor<br />

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guidance is to employ excellent pr<strong>of</strong>essors from various departments as the tutors<br />

for the Yuanpei students; in new system <strong>of</strong> class and dormitory management, they<br />

have learned from the undergraduate management model <strong>of</strong> Oxford, Cambridge,<br />

Harvard and Yale, etc. and put the students <strong>of</strong> different majors together, which has<br />

greatly facilitate their communication and help to broaden their view.<br />

80% <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei students believe that it is better for them to choose their majors after<br />

a period <strong>of</strong> campus life, during which they could know better <strong>of</strong> their inclinations and<br />

majors. In their junior years, the students go to 22 departments rather than crowd<br />

into several hot majors.<br />

Effect<br />

―Interest is the best teacher.‖ Yuanpei Pilot Program has a great respect to the<br />

interest <strong>of</strong> the students. Though the liberal education has shortened the time for<br />

major study, the students‘ pr<strong>of</strong>essional capability is not abased. The extra basic<br />

courses have laid a solid ground for more pr<strong>of</strong>essional and pr<strong>of</strong>ound study. Su Jie,<br />

who was recommended to the Chemistry Department, won the first in the<br />

Recommendation Exam. She said, ―The basic courses, such as biology and physics<br />

I had in the first two years help me a lot in chemistry study and research.‖<br />

Through liberal education, the Yuanpei students‘ comprehensive skills have been<br />

greatly promoted and the creative potential is seen in many a student. Wu Hao, who<br />

later majored in history, got 95 in his final dissertation. In class discussion, his unique<br />

response to Yan Buke, the famous scholar in history, was highly appraised, and Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Yan in his discourse expressed his thanks to him.<br />

The Yuanpei students have an apparent advantage in competition <strong>of</strong> the three funds<br />

for undergraduate creativity. 8 fund programs in 2001 have so far been finished and<br />

excellent academic dissertations have been produced, among which three were<br />

awarded. In 2005 ―Challenge Cup‖, two programs from Yuanpei got the top (first and<br />

second) in liberal arts.<br />

Among the 2005 graduates, 18 went to famous universities in the world, such as<br />

Harvard, California Science and Technology Institute, Columbia, etc., 29 were<br />

recommended to domestic universities, while those who chose to work were warmly<br />

welcomed by <strong>PKU</strong> Founder, HP, Unilever, South <strong>News</strong>-papering, etc.<br />

The cultivation <strong>of</strong> youths is an endless process. The five-year accomplishment <strong>of</strong><br />

Yuanpei maybe not enough to prove the total success <strong>of</strong> China‘s education<br />

reformation, but the idea <strong>of</strong> Yuanpei has been deeply rooted in our heart.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Zhang Huishu<br />

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The Closing Ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Maintaining<br />

the Advanced Nature <strong>of</strong> CPC<br />

Members‖ Movement at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134721710<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.15th, 2005: The closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Maintaining the<br />

Advanced Nature <strong>of</strong> CPC Members‖ movement <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was held in the Centennial<br />

Commemorative Hall on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Dec.13th. Officials attending this ceremony<br />

included Zhu Shanlu, member <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Party<br />

Committee, leader <strong>of</strong> the ―Maintain the Advanced Nature <strong>of</strong> CPC Members‖<br />

movement and the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Education Work Committee <strong>of</strong> Municipal Party<br />

Committee; Liu Jian, the vice leader <strong>of</strong> this movement and the Deputy Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

the Education Work Committee <strong>of</strong> Municipal Party Committee; Shen Yunsuo, the<br />

leader <strong>of</strong> the first supervisor group <strong>of</strong> this movement; Min Weifang, the Secretary<br />

General <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and Xu Zhihong, the President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Secretary Min Weifang reported the circumstances,<br />

the main operation methods and the experience <strong>of</strong> the movement at <strong>PKU</strong>. To make<br />

the movement go more effectively, the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> first tried on some<br />

experimental units, and then introduced the experience to other branches. The<br />

movement first took place in the leading group <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and in the second half-year,<br />

15207 CPC members and 824 CPC Branches attended this movement, which made<br />

it a great success.<br />

The main operation methods <strong>of</strong> the movement at <strong>PKU</strong>:<br />

1, Sum up the operation methods and the experience <strong>of</strong> the experimental units to<br />

build a stable base for the spreading <strong>of</strong> this movement and improve the leadership<br />

mechanism: led by the Party Committee, this movement is under the instruction <strong>of</strong><br />

the Party Committee and the School Administrations; investigate the branches and<br />

get the number <strong>of</strong> the CPC members; train the core members; stick to and make<br />

improvement on the working systems.<br />

2, Study and master the instructions <strong>of</strong> the Central Committee, put the ―Maintain the<br />

Advanced Nature <strong>of</strong> CPC Members‖ movement the core work <strong>of</strong> the School Party<br />

Committee.<br />

3, Mobilize the CPC members to attend this movement.<br />

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4, Link the movement with the school fact and place studying the school history as<br />

an important activity in the movement.<br />

5, Innovate the education forms to reinforce the influence <strong>of</strong> the movement.<br />

6, Exert the leading function <strong>of</strong> the experts and scholars and strengthen the influence<br />

<strong>of</strong> the CPC on the experts.<br />

7, Arrange the time properly, thereby not interrupting the ordinary work and study.<br />

The experience got from the movement at <strong>PKU</strong>:<br />

1, Strengthen the macroscopic and the microcosmic leadership.<br />

2, Improve the CPC members‘ sense <strong>of</strong> ―Marching with the Times‖.<br />

3, Stick to the moral education and self-education; make different requirements<br />

according to the different groups <strong>of</strong> CPC members.<br />

4, Advance the theory innovation, using the advantage <strong>of</strong> multi-study.<br />

5, Combine the movement with the work <strong>of</strong> creating a world-class university.<br />

According to the survey made on Dec.7th about the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> this movement,<br />

96.1 percent were satisfied with this movement while 2.9 percent were not, and two<br />

people abstained from voting. Among the 96.1 percent, the votes for satisfaction took<br />

59.9 percent, while the votes for bare satisfaction took 36.2 percent. Secretary Min<br />

emphasized that the end <strong>of</strong> this movement will not be the end <strong>of</strong> the party<br />

construction, but rather a chance for the CPC members and CPC Branches at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

to make more contribution to create a world-class university.<br />

After the speech <strong>of</strong> Secretary Min Weifang, Shen Yunsuo expressed his<br />

congratulations on the success <strong>of</strong> the movement at <strong>PKU</strong> and confirmed the great<br />

effect <strong>PKU</strong> had made. He also hoped <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee could make the end <strong>of</strong><br />

this movement a new start <strong>of</strong> the Party Construction.<br />

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Review: Recommended Graduates at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-15<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 15th, 2005: As the end <strong>of</strong> the year is drawing near,<br />

the 2006 recommendation <strong>of</strong> undergraduates to be graduates (without the national<br />

examination) has been finished. Now that the ―recommended graduates‖ has<br />

become an enduring topic on the campus, the reporter visited Ms. Dong Nanyan, the<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Educational Administration, and Mr. Wei Zhiyi, director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Graduate Institute.<br />

Current Situation<br />

Apart from the excellent academic credit, which is the main approach, the students<br />

have other chances – such as being a student assistant or having sports/artistic<br />

specialty – to become the recommended graduates, on condition that they all have<br />

the basic qualification which allows them not to take the national examination. The<br />

undergraduate-master-PHD program is five years, operated according to the master<br />

matriculation regulations, while undergraduate-PHD program, which also lasts five<br />

years, needed to be manipulated according to the PHD matriculation rules.<br />

The recommendation process is shared between the Educational Administration,<br />

which is to evaluate the applications <strong>of</strong> the students and to <strong>of</strong>fer the recommended<br />

letters for them, and the Graduate Institute, which is to organize the examinations,<br />

interviews and to admit the qualified undergraduates. This year most departments<br />

adopted the three-round model: evaluation <strong>of</strong> applications – examination – interview.<br />

1082 <strong>PKU</strong> students were admitted this year as recommended graduates, including<br />

those who would enter other universities and institutes, and 1213 students were<br />

admitted into <strong>PKU</strong> – 1074 masters and 139 doctors (110 from other universities),<br />

while the number <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>ers was 742 (61%). The recommendation rate in scientific<br />

departments was higher than that in liberal arts, and the total number larger, too.<br />

Harsh Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> advocates liberal education, which provides a sophisticated and solid academic<br />

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background the undergraduates and more pr<strong>of</strong>ound and pr<strong>of</strong>essional courses and<br />

researches for the graduates. Therefore, the recommendation program further<br />

stabilizes the accumulation <strong>of</strong> knowledge for the would-be-graduates.<br />

The recommendation rate at <strong>PKU</strong> was higher than that <strong>of</strong> other universities this year<br />

(1569/2749), however, it was not a piece <strong>of</strong> cake to gain the admission among so<br />

many outstanding peers. In spite <strong>of</strong> the favorable situations and satisfactory quotas<br />

for the recommendation program provided by <strong>PKU</strong>, the national graduate program<br />

has prescribed the total number, so that the students can only gain the access to<br />

graduate through harsh competition. Furthermore, the number <strong>of</strong> applicants keeps<br />

increasing, and the <strong>PKU</strong>ers have to compete with other students on the same<br />

starting point. And <strong>PKU</strong> only <strong>of</strong>fers one certification for one applicant in order that no<br />

quotas will be wasted.<br />

GPA or Integration<br />

How to be a recommended graduate? This is a hottest question.<br />

A good GPA is the basic qualification for the applicants. The Graduate Institute<br />

recommended that the applicants‘ GPA should be in the upper 50%. On the other<br />

hand, GPA is not the only criteria. The research experience, the dissertations, social<br />

service and especially the interview performance contribute a lot to the result. GPA<br />

only account for one aspect <strong>of</strong> a student‘s study and ability, while the exam and<br />

interview in the recommendation process pay much attention to the academic<br />

potential <strong>of</strong> the applicants.<br />

To Be or not to Be<br />

Every year there were a few students who did not go to other universities or institutes<br />

on the recommendation because <strong>of</strong> their <strong>PKU</strong> complex. It is true that <strong>PKU</strong> has the<br />

leading position in advanced education, but it is also beneficial if one receives<br />

different opinions and experience different academic styles after four years at <strong>PKU</strong>. If<br />

we pursue the higher education in other places and combine the different essences,<br />

we are sure it will benefit a lot for the students for further development.<br />

Responsibilities<br />

The recommendation for the undergraduates gives them a good starting point for<br />

further study. But the first task they should accomplish is to finish their<br />

undergraduate courses successfully and, if they have spare time, they could have a<br />

glimpse <strong>of</strong> the graduate study program waiting for them. If they fail in one course in<br />

the last year, their admission will be dismissed.<br />

Every <strong>PKU</strong>er is always a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> wherever he goes. It is our responsibility to<br />

care for her reputation in society and to win more honors for her.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

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We Belong to the UN Family-The 5th<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> MUN Conference<br />

By Zhang Huishu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134614713<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 14th, 2005: The 5th <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> MUN (Model<br />

UN) Conference was held in Hongji Building on Dec. 11th, from 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 30<br />

p.m., hosted by <strong>PKU</strong> MUN Society and supported by the League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

as well as that <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies. About 150 university students from<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsing Hua <strong>University</strong>, People‘s <strong>University</strong> and International<br />

Relations College, etc. have participated in it, all dressed up in formal suit as<br />

―diplomats.‖<br />

The conference consisted <strong>of</strong> three committees: SC (Security Council), ECOSOC<br />

(Economic and Social Council) and UNEP (United Nations Environment<br />

Programme). The working language in SC and ECOSOC was <strong>English</strong>, while in<br />

UNEP it was Chinese. Since the topics covered a wide range – from politics,<br />

economy and culture to environment and human rights, etc., many students from<br />

different backgrounds were attracted to take part in the conference and thus greatly<br />

diversified the content. What‘s more, a special live crisis management was set in the<br />

SC sessions, which compelled the delegates to discuss and debate on the situation<br />

<strong>of</strong> Israel and Palestine and to solve the problem then and there. It was a huge<br />

challenge for them and a crucial test <strong>of</strong> their grasp <strong>of</strong> background knowledge,<br />

conference rules and academic research on the topics as well as their <strong>English</strong> skills.<br />

In the un-moderated caucuses <strong>of</strong> ECOSOC, delegates from different countries hotly<br />

discussed the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Human Rights <strong>of</strong> the Refugees,‖ exchanged their opinions<br />

and, negotiated with each other from the perspective <strong>of</strong> the nations they represented.<br />

―Exhausted but excited,‖ ―Spain‖ said happily after the afternoon session.<br />

According to Zhang Haibing, Pr<strong>of</strong>. <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and expert at<br />

international organizations, this era called for the youths to study the international<br />

systems and to communicate with the international society, while the function <strong>of</strong><br />

MUN was to train the youth how to cooperate with each other and how to deliver their<br />

speech, at the same time to <strong>of</strong>fer them a global view. Just as K<strong>of</strong>i Annan said, the<br />

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MUN was training tomorrow‘s leaders for the world.<br />

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Mongolian Folk Songs to Come<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134611984<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 14th, 2005: Mongolian folk song concert ―Listen to<br />

the Pasture‖ will be held in Centennial Commemorative Hall, 16th, December, when<br />

famous singers and folk song artists <strong>of</strong> the Mongolians will perform on the stage,<br />

including the well-known mezzo-soprano Alatanqiqige, ―Three Lucky<br />

Treasures‖—Burenbayar, Urina and Yingema, and the 14-year old singer Ruorman.<br />

―Long-note‖, the representative <strong>of</strong> oral & non-material heritage <strong>of</strong> human being will<br />

be presented in the song ―Mother‖ by Alatanqiqige and ―Hu Mai‖, the unique singing<br />

form <strong>of</strong> Mongolian will also be shown before audience.<br />

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―Wind-bells in Paradise‖, Attention to<br />

Psychological Health <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134485827<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 13th, 2005: On 9th, December, the Drama<br />

―Wind-bells in Paradise‖ was staged in the President Building Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, evoking the discussion on psychological well-being <strong>of</strong> university students<br />

again.<br />

Produced by Shanghai Theatre Academy, ―Wind-bells in Paradise‖ attracted<br />

students by splendid performance and story. It presented the grounds on which<br />

psychological problems developed and intensified, portraying an ideal teacher,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhou Ming, who helped the student with love and responsibility when<br />

noticing that she was suffering serious psychological illness.<br />

The drama was aimed to promote the idea that the education <strong>of</strong> psychological health<br />

is the task <strong>of</strong> whole society, according to producers. They also held that the<br />

exploration <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>ound reasons for psychological problems and the <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>of</strong> help<br />

to university students are now <strong>of</strong> great significance.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng Erdong Being Widely<br />

Concerned<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134406063<br />

State Councilor Chen Zhili visited venerable Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng Erdong, accompanied by Zhou Ji,<br />

minister <strong>of</strong> Education, Min Weifang, secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, and Xu Zhihong,<br />

president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 12th, 2005: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 9, State<br />

Councilor Chen Zhili followed by Zhou Ji, minister <strong>of</strong> Education, Min Weifang,<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee, and Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, visited Meng<br />

Erdong, a renowned pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> who unfortunately is suffering from carcinoma <strong>of</strong> esophagus. Chen also<br />

conveyed CPC Chief Hu Jintao‘s regard.<br />

Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency once covered the story about Meng Erdong. Chen Zhili urged<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> experts to work over therapy farther. She said experts from other institutes can<br />

also be available via Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education. At <strong>PKU</strong>, Meng Erdong is cited as an<br />

advanced individual and other teachers are called on to learn from him.<br />

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The respected pr<strong>of</strong>essor Meng Erdong is the core teacher <strong>of</strong> ancient literature<br />

teaching and research section <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature,<br />

majoring in literary history from the pre-Qin days (before 221BC) to Five Dynasties<br />

(907-960) <strong>of</strong> China. Meng Erdong claims a place in academic circles for his great<br />

literary attainments.<br />

In the March <strong>of</strong> 2004, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng went to Shihezi <strong>University</strong> in Xinjiang Uyghur<br />

Autonomous Region for assistance to improve its schooling. He also encouraged his<br />

postgraduates to lecture at Shihezi <strong>University</strong>. On April 26, after finishing his last<br />

lesson in heavy cough, he tumbled on the platform.<br />

So many virtues as a teacher are reflected through Pr<strong>of</strong>. Meng‘s practices:<br />

indifference to fame and pr<strong>of</strong>it, rigorous approach to scholarly research,<br />

wholehearted commitment to his pr<strong>of</strong>ession, willingness to lonesome, selflessly<br />

devotion, perseverance, adamancy, optimism and so on, all <strong>of</strong> which make him<br />

worthy <strong>of</strong> the name <strong>of</strong> a teacher.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />

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Education Work Conference for<br />

Undergraduate Education Reform<br />

Closed<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-10<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 10th, 2005: The Education Work Conference <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, focusing on the undergraduate education reform, concluded on<br />

the morning <strong>of</strong> Dec. 10th. After extensive group discussions, Lin Jianhua, Executive<br />

Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, summarized the outcome <strong>of</strong> the conference.<br />

The conference was consisted <strong>of</strong> 4 discussion groups, focusing on administration,<br />

science and technology, humanity and educational administration respectively. All<br />

the leaders and pr<strong>of</strong>essors realized the importance <strong>of</strong> undergraduate education<br />

reform and praised ―Yuan Pei Program‖ as a success and future trend <strong>of</strong> the<br />

education reform. They all agreed that the reform for undergraduate education would<br />

not only benefit <strong>PKU</strong>, but also was crucial for <strong>PKU</strong> to realize its goal <strong>of</strong> becoming the<br />

first-class university in the world.<br />

The conference also gave many detailed suggestions on undergraduate education<br />

reform. These suggestions covered large areas, such as the creation <strong>of</strong> courses,<br />

GPA as an evaluation system, the cooperation between ―Yuan Pei Program‖ and<br />

other departments or colleges, and the teaching evaluation etc.<br />

In order to make the education reform <strong>of</strong> undergraduate education a success, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> decided to learn from the experience and lessons <strong>of</strong> other universities,<br />

and carry out an extensive survey about the education reform and also create hot<br />

discussions among pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students.<br />

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Thousands <strong>of</strong> Cards bring Greetings to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>ers all over the world<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-11<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 11th 2005: These days, thousands <strong>of</strong> cards are<br />

sending out to <strong>PKU</strong> schoolfellows all over the world from the old building <strong>of</strong> Jingchun<br />

Garden, which is the location <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Educational Fund Committee. This is the<br />

annual card-delivering activity <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Education Fund Committee and <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni<br />

Association.<br />

The initiator <strong>of</strong> this activity is Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen, who was the<br />

Assistant President when he suggested searching for the information <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

schoolfellows all over the world and sending them new year‘s cards in the name <strong>of</strong><br />

the President and the Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, bringing them the greetings from their Alma<br />

Mater.<br />

It is reported that sending cards to the schoolfellows is a tradition <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />

universities. But in China, it is the first time. A donation book is also sent out with the<br />

card, calling upon the receiver to make contributions to <strong>PKU</strong> in its effort to become<br />

the first class university in the world.<br />

The speaker <strong>of</strong> the Fund Committee said that the number <strong>of</strong> the schoolfellows<br />

registered in the database had exceeded 80 thousand by the end <strong>of</strong> 2004, <strong>of</strong> which<br />

over 50 thousand had their exact addresses registered. This year, more than 55<br />

thousand cards will be delivered. Up to now, nearly 4 thousand schoolfellows have<br />

donated money to the fund, with a total amount <strong>of</strong> 1.24 million yuan.<br />

The delivering work was quite hard and strict. All the cards were hand-made and had<br />

to go through 8 working procedures. To reduce the pressure <strong>of</strong> the teachers <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Fund Committee, a group <strong>of</strong> volunteers from <strong>PKU</strong> service team participated in the<br />

work. They said that although the work was tiring, they gained a lot from it and<br />

regarded it as a kind <strong>of</strong> encouragement.<br />

The small card represents the care <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the friendship among the<br />

schoolmates, and it has become the bridge between the new <strong>PKU</strong>ers and the old<br />

ones.<br />

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"I am luckier than Ban Chao": <strong>PKU</strong><br />

First Undergraduate Joined the Army<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-8<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 8th, 2005 "I am luckier than Ban Chao. He was<br />

forced by the national crisis to abandon writing and join the army at that time, but I<br />

now join the army with my pen. For me, to be a soldier <strong>of</strong>fered me another choice <strong>of</strong><br />

my life". These words were said by Gao Ming after the sending <strong>of</strong>f ceremony, who<br />

was just permitted to enroll in the army.<br />

On December 7th, the sending <strong>of</strong>f ceremony for newly enrolling soldiers was held in<br />

Yingjie Communication Centre <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Undergraduate student Gao Ming from<br />

Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management got the approval to enroll in the army, making<br />

himself the first such one at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

In the ceremony, Shen Qianfan, Minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Student Work and Arm<br />

Forces, read the enrollment announcement and approval letter <strong>of</strong> Gao Ming. Vice<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee Zhang Yan awarded him the Honor Certificate and<br />

a prize <strong>of</strong> RMB3,000, on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Leaders and pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> the Guang Hua<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Management were all happy to hear the news. Wu Zhipan, Li Yining,<br />

Zhang Weiying, Zhu Shanli and so on donated books with their epigraphs to Gao<br />

Ming and encouraged him to continue with his study in the army.<br />

It is said that to encourage on-campus students to enroll in the army, this year, 72<br />

universities in Beijing are executing this measure, much more than 17 universities<br />

last year. Many colleges even carried out more favorable measures. <strong>PKU</strong> began to<br />

recruit volunteer soldiers this year, thus the leaders all paid great attention to it. The<br />

Leading Group <strong>of</strong> Soldier Recruit and Office <strong>of</strong> Soldier Recruit were set up and<br />

detailed plans and related rules were established.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

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The 05‘ Chinese Speech Contest <strong>of</strong><br />

Foreign Students Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134403192<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 11th, 2005: 2005 Chinese Speech Contest <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> International College for Chinese Language Studies was held in the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Chaitai International Center on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> December 9th. Contestants coming<br />

from about 16 foreign countries took part in this contest.<br />

Final contestants were chosen from eighty foreign students <strong>of</strong> the International<br />

College for Chinese Language Studies who had signed up, and were divided into<br />

lower, middle and higher level groups. They competed on the 7th, 8th and 9th<br />

respectively.<br />

Despite their different levels, all the contestants were enthusiastic and in high spirit.<br />

The topics <strong>of</strong> their speeches ranged widely, from the school canteen to bargaining.<br />

With their original and lively speeches, they received cheering, whistle and applause<br />

from the audience and after each speech foreign students would give various<br />

performances.<br />

According to Zhang Xiuhuan, Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> the International College for Chinese<br />

Language Studies, the Chinese Speech Contest <strong>of</strong> foreign students is a traditional<br />

event <strong>of</strong> the college and has been held successfully for more than a decade.<br />

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A Lecture for Memorializing the 12.9<br />

Movement by Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> Jilin<br />

Provincial Committee <strong>of</strong> CPC<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-9<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134307243<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Dec. 9th (2005): Vice-Secretary, Jilin Provincial<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPC, Lin Yanzhi gave a lecture in North Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Library at 2p.m. Dec. 9th 2005. Vice-Secretary Lin talked about the 12.9 Movement,<br />

and gave the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> three advices.<br />

Vice-Secretary Lin has a special background and relationship with the 12.9<br />

Movement. His parents were two <strong>of</strong> the leaders <strong>of</strong> the 12.9 Movement. His father<br />

was the Secretary, Beijing Municipal Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPC during the 12.9. His<br />

mother was the Chair <strong>of</strong> Beijing Student Association that time. He talked about a lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> details about the 12.9 movement.<br />

Correspondingly, Vice-Secretary Lin gave the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> three<br />

advices. First, the youth should go in for verities. As he said, 80 years ago the youth<br />

in China accepted the Communism, and it was just this verities guided the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> China until today. Secondly, the youth should be held together with<br />

the CPC. Although, there are some defects <strong>of</strong> the Party, he mentioned, comparing<br />

with the others CPC is the best one working hard for its nation. Thirdly, the youth<br />

should love the worker and the farmer. Without the love <strong>of</strong> the worker and the farmer,<br />

one cannot make a contribution to the nation.<br />

After the talk, many students asked questions, it could not go to the very last<br />

question.<br />

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Patriotism in ―Dec.9th‖ Singing Contest<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-7<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.7th, 2005: Sponsored by the Youth League Committee<br />

and the Labor Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the ―Dec.9th‖ Singing Contest was held in the<br />

Centennial Commemorative Hall on Dec.4th to commemorate the 70th anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

―Dec.9th‖ Movement.<br />

21 teams from 21 departments and schools joint this contest, using their voice to<br />

express the patriotism <strong>of</strong> modern <strong>PKU</strong> members. Beyond this, the audience enjoyed the<br />

excellent performances given by the <strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Chorus, Pr<strong>of</strong>essors‘ Chorus, and the<br />

Teachers‘ Chorus (HSC included). The Tian An Men National Flag Squad, <strong>PKU</strong> Dance<br />

Company and <strong>PKU</strong> Glee Club also contributed in this performance. School leaders,<br />

including Wu Zhipan, the Standing Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the school Party Committee,<br />

Zhang Yan, the Vice-Secretary <strong>of</strong> the school Party Committee, Lin Jianhua, the<br />

Standing Vice-President and Yue Sulan, the Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

watched this contest with other teachers and students.<br />

The prizes <strong>of</strong> this contest include the special prize, the first/second/third prize, and the<br />

prizes for the best organization, best originality, best performance and the best DV. To<br />

encourage the development <strong>of</strong> the school original music and activate the students‘<br />

creation ability, grade for original music was also added to the final score <strong>of</strong> each team.<br />

This contest invited many famous experts in the field <strong>of</strong> chorus as the judges, including<br />

Li Peizhi, the standing vice chief director <strong>of</strong> the China Chorus Association and the<br />

former leader <strong>of</strong> the China National Symphony Orchestra Chorus; Fang Songfu, the<br />

standing director <strong>of</strong> the China Chorus Association and the former standing conductor <strong>of</strong><br />

the China Opera and Ballet Theater Troupe; Sun Zhifen, the general secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

China Chorus Association; Li Guangxi, a famous lyric tenor and opera artist in China,<br />

and Lei Keyong, a famous bass singer. Yan Chi, the director <strong>of</strong> the United Front<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the school Party Committee, Sun Li, the standing vice-president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Labor Union, and Hou Xijin, the associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Arts Studies, who is<br />

also the director and the standing conductor <strong>of</strong> the Students‘ Glee Club also played the<br />

role <strong>of</strong> the judges on behalf <strong>of</strong> the teachers.<br />

The traditional ―Dec.9th‖ Singing Contest involves all the departments and schools at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, attracts many students and teachers to participate and becomes the<br />

most influential activity on the campus. It enkindles the students‘ patriotism and through<br />

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these patriotic songs, we can see the students‘ love for the home country and their<br />

pursuing <strong>of</strong> their dreams, the dreams to serve the society and bring happiness to other<br />

people.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

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An Interview <strong>of</strong> Chen Guangzhong, the<br />

Author <strong>of</strong> the Biography ‗Hou Renzhi‘<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133921374<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Dec. 6th 2005: A conference for the 95th birthday <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Academician Hou Renzhi and the publishing <strong>of</strong> the biography <strong>of</strong> him named ‗Hou<br />

Renzhi‘ was held in the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 10a.m. Dec. 6th 2005. After the<br />

conference the author <strong>of</strong> the biography, Chen Guangzhong, accepted an interview<br />

by <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>.<br />

Mr. Chen said when he met Academician Hou Renzhi for the first time and asked for<br />

a permission <strong>of</strong> writing a biography <strong>of</strong> him, the answer was ‗No‘.<br />

Academician Hou Renzhi always insisted that some more important figures should<br />

be written, according to Mr. Chen.<br />

However, Mr. Chen worked hard for this biography and handed the manuscripts to<br />

Academician Hou continuously. Though the answer had never been changed, from<br />

the manuscript coming back Mr. Chen knew that Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hou had read it carefully. So,<br />

he kept on his efforts and finally seized an opportunity in a talk arranged by the<br />

daughter <strong>of</strong> the Academician.<br />

The biggest authorization to his book from Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hou is the autographic name <strong>of</strong> the<br />

biography <strong>of</strong> ‗Hou Renzhi‘, Mr. Chen said.<br />

The author stressed that he aimed to show people the spirit <strong>of</strong> Hou Renzhi by his<br />

book, from which the readers could take a deep and serious thinking about their own<br />

life.<br />

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Academician Hou Renzhi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-6<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hou and his wife signed their names together.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Dec. 6th, 2005: A conference for the 95th birthday <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Academician Hou Renzhi and the publishing <strong>of</strong> the biography <strong>of</strong> him named ‗Hou<br />

Renzhi‘ was held in the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 10a.m. Dec. 6th 2005.<br />

The ex-<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Hao Bin, the ex-Curator <strong>of</strong> the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and the current Curator <strong>of</strong> the library, standing for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, came<br />

to celebrate the 95th birthday <strong>of</strong> Academician Hou Renzhi. The Vice General<br />

Manager <strong>of</strong> the SDX Joint Publishing Company, the author <strong>of</strong> the biography ‗Hou<br />

Renzhi‘ and many reporters presented the conference.<br />

The 95 years old Academician came to the conference as fresh as paint, together<br />

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with his wife and his elder son and thanked for holding such a conference for him at<br />

the very beginning.<br />

The curator <strong>of</strong> the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> addressed first to celebrate the 95th<br />

birthday <strong>of</strong> Academician Hou Renzhi and the publishing <strong>of</strong> the biography ‗Hou<br />

Renzhi‘. A special present was prepared for the Academician--a hardcover bachelor<br />

project <strong>of</strong> Academician Hou Renzhi which was written by him in 1936. The Vice<br />

General Manager <strong>of</strong> the SDX Joint Publishing Company introduced the biography<br />

‗Hou Renzhi‘ and handed the biography to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hou as a birthday present. He<br />

donated some <strong>of</strong> the books to <strong>PKU</strong> library. Chen Guangzhong, the author <strong>of</strong> the<br />

biography ‗Hou Renzhi‘, also briefed his feeling during the composition.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining‘s 75th<br />

Birthday and 50th Anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

Teaching Career<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-3<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 3rd, 2005: Students and teachers <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> held celebrations for Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Yining on his 75th birthday and 50th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> teaching career in the Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management.<br />

The celebrations fall into three parts. On the morning <strong>of</strong> Dec 3rd, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li held a<br />

lecture on the comparative study <strong>of</strong> industrialization. Wu Zhipan, executive vice<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and dean <strong>of</strong> the Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management presided at the<br />

lecture, expressing his wishes for Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li on behalf <strong>of</strong> all the <strong>PKU</strong> students and<br />

teachers. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, then in Shenzhen, also sent his congratulatory<br />

letter to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li.<br />

In his lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li elaborated on some key issues about industrialization by<br />

relating the world economic history with China‘s industrial development.<br />

On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Dec. 3rd, a symposium on celebrating Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li‘s 75th birthday<br />

and 50th anniversary <strong>of</strong> teaching career was held in the Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management. <strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Zhang Guoyou presided and many celebrities<br />

attended the symposium, extending their admiration to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li.<br />

Zhu Shanli, vice dean <strong>of</strong> the Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management, traced Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li‘s 50<br />

year-long teaching career, which was divided into four stages, viz. 1930-1978, the<br />

first stage, when he worked in the information <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Economics Department<br />

after graduation; 1979-1985, the second stage, when he proposed the ownership<br />

and stock reform theory and put an end to the Socialist Political Economy;<br />

1986-1999, the third stage, when he continued his exploration on the challenged<br />

theory <strong>of</strong> ownership and stock reform; from 2000 on, the fourth stage, when he wrote<br />

the Origins <strong>of</strong> Capitalism and the History <strong>of</strong> Rome- Byzantine Economy.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the symposium Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li made a speech, reading his newly created<br />

poems to the guests and winning warm applauses.<br />

In the evening Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li‘s students treated Mr. and Mrs. Li and the guests to a<br />

banquet.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Won the Volunteer Service<br />

Appraisal<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133854415<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5th, 2005: The results <strong>of</strong> the 6th Youth Volunteer<br />

Service Appraisal (2003 to 2005) were announced on Dec 4th, 2005. The<br />

contribution <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to volunteer service was recognized and appraised<br />

by both the public and the committee.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was honored with both the largest proportion <strong>of</strong> all the prizes and 3<br />

top prizes in Volunteer Service Appraisal: ‗Outstanding Team Service in Beijing<br />

Youth Volunteer Service‘, ‗Outstanding Youth Volunteer in Beijing Youth Volunteer<br />

Service‘ and ‗Excellent Project in Beijing Youth Volunteer Service‘. These 3 top<br />

prizes covered all, from team services to personal services as well as service<br />

projects.<br />

The Youth Volunteer Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which endeavors to spread<br />

the spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteer service both inside and outside the university, was awarded the<br />

‗Outstanding Team Service in Beijing Youth Volunteer Service‘; Liu Mohan,<br />

president <strong>of</strong> the Youth Volunteer Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and junior student<br />

<strong>of</strong> the History Department, was granted with ‗Outstanding Youth Volunteer in Beijing<br />

Youth Volunteer Service‘. Although she was born poor, Liu Mohan never forgot to<br />

help others. She not only cared for the elders, but also made a great contribution to<br />

the education in the remote and poor areas, especially her foundation <strong>of</strong> ‗Mohan<br />

Scholarship‘; The Love Heart Society was awarded with ‗Excellent Project in Beijing<br />

Youth Volunteer Service‘ for its education service in the poor areas across 18<br />

provinces and districts in China.<br />

The Youth Volunteer Service Appraisal is organized by the Beijing Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

Communist Youth League with the cooperation <strong>of</strong> Beijing Volunteer Association.<br />

This appraisal activity includes a wide range <strong>of</strong> recommended personnel, and is <strong>of</strong><br />

most influence in the volunteer service field.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : He Jibo<br />

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2005 FDA cGMP Chinese Training<br />

Program (Background Information)<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-5<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 5th 2005: The ―2005 FDA cGMP Chinese Training<br />

Program‖ was launched on Dec. 5th in Yingjie Communication Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The<br />

program is jointly sponsored by American Food and Drug Administration (FDA),<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering<br />

(ISPE).<br />

It is the first time for FDA to organize an <strong>of</strong>ficial training program in China. The<br />

purpose <strong>of</strong> the program is to provide opportunities for the export enterprises working<br />

on active pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and oral solid drug (OSD), the quality<br />

managers <strong>of</strong> other Chinese pharmaceutical enterprises, as well as the government‘s<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficials in charge <strong>of</strong> the cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices for Drugs) law<br />

enacting and supervision to learn modern international quality system <strong>of</strong><br />

pharmaceutical manufacture and to communicate with FDA <strong>of</strong>ficials and ISPE<br />

experts face to face.<br />

With the hot wave <strong>of</strong> the globalization <strong>of</strong> economics, more and more Chinese<br />

pharmaceutical enterprisers expect to enter international market. The certificate <strong>of</strong><br />

FDA has become the most important qualification for their entry, thereby Chinese<br />

pharmaceutical industry has spent great efforts for this goal, but so far none <strong>of</strong> the<br />

manufacturers has got the FDA‘s approval to enter American market.<br />

Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) has attached much importance<br />

to this program. The director <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Drug Safety & Inspection Bian<br />

Zhenjia emphasized that all the Chinese pharmaceutical administrative departments<br />

and pharmaceutical manufacturers were taking much count <strong>of</strong> the training program<br />

and China hoped to learn the actual GMP criterion <strong>of</strong> other countries in order to<br />

improve Chinese GMP level.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> bears in mind the faith <strong>of</strong> servicing the nation with science and technology and<br />

is now making contributions to the research, manufacturing and modernization <strong>of</strong> our<br />

pharmaceutical industry by hosting such a training program.<br />

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2005 U.S. FDA cGMP China Training<br />

Program Starts at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Yuan Limei<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-5<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5th, 2005: Sponsored jointly by U.S. Food and Drug<br />

Administration (FDA), International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)<br />

and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, 2005 U.S. FDA cGMP China Training Program started at the<br />

Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Communication Center today. This is the first <strong>of</strong>ficial training<br />

class held by FDA in China and has attracted more than 270 managers and<br />

inspectors from pharmaceutical manufacturers and drug administrations.<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> ISPE Paul Deramo, former Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> State Food and Drug<br />

Administration (SFDA) Ren Dequan, and Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin Jianhua were<br />

present at the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Deputy Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Compliance Office, FDA, Joseph Famulare also made a brief introduction about the<br />

training program and expressed his appreciation for those who had contributed to its<br />

final realization through long-distance TV system.<br />

After the opening ceremony, Nicholas Buhay, the Deputy Director <strong>of</strong> Division <strong>of</strong><br />

Manufacturing & Product Quality Office <strong>of</strong> Compliance, FDA, gave the lecture on<br />

―cGMP in the USA‖, introducing the legal principles, regulations, implementation<br />

tools and resources <strong>of</strong> cGMP in great detail, and emphasizing the quality-test <strong>of</strong> any<br />

drug along with the flexibility <strong>of</strong> cGMP standards. He also discussed the issue <strong>of</strong><br />

counterfeit drugs after a short break.<br />

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PCA Brings Consult Near to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Liqiong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-6<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, 6th, Dec.: Consult? You need? In case <strong>of</strong> unsolved<br />

matters… with external mind power available? Consult has become a new key word<br />

in our daily life full <strong>of</strong> uncertainties and consulting as an industry flourishes in China<br />

in these two decades.<br />

PCA (<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Consulting Association) is designed to bring consult near to<br />

students during its three-year growth since 2002. The week-long BBS publicity till<br />

3rd, Dec. has seen its highlight with popular intention from students, introducing the<br />

historical growth <strong>of</strong> consulting, consult in China, noted international consulting<br />

comp., job seeking in consult and qualities needed as a qualified consultant.<br />

It is a birthday gift to PCA‘ s 3rd anniversary as well as to students who take a close<br />

look on us or want to know consult, according to head <strong>of</strong> PCA Li Qilin.<br />

PCA‘ s fast growth as a new student association at <strong>PKU</strong> with the back <strong>of</strong> school<br />

leaders and expert scholars, it has attracted more than 400 student members from<br />

various divisions with its outstanding characteristics: systematical knowledge<br />

introduction and sharing mainly through five brand key projects; opportunity <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>of</strong><br />

internship and job training through cooperation with top consulting comps.; first<br />

student association in China to use KMP (knowledge management platform);<br />

relatively mature project-focused operation system.<br />

With the aim <strong>of</strong> being elite, academic, pr<strong>of</strong>essional and international, PCA has kept<br />

up with inside and outside consulting companies, academia, institutes and peer<br />

associations.<br />

According to Roland Berger (a famous international consulting company) analysis<br />

report, China has been the only growing consulting market in prevailing global slump<br />

during the past three years. Consulting industry in China is being in the prime time<br />

with many alluring opportunities, while American and European formerly with<br />

three-fourths market share and other Asian countries encounter their consult winter.<br />

Featured with demanding challenges and high pay, consulting career becomes a hot<br />

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choice and attracts elite followers to close it and try it.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Liu Mohan Nominated to<br />

Contest ―Inspiring Figures‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-4<br />

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Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Dec. 4th, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> NEWS reported the stories<br />

regarding <strong>PKU</strong> student Liu Mohan, several times in August, September and<br />

November, who raised the tuition and initiated ―Mohan Scholarship‖ all by herself.<br />

Recently, <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth League nominated Liu Mohan to contest ―Most<br />

Inspiring Figures Around‖, co-sponsored by the Propaganda Department <strong>of</strong> the CPC<br />

Central Committee, the Central Committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League,<br />

Information Office <strong>of</strong> the State Council and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />

The activity is to activate youths to express and communicate inspiring stories<br />

around in their favorite way, building up an atmosphere <strong>of</strong> searching for aspiration,<br />

voting for aspiration and share aspiration among the youths in the whole society,<br />

promoting the harmonious society. The activity is divided into two periods: During the<br />

first period, from Nov. 28th to Dec. 7th, stories <strong>of</strong> all recommended figures will be<br />

published on the Internet. On Dec. 8th, the candidates will be decided by the<br />

organizing committee, considering the opinions from the web. During the second<br />

part, from Dec. 8th to Dec. 17th, ―Most Inspiring Figures Around‖ will be voted on the<br />

web.<br />

Figure Introduction:<br />

Liu Mohan, Female, 22-year-old, preliminary member <strong>of</strong> CPC, junior in History<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, whose farther died ten years ago. Because <strong>of</strong> poor<br />

life, she received much financial assistance. In order to reward the society, she<br />

raised ¥12,710 to set up ―Mohan Scholarship‖, aiding poverty-stricken high school<br />

students in her hometown. Guangming Daily as well as famous newspapers and TV<br />

stations both in Hebei Province and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> reported her stories.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Was Elected the<br />

Vice Chairman Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Production,<br />

Education and Research Institute<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-5<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5th, 2005: On Dec. 1st, the second board <strong>of</strong><br />

directors <strong>of</strong> the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Production, Education and Research Institute<br />

was founded after a detailed negotiation. Chen Wenshen, the vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

was elected as the vice chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> the directors.<br />

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Production, Education and Research Institute was co-founded<br />

in the high and new-technology industries area <strong>of</strong> Shenzhen by Shenzhen<br />

government, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and The Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science &<br />

Technology in 1999. The institute is a high level, complex and open entity with a<br />

combination <strong>of</strong> functions <strong>of</strong> education, research and production. Efforts have been<br />

made to make the institute a competitive base for incubating and industrializing<br />

science and technology achievements, collecting venture funds, introducing in high<br />

level talents and, more importantly, to make it a cooperation base for <strong>PKU</strong> and the<br />

Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> science and technology outside the campus.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Week <strong>of</strong> the National Flag<br />

Culture is on the Way<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133782658<br />

In memory <strong>of</strong> the 70th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the December Ninth Movement, the <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

National Flag Class will promote a series <strong>of</strong> activities about the National Flag Culture<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong> from December 3rd to December 11th<br />

The activities about the National Flag Culture at <strong>PKU</strong> contain four steps as follows:<br />

The first step: collecting emblems <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong>‘s National Flag Class.<br />

Second: collecting words on the National Flag Class, which are sent by students in<br />

universities and colleges in Beijing.<br />

Third: holding discussions for the purpose <strong>of</strong> commemorating the December Ninth<br />

Movement.<br />

Fourth: holding flag-raising ceremony as one <strong>of</strong> the commemorative activities on<br />

campus.<br />

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The Beijing Universities Poster Design<br />

Competition<br />

By Xiao Yuan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—12-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133782630<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 3rd, 2005: The Beijing universities poster design<br />

competition was held in the Overseas Exchange Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, on<br />

December, 3rd, 2005.<br />

Students from twenty universities in Beijing were attracted to the competition, and<br />

over 50 works were presented. Experts from <strong>PKU</strong>, THU, the Red Cross Society, and<br />

an advertisement company presented as judges. Each competitor demonstrated the<br />

designs <strong>of</strong> posters in electronic forms, and made a brief introduction in two minutes.<br />

The result was determined by judgment from both the judges and the audience.<br />

Characteristic <strong>of</strong> college students, the posters were both pr<strong>of</strong>essional and full <strong>of</strong><br />

imagination. Some posters were brief and striking people's eyes, warning <strong>of</strong> the<br />

serious outcome if people ignored the situation <strong>of</strong> AIDS spread. Some were warm<br />

and expressing care and love to the AIDS patients and AIDS orphans. Some<br />

introduced the approaches for AIDS transmission, and emphasized on self-control<br />

and using condoms. The red cross and red ribbons were most frequently used signs.<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> the judges said at the opening ceremony, the AIDS information was not<br />

only spread by the posters themselves, but also spread to various universities by the<br />

process <strong>of</strong> the poster design.<br />

In the end, a delegate from Beihang <strong>University</strong> (BUAA) won the first prize. His poster<br />

was composed by a principle part <strong>of</strong> a smiling condom cartoon, encouraging people<br />

to use condoms to prevent the transfection through sexual contact. In the brief<br />

interview with <strong>PKU</strong> ENNEWS, he said though majored in S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering, he<br />

was also interested in poster design. This was the first time he took part in such<br />

anti-AIDS activities, and a lot was leant from it.<br />

The second, third prize and the prize <strong>of</strong> encouragement were also generated. As the<br />

consequence, the wining poster designs will be made into posters and applied to<br />

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anti-AIDS propaganda.<br />

This competition is part <strong>of</strong> the activity <strong>of</strong> anti-AIDS month. It is held by the <strong>PKU</strong> Red<br />

Cross Society student's subdivision, and sponsored by Red Cross Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and Beijing, <strong>PKU</strong> Health Education Center, and JCDecaux China. Twenty <strong>of</strong><br />

universities in Beijing joined the activity.<br />

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Sultans <strong>of</strong> the Dance- Fire <strong>of</strong> Anatolia<br />

to be Performed at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--12-1<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133500165<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.1st, 2005: The grand Turkish dance epic, the Sultans<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Dance- Fire <strong>of</strong> Anatolia will be performed in the Centennial Commemorative<br />

Hall for three days, starting from Dec.18th. Based on the 5000-year history <strong>of</strong><br />

Anatolia, this epic provides the audience with a lively dance history <strong>of</strong> human beings,<br />

while at the same time shows its deep historical and cultural background as well as<br />

the Turkish local custom and practices in the performance. This play, together with<br />

the Swan Lake to be performed by the Russian Ballet Theater, will constitute the final<br />

important performances given by the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall this year.<br />

―Sultans <strong>of</strong> the Dance‖ is the most successful stage show in Europe. It has been<br />

performed in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People for twice and brought huge influence on the<br />

Chinese audience. This newly made edition-Fire <strong>of</strong> Anatolia is a feast <strong>of</strong> dance<br />

combining the elements <strong>of</strong> East and the West, the Ancient and the Modern. It has<br />

been performed in Swiss, England and Austria for more than a hundred times,<br />

creating a miracle in the box <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> dance plays. In China, the show has appeared<br />

on the stages <strong>of</strong> the Poly Theater and Tianqiao Theater and will be performed in the<br />

Beizhan Theater in 2006. To make the campus life more colorful and give the<br />

students an opportunity to enjoy the world-class performance on the campus, the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hall cooperates with the organizer <strong>of</strong> the dance play and together they will <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

this great show to the <strong>PKU</strong> students.<br />

By making the plot easier, the director releases the audience from pursuing the<br />

meaning <strong>of</strong> the plot and thereby enables them to pay more attention to the dance<br />

itself. The maker uses the modern production technique to combine the traditional<br />

melody with the stage design <strong>of</strong> the dance and thereby creates a mysterious<br />

atmosphere. Western and Eastern civilizations are intertwined with each other in this<br />

play, which is a classical yet modern dance show.<br />

Experts say that this dance play outstands in three ways:<br />

First, the magic legend <strong>of</strong> the Ottoman Nation. According to this legend, musical<br />

dance was the generous gift from God when he created humans while the charming<br />

melody comes from a small reed, which is called Ney in the local dialect and can<br />

produce the timbre similar to that <strong>of</strong> the reed instrument. This magic flute given by<br />

God can produce twelve tones, so as to activate four kinds <strong>of</strong> dances that are<br />

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intimately related to the four seasons and the four great elements- the dance that is<br />

as quick as the high wind, as interesting as the wave, as hot as the fire and the<br />

dance that rolls like the earth. When the sound <strong>of</strong> the percussion, drum, cymbal and<br />

the songs is blended with the sound <strong>of</strong> the magic flute, the atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the play<br />

will come to a climax.<br />

Second, there are so many kinds <strong>of</strong> dances in this dance play. After the Fakir dance,<br />

the audience can enjoy the enthusiastic Gypsy dance, the hand-to-hand<br />

Azerbaijanian dance, the natural Shepherd‘s dance, the mysterious Masque dance,<br />

the grand Fete dance, the unruly dance <strong>of</strong> Bacchus, the modern dance and other<br />

dances from the regions like Aegean Sea, Anatolia, Thrace, Black Sea, Balkans, etc.<br />

Among these dances, only the ―Belly Dance‖, or in other expression, the ―Oriental<br />

Dance‖ can represent the Turkish culture It might be the dance blessed by the God<br />

when he created the Turkish, for it is full <strong>of</strong> the energy and impulsion <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

Third, the categories <strong>of</strong> the clothes. 60 dancers shall wear 2,800 sets <strong>of</strong> clothes that<br />

belong to several nationalities with nearly 18,000 decorations. The total length <strong>of</strong> the<br />

costuming comes up to 10km. Watching the costume alone, the audience may feel<br />

they are in a museum <strong>of</strong> ethical clothes.<br />

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Initiation <strong>of</strong> Legal Music Broadcast<br />

Copy in Chinese Universities<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—12-1<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133500071<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 1st, 2005: ―Aigomusic Billboard‖, an item<br />

masterminded by the Broadcast Station <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Huaqi Info aigo<br />

digital music net, will be on from Dec. 2nd, with a rich music-pool which covers the<br />

top ten hot downloaded songs in Chinese and <strong>English</strong> on the Aigomusic net in this<br />

week. This item is intended to publicize the legal music downloading and to enhance<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>ers‘ awareness <strong>of</strong> the protection <strong>of</strong> the intellectual asset.<br />

According to the director <strong>of</strong> the music section <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Broadcast, this item differs<br />

from the other <strong>PKU</strong> music programs in its focus on the introduction <strong>of</strong> the hot songs,<br />

especially those which attract so much attention <strong>of</strong> the web-goers that they are<br />

willing to pay for the downloading. Due to the increasingly severe problem <strong>of</strong> illegal<br />

downloading on the net in recent years, this item can and will advocate the legal<br />

performance on the net and foster the audience‘s awareness <strong>of</strong> the intellectual asset<br />

<strong>of</strong> the digital music. <strong>PKU</strong> Broadcast will employ the legal digital music as the only<br />

source <strong>of</strong> the music programs in the next semester, and aigo digital music net will<br />

provide the whole digital music pool since 1960s produced by the four disc giants.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Broadcast turns out to be the first media partner <strong>of</strong> aigo digital music net,<br />

which greatly admires <strong>PKU</strong>‘s piloting tradition. This purpose <strong>of</strong> the cooperation is<br />

mainly to popularize the mode <strong>of</strong> downloading the legal music copy and try to<br />

construct a domestic university media cooperation platform with <strong>PKU</strong> Broadcast.<br />

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The Lecture about ‗Friends for Life<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133500009<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Beijing, Nov. 30th (2005): A lecture about ‗Friends for Life‘ was<br />

given in the hall <strong>of</strong> May 4th Gymnasium, Nov. 30th 2005. Michael Wayne Uno and<br />

Dr. Roger Fitch, who are both from America, gave their lectures.<br />

Dr. Roger Fitch talked first about ‗The Attitude Pyramid‘. He said the friendship could<br />

be divided into four levels. The first and bottom one is ‗Acquaintances‘. And then,<br />

from more communication, it comes to the second step, which can be called<br />

‗Common Friends‘. If you can know more about each other, maybe it will then come<br />

to the third level, the ‗Good or Close Friends‘. The top level is more difficult to get,<br />

which is the ‗Committed Friends‘. As the number <strong>of</strong> your friends will reduce from the<br />

bottom to the top, a pyramid can be seen, which is called ‗The Attitude Pyramid‘, or<br />

you can call it the ‗Friendship Triangle‘. What is the three border <strong>of</strong> this triangle? Dr.<br />

Roger Fitch gave the audience three topics. Those are ‗Trust, as to say you can trust<br />

me‘, ‗Know, as to say I would like to know you better‘, ‗Acceptance, as to say I accept<br />

you as you are‘.<br />

Then Mr. Michael Wayne Uno gave his lecture. He focused on ‗What type are you?‘<br />

He gave all the audience a handbook each. An interesting test <strong>of</strong> ‗What type are<br />

you?‘ about the personality was done. After the test, Mr. Michael Wayne Uno<br />

explained all the types to the audience, including the strengths and the weaknesses.<br />

He aroused people to know much about themselves and also to know much about<br />

their friends. As he mentioned, it would be helpful to build a friendship firm. To close<br />

his lecture, he played a little opusculum himself to show the audience the personality<br />

<strong>of</strong> all the types <strong>of</strong> people.<br />

It then turned to a question time. Many audience asked questions about their own<br />

problems.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture Mr. Michael Wayne Uno reminded the audience that to be a<br />

friend is more important than to have a friend.<br />

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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 />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Heart Concerned over Jiujiang<br />

Earthquake<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133499945<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 30th, 2005: The situation <strong>of</strong> the earthquake which<br />

happened in Ruichang area <strong>of</strong> Jiujiang city <strong>of</strong> Jiangxi province is now affecting the<br />

hearts <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students. At 9:45 in the morning <strong>of</strong> Nov 30th, the donation campaign<br />

which was initiated by the Association <strong>of</strong> Loveheart and the Institute <strong>of</strong> Rural China<br />

unveiled its curtain in the Triangle.<br />

Seeing the scroll <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>PKU</strong> Teachers and Students stand united with Jiujiang People‖<br />

unfolded and the donation box opened, many <strong>PKU</strong> students pulled up their steps, left<br />

their names on the scroll and put their love in the box.<br />

The chairman <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Rural China Zhang Xiaonan told the reporter that the<br />

institute initiated the donation campaign in consideration that most <strong>of</strong> the victims<br />

were farmers and they suffered a great loss from the earthquake. He called upon<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> teachers and students to lend a helping hand to the people in the disaster area.<br />

Another initiator, a senior <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Xu Yingqing said that the donated<br />

materials would be sent to the disaster area on Dec 2nd. A group <strong>of</strong> students had<br />

already reached there for investigation and further reception work. The teacher <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> Psychology would also be invited to go along with the group in order<br />

to give psychological instructions to the children there.<br />

The donation campaign in the Triangle would be ended at 4:30 in the afternoon.<br />

Those who missed it could donate their money to a special account.<br />

(9558800200151992977). It is reported that the whole campaign will last a whole<br />

month.<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Founding its Student<br />

Golf Club<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133272126<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2005: The 1st student golf club in Mainland<br />

China had been set up recently at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which also symbolized the<br />

intersection between ―noble sports‖ and college students.<br />

―Golf was quite popular in western colleges as an important bridge over students and<br />

alumni.‖ the president <strong>of</strong> the golf club introduced. The original intention <strong>of</strong> this club is<br />

to make golf affordable to an ordinary student.<br />

The club will arrange the following activities including collective practice and free<br />

training by senior coaches. By far some golf courses had <strong>of</strong>fered a favorable price to<br />

provide the training field for the club.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> gave a supportive attitude to the founding <strong>of</strong> the club and the man<br />

at the wheel expressed the idea that by properly bringing the ―noble sport‖ into<br />

campus, the students will not only grasp this social activity with a relative low cost,<br />

but also make a better preparation for their future.<br />

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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 />

Jogging for Health<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133271944<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2005: The special physical activity, ‗Jogging for<br />

Health around Boya Tower‘, organized by the Female & Sports Culture Forum, was<br />

held at 3:30pm, Nov. 27th along the Weiming Lake. Zhao Zixin, a famous gymnastic<br />

expert, told the participants ideas about healthy sports.<br />

More than 100 people, including students, middle-aged people and elders were<br />

impressed and took part in the jogging with a great enthusiasm. They stretched their<br />

bodies and tried hard to imitate Zhao Zixin‘s gestures. When asked about the<br />

purpose to organize a jogging, Zhao Zixin said with a smile: ‗Health <strong>of</strong> women,<br />

Responsibility <strong>of</strong> everyone‘.<br />

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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 />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Xianglong On Traditional<br />

Chinese Culture<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133271249<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 28th,2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Xianglong gave a<br />

lecture on traditional Chinese culture in the Zhibeizi Garden on the afternoon <strong>of</strong><br />

November 25th.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang began the lecture with a definition <strong>of</strong> culture: culture is a living thing with<br />

its own history and soul. Traditional Chinese culture is defined as characteristic <strong>of</strong><br />

Confucianism. He proposed four aspects in judging whether a culture is alive: first,<br />

whether there are those who devote themselves to passing on the culture; second,<br />

whether the social structure on which it depends still exists; third, whether its basic<br />

values still influence people‘s vital choices; fourth, whether its unique language is still<br />

living in people‘s expressions <strong>of</strong> feelings and ideas. Judging from that, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang<br />

concluded that traditional Chinese culture characterized by Confucianism has<br />

plunged into a dangerous situation.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang said that the western language and culture, with its distinct forms, is<br />

spreading rapidly and accepted widely. Since the Opium War, Chinese people have<br />

started to learn from the west, but the radical reforms have also been destructive to<br />

traditional Chinese culture. Focusing exclusively on freedom and democracy and<br />

casting away all the traditional ideas <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture will end up in undermining<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> China. Since the opening and reform, China has accepted<br />

western thoughts and science in a more comprehensive manner. Confucianism can<br />

hardly sprout in this new age.<br />

―Don‘t put all the eggs in one basket.‖ said Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang, suggesting that China should<br />

not be oriented solely towards economic development. Like the establishment <strong>of</strong><br />

―one China, two systems‖, China can also adopt ―one China, multiple systems‖ in<br />

culture and set up ―protect zone‖ for traditional culture.<br />

This lecture is among the series <strong>of</strong> activities themed by<br />

― society&#8226;culture&#8226;mind‖, which once was the decade-long cultural<br />

festival held by the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Philosophy. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang is the second lecturer after the<br />

famous Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lou Yulie.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Delegation Wins ―Youshen Cup‖<br />

in ―Challenge Cup‖ Competition <strong>of</strong><br />

Science and Technology Achievements.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133147488<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 27th, 2005: On Nov. 22nd, the ninth ―Challenge<br />

Cup‖ Competition <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology Achievement draw to close. <strong>PKU</strong><br />

delegation won the runner-up ―Youshen cup‖, with an overall score 370, among all<br />

the delegations from 283 universities all over China.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, with other Chinese universities, initiated the ―Challenge Cup‖ Competition <strong>of</strong><br />

Science and Technology and it is reputed as the Chinese Olympic game <strong>of</strong> science<br />

and technology among Chinese college students. This year, the competition was<br />

co-sponsored by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, Chinese Science Association and other<br />

governmental organizations.<br />

Under the lead <strong>of</strong> Mr. Zhang Yan, the vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the communist party, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

delegation got well prepared with six science works covering the fields <strong>of</strong><br />

management, society science, energy source subject, etc., and entered into the final<br />

match. Those works was a presentation <strong>of</strong> the science research ability <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students.<br />

The ―Youshen‖ cup has brought full confidence to <strong>PKU</strong> delegation to perform better<br />

in the next competition <strong>of</strong> this kind in 2007.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Wu Zhejian<br />

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China's First Forum on Women and<br />

Sport Culture held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133101459<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 25th, 2005 On 10 am, Nov 25th, the opening<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> China's first forum on women and sport culture was held in the Yingjie<br />

Communication Center. <strong>PKU</strong> Executive Vice President, Vice Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee Wu Zhipan, Vice President <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> National<br />

People's Congress, and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Han Qide <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s culture and sports research base<br />

were all present. This forum was held by the Chinese Woman Studies Association,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Beijing Sports <strong>University</strong>. Experts and scholars from China,<br />

the UK, Canada, Korea, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan attended the ceremony.<br />

This forum would last for four days. Its content includes main meeting Hall reports,<br />

branch meeting hall reports, posters and topic salons. During the forum,<br />

performances <strong>of</strong> literature and sports would also be showed. The thesis collection <strong>of</strong><br />

First Global Forum <strong>of</strong> Women and Sport Culture would be published in the<br />

transaction <strong>of</strong> Beijing <strong>Peking</strong> Sports <strong>University</strong>. The forum not only opened a window<br />

for national scholars to communicate face-to-face with foreign experts, getting the<br />

most cutting-edge development <strong>of</strong> sports culture, but also granted a chance for<br />

showing our achievements on its research. It will definitely stimulate the further<br />

development <strong>of</strong> China's women and sports industry..<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Zhang Ai<br />

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Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Committee Held Seminar on Campus<br />

Original Literature and Arts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133101354<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.27th, 2005: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 24th, a<br />

seminar took place in the meeting room 202 in the Centennial Commemorative Hall<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong>. The seminar dealt with <strong>PKU</strong>‘s original literature and arts as well as college<br />

students‘ ideological and political education, and was presided over by Shen<br />

Qianfan, secretary <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League <strong>PKU</strong> Committee.<br />

During the seminar, Zhu Mingde, president <strong>of</strong> Beijing Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Science,<br />

Xia Xueluan, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology at <strong>PKU</strong>, and Yang Zhu,<br />

associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

delivered a speech to a subject respectively.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the seminar, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Zhipan made a concluding speech.<br />

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Communication between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

NTW<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132920881<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 23th, 2005: A two-week long communication<br />

between the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the National Taiwan <strong>University</strong> began since Nov.<br />

20th, 2005. 15 students, including 5 graduates and 10 undergraduates from the<br />

Politics Department <strong>of</strong> National Taiwan <strong>University</strong>, visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Gao<br />

Lang, Director <strong>of</strong> the Politics Department <strong>of</strong> Taiwan <strong>University</strong> (NTU), as well as<br />

some prestigious pr<strong>of</strong>essors, such as, Hu Fu, Zhu Hanyun, and Shi Zhou, led the<br />

team to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The students from the NTU had a ―one-by-one‖ communication with the 15 students<br />

from School <strong>of</strong> Government Management, taking lectures, discussing together and<br />

participating in group activities together. All the activities were held for the simple<br />

purpose to improve communication and understandings among the students both<br />

from NTU and <strong>PKU</strong>. Students from the NTU also had a visiting tour organized by the<br />

National Taiwan Research Society in the second week.<br />

The communication between the <strong>PKU</strong> and NTU is organized by Taiwan Zhong Liu<br />

Cultural and education Fund with the cooperation <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Government<br />

Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The Fund hopes to provide a platform to improve<br />

the communication and understanding between the two sides <strong>of</strong> the country,<br />

especially the outstanding youths. With the success <strong>of</strong> cooperation with <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, the Fund intends to extend the communication program to other<br />

universities both in the mainland and Taiwan.<br />

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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 />

First Hope Project Elementary School<br />

Named after <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132846436<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 24th, 2005: Yesterday over 100 administrators <strong>of</strong><br />

CCER and students <strong>of</strong> EMBA came to Taoyang Village <strong>of</strong> Baicao Town in the<br />

Chicheng county <strong>of</strong> Hebei province, participating in the completing ceremony <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Hope Project elementary school which was built by their donations.<br />

Most <strong>of</strong> these EMBA students were high level administrators from enterprises and<br />

part <strong>of</strong> them were from Korea and Hong Kong and Taiwan.<br />

The Taoyang elementary school <strong>of</strong> Baicao Town is a central elementary school<br />

covering 6 administrative villages and 15 natural villages, with altogether 216<br />

students in 7 classes. Due to the old age <strong>of</strong> the school building and lack <strong>of</strong> repair,<br />

dangerous situations <strong>of</strong>ten occurred, which obliged most <strong>of</strong> the students to transfer<br />

to other schools. Now there are only 53 students in the school.<br />

According to the donation plan <strong>of</strong> EMBA, 320 thousand Yuan was spent in building<br />

two rows <strong>of</strong> school buildings and some accessory houses. They also donated a<br />

computer classroom as well as some gymnastic equipment, school bags and<br />

clothes. The completed school can now hold more than 270 students.<br />

The completing ceremony was held in the playground <strong>of</strong> the new Hope elementary<br />

school. The name <strong>of</strong> the school is ―<strong>PKU</strong> Langrun Hope Elementary School‖, which is<br />

reported to be the first Hope elementary school named after <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The establishment <strong>of</strong> the school connected <strong>PKU</strong> with Chicheng County. The activity<br />

<strong>of</strong> donation received support from leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and CCER. The Director <strong>of</strong> CCER<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lin Yifu hoped that the students <strong>of</strong> the school would be able to enter <strong>PKU</strong> for<br />

further study someday in the future.<br />

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Translated By : Sun Siqin<br />

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Album ―Weiming Lake is An Ocean‖<br />

Releases<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132796695<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.23th, 2005: On Nov.19th, a concert was held in the<br />

Centennial Commemorative Hall for the release <strong>of</strong> album ―Weiming Lake is An<br />

Ocean‖, a commemorative album for the 20-year history (1985-2005) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

original music. Many <strong>PKU</strong> schoolmates made a special journey for this concert.<br />

Return <strong>of</strong> Yataghan: the Spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Moral Integrity <strong>of</strong><br />

Students<br />

Xu Hanqiu, who is an alumnus in the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Sociology and now works as a chief<br />

editor for Chinese Heritage, wrote the song Yataghan in 1995, when the Beijing<br />

government carried out a policy that those college students who would graduate in<br />

1995 and stay in Beijing had to pay additional capacity fee. This song became the<br />

song <strong>of</strong> graduate that year. When Xu talked about this song in the concert, he said<br />

this song represented the moral integrity <strong>of</strong> students, which shall be held by the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students forever.<br />

Legend <strong>of</strong> Love: the True Love in a Red Sweater<br />

Love is an ever-lasting topic, which was reflected by several songs in this album, like<br />

A Red Sweater, The Legend <strong>of</strong> Love and Sugar, which was played by Du Kai, a <strong>PKU</strong><br />

student who joint the Dept. <strong>of</strong> History in 2003. He is also the youngest among the<br />

producers <strong>of</strong> this album.<br />

Dreaming Back on Campus: Weiming Lake is an Ocean<br />

Xia Wei, the singer <strong>of</strong> To My Old Friends, said he wanted to deliver this song to his<br />

old friends, to <strong>PKU</strong> and to the passing times that would not flow back. The last song<br />

was Weiming Lake is an Ocean. It was sung together by those on the stage and the<br />

audiences and filled a surge <strong>of</strong> excitement in the heart the listeners.<br />

When talking about the original intention <strong>of</strong> making this album, <strong>PKU</strong> alumnus Xu<br />

Xia<strong>of</strong>eng, who also is the General Manager <strong>of</strong> Chuangmeng Music Investment Corp.<br />

and the former President <strong>of</strong> Warner Music China, delivered such a speech: ―The<br />

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period <strong>of</strong> youth is limited like the water in the Weiming Lake, but there is no limitation<br />

for our dream, just like the unlimited ocean. <strong>PKU</strong> students will use the limited period<br />

<strong>of</strong> youth to fulfill their unlimited dreams.‖ The songs in this album came from the life<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> the students in their pursuit <strong>of</strong> idealism, which may easily arouse<br />

people‘s sympathetic response.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Hu Yang<br />

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Voluntary Diagnosis to Wanliu<br />

Campus by <strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132711706<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 22nd, 2005: 21 doctors from <strong>University</strong> Hospital<br />

came to Wanliu Campus (about five kilometers to the southwest <strong>of</strong> Yanyuan<br />

Campus) and made voluntary diagnosis for more than 90 students there.<br />

This voluntary activity was initiated by <strong>University</strong> Hospital and Red Cross, including<br />

doctors <strong>of</strong> internal & external medicine, gynecology, dermatology, and psychological<br />

consultation, etc. Students from Red Cross also held a sale <strong>of</strong> work for handicrafts<br />

made by Aids patients and meanwhile handed out over 300 leaflets on how to<br />

prevent Aids.<br />

According to leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hospital, such activities would be held more in the<br />

future to satisfy the demands <strong>of</strong> teachers and students and to establish a healthy and<br />

harmonious campus.<br />

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Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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

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<strong>PKU</strong> and Taiwan <strong>University</strong>‘s Elite<br />

Plan Kicked Off<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132711605<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 21st, 2005 On the evening <strong>of</strong> November 20,<br />

students from School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Department <strong>of</strong> Politics<br />

<strong>of</strong> Taiwan <strong>University</strong> attended a get-together at <strong>PKU</strong> Chaitai International Center.<br />

The activity is aimed at promoting the communications between the two sides.<br />

The welcoming ceremony was presided over by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Puqu, the<br />

Executive Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government. Participating experts and<br />

teachers addressed the meeting, and a sophomore from <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government<br />

made a speech on behalf <strong>of</strong> all the students.<br />

Hu Fo, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Taiwan <strong>University</strong>, emphasized that the essence <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Taiwan <strong>University</strong> lies in struggling to achieve China‘s rejuvenation with the concept<br />

<strong>of</strong> holism.<br />

After the meeting, students from <strong>PKU</strong> and those from Taiwan <strong>University</strong> had friendly<br />

and cordial talks.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Beating Tsinghua Team<br />

In the ―Aigo‖ Chess Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132711030<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Nov. 22nd, 2005: The 2nd ―Aigo‖ <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>—Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> Chess Competition was held in Tsinghua <strong>University</strong><br />

on November, 19th. Each delegation was composed <strong>of</strong> 100 students and the<br />

competition was carried out in these 100 pairs. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> became the winner<br />

with 59: 41 at last. Tsinghua delegation was the winner last year.<br />

The size <strong>of</strong> this year‘s competition doubled compared with the one last year.<br />

Besides, the rule had also changed so they should compete in a single game instead<br />

<strong>of</strong> two, which required higher chess levels and better mentality. What‗s more, the<br />

―Aigo‖ chess combined the international chess and Chinese chess together and<br />

there were some changes in rule.<br />

The competition won supports from Chinese International Chess Association and<br />

Beijing Huaqi Digital Science Company.<br />

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Lecture on the Problem & Solution <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Teaching<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132290523<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 18th, 2005: At the invitation <strong>of</strong> Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Hong Kong, Lu Jianming, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and<br />

Literature <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, gave a lecture on the problem and solution <strong>of</strong> Chinese teaching at<br />

the SHB Hall on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 11th November, attracting teachers and students<br />

from five high schools as well as CUHK.<br />

After pointing out the decline <strong>of</strong> Chinese level in students and even part <strong>of</strong> teachers<br />

in recent years, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu stated the problem <strong>of</strong> Chinese teaching. He said: ―We<br />

have emphasized too much on its characters as a branch <strong>of</strong> humanities and ignored<br />

its properties as an instrument. Meanwhile, through the years, Chinese teaching is<br />

still exam-oriented.‖<br />

To put forward a solution to these problems, Lu summarized the purpose <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

teaching. According to him, the goal <strong>of</strong> Chinese teaching is to equip students with<br />

all-around ability <strong>of</strong> Chinese, to have them obtain higher literary quality and form<br />

healthy cultural taste. He also mentioned that whatever kind <strong>of</strong> Chinese teaching<br />

should not lack in the cultivation <strong>of</strong> language sense.<br />

At last, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lu discussed the reform <strong>of</strong> Chinese teaching. In his opinion,<br />

reading and imitative writing should be the emphasis <strong>of</strong> high school education; and<br />

what is taught should be something unavailable for self-learning. Finally, he<br />

encouraged Chinese teachers in Hong Kong to make use <strong>of</strong> HK‘s advantages and<br />

set a good example for their counterparts in mainland.<br />

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Two Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Ready to Join<br />

the Army at the End <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131989892<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 14th, 2005: A 3rd –year boy and a 2nd-year girl<br />

from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will probably join the army at the end <strong>of</strong> this year and continue<br />

their study after experiencing two years <strong>of</strong> military life. The source <strong>of</strong> the news was<br />

from the Military Affairs Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the two students was from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management and the other<br />

from Medicine Department. The school would keep their names down and if the<br />

students were awarded honorary soldiers or a third-class contribution they were<br />

supposed to read for doctor degrees without test after they came back to school two<br />

years later. Mr. An Guojiang told us that it had been three years since there was<br />

recruitment in college and this was the first year that students were sent to the army.<br />

Altogether there would be 140 students in Beijing to go to army.<br />

Except the recruitment <strong>of</strong> undergraduate students, there were a considerable<br />

number <strong>of</strong> service soldiers who took further study at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> each year.<br />

From the introduction <strong>of</strong> Mr. Yu Hai, Dean <strong>of</strong> graduate department, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

could accept 60 servicemen per year as undergraduate students. What‘s more, there<br />

were also some students with directions on national defense who would go to army<br />

after graduation.<br />

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Courses for Training Elites in<br />

Propaganda and Culture System<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131989189<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 13th, 2005: Workshop for training elites in<br />

propaganda and culture system completed on Nov. 11th at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Nearly<br />

40 elites in propaganda and culture system in Jiangsu Province participated in the<br />

workshop which lasted for about one month. The workshop is designed in respond to<br />

the commission <strong>of</strong> the Propaganda Department <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party in Jiangsu<br />

Province and aimed at cultivating leaders in propaganda and culture system.<br />

Students <strong>of</strong> the workshop are well-educated and highly competitive in their related<br />

fields. About 41% <strong>of</strong> the students have a master degree or above and the number <strong>of</strong><br />

students who have associated high-grade title or above even reaches a proportion <strong>of</strong><br />

72%. The students are selected from the front line <strong>of</strong> the propaganda and culture<br />

system after many examinations. Many <strong>of</strong> them are pr<strong>of</strong>essors, advanced journalists,<br />

advanced editors or composers etc.<br />

The further education <strong>of</strong> the elites reflects the government‘s respect and emphasis<br />

on knowledge. Just as the president in the Training Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> put<br />

it, ―Knowledge is power in the ever changing informational society. Leaders in Jiang<br />

Su Province realized the core value <strong>of</strong> knowledge and human resources and plan to<br />

design a new plan for further education <strong>of</strong> the propaganda and culture elites in a<br />

7-year period.<br />

Considering for the fact that the students are all well-educated and with practical<br />

experience, the Training Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> designed a specific course plan<br />

for their situation, including politics, philosophy, economics, management, law,<br />

literature art and other subjects. Famous pr<strong>of</strong>essors, such as Liang Zhu, Ye Lang,<br />

Zhou Wangsheng and Ning Shao gave lectures with examples <strong>of</strong> contemporary<br />

political and economic situations. The courses are highly evaluated by the students<br />

and they benefited a lot from the extensive and multi-subjects analysis <strong>of</strong> famous<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : He Jibo<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Annual Scholarship for<br />

Academic Year 2004-2005<br />

By Xu Danwen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131984330<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, November 12, 2005: The great ceremony <strong>of</strong> the issue <strong>of</strong> the<br />

annual scholarship <strong>of</strong> year 2004-2005 was held in Centennial Commemorative Hall.<br />

Before the scholarships were rewarded, <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, guest delegate<br />

from Hong Kong Dongshi Charity Fund, who was also the CEO <strong>of</strong> Orient Overseas<br />

Container Line Ltd -- Mr. Zhang Zhichang and the board director <strong>of</strong> Jadebird group --<br />

academician Yang Fuqing all gave their speeches to the scholarship gainers<br />

gathered in Centennial Commemorative Hall. They encouraged every student at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to set up goals to be the backbone <strong>of</strong> the society after graduation while people<br />

with abilities are in great need <strong>of</strong> in today‘s China.<br />

There were in total 62 kinds, more than 7 million <strong>of</strong> scholarships awarded to 2837<br />

students, including 1776 undergraduates, 697 graduates and 364 doctors.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Touched by World Ballet Master<br />

Roland Petit‘s Masterpiece Carmen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131943543<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.13th, 2005: French ballet master Roland Petit‘s<br />

masterpiece Carmen made its Chinese debut in the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the<br />

night <strong>of</strong> Nov.10th, which was a great success. The other two famous works <strong>of</strong> him<br />

Les Demoiselles de la Nuit and Le Jeune Homme et la Mort were also presented.<br />

More than 2000 audience enjoyed these three ballets with curiosity and excitement.<br />

The choreodrama Les Demoiselles de la Nuit was adapted from Bizet‘s famous<br />

cento <strong>of</strong> the same name, which is quite affecting and elaborately conceived. The Le<br />

Jeune Homme et la Mort was adapted from Bach‘s pipe organ music Passacaglia<br />

and it gave the audience a heart quake by its pr<strong>of</strong>ound meanings. Carmen has<br />

received much recognition since it was born fifty years ago, and it has been<br />

performed for more than 5000 times all over the world. The performance <strong>of</strong> that night<br />

was a triumph. The audience showed their appreciation by unceasing bravoes and<br />

applause at the end <strong>of</strong> the performance.<br />

The 81-year-old famous French director Roland Petit is known for his originality and<br />

creativity and enjoys high reputation around the world. He is one <strong>of</strong> the three most<br />

distinguished ballet directors in the world. As French President Chirac said : ―He is a<br />

world-class master with a national feature.‖<br />

Mr. Zhao Ruheng, the president <strong>of</strong> National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China said in his speech before<br />

the performance that it had a great significance for National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China to<br />

perform the work <strong>of</strong> Mr. Roland Petit after 1947. Their guideline is to spread excellent<br />

Chinese ballets through the world and to import classic ballets into China. They have<br />

been inviting famous directors <strong>of</strong> different genres to rehearse different styles <strong>of</strong><br />

works for Chinese actors. The debut <strong>of</strong> Carmen in the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> no<br />

doubt has a positive significance for the popularization <strong>of</strong> elegant arts in China.<br />

It is reported that Roland Petit‘s special performance will start its road show<br />

throughout the country after three-night‘s performance at <strong>PKU</strong> and the scheduled<br />

stages will be about twenty.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essors and Students Attended<br />

the Public Lecture by Model Workers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131941871<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 11th, 2005: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 10th, a<br />

public lecture took place in the Hall <strong>of</strong> the Office Building, <strong>PKU</strong>, which was presided<br />

over by Zhang Yan, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. During the<br />

lecture, national model workers Xu Zhenchao, Wang Shunyou, and national<br />

advanced workers Hao Songqin, Ming Zhengbin gave a sensational report<br />

respectively.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Zhang Yan delivered a speech to express his hope that<br />

both pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students at <strong>PKU</strong> should learn more from the model workers and<br />

advanced workers about their remarkable characters and noble spirits, doing solid<br />

work with quite hard application, and their willingness to devote themselves to work;<br />

last but not least, we should also keep optimistic and firm in face <strong>of</strong> difficulties that<br />

cannot be easily solved, just as they do.<br />

After that, everyone will make his own contribution to constructing <strong>PKU</strong> into one <strong>of</strong><br />

the world‘s first-class universities<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Set Up Langrun Forecast<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131689393<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 10th, 2005: Langrun Forecast, which was named<br />

after the past Royal Garden—Langrun Garden where China Center for Economic<br />

Research (CCER) was located, was set up to combine 15 famous institutions‘<br />

forecast quarterly and to predict China‘s macroeconomic trend in the next quarter.<br />

Langrun Forecast covered 10 indexes reflecting the macroeconomics, including<br />

GDP, CPI, Interest Rate and Exchange Rate etc.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>icient in macroeconomic data analysis, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Song Guoqing stands for <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

while Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Shuguang, who is committed to macroeconomic research,<br />

represents Unirule Institute <strong>of</strong> Economics. Also, Wang Tongsan, Director <strong>of</strong> Institute<br />

<strong>of</strong> Quantitative & Technical Economics in Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences, will<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer his forecast. Meanwhile, economists from State Information Center, Center for<br />

China and World Economy <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, China Society <strong>of</strong><br />

Macroeconomics, UBS Investment Bank and Citibank will participate in the forecast<br />

team as well.<br />

One week ago, CCER pronounced the forecast results for the first time at Qiulin<br />

Report Hall, <strong>PKU</strong>. According to the forecast, China‘s GDP would increase by 9.2%,<br />

while PCI would escalate by as much as 1.3% in the fourth quarter.<br />

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Brazilian Ambassador Speeches,<br />

―Brazilian Culture Month‖ Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-9<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131602132<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.9th, 2005: In the evening <strong>of</strong> Nov.8th, Brazilian<br />

ambassador to China Mr. Castro Neves made a speech in the west wing <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

library titled ―The Political and Economic Relationship between China and Brazil and<br />

the Position <strong>of</strong> the Two Countries under the Globalization‖.<br />

Mr. Castro Neves is a senior diplomat in Brazilian political circles who now holds the<br />

position <strong>of</strong> Brazilian ambassador to China and has been committing himself to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> Brazilian foreign relations. As a pr<strong>of</strong>essor, he started his speech by<br />

saying that ―I feel at home at <strong>PKU</strong>.‖<br />

He reviewed the course <strong>of</strong> globalization and introduced the current situation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

relationship between China and Brazil, especially in the aspect <strong>of</strong> economics,<br />

mentioning that the trade and investment were all growing rapidly and the<br />

communication <strong>of</strong> technology was also increasing. He believed that the two countries<br />

should make good use <strong>of</strong> the opportunity <strong>of</strong> globalization and strengthen the<br />

cooperation, emphasizing that the young generation should play a positive role in<br />

this process.<br />

After the speech the ambassador answered several questions from the students,<br />

ranging from Brazilian‘s football skills to their casual way <strong>of</strong> life, which made the<br />

atmosphere quite active. The ambassador also talked about the free-trade area <strong>of</strong><br />

America, the work <strong>of</strong> Brazilian embassy in promoting the culture communication<br />

between China and Brazil and the cooperation <strong>of</strong> astronautical technologies between<br />

the two sides.<br />

The speech was also the inauguration <strong>of</strong> the ―Brazilian Culture Month‖ at <strong>PKU</strong>. After<br />

a long period <strong>of</strong> preparation and under the support from Brazilian embassy, the event<br />

will be held from the beginning <strong>of</strong> November to the middle <strong>of</strong> December, aiming at<br />

promoting the students and teachers‘ understanding <strong>of</strong> Brazilian culture.<br />

Forum <strong>of</strong> Latin-America, a student‘s association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> assisted in the organizing <strong>of</strong><br />

the event. It is the first student‘s association that aims at the study <strong>of</strong> Latin-America<br />

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in China.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

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2005 Tourism Research Forum Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-9<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131535493<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 9th, 2005: 2005 Tourism Research Forum was held<br />

on Nov. 5th at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to promote the development <strong>of</strong> tourism as a branch<br />

<strong>of</strong> learning.<br />

Teachers and students from 15 Beijing colleges who major in tourism discussed in a<br />

deep and comprehensive way the research measures for tourism together with 13<br />

experts from Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai.<br />

The interaction among the participants was enhanced by comments and suggestions<br />

frequently given on the basis <strong>of</strong> the reports <strong>of</strong> the 13 experts.<br />

This forum was sponsored by Center for Recreation and Tourism Research (CRTR),<br />

which was established on Jan, 1997. It has made great achievements in varied areas<br />

and become one <strong>of</strong> the most authoritative institutes <strong>of</strong> recreation and tourism in<br />

China, and is also gaining influence worldwide.<br />

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The Express Train from Campus to<br />

Pudong: Talents Recruitment Talk <strong>of</strong><br />

Pudong Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131512157<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 5th, 2005: For those who are anxious for their jobs,<br />

today‘s ―2005 Express Train from Campus to Pudong, Beijing Talents Recruitment<br />

Talk‖ is no doubt a big opportunity. This is the third time that Pudong has held such<br />

kind <strong>of</strong> recruitment talk. The former two were held in 2000 and 2003.<br />

The talk, which opened today in the Building <strong>of</strong> Life Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, was jointly<br />

organized by the Department <strong>of</strong> Personnel <strong>of</strong> Shanghai Pudong New District<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPC and Pudong committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League. All<br />

together nine universities including <strong>PKU</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> took part in the<br />

talk.<br />

The attending leaders highly praised the Pudong New District. Mr. Zhang Yan, Vice<br />

Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee commented that ―Pudong has a good reputation<br />

and a good system, and pays attention to the talents‖, encouraging students to take<br />

Pudong into account when they choose their careers.<br />

The arrangements <strong>of</strong> the Talk were quite considerable. Each attending student was<br />

provided with detailed information <strong>of</strong> all the participating enterprises, as well as the<br />

situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial-recruitment in Shanghai and the policies <strong>of</strong><br />

postdoctoral-recruitment in Pudong.<br />

Most attending students were majoring in sciences and engineering and preferred to<br />

work in foreign companies. In their criterion <strong>of</strong> choosing a company, the prospect <strong>of</strong><br />

the company was in the first place instead <strong>of</strong> the salary.<br />

Besides the foreign companies, national organizations like Pudong Court and<br />

People‘s Procuratorates also attracted much attention. A student from the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Law <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> said that the stability <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials was an important reason for her choice.<br />

The talk began in 9:30 and lasted for five hours. It is reported that Pudong will move<br />

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to other cities to continue their city recruitment campaign.<br />

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HRC‘s Reform Focus on<br />

Postgraduates‘ Overall Qualities and<br />

Mental Health<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131512108<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 7th, 2005 Duan Liping, the executive vice president<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center, gave a report on the HSC‘s reform focusing on<br />

postgraduate students‘ overall qualities and mental health education.<br />

The HSC has initiated a comprehensive and pointed reform on admission, education<br />

and administration. First, ―Overall Qualities and Aptitude Test‖ has been added to the<br />

written part <strong>of</strong> reexamination <strong>of</strong> postgraduates; ―Psychology and Communication<br />

Ability Test‖ has been introduced into the interview part. As for the student education<br />

after admission, pr<strong>of</strong>essors were trained to attach great importance to learning more<br />

about the situations <strong>of</strong> postgraduate students. Third, the Party and the League have<br />

been strengthened organizationally, which is beneficial to the education and<br />

supervision <strong>of</strong> students. In the meanwhile, related courses have been established to<br />

cultivate students‘ sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility<br />

The reform carried out by the HSC is a new endeavor to enhance student‘ overall<br />

qualities as well as promote their mental health.<br />

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Symposium For the Academic<br />

Thoughts <strong>of</strong> Fei Xiaotong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131510408<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2005: A symposium, co-sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Chinese Democratic League for the academic thoughts <strong>of</strong> Fei Xiaotong, was held at<br />

the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People on Nov. 1.<br />

Fei Xiaotong was the top Chinese sociologist and a renowned pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. ―He had been searching for the best ways <strong>of</strong> modernization for different<br />

parts <strong>of</strong> China all his life,‖ said Ding Shisun, Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Democratic<br />

League.<br />

As the former president <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Democratic League, Fei Xiaotong said in his<br />

time that the best thing for the other Chinese political parties in this new era was to<br />

cooperate with the communist party to develop Chinese economy, which would do<br />

the best for the Chinese people.<br />

―The life <strong>of</strong> Fei Xiaotong was a vivid mirror <strong>of</strong> a person <strong>of</strong> patriotism and socialism,‖<br />

said Zhang Meiying, Vice Chairwoman <strong>of</strong> Chinese Democratic League.<br />

More than 200 attendees from different fields <strong>of</strong> Chinese society attended the<br />

symposium.<br />

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The Second Forum for Investment and<br />

Development <strong>of</strong> Private Enterprises<br />

Convened at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-8<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131510096<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 8th, 2005: The second forum for the investment and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> Chinese private enterprises was convened at the multi-functional<br />

hall <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Management School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on Nov. 5th,.<br />

The forum was co-sponsored by Guanghua Management School, Chinese<br />

Enterprise Investment Association and China Business Times. The attendees from<br />

government, business organizations and academic community, gave constructive<br />

suggestions to the ―non-common 36 provisions‖, which referred to the policy passed<br />

by the State Council as to encourage and support private enterprises in China. ―It<br />

was a pageant for both Chinese entrepreneurs and the academicians‖ said San<br />

Zhongdong, the president <strong>of</strong> this forum.<br />

Chinese policy to support private enterprises in the economic system <strong>of</strong> socialism<br />

has been under hot discussions for the past couple <strong>of</strong> years, the forum was the<br />

largest <strong>of</strong> all these discussions by far.<br />

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Eagles on Summit: PUMA 2005<br />

Sangdankangsang Report<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131508975<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2005: The PUMA (<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Mountaineering Association) 2005 Sangdankangsang Mission report meeting was<br />

on in the May 4th Center on the evening <strong>of</strong> Nov.4th. Lü Chenfei, the vice Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> Youth League, Shi Shanfeng, the director <strong>of</strong> the culture & sport department,<br />

together with the sponsors and the representatives from the other universities<br />

attended the meeting.<br />

The leaders <strong>of</strong> the mountaineering group, Liu Bo and Shan Dan, made a brief review<br />

<strong>of</strong> the entire mission, with the help <strong>of</strong> DV and PPT. The group was established in<br />

April, with 17 members, 3 <strong>of</strong> them girls and 11 with mountaineering experiences.<br />

They had an intense practice for a month and a original simulation in the May<br />

holiday, which greatly enriched the members first-hand experiences, solidified their<br />

skills and thus contributed a lot in the preparations for the real mountaineering in<br />

summer. They set <strong>of</strong>f on the end <strong>of</strong> June and returned safe and sound on the first<br />

day in August from Lhasa, having piloted a new way on a familiar mountain.<br />

According to Liu Bo, the members showed a solid teamwork potential and overcame<br />

the difficulties in the crack zone, and they succeeded in carrying out the mission on<br />

their own. At the same time, they have maintained a nice contact with relating<br />

associations, such as the Tibet Mountaineering Group and Tibet Mountaineering<br />

School.<br />

A handbook has been produced by the members, with the title <strong>of</strong> ―Living like a<br />

Flower,‖ which demonstrates their conclusions and thinking as well as the whole<br />

activity. ―I go because the mountain is standing there.‖ A member thus said in his<br />

application. Such an expedition, for the PUMA members, is not only mountaineering<br />

but also a spiritual pursuit and self-fulfillment. Just as Ouyang Zhoujin, the youngest<br />

member said, ―Mountaineering gives me time to do some real thinking. It is not to<br />

conquer the nature or myself, but to realize a dream and to appreciate the<br />

friendship.‖<br />

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Construction <strong>of</strong> Harmonious Rural<br />

Medical Treatment System:<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--11-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131413116<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2005: ―China‘s Rural Sanitation Insurance<br />

System Stage Achievement (Draft) in Market Economy‖ Seminar was held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on Oct. 26th. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng Yuzhui hosted the meeting, and Peng Peiyun,<br />

the Director <strong>of</strong> Red Cross China, Chen Xiaohong, the vice President <strong>of</strong> the Sanitation<br />

Department, as well as the leaders from the other concerning departments and the<br />

scholars in this field took part in the meeting.<br />

The medical sanitation, especially the rural sanitation insurance system, has a great<br />

bearing on people‘s health and interest, and it plays a crucial role in the construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> a harmonious society and fulfilling the scientific development. The <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, who highlights that the social and scientific research should be provided<br />

for the peasants and the rural society, calls for ―A Serious Treatment with the<br />

National Tasks & Produce Splendid Works & Make Full Use <strong>of</strong> the Academic<br />

Research.‖<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> National Social Scientific Fund Big-Item groups investigated hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />

rural hospitals across China in four years and gained first-hand materials, which they<br />

analyzed according to the market economy system and drafted out the ―China‘s<br />

Rural Sanitation Insurance System Stage Achievement in Market Economy,‖ in<br />

which they detailed the allocation <strong>of</strong> the rural medical sanitation organizations,<br />

accounting system and the human resource system as well as contributed a lot to the<br />

design <strong>of</strong> China‘s rural medical sanitation insurance system. As a consultation<br />

report, it provided the government with truthful reference and database.<br />

The effects <strong>of</strong> the report were seen in the following ways. Firstly, it justified China‘s<br />

policy on rural medical sanitation system. It attracted many local leaders and some <strong>of</strong><br />

its suggestions were adopted. Secondly, the report group successfully trained plenty<br />

<strong>of</strong> skillful staff who was able to investigate the rural areas on their own. It also trained<br />

the students who participated in the job to possess the capability <strong>of</strong> operating the<br />

research on the countryside issues academically as well as practically.<br />

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Competing for <strong>PKU</strong> Drama<br />

Star—Original Play Competition<br />

Application Ongoing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131413054<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 3rd, 2005: Following the warm application <strong>of</strong> Drama<br />

Acting Competition, another activity for <strong>PKU</strong> Drama Star Competition accepted<br />

applications since Nov. 1st with the deadline on Nov. 15th.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was once the culture center <strong>of</strong> youth dramas, when students<br />

wrote, directed and acted the plays all by themselves to express their ambition and<br />

patriotism.<br />

While in such a money-first society, more and more people lost their interest in<br />

drama and other similar traditional types <strong>of</strong> art. Many so-called ―original plays‖ on<br />

campus were only the imitation and copies <strong>of</strong> some typical dramas, other than real<br />

originals.<br />

In order to improve students‘ playwriting skills as well as evoke students‘ love <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, art and life, Original Play Competition emerged, as the times require. There are<br />

no limitations to the form, length and quantity <strong>of</strong> the plays, as long as the content<br />

concerns campus life and culture.<br />

With the deadline <strong>of</strong> the submission on Jan. 10th 2006, there is plenty <strong>of</strong> time for the<br />

playwriting. Besides, outstanding plays will ultimately have the opportunity to be<br />

performed by the <strong>PKU</strong> drama stars.<br />

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A Commemorative Album for the 20th<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Original Music<br />

to be Released Soon<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131412973<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 3rd: The album titled The Weiming Lake Is An<br />

Ocean---A Commemorative Album for the 20th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Original Music,<br />

initiated and invested by two alumni Mr. Xu Xia<strong>of</strong>eng and Mr. Qu Wanchun, has<br />

entered the last stage <strong>of</strong> production, scheduled to be released on 12th November.<br />

Since the middle <strong>of</strong> this year, the album has gone through the stages <strong>of</strong> planning,<br />

songs collecting and selecting, cover designing, recording and post-production and<br />

now is in its last stage. The 20 songs recorded, all originals by <strong>PKU</strong> students and<br />

teachers, mirror the cultural changes <strong>of</strong> the past 20 years and the <strong>PKU</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

several decades. Creators <strong>of</strong> these songs include Xu Xia<strong>of</strong>eng, researcher <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Cultural Industry Research Institute and former president <strong>of</strong> Warner Music China, Xu<br />

Xiaoping, vice president <strong>of</strong> the New Oriental School and so on.<br />

The pr<strong>of</strong>its <strong>of</strong> the album sales are to be contributed to the <strong>PKU</strong> to support the art<br />

creation <strong>of</strong> students on campus. There will be no large-scale promotion and the<br />

albums are to be sold only in alumni associations, souvenir shops and book shops in<br />

the university and on cooperative websites. Further details about sales channels will<br />

soon be available on Weiming BBs, Tom music channel and Chinaren. Also, the<br />

vocal concert to go with the album will be held in the Centennial Commemorative<br />

Hall on 19th November. All the concert tickets will be <strong>of</strong>fered to students for free.<br />

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The 2005 Graduate Affairs Conference<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131374663<br />

By Wang Tiantian<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 4th (2005): ‗The 2005 Graduate Affairs Conference<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘ was held in the overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

at 9:00 am on Nov. 4th 2005. <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong addressed as a conclusion.<br />

The Executive Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Graduate Student, Zhang Guoyou,<br />

reported about the operation <strong>of</strong> graduate schools <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 2005 firstly.<br />

Some delegates from different colleges reported their main developments in their<br />

graduate affairs. On the conference, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Erqiang from the Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Chemistry reported their new course set up to bring up the morality and proprieties in<br />

academia. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gao Dai from Institute <strong>of</strong> History reported their adjustment<br />

about the select system <strong>of</strong> the tutor <strong>of</strong> a Ph. D. student. The Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />

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Institute <strong>of</strong> Medicine, Duan Liping, reported their new experiment <strong>of</strong> mental health<br />

education for the graduate student.<br />

Finally, the <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong summed up and tabled a proposal. He<br />

reported the achievements in the graduate affairs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> during the last<br />

two years, also reminded leaders <strong>of</strong> the attendees <strong>of</strong> the existing problems, which<br />

need to be solved.<br />

The conference will last for two days. Leaders from various institutes will discuss<br />

their problems about the graduate affairs and give a conclusion to improve the future<br />

conducts.<br />

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2006 <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication<br />

Camp Held Promotion Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131036192<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 31st, 2005: The Promotion Meeting <strong>of</strong> 2006<br />

Returning Visit Program <strong>of</strong> the second session <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication<br />

Camp was held in the Overseas Exchange Center yesterday.<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> the sponsors <strong>of</strong> this meeting, <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ International Communication<br />

Association (SICA) has intended it to be an opportunity to introduce in detail the<br />

Returning Visit Program <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication Camp and attract more<br />

intellectuals.<br />

Honorary guests and former representatives delivered speeches in this meeting. The<br />

selection schedule and the requirements for taking part in this activity were also<br />

introduced to the audience. The last section <strong>of</strong> the meeting was reserved for<br />

questions and answers.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Harvard <strong>University</strong> have kept an enduring good relationship<br />

with each other. <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication Camp was established by SICA and<br />

Harvard College in Asia Project (HCAP) with the goal <strong>of</strong> enhancing the direct<br />

communication between students <strong>of</strong> the two universities and the understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese and American cultures. It is greatly supported by the leaderships <strong>of</strong> both<br />

universities.<br />

The curtain rises for the first session <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication Camp on<br />

March 2004. Twenty students from Harvard <strong>University</strong> had a one-week visit to<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. On February 2005, 16 students from <strong>PKU</strong> paid a returning visit to<br />

Harvard.<br />

With the opening <strong>of</strong> the second session <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-Harvard Communication Camp on<br />

March 2005, 12 Harvard students discussed with <strong>PKU</strong> students Sino-American<br />

economic problems, the relation between American politics and religion, college<br />

education <strong>of</strong> the two countries and comparison between the life styles <strong>of</strong> the two<br />

countries. At the same time, they also visited a lot <strong>of</strong> historical places in Beijing to<br />

have a touch upon the charm <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese culture.<br />

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A delegation formed by <strong>PKU</strong> students will visit Harvard <strong>University</strong> at the beginning <strong>of</strong><br />

next year.<br />

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World Vision Stipend Awarded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131035807<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 31th, 2005: World Vision Stipend Award Ceremony<br />

and Activity Report <strong>of</strong> the World Vision Unit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students Service<br />

Team was organized at the Overseas Exchange Centre. The ceremony is presided<br />

over by Dr. Wang Chao, the vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Fund<br />

and the vice-majordomo <strong>of</strong> World Vision China, and Zhang Yan, vice-chairman <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, as well as the <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> World Vision<br />

Program, the Leaders <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs and about 100 students<br />

attended the ceremony.<br />

The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> World Vision Program was started since Nov. 5th, 2004, and<br />

was intended to finance 150students in need <strong>of</strong> financial support, including 120<br />

undergraduates with 2000 Yuan each year per person and 30 graduates with 3000<br />

Yuan, totally 330 000 Yuan. And the World Vision provides another 5000$ for the<br />

aided students to carry out some commonweal activities in the field <strong>of</strong> education or<br />

environment protection. The goal <strong>of</strong> the World Vision Program is not simply to aid the<br />

students financially, but also to cultivate their spirits <strong>of</strong> helping and transfer the spirits<br />

to people around them, to create a harmony society filled with help and<br />

consideration.<br />

The World Vision Unit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students Service Team was founded in<br />

the early November in 2004. Since its foundation, members <strong>of</strong> the World Vision Unit<br />

have carried out many activities, such as the Greenness Photography Display,<br />

Green Campus Activity, and Caring for the learning and social adaptation abilities <strong>of</strong><br />

female students, the Education <strong>of</strong> the Hope School etc.<br />

Five members <strong>of</strong> the World Vision Unit were praised by the Students Service Team‘<br />

anniversary appraisal activity and several members were selected as the ―Friend <strong>of</strong><br />

World Vision‖ in April in 2005. The World Vision Unit are realizing their dreams <strong>of</strong><br />

―Being Helped and Helping Others‖<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : He Jibo<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Eagles Mountaineering Club: 2005<br />

Summer Scientific Research<br />

Demonstration<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131034836<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 3rd, 2005: Eagles Mountaineering Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

opened its 2005 information session at 7 o‘clock on October, 29th. It mainly focused<br />

on the scientific research achievements members had made during the summer<br />

vacation. Besides those who were from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, some members from<br />

other universities‘ mountain climbing teams also attended the meeting.<br />

At the beginning, a striking DV newsreel brought forth the holy north Tibet and the<br />

memorable experience <strong>of</strong> the team members. Miss Lü Li, a 3rd-year undergraduate<br />

from School <strong>of</strong> <strong>News</strong> and Media, was the caption <strong>of</strong> this scientific research team.<br />

She then generally introduced some basic information such as the composition <strong>of</strong><br />

the team, the route <strong>of</strong> the journey, the topic <strong>of</strong> the research and so on. The other five<br />

students delivered a speech from different aspects including the analysis on the<br />

stagnation <strong>of</strong> elementary school education in tableland area <strong>of</strong> North Tibet, the<br />

survey <strong>of</strong> local teacher‘s teaching status, the research on the health and medical<br />

treatment condition <strong>of</strong> children, and the current process <strong>of</strong> Tsinghai-Tibet Railway.<br />

They shared their original opinions with all present and at last patiently<br />

communicated with the audience.<br />

The whole team was composed <strong>of</strong> 14 members who were from different schools <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and each had their own research topic. The main purpose <strong>of</strong> the<br />

research focused on the social aspects and two main topics were enclosed: the first<br />

was the education condition <strong>of</strong> elementary schools in Naqu including teachers‘<br />

attitude, the health condition <strong>of</strong> the students and the relationships between teachers<br />

and students. The second was the construction status <strong>of</strong> Tsinghai-Tibet Railway.<br />

So far a book named "Love in Qiangtang--- Scientific Research Reports by <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Mountain Eagle Community, 2005"has been compiled by the members based on<br />

their achievements and experiences.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Commemorates 100th Birthday <strong>of</strong><br />

Jiang Longji<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131034465<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 31st, 2005: A symposium in commemorating the<br />

100th birthday <strong>of</strong> the famous Chinese educationist Mr. Jiang Longji was held by<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in conjunction with Lanzhou <strong>University</strong> yesterday afternoon.<br />

Mr. Jiang‘s former fellow pr<strong>of</strong>essors including Wang Xuezhen, ex-Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Committee and Shen Keqi, ex-vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> attended the meeting.<br />

They, in retrospect, talked about Mr. Jiang when he took the position <strong>of</strong> vice<br />

president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> at the request <strong>of</strong> president Ma Yinchu. This was at the critical<br />

moment <strong>of</strong> the restructuring <strong>of</strong> the schools and colleges in 1922.<br />

Mr. Jiang‘s kindness, selflessness and integrity left a deep impression upon his<br />

colleagues. He had made great contributions to the establishment <strong>of</strong> a new Beida in<br />

a socialist society.<br />

A series <strong>of</strong> other activities will be held successively including the exhibition <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

precious pictures and materials about Mr. Jiang.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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The Only Traditional Chinese Drama<br />

<strong>of</strong> the 8th Intl. Music Festival to be on<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130981017<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 2nd, 2005: The symphonic <strong>Peking</strong> opera ―The<br />

Women Generals <strong>of</strong> Yang Family‖ will be presented on Nov. 2nd and 3rd in the<br />

Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which will be the only traditional Chinese drama in the<br />

on-going 8th Beijing international music festival.<br />

The current music festival is jointly hosted by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture <strong>of</strong> PRC and the<br />

Beijing government. Having its curtain lifted up on Oct. 15th 2005 in polytheater, the<br />

festival will last till Nov. 5th. Together 17 performances will be presented, including<br />

symphonies and solo concerts and operas.<br />

It is an old and widely-known Chinese legendary story. It was first moved to stage in<br />

1960s in the form <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> opera, and some <strong>of</strong> its arias later became repertoires.<br />

This time it was re-edited by China Philharmonic Orchestra, China <strong>Peking</strong> Opera<br />

Troupe, The National Academy <strong>of</strong> Chinese Theatre Arts and China National Chinese<br />

Opera and Dance Drama Company.<br />

Its director Lin Zhaohua has combined it with other performing means, which makes<br />

it surpass the traditional pattern <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> opera, and more visually impressive. Its<br />

prelude and intermezzo and scene music are written by Zhao Jiping, which perfectly<br />

express the verve <strong>of</strong> the opera and the emotions <strong>of</strong> the characters. The application <strong>of</strong><br />

symphonic instrument also made this traditional Chinese drama sound like western<br />

grand opera.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Sun Siqin<br />

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Theory and Body Constitution ---the<br />

Key to Self Defense<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130897661<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 30, 2005:On the evening <strong>of</strong> October 30th, at 7<br />

o‘clock, a lecture under the name <strong>of</strong> ―Safety Education and Self Defense‖ took place<br />

in the Multifunction Hall <strong>of</strong> the May 4th Sports Center, which was delivered by Zhang<br />

Rui from the Department <strong>of</strong> Physical Education. The lecture was hosted by the Office<br />

<strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs, and held jointly by <strong>PKU</strong> Association <strong>of</strong> Fighting Essence.<br />

Zhang Rui first asked the audience for advice and learned in which part they were<br />

interested. He attached great importance to enhance the consciousness to defend<br />

oneself in theory.<br />

The lecture is one <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> ―Life is Flower, and Safety is<br />

Root---<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Autumn Safety Education Activities <strong>of</strong> 2005‖, and designed mainly for<br />

girl students, emphasizing the self-defense safety education for women.<br />

In the following two weeks, there will be some more trainings and activities about the<br />

safety <strong>of</strong> collective tour, first aid treatment and the public order surrounding <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

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Fangzheng Prepares for the Super<br />

League <strong>of</strong> Table Tennis<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—11-1<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130897334<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 1st, 2005: After more than two months <strong>of</strong><br />

intermission, the China Table Tennis Club Super League will restart on 5th,<br />

November, when Fangzheng from <strong>PKU</strong> will meet Luneng from Shandong Province<br />

at No.1 Stadium. All members <strong>of</strong> Fangzheng are now making preparation under the<br />

guidance <strong>of</strong> head coach, Liu Wei.<br />

Having won 16 victories in previous games, Luneng now is occupying the first<br />

position; while Fangzheng, together with Beijing Team, led by Zhang Yining, are both<br />

ranking in the third place.<br />

As close to the end <strong>of</strong> this year‘s league match, Fangzheng will have only four<br />

games to go but the result <strong>of</strong> the first one on 5th, November will be crucial to its final<br />

position.<br />

Edited By : Hu Jun<br />

Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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A First-Class Teaching Building to be<br />

Built at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130686580<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 30, 2005: The building construction at <strong>PKU</strong> now<br />

is under a critical phase. As a new public teaching building is to be built, some parts<br />

<strong>of</strong> the new building <strong>of</strong> the School Government are to be used as classrooms and<br />

some existing teaching buildings are also to be renovated, the internal design <strong>of</strong> the<br />

classroom has become an issue <strong>of</strong> concern for students and teachers. A symposium<br />

was held on October 26th in the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Teaching Affairs Dean to discuss this<br />

issue.<br />

At the beginning <strong>of</strong> the symposium, Liu Zhongyi from the Department. Of Computer<br />

introduced a analytical report that compared the classroom design <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and that <strong>of</strong> the Qinghua <strong>University</strong> in an all-round way, which concluded<br />

that, despite its advantages in lighting, openness <strong>of</strong> the ceiling and matching <strong>of</strong> color,<br />

the classroom <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> is eclipsed by that <strong>of</strong> the Qinghua <strong>University</strong> in both<br />

environment design and advanced equipment.<br />

Then Lu Xiaodong, vice dean <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Teaching Affairs, made a report about<br />

the classroom design <strong>of</strong> the Yale <strong>University</strong>. With many small-scale classes, Yale<br />

adopts the conference room style in designing the classroom so that students and<br />

teachers can engage in equal and face-to-face communication.<br />

The two reports were well received in the symposium, and the designers admitted<br />

the problem mentioned in Liu Zhongyi‘s report, which were also the key issues in<br />

their designs.<br />

It is foreseeable that a new teaching building will present an entirely new appearance<br />

to us and provide us better service.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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Research Center <strong>of</strong> Citizen Society<br />

Founded at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130686297<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 30th, 2005: The research center <strong>of</strong> citizen society <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> was founded in the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct 28th. The director <strong>of</strong> the civil organization<br />

administration bureau <strong>of</strong> the ministry <strong>of</strong> civil affairs Sun Weilin attended the opening<br />

ceremony, saying that the government‘s work needs the help from relative experts.<br />

The principal <strong>of</strong> the center introduced that the naissance and development <strong>of</strong> citizen<br />

society in China had become one <strong>of</strong> the most conspicuous and significant changes<br />

since the opening policy was adopted and the scholars <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> had been attaching<br />

much importance to the study <strong>of</strong> its theories, hence the foundation <strong>of</strong> the research<br />

center.<br />

Many experts have expressed their appreciation to the event. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Anthony Saich,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Asia Center <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong> pointed out that civil organizations were<br />

playing a crucial role in the construction <strong>of</strong> a healthy society. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Li Jingpeng,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> the Research Center <strong>of</strong> Citizen Society also said that the non-government<br />

organizations in China had become an important force in the formation <strong>of</strong> a<br />

harmonious society, which were quite worthy <strong>of</strong> study.<br />

After the opening ceremony, the international academic seminar <strong>of</strong> ―The<br />

International View — the Development <strong>of</strong> Chinese Citizen Society in the<br />

Transformation Period‖ will be held and last for two days. The seminar will focus on<br />

the characteristics <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> Chinese citizen society and discuss on a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> topics.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Sun Siqin<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Education, Finance and<br />

Science Established<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130686211<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 25th, 2005: On October 27th, the inaugural meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Education, Finance and Science, China, took place in the sunshine hall<br />

<strong>of</strong> Overseas Exchange Center. The meeting was attended by the leaders and scholars<br />

from National Ministry <strong>of</strong> Finance, the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, <strong>PKU</strong>, the Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, and Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The meeting was presided over by Ding Xuedong, director-general <strong>of</strong> the Education,<br />

Science and Culture department <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Finance. The men who took the cover<br />

<strong>of</strong>f the signboard <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Education, Finance and Science were: assistant minister<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Finance, Zhang Shaochun, vice minister <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education<br />

Yuan Guiren, and Min Weifang, secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee, Chen Wenshen,<br />

executive vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

During the meeting, it was declared that the steering committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Education, Finance and Science had been established, which is in the charge <strong>of</strong> Zhang<br />

Shaochun, Yuan Guiren and Min Weifang. Furthermore, Wang Rong, the associate<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Education, <strong>PKU</strong>, was appointed the chief <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Education, Finance and Science.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

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Forum <strong>of</strong> the Red Army Spirit‘<br />

Inaugurated<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130686168<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 29th (2005): ‗Forum <strong>of</strong> the Red Army spirit‘<br />

inaugurated in the Overseas Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at 9:30 am on<br />

Oct. 29th 2005. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Red Army Theme Park organize this<br />

conference together.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liang Zhu from College <strong>of</strong> Marxism <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> addressed firstly<br />

to celebrate the inauguration. Then the board chairman <strong>of</strong> the Red Army Theme Park<br />

Yang Huashan introduced the purpose <strong>of</strong> originating ‗Forum <strong>of</strong> the Red Army spirit‘,<br />

which is to promote the Red Army spirit.<br />

Many former soldiers in the Red Army presented this forum. Three generals <strong>of</strong> them<br />

told <strong>of</strong> their stories during the Long March days and explained their understanding<br />

about the Red Army spirit. The former vice-commander in chief <strong>of</strong> the air force <strong>of</strong> the<br />

People‘s Liberation Army Luo Yuanfa recalled the hardship <strong>of</strong> the Long March. Gen.<br />

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Liu Yuesheng talked about the good policy <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China (CPC)<br />

during those days. Then, Gen. Li Zhongshu told the audiences that the key point <strong>of</strong><br />

the success <strong>of</strong> the Red Army is obeying the order <strong>of</strong> the CPC.<br />

Heard <strong>of</strong> the lively and impressive stories about the Red Army during the Long<br />

March days, the audiences gave a storm <strong>of</strong> applause in the council house once and<br />

once again.<br />

This is just the beginning <strong>of</strong> the ‗Forum <strong>of</strong> the Red Army spirit‘, and it will keep on<br />

organizing a series <strong>of</strong> activities to promote the Red Army spirit all around our<br />

country.<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Biomedicine Forum<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall<br />

By He Jibo<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130685151<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 28th, 2005: The sixth <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Biomedicine<br />

Forum was held in the Centennial Commemorative Hall on Oct. 28th, 2005. The<br />

opening ceremony started at 14:00, and was well attended by students from many<br />

universities. Han Qide, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Centre and<br />

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Ming Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> CPC <strong>PKU</strong> Committee also attended the opening<br />

ceremony and delivered speeches and good wishes for the forum.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> the sixth <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Biomedicine Forum is ―Focus on New<br />

Scientific Method----Multi-Subject Research‖. The sixth forum endeavors to<br />

introduce new scientific research methods from different subjects, such as,<br />

Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Science, Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Information<br />

Science, Economics, Management and Psychology, into the studies <strong>of</strong> Health<br />

science. Han Qide, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Health Science Centre,<br />

emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> multi-subject cooperation, an extensive knowledge<br />

background and curiosity in modern scientific researches. The three-day forum is<br />

consisted <strong>of</strong> seven conferences as well as online discussions, focusing on the above<br />

mentioned subjects.<br />

The <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Biomedicine Forum, intended to enhance the communication<br />

and cooperation <strong>of</strong> medicinal students, is organized by the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Graduate Medicine Development Association every year since the combination <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Bei Jing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Medical Science in 2000. After five<br />

years‘ successful organization, the forum is now playing an increasingly important<br />

influence in the universities and scientific filed.<br />

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The Second <strong>PKU</strong>-THU ―AIGO‖ Cup<br />

on its Way<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130469726<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 26th: The second <strong>PKU</strong>-THU ―aigo‖ Cup <strong>of</strong><br />

Hundred-People Chess Competition, which has become a hot topic these days, will<br />

come in the middle <strong>of</strong> the November. The delegations from the two universities will<br />

gather at the Beijing <strong>University</strong> Students‘ Gymnasium. Since the success <strong>of</strong> last<br />

year, the ―aigo‖ chess has become a quite popular game, and the philosophy in it<br />

also has a great influence.<br />

The ―aigo‖ chess integrates the two rules <strong>of</strong> the chess and the Chinese chess,<br />

adding two cannons, which are particularly Chinese style, in front <strong>of</strong> the two horses,<br />

and therefore removing the soldiers before the cannon. This freshly new rule<br />

represents the refined combination <strong>of</strong> the Chinese and the Western cultures and, the<br />

competition, which is the embodiment <strong>of</strong> the integrity <strong>of</strong> the two cultures as well as<br />

the sports, has, according to the students, rendered them a lot.<br />

According to the aigo chess club, the scale <strong>of</strong> the second competition has doubled.<br />

There are 100 representatives respectively from the two universities, and the rule<br />

has become one-bout termination instead <strong>of</strong> the original host-guest system, which is<br />

more demanding for the player‘s skill and psychological quality. Moreover, two<br />

guests are invited, in secret at present, to give a performance in which they will steer<br />

the real persons to play on the chess board, which will be quite interesting and highly<br />

admirable.<br />

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Curtain-up <strong>of</strong> the ―Taiwan Related<br />

Film Review‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130378775<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 26th, 2005: The film ―The Bygone Days <strong>of</strong> Taiwan‖<br />

screened on in the Centennial Auditorium yesterday and was highly valued by both<br />

the students and faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. ―The Bygone Days <strong>of</strong> Taiwan‖ is the<br />

opening film for the ―Tai Wan Related Film Review‖, which is the most important part<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Bei Jing-Taiwan ―Culture Festival <strong>of</strong> the Taiwan and the Mainland & Culture<br />

Week <strong>of</strong>‖.<br />

The ―Tai Wan Related Film Review‖ is organized by the China Culture League and<br />

Taiwan Affairs <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Municipal Government cooperatively and undertook by<br />

the Bei Jing Culture Activity Office, Bei Jing Film Company and Beijing Xin Yin Lian<br />

Film Limited Company. The ―Tai Wan Related Film Review‖ will last for 5 days until<br />

Oct. 30th.<br />

During the ―Tai Wan Related Film Review‖, many community open-air screen fields<br />

as well as colleges and universities will display the classic films <strong>of</strong> Taiwan, such as,<br />

―Bygone Days <strong>of</strong> Taiwan‖, ―Mother! Love Me Once More‖, ―Lu Bing Flowers‖.<br />

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Graduate Backbones Receives Quality<br />

Training<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130378543<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 26th, 2005: Students from School <strong>of</strong> Graduate<br />

Backbones <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> took part in the quality training activity in the No.1<br />

Gymnasium in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct. 22nd and in 23rd.<br />

This activity was aimed at strengthening the communication between the students<br />

and cultivating their teamwork spirit.<br />

These students have fully displayed their personal wisdom and innovation during the<br />

training. The strength <strong>of</strong> a team as a collectivity has also been shown through their<br />

communication and cooperation.<br />

They all held the same opinion that the most important thing is not win or loss, but<br />

rather the understanding among team members.<br />

During this semester, School <strong>of</strong> Graduate Backbones has already organized several<br />

activities resembling this training to establish a self-image <strong>of</strong> a unified, harmonious<br />

and beloved family.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>er 5th Time in ‗Hope Marathon‘<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-23<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 23rd, 2005: The huge group <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Marathon<br />

volunteers arrived at the starting line <strong>of</strong> the ―Marathon <strong>of</strong> Hope‖ – Beijing Workers‘<br />

Stadium, on the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct. 22nd. Though it was only 2℃, the chill did not<br />

lessen the <strong>PKU</strong>ers‘ youthful enthusiasm.<br />

―Arriving with Love, Running with Hope.‖ This is the banner <strong>of</strong> the Marathon <strong>of</strong> Hope.<br />

Resounded among the runners, it attracted almost all the passers-by who could not<br />

help stopping to watch and praise.<br />

Sponsored by the embassy <strong>of</strong> Canada, the activity drew citizens, employees, college<br />

students and foreign people living in Beijing. The <strong>PKU</strong> group was mainly consisted <strong>of</strong><br />

those who came from the Loving Heart Society and its branch in Medical<br />

Department, more than 300 people.<br />

The ―Marathon <strong>of</strong> Hope‖ was also called ―Terry Fox Run,‖ named after its sponsor, a<br />

well-known Canadian hero, whose name and legend had deeply moved the world.<br />

Fox‘s right leg was cut <strong>of</strong>f when he was only 18 because <strong>of</strong> his bone cancer. During<br />

the painful treatment, he, like other patients diagnosed with cancers, was rather<br />

upset; nevertheless, he decided to carry out the ―Marathon <strong>of</strong> Hope‖ across Canada<br />

on artificial limb in 1980, with the hope to raise fund for the cancer research.<br />

Unfortunately, he died before reaching the destination due to the severity <strong>of</strong> his<br />

illness, however, his spirit and courage lived on and the volunteers throughout the<br />

world began to host marathons to memorialize him and, continue to collect money for<br />

the cancer research. It is the 25th year and there are 51 countries which have held<br />

the ―Marathon <strong>of</strong> Hope,‖ with 4133 associations and numerous people participated in<br />

it and have made their contribution.<br />

Since 2000, <strong>PKU</strong> has taken part in five times in this activity, under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />

the Loving Heart Society. ―Many students are quite ready to join in us. We are not<br />

expecting to raise a remarkable fund due to our economic conditions, but we hope to<br />

spread the love and Fox Spirit to society and draw more people‘s attention to cancer<br />

patients,‖ said Zhou Guitong, the director <strong>of</strong> the Loving Heart Society.<br />

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Love-heart Clothes Donated to Rural<br />

Laborers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130255271<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 24th, 2005: More than 200 pieces <strong>of</strong> winter clothes<br />

have been donated by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Love-heart Society to a real estate<br />

development company located in Fengtai District on Oct. 23rd.<br />

Over 700 rural laborers working for this company have received the clothes<br />

according to their needs.<br />

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The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 2nd<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> International Cultural Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-22<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 22nd, 2005: Students from all over the world<br />

celebrated the second International Cultural Festival at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on Oct.<br />

22nd.<br />

The International Cultural Festival is intended to facilitate cultural communication <strong>of</strong><br />

students throughout the world and stimulate the globalization <strong>of</strong> higher education.<br />

Min Weifang, the Director <strong>of</strong> the School Affairs Committee pointed out that<br />

―Globalization is playing an important role in higher education‖. The International<br />

Cultural Festival improves mutual understanding and assimilation among different<br />

cultures <strong>of</strong> different countries.<br />

This festival, organized by the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

is highly valued by the administrators <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and foreign friends. Leaders from<br />

Beijing Municipality, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education, foreign embassies to China and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> attended the festival. The International Cultural Festival gained popularity<br />

among students as well. Students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Renmin <strong>University</strong>, along with many overseas students, enjoyed the big event.<br />

The president <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> International Cooperation and Exchange <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education <strong>of</strong> China, Jiang Feng, the secretary-general <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Scholarship Council, Zhang Xiuqin, the commissary <strong>of</strong> the Education Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing, Ma Shengjie congratulated the opening <strong>of</strong> the International Cultural Festival.<br />

The ambassador <strong>of</strong> Mexico delivered a speech as the representative <strong>of</strong> the foreign<br />

diplomatic missions. Then an Iran student Meng Na expressed the excitement and<br />

gratitude <strong>of</strong> overseas students, hoping to share such a happy international festival<br />

with friends <strong>of</strong> all countries.<br />

Finally, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin Jianhua announced the opening <strong>of</strong> the second<br />

International Cultural Festival and was greeted by warm applause.<br />

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The Pageant <strong>of</strong> Cultures: The Second<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> International<br />

Cultural Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130124909<br />

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By Wang Mingliang<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 22nd,.2005: The Second <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

International Cultural Festival was held on the square near the famously known<br />

Sanjiaodi, also named the Triangle. Today triangle has attached a special color to its<br />

diversity <strong>of</strong> information, for the international festival has gathered overseas students<br />

from more than 40 countries to demonstrate their unique cultures. And what is more,<br />

this international festival has attracted the eyeballs <strong>of</strong> almost every student at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and even students from nearby universities in Beijing. Everybody is eager<br />

to learn more in this pageant <strong>of</strong> cultures.<br />

Just like what Pr<strong>of</strong>. Min Weifang, chief director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> committee, said,<br />

under the current situations, higher education must adapt an international approach.<br />

It has taken the human race thousands <strong>of</strong> years to accumulate diverse cultures, and<br />

universities have collected the flowers <strong>of</strong> the wisdom <strong>of</strong> mankind. We should equally<br />

respect every nation, regardless it is large or small, we should learn from each other.<br />

And this festival provides the exact chance for us to know better about the world. It<br />

could be the different local dresses, different food, different music, different rituals,<br />

different festivals, all in all, it could be the difference <strong>of</strong> cultures. And we can<br />

experience more than 40 cultures without traveling there by ourselves. Although the<br />

small displaying areas could not <strong>of</strong>fer a broad and complete picture <strong>of</strong> a unique<br />

culture, we do see and appreciate the chance to get connected to the whole world in<br />

a university student‘s way, in an international way, in a way that will help build the<br />

international image <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and even China.<br />

Some may argue, in front <strong>of</strong> a pageant, all the seemingly beautiful words have<br />

become colorless. For we need to be totally involved in the pageant itself. And we<br />

can hardly get any time and space to think about things beyond the exciting beauty<br />

<strong>of</strong> a festival. That is also the childlike joy we share when we celebrate our new year.<br />

And you can find the exact joys on the faces there at the Second <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

International Cultural Festival<br />

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Four Avant-Garde Writers Attend Ma<br />

Yueran‘s Lecture<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130124363<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 21th. 2005: On the evening <strong>of</strong> October 20th, a lecture<br />

given by Ma Yueran, one <strong>of</strong> the judges <strong>of</strong> the Nobel Prize for Literature, took place at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. A lot <strong>of</strong> famous figures in the contemporary republic <strong>of</strong> letters were present as<br />

audience.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, four well-known avant-garde writers, Yu Hua, Mo Yan, Li<br />

Yue and Zhao Mei, who attended the lecture by Ma Yueran, communicated with<br />

teachers and students at <strong>PKU</strong>. They held a 30-minute Q&A section, short but<br />

interesting.<br />

The four writers expressed their opinions on taboos in literary creation, the Nobel<br />

Prize, and whether domestic writers can write using dialect.<br />

Their words, full <strong>of</strong> charm and with occasional humor, drew prolonged applause.<br />

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From Study-Aid Positions to Work<br />

Assistants: Above 600 Students Newly<br />

Enroll in the Assistants Group<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130122840<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 21st, 2005: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Oct, 20th, the opening<br />

ceremony and honor-granting meeting <strong>of</strong> the newly reformed Students‘ Assistant<br />

School was held in the reporting hall <strong>of</strong> Life Science department. The undersecretary<br />

<strong>of</strong> Students ministry Cha Jin presided at the meeting. People present include the vice<br />

secretary Zhang Yan, minister <strong>of</strong> the publication ministry Zhao Weimin from <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />

Party committee and minister <strong>of</strong> Students ministry Chen Jianlong.<br />

First <strong>of</strong> all, Chen Jianlong gave his speech, emphasizing the important meaning <strong>of</strong><br />

the assistants school, as it is not only the base for bringing up student backbones<br />

and department <strong>of</strong>ficials, but also contributed much to the university‘s reform,<br />

construction and development.<br />

It is said that the number <strong>of</strong> newly enrolled this year exceeded 600, who were from<br />

different departments and colleges. After training programs, they will be assigned as<br />

the affairs assistants <strong>of</strong> various ministries or special assistants <strong>of</strong> departments. This<br />

year, our university has carried out some measures to reform the student<br />

assistantship system. Administrated unitarily by the Miscellaneous Office <strong>of</strong> Students<br />

Ministry, students assistants' roles changed from traditionally working on assistant<br />

positions to really working as assistants for the universities affairs.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> the units' leaders that employed affairs assistants and special<br />

assistants, Zhao Weimin and Zhang Jianbo gave talks separately. They both<br />

expressed that the school was very promising, and said that on one hand, the<br />

students assistants helped relieve the work stress <strong>of</strong> departments and ministries,<br />

and on the other hands, the students were provided a platform for and applying what<br />

they learn to real practice thus help they develop better,<br />

In the final speech given by Zhang Yan, he pointed out that the essence <strong>of</strong> students<br />

assistant system lies in "Education", which was agreed by all. The university took the<br />

assistant school as a base for fostering elites, which differentiated it from other<br />

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employment positions and made its meaning never to be replaced. He hoped that<br />

the system will be further formalized and systematized, winning more attentions from<br />

colleges and departments and students should positively get to know the system and<br />

devote themselves to the works on different positions to train them self in real<br />

practice.<br />

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Ten Excellent Classes Advocated<br />

Together: Manners from Ourselves<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129859953<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2005:<br />

Dear all,<br />

The 29th Olympic Games, which will be held in Beijing in 2008, has become a focus<br />

across China. As the pioneers <strong>of</strong> the age, we university students should fulfill our<br />

obligations. In order to carry forward the ―Cultural Olympic‖ idea, we ought to actively<br />

concern ourselves with the Olympic, participate in and serve for it, which means we<br />

must improve our manners, so as to demonstrate our aspiring and cultivated spirit;<br />

nevertheless, some students still have a long way to go to achieve this goal.<br />

He who has no manners cannot be respected and a nation which has no culture<br />

cannot be prosperous, as the old Chinese saying goes. The cultural manners are the<br />

priceless spiritual treasure <strong>of</strong> our Chinese nation. Our predecessors have<br />

constructed a system <strong>of</strong> oriental culture manners in the history, with the<br />

self-discipline, respect for the teachers and education, modesty at its marrow. This<br />

manner-oriented culture will never be out <strong>of</strong> time however the world is changing.<br />

Our goal is ―Live in Manners, Grow up in Health.‖ What we should do is to better the<br />

construction <strong>of</strong> the cultural manners on the campus. Thus our advocacy is as follows:<br />

First, foster good manners.<br />

Second, be thrift and try our best to protect the environment.<br />

Third, be responsible and honest.<br />

Fourth, behave well on the Internet.<br />

What we named is just a few. Let‘s try our best to promote the Chinese traditional<br />

culture by cultivating our own behaviors first!<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Mathematics Science, Grade 2002, Counting Mathematics, undergraduate<br />

Environment School, Grade 2003, PHD<br />

Journalism and Communication, Grade 2002, Journalism, undergraduate<br />

Philosophy, Grade 2002, undergraduate<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Relations, Grade 2003, undergraduate<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Management, Grade 2003, Business Management,<br />

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undergraduate<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Government Management, Grade 2003, undergraduate<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, Grade 2003, Spanish, undergraduate<br />

Yuanpei Programme, Grade 2003, Class 1, undergraduate<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Information Science and Technique, Grade 2003, Electronics Class 2,<br />

undergraduate<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Celebrates Birthday for Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Kim Jun Up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129859614<br />

Kim Jun-Up and Min Weifang (By Wang Wenquan)<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 19th, 2005: The 85-year birthday party <strong>of</strong> Kim Jun Up<br />

was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Chaitai International Center on October 17.<br />

Kim Jun Up is the honorary pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the board chairperson <strong>of</strong> ROK's<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences. He fully devotes to studies and gets rid <strong>of</strong> material<br />

influences, and is hence praised for his integrity and faith.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Wenshen, standing vice--president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> toasted him. Zhang<br />

Tingyan, the first ambassador to S. Korea and his wife, Wang Xuezhen, the former<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Party committee secretary, Wu Shuqing, the former <strong>PKU</strong> president, Chi<br />

Huisheng, the former <strong>PKU</strong> standing vice--president, Hao Ping, the president <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Foreign Studies <strong>University</strong>, Yang Tong, the head <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Center for Korean<br />

Studies and his wife also attended.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kim Jun Up was born in the year <strong>of</strong> 1920, when Japan invaded Korea. In<br />

1946, he was appointed to Nanjing and taught Korean. Under his help, Yang<br />

Tongfang and Xu Weihan became the first Chinese students who learned Korean. In<br />

1988 he came to China again and visited Ji Xianlin, a renowned scholar at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

In order to promote China-S. Korea cultural and academic exchange, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kim<br />

Jun Up had visited China for 42 times totally. Besides, he especially concerned<br />

about <strong>PKU</strong>‘s development. Shao Yuan Dorm for international students is a good<br />

example. For his great contribution, Chinese government granted him ‗Chinese<br />

Language, Culture and Friendship Award‘.<br />

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IAESTE Student Oversea Training<br />

Program Came to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129858876<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct. 19th, 2005: The Recruiting Seminar <strong>of</strong> IAESTE<br />

Student Oversea Training Program (IAESTE SOTP) 2006 was held at the Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center at 7pm on Oct. 16th.<br />

Ms. Fang, the General Sectary <strong>of</strong> IAESTE China, introduced its aims and operation<br />

method. IAESTE China has grown rapidly in the past six years, setting up<br />

relationships with 35 countries. IAESTE SOTP mainly aims at some core universities<br />

in China, such as <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Zhejiang <strong>University</strong> and<br />

Fudan <strong>University</strong>. The employers are generally well-known universities, research<br />

institutions as well as celebrated firms (e.g. Ericsson and Siemens) in the world. The<br />

payment for the internship is to solve students‘ basic economic problem oversea, so<br />

as to guarantee the smooth going <strong>of</strong> the internship.<br />

In the seminar, three students from <strong>PKU</strong> who joined IAESTE SOTP last year,<br />

introduced and summarized their experience. They emphasized that students should<br />

grasp opportunities to select proper <strong>of</strong>fers for themselves. ―The world is the best<br />

classroom, and experiences the best teacher.‖ The oversea internship benefited<br />

them a lot: not only broadened their horizon, but also trained their interpersonal<br />

communication, independent living and academic research capability, as well as<br />

brought them the advantages <strong>of</strong> studying abroad and job hunting.<br />

IAESTE provided totally 7 <strong>of</strong>fers to <strong>PKU</strong> from 2004 to 2005, promoting the<br />

communication between <strong>PKU</strong> and numerous famous global & domestic companies,<br />

making a positive contribution to the job hunting and cross-culture communication.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from Denmark Discussed<br />

about China‘s Image in Western World<br />

By Yuan Limei<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129857421<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 20th, 2005: Anne Wedell—Wedellsborg, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from<br />

AARHUS <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Denmark, gave a lecture about the transformation <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />

image in Western world in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> 18th October, in the academic lecture room<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese Department.<br />

With the issue <strong>of</strong> universalism vs. ―the other‖ going through the whole presentation,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wedellsborg first summarized the attitudes towards China in Europe from<br />

17th century to 19th century--―from loving to hating‖--as she said, and further divided the<br />

300 years into three periods, namely, the period <strong>of</strong> Jesuits, proto-sinologists and<br />

polemicists. In each period, she introduced the main characteristics and plenty <strong>of</strong><br />

significant figures, who had influenced the culture exchange between China and the<br />

West, including Marco Polo, Matteo Ricci, Leibnitz and Montesquieu, full <strong>of</strong> rich<br />

historical material and vivid examples.<br />

Finally, she discussed about reasons for the dramatic transformation <strong>of</strong> attitudes<br />

towards China in 19th century from various perspectives, pointing out the social and<br />

scientific progress had lead the radical change in people‘s minds.<br />

Hosted by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Dong, the lecture attracted comparative literature majors and<br />

students interested in cross-culture from different departments and universities.<br />

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Beijing Olympic Games Calling for<br />

Volunteers<br />

By Yuan Limei<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129857379<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 20th, 2005: To support journalists from all over the<br />

world to report Beijing Olympic Games better, a course for media volunteers <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Olympic Games (BOG), jointly sponsored by Organizing Committee <strong>of</strong> BOG,<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Study and School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, was<br />

started yesterday and the formal class will begin next semester. This volunteer<br />

project was mainly aiming at undergraduates <strong>of</strong> 2005 and postgraduates <strong>of</strong> 2006.<br />

Sun Weijia, Minister <strong>of</strong> Media Operations <strong>of</strong> BOG introduced the cultivation project<br />

for media volunteers and also made a detailed speech on media operation in<br />

yesterday‘s report.<br />

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―Psychological Health Day‖ Will Open<br />

Up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129734069<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16th, 2005: The ―Psychological Health Day‖, as one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the traditional activities at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, will open up in the late October.<br />

The ―Psychological Health Day‖ is organized by the Youth Corps Committee and the<br />

Psychological Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> together under the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Take<br />

me to your heart‖. The organizers will hold all kinds <strong>of</strong> activities such as subject<br />

lectures, cards distribution, scenario plays, photography contest, psychological<br />

games and a forum on psychological health education etc. The ―Psychological<br />

Health Day‖ is not only intended to open up the mind <strong>of</strong> the students and to improve<br />

their communicative abilities, but also help them to set up enterprising life goals, to<br />

develop a healthy psychological state and create a happy, free atmosphere <strong>of</strong> caring<br />

to each other in the university.<br />

The ―Psychological Health Day‖ will last about half a month. The sponsor will give<br />

lecture on psychological health, hold a psychological scenario play contest, and<br />

cards exchanging activity named ―To Tell You about My Feelings‖ among the fresh<br />

and old students, the photograph display entitled ―My Dormitory, My Business‖, and<br />

a psychological play, ‖Contest among the Dormitories‖. The closing ceremony will be<br />

held along with the psychological health education forum for the university students.<br />

The most obvious feature <strong>of</strong> the ―Psychological Health Day‖ is that it encourages the<br />

students to participate in the psychological health activities. While the past session <strong>of</strong><br />

―Psychological Health Day‖ is confined to only lectures, the coming ―Psychological<br />

Health Day‖ is aimed to let the students enjoy the psychological activities. The<br />

―Psychological Health Day‖ also encourages students to take part in the activities<br />

together with their roommates. Yang Yin, the Administrator <strong>of</strong> the Psychological<br />

Association and one <strong>of</strong> the organizers <strong>of</strong> the ―Psychological Health Day‖, said that,<br />

the dormitories are good places for the students to communicate and express their<br />

feelings and a good relationship between the dormitories is essential for their<br />

psychological health.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : He Jibo<br />

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Guidance <strong>of</strong> Job-seeking by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Celebrated Alumnus Xu Guoqing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129697527<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 13th, 2005: Mr. Xu Guoqing, an expert on<br />

job-seeking guidance and president <strong>of</strong> the Chenxun financial training, gave a lecture<br />

about job-seeking on the night <strong>of</strong> October 12th in the auditorium <strong>of</strong> the Audiovisual<br />

Education Building.<br />

Mr. Xu shared with <strong>PKU</strong> students the skills <strong>of</strong> job-selecting and career-planning,<br />

resume-design and job interview.<br />

Xu said that students graduating from <strong>PKU</strong> should be confident and far-sighted,<br />

daring to knock at the doors <strong>of</strong> big companies. Otherwise, they may lose the<br />

opportunities <strong>of</strong> getting into big companies.<br />

Working experience is very important. One can learn a lot <strong>of</strong> ―languages <strong>of</strong> the<br />

working environment‖ through working in the companies, including manners <strong>of</strong><br />

speaking and behaviors. Rich social experience is helpful in enriching the resume.<br />

Mr. Xu suggested doing part-time jobs during college, the freshmen year in small<br />

companies and the sophomore and junior year in big companies.<br />

Mr. Xu believed one would benefit in several aspects from going to the recruiting fair,<br />

such as getting acquainted with the main industries and companies, adjusting one‘s<br />

goal and broadening one‘s horizon, making friends with the recruiting personnel and<br />

learning their business etiquette.<br />

Paying attention to details is one <strong>of</strong> the impressive lessons students bear in mind.<br />

Judging from the resume written by students and that by pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, Mr. Xu<br />

pointed out a lot <strong>of</strong> details that should be paid attention to when writing a resume. As<br />

one student said, he failed in the first round <strong>of</strong> the interview for neglect <strong>of</strong> details in<br />

the resume.<br />

More work in school time means less anxiety in interviews. A carefully-designed<br />

resume helps one have a better self-understanding thus give the interviewer a better<br />

impression. By recording the job-seeking experience, one becomes more familiar<br />

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with the company and is better prepared. Making up a missed lesson after the<br />

interview means a rehearsal <strong>of</strong> the next interview.<br />

This lecture by Mr. Xu is part <strong>of</strong> the program initiated by the job-seeking guidance<br />

center with the aim <strong>of</strong> helping students transform from ―student at campus‖ to<br />

―enterpriser‖.<br />

Edited By : Wang Yi<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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Experts and Officials Discussed on the<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> Leaders<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129600540<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2005: The first seminar on the criterion <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese leadership and development strategy was held on Oct.16th in the Sunshine<br />

Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Exchange Center. The seminar was jointly sponsored by the Institute<br />

<strong>of</strong> Human Resources <strong>of</strong> SG<strong>PKU</strong>, <strong>PKU</strong> Research Center <strong>of</strong> Human Resource<br />

Development and Management, National Academe <strong>of</strong> Human Resource<br />

Development and China Administrative Management Magazine. Experts from<br />

relative branches <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Personnel, <strong>PKU</strong> and Renmin <strong>University</strong> were<br />

invited to the seminar.<br />

Discussions revolved around the topic <strong>of</strong> the evaluation, selection and management<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials and the development strategy and performance examination <strong>of</strong> human<br />

resources.<br />

All delegates agreed that knowledge is a premise <strong>of</strong> ability and equal attention<br />

should be paid to the moral character, knowledge, ability and performance during the<br />

selection <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />

The participants also discussed about foreign experience on how to keep<br />

incorruptness by high salaries. They agreed that foreign achievements can be used<br />

for reference but Chinese policies must accord with Chinese situations.<br />

This grand seminar had a special significance since its opening on the day <strong>of</strong> the<br />

100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the abolishment <strong>of</strong> the imperial examination. It would last two<br />

days and then be divided into three branches, respectively discussing the criterions<br />

and evaluation <strong>of</strong> leaders, the strategies and methods <strong>of</strong> development and the<br />

performance indices and examination.<br />

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The First Gaiya Cup National<br />

Exhibition <strong>of</strong> Landscaping Designs <strong>of</strong><br />

College Graduates Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129599560<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 16th, 2005: The first Gaiya Cup national exhibition <strong>of</strong><br />

landscaping designs <strong>of</strong> college graduates opened in the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on<br />

the morning <strong>of</strong> October 14th. The exhibition was sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> Landscaping<br />

Design Research Institute and China Architecture Publishing Company and<br />

undertaken by the Landscaping China and the Gaiya International Culture Company<br />

<strong>of</strong> Hong Kong.<br />

The exhibition aimed to promote academic exchange in the relevant fields such as<br />

landscaping and planning nationwide and provide a stage for college graduates to<br />

communicate and exhibit their own designs.<br />

The exhibition was strongly supported by 45 colleges all across the country. 366<br />

pieces <strong>of</strong> designs were collected within two months with 309 from colleges and 57<br />

from individuals, which covered a wide range <strong>of</strong> projects.<br />

The exhibition is available on line at the website <strong>of</strong> Landscaping China from<br />

September 15th to November 30th. Besides, the exhibition will be staged in the<br />

Shanghai Jiaotong <strong>University</strong> from October 28th to 30th, in the Shenzhen<br />

Postgraduates School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> from November 11th to 13th and in the Shenyang<br />

Architecture <strong>University</strong> from December 25th to 27th.<br />

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Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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Jackie Chan Says ―No‖ to Piracy<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--10-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129598170<br />

Jackie Chan at <strong>PKU</strong> By Wang Tiantian<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2005: World famous Hong Kong kungfu star<br />

Jackie Chan delivered a 90-minute improvisational speech in the Centennial<br />

Memorial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning.<br />

This interaction between Chan and <strong>PKU</strong> students came after the show <strong>of</strong> his new<br />

blockbuster ―The Myth‖ on the same stage.<br />

Chan pointed out that piracy is a serious problem that affects the box <strong>of</strong>fice takings <strong>of</strong><br />

Hong Kong. One <strong>of</strong> the purposes <strong>of</strong> his lecture at <strong>PKU</strong> was to encourage people to<br />

watch films in cinemas instead <strong>of</strong> downloading them from the internet.<br />

He gave an example <strong>of</strong> South Koreans who greatly support national film products,<br />

take planes <strong>of</strong> domestic companies when traveling, use ―made in Korea‖<br />

commodities and go to cinemas to watch Korean films. He emphasized that we<br />

should rely on the audience, not the film stars, to renounce piracy.<br />

―The Myth‖ is a film with magnificent landscape and astounding music. It tells a<br />

thousand-year-long love story between a general in the Qin Dynasty and a princess<br />

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from a minority group.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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Kungfu Star Jet Lee Gave a Speech at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Xu Danwen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129515913<br />

Jet Lee on his lecture By Zhang Siwei<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.13, 2005: The world famous kungfu star, Jet Lee,<br />

gave a speech in Sunshine Hall on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Oct.13. This is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

activities named ―love & sunshine‖, which are hold by China Red Cross Association.<br />

For so many years, Jet Lee has been like by millions <strong>of</strong> Chinese all around the world.<br />

The characters he acted in movies are considered to be the perfect Chinese heroes.<br />

Even after moving to America, he still claimed that he would be a traditional Chinese<br />

in all his life time.<br />

In the speech, Jet Lee shared his life wisdom with audience. As a representative<br />

kungfu star in the world, he seriously demonstrated that ―violence can never be a<br />

good way <strong>of</strong> resolving problems in life, only the power <strong>of</strong> love can purify people‘s<br />

hearts ‖, which is the core thought <strong>of</strong> his new movie, Huo Yuanjia.<br />

The series activities <strong>of</strong> ―love& sunshine‖, which aim at the psychological problems <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> students, will be put on places in many other Universities in the near<br />

future.<br />

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The School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Held<br />

a Seminar to Devote to the Research <strong>of</strong><br />

Economic History<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129515263<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 13th, 2005: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> October 12, the<br />

Seminar <strong>of</strong> the Arrangement and Publication <strong>of</strong> ‗Qing Shilu‘ was held at second<br />

meeting room <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center.<br />

As the standout <strong>of</strong> national School <strong>of</strong> Economics, the School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

attaches great importance to the research <strong>of</strong> economic history. It has <strong>of</strong>fered courses<br />

like ‘Economic History <strong>of</strong> the world,‘ ‘Economic History <strong>of</strong> the PRC,‘ ‘Economic<br />

History <strong>of</strong> ancient times,‘ ‘Economic History <strong>of</strong> modern times,‘ and ‘Research<br />

Methods in Economic History.‘ The Seminar <strong>of</strong> the Arrangement and Publication <strong>of</strong><br />

‗Qing Shilu‘ serves as one important part <strong>of</strong> the series <strong>of</strong> activities to celebrate the<br />

20th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the foundation <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

The seminar was presided over by Xiao Guoliang, tutor <strong>of</strong> Ph.D. candidates and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economics, and those honorable participating guests<br />

include leading scholars in the field <strong>of</strong> Economic History such as: Wu Chengming,<br />

Jing Junjian, and Dong Zikai. Furthermore, the arrival <strong>of</strong> Chen Zhenhan, who is the<br />

first to study the economic history in ‗Qing Shilu‘, enlivened the atmosphere <strong>of</strong> the<br />

seminar.<br />

The participant representative, Li Debin, is the second person who is engaged in<br />

studying the materials concerning the economic history in ‗Qing Shilu‘ after Chen<br />

Zhenhan. During the seminar he recalled the difficulties he had met when arranging<br />

materials in the past.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Wei, dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economics, also criticized the impetuous<br />

tendencies in the research <strong>of</strong> economic history. At present the average age <strong>of</strong> the<br />

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researchers <strong>of</strong> economic history reaches ninety, which means a lack <strong>of</strong> back-up<br />

talent and that the young scholars‘ attendance is in emergent need.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Celebrating Successful<br />

Launching <strong>of</strong> Shenzhou VI<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129260154<br />

On the morning <strong>of</strong> October, 12th, a cheer burst out in the dorm <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students from<br />

school <strong>of</strong> earth and space sciences. However, it is not because <strong>of</strong> Yao Ming‘s<br />

excellent performance, but because the successful launching <strong>of</strong> Shenzhou VI<br />

spacecraft.<br />

Students who major in space sciences and technology looked quite excited since the<br />

launching, which means another breakthrough in China‘s technology in space<br />

sciences, and they were proud <strong>of</strong> the result.<br />

Feng Xiang got up early and watched the whole launching process through the<br />

Internet. When Mr. Chen Bingde, the general director <strong>of</strong> China‘s manned space<br />

mission announced the success, he said to others around: ―Our major (space<br />

sciences and technology) is quite promising.‖<br />

While the whole dorm was immersed in an atmosphere <strong>of</strong> excitement, Ma Yonghui<br />

seemed quite calm. ―This is only the first step we have achieved; there will be a long<br />

way to go before our final goal has been reached.‖<br />

Wang Renzhong, another student from the space sciences and technology major,<br />

would rather consider this launch as a good chance to study. ―The reason why I pay<br />

attention to the whole process is it has something to do with my major. In the near<br />

future, we will study the relative knowledge <strong>of</strong> satellites, space crafts, and space<br />

exploration and so on.‖<br />

Cheng Sheng was highly motivated. ―I love my major and want to accomplish some<br />

achievements. I think if in the future I become the general director, or one <strong>of</strong> the core<br />

scientists who are engaged in the research <strong>of</strong> the ―Shenzhou Ⅸ and Ⅹ‖. How<br />

excited!‖<br />

Patriotism arose as the launching was successfully completed. ―I think the reason<br />

why we focus so much on Shenzhou VI spacecraft is clear: We are Chinese and we<br />

love our motherland and we are proud <strong>of</strong> our country‘s success.‖ Said Shi Hao.<br />

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Duan Yujia made the conclusion: ―Shenzhou VI has been successfully launched and<br />

‗Chang'e Plan‘ is being carried out. I think it is just time for us to study space<br />

sciences and technology. The time <strong>of</strong> space has come, so we must grasp the<br />

knowledge well to live up to the expectation <strong>of</strong> our nation.‖<br />

After the discussion, all the students showed their willingness to carry forward the<br />

spirit <strong>of</strong> the ―two-bombs-and-one-satellite‖ and make their own contributions to the<br />

national space flight career.<br />

At the moment Chinese astronauts Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng were roaming in<br />

the space and we expected their triumphant return.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Guo Xiaoqian<br />

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Caring for the Elders— Series <strong>of</strong><br />

Activities are organized to Celebrate<br />

the Double Ninth Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--1-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129259373<br />

Put Cards on to the ―Wish Tree‖ By Yu Yijie<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 14th, 2005: Today, the September 9th by lunar<br />

calendar, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> saw series <strong>of</strong> activities being organized by the Love<br />

Heart Society to celebrate the Chinese custom festival, the Double Ninth Festival. It<br />

has been the ―Elder Day‖ since 1989. The Chinese people is accustomed to do all<br />

kinds <strong>of</strong> activities to express their respect and best wishes to the elders.<br />

During the noontime, every student passing the ―Triangle Area‖ can pick up the card<br />

and pen already prepared for them, write down their best wishes to the eldership,<br />

and put up the cards onto the ―Wish Tree‖ standing near the ―<strong>PKU</strong> Hall‖.<br />

This activity is sponsored organized by the Elder Caring Section <strong>of</strong> the Love Heart<br />

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Society. The student, in charge <strong>of</strong> the Elder Caring Section said,‖ respecting for the<br />

elders is our traditional virtue. The ‗Wish Tree‘ activity is held to encourage more<br />

students to respect for the elders.‖<br />

Besides the activity <strong>of</strong> the ―Wish Tree‖, the Love Heart Society also set up the<br />

―Elders Caring Week‖. They planned to launch series <strong>of</strong> activities to call for respect<br />

for the aged people. (Listed below):<br />

On Saturday 7pm, ―Lecture on Palliative Care‖ at Room 239, Dian Jiao, sharing the<br />

feelings <strong>of</strong> the obscure volunteers.<br />

On Friday 7pm, the French Film ―Butterfly‖, telling you the story <strong>of</strong> a girl and an elder<br />

searching for the butterfly.<br />

The Love Heart Society will also cooperate with the ―Wo Men‖ Literature Association<br />

to solicit articles in the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Caring for the Elders in the Double Ninth Festival ‖.<br />

This activity is aimed to encourage the students to tell their grandparents‘ stories,<br />

which is buried in the bottom <strong>of</strong> heart.<br />

Elder Caring Section <strong>of</strong> the Love Heart Society bend themselves to the caring <strong>of</strong> the<br />

aged people. They give a weekly care to the elder people including: Teaching the<br />

aged people how to use computer in the Beijing No. 5 Welfare House ;Chat with the<br />

retired pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; Chat with the late-session cancer patients<br />

and give palliative care to them in cooperation <strong>of</strong> Ning Yang Hospital which is<br />

subordinate to the Beijing Cancer Hospital. Every places the members <strong>of</strong> the Love<br />

Heart Society went, they provided care for the people in need, left with warmth<br />

and highly praise.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : He Jibo<br />

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―Top Ten‖ Singer Contest Near<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—10-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129164604<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 12th, 2005: ―It is just you we are listening to‖--this<br />

year‘s campus singer contest goes near first with its appealing motto from the very<br />

beginning.<br />

The opening ceremony will also be held for the first time, when Sun Nan is invited to<br />

perform.<br />

Its registration has started today, and will last three days at Triangle Area. Staff <strong>of</strong><br />

Student Union will help to sign up from 11a.m. down to 5p.m. during these days. And<br />

registration form is also available in the ―top ten‖ section in BDWM BBS.<br />

Over half a century has the ―top ten‖ campus singer contest lasted, and the<br />

significant part <strong>of</strong> campus culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> it has become. Every year it sweeps the<br />

campus, leads the musical fashion and kindles many new stars in the sky <strong>of</strong> campus<br />

music.<br />

It is just you we are listening to! And it is just you we are waiting for!<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Yuan Limei<br />

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Dr. Lunsen Speaks on ‗Sexual and<br />

Contraceptive Behavior in the West –<br />

Dynamics and Trends‘<br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--10-10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129111460<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 10th, 2005: Dr. Rik HW van Lunsen from the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Sexology & Psychosomatic Ob/Gyn, Academic Medical Center,<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Amsterdam, gave the lecture ‗Sexual and contraceptive behavior in the<br />

west —— Dynamics and Trends‘ in the <strong>PKU</strong> ‗Chia Tai‘ International Communication<br />

Centre at six pm on Oct. 10th 2005.<br />

Dr. Rik HW van Lunsen was the former president <strong>of</strong> Dutch Society for sexology. Now<br />

he is the president <strong>of</strong> Dutch Foundation for contraception, the editorial committee <strong>of</strong><br />

‗European Journal for Contraception and Reproductive Health Care‘ and the member<br />

<strong>of</strong> International Academy <strong>of</strong> sex research.<br />

Before Dr. Rik HW van Lunsen gave his lecture, he first let his audience see a film<br />

named ‗The wonder about love‘. The film told a story about a couple‘s real life, from<br />

the marriage to the birth <strong>of</strong> their baby and so on, which let the audience know how a<br />

man and a woman grow up from love.<br />

After that was his lecture time. The main idea is to let people know the objective,<br />

importance and the effective way <strong>of</strong> contraception. During his talk Dr. Rik HW van<br />

Lunsen made some comparison between the Western countries and China such as<br />

the first sexual intercourse age, abortion rates and the numbers <strong>of</strong> new<br />

cases(incidence) <strong>of</strong> STD/HIV. Dr. Rik HW van Lunsen gave people a safe and<br />

effective advice <strong>of</strong> contraception named ‗Double Dutch‘ which means that girls use<br />

the prophylactic and boys use the condom at the same time.<br />

After the talk, audience got the chance to ask questions. Many boys and girls had<br />

asked questions about their own troubles. The concept <strong>of</strong> the very ―last‖ question<br />

was nearly impossible. Even when time is out the audience were unwilling to leave<br />

and kept on asking.<br />

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Sunshine Association Putting on Third<br />

Charity Concert<br />

By Xu Danwen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--10-1<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129079388<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.1st,2005: The Sunshine Association, famous NGO<br />

that aims to help leucocythemia patients, is now busy in preparing the third charity<br />

concert.<br />

It is said, China Philharmonic Orchestra, the top orchestra <strong>of</strong> China, has accepted<br />

the invitation <strong>of</strong> Sunshine association to dedicate its first no beneficial performance<br />

to Sunshine Association. Compared to the last two charity concerts, this time<br />

Sunshine Association hopes more. According to one <strong>of</strong> their full- time principal, a<br />

total <strong>of</strong> 1,000,000 incomes are expected from the third charity event. Other than this,<br />

the Sunshine Association is now paying more attention to its public fame and<br />

influence. It is said that more severe and long-last PR activities are putting on the<br />

stage after the recruitment <strong>of</strong> the new working force <strong>of</strong> the charity concert.<br />

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Super Clubs Competition<br />

By Xiao Yuan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--9-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129041401<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 29th, 2005: Joining clubs is a thing that almost all<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> freshmen would experience. What are the clubs like at <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science<br />

Center? You can find the answer in the activity <strong>of</strong> Super Clubs competition on<br />

Thursday, Sept. 29th.<br />

While lectures have been given during the daytime, music replaced and students<br />

crowded in at night. Twelve Clubs were in competition. Heads <strong>of</strong> the clubs took turns<br />

to speak for the societies they devoted themselves in, and you would be surprised<br />

that so many extraordinary things were done by those who seemed so ordinary in the<br />

campus.<br />

Want to learn some traditional Chinese medicine? Join the society <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

medicine! Though HSC is under the theory system <strong>of</strong> western medicine, many fans<br />

are captivated by the charm <strong>of</strong> our traditional treasure <strong>of</strong> Chinese medicine. Students<br />

could learn things like massage and Guasha, which are all traditional health<br />

protecting operations in Chinese medicine, and have numerous lectures on, not only<br />

medicine, but also the traditional Chinese philosophy, which Chinese medicine is<br />

based on.<br />

What will students get from years <strong>of</strong> medical education? Pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills to cure<br />

patients? Not exactly. What is more important is compassion and love, not only to<br />

patients, but also to the whole society. The Love Heart Society is an example.<br />

Members spread their love to indigent children, disabled people and aged people.<br />

Another Society, Health 1+1, also does very good in helping people who suffer from<br />

HIV.<br />

Impressively, the Green Wind Club, former winner <strong>of</strong> the Best Club, keeps their<br />

efforts in environment protection and resource reservation. They collect recyclable<br />

materials room by room, -- not a splendid affair, but persisting so long that it makes<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the most effective activities.<br />

Other clubs are also very impressive. Club <strong>of</strong> Modern Music, accompanied the whole<br />

activity with their beautiful music. <strong>English</strong> Club, Clubs for chess and card, Ping Pang<br />

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and badminton, broadcasting station, and so on, gather various talented people from<br />

around the campus.<br />

Students get together in this big room. Their passion spread about. Old ones leave<br />

and new ones come. Every year faces are different. So it makes the clubs <strong>of</strong> the<br />

campus always young. So when you see doctors with a serious look one their face in<br />

hospitals, don't forget the fact that they once experienced as brilliant things as you<br />

have had.<br />

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Second <strong>PKU</strong> Int‘l Cultural Festival<br />

Resumes<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—9-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127955794<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sep. 28th, 2005: The Second <strong>PKU</strong> international cultural<br />

festival, hosted by Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations, will go on in October. The related<br />

preparation is under way.<br />

It aims at enhancing mutual understanding and cultural exchange between<br />

international students, and accordingly speeding up the process <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

internationalization.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> cultural festival <strong>of</strong> this year was supposed to be held at Ying Jie<br />

Communication Square on April 30th, however postponed for some reasons. It is<br />

learned that new scientific techniques would be adopted and the live activity <strong>of</strong> the<br />

grand occasion can be seen through <strong>PKU</strong> networking and www.oir.pku.edu.cn.<br />

The festival was initiated on April 24th, 2004 on the stage <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hall. Wang Xuan<br />

and Luo Haocai, vice presidents <strong>of</strong> CPPCC, Zhang Xinsheng, vice minister <strong>of</strong><br />

education, together with S. Korean and Afghanistan envoys to China were invited.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hall was filled with friendship and passion at the opening ceremony. The<br />

international students from 59 countries showed their national characteristics.<br />

The cultural festival event ranked first among 2004-year <strong>PKU</strong> top 10 news after<br />

through public appraisal.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Zeng Xianfang<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> Opera ―Yuan Chonghuan‖ Hot<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005---9-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127695444<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong>, Sept.23rd, 2005: The newly-adapted historical <strong>Peking</strong> Opera Yuan<br />

Chonghuan was put on in the Centennial Hall, which attracted many teachers and<br />

students from the nearby universities.<br />

As part <strong>of</strong> the program <strong>of</strong> ―disseminating the traditional culture in universities‖ by the<br />

Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> Beijing Party Committee and Teaching Staff Committee, the<br />

play was be shown on for free at <strong>PKU</strong> from 21th to 23th, Sept.. Some teachers and<br />

students from universities in Beijing were invited to enjoy.<br />

The storyline <strong>of</strong> the play goes like this: In the end <strong>of</strong> the Ming Dynasty, the forces <strong>of</strong><br />

the Qing Kingdom bypassed the Shanhai Pass guarded by Yuan Chonghuan, who<br />

then hurried to the capital to inform the emperor and finally defeated the Qing forces.<br />

The emperor <strong>of</strong> the Qing Kingdom set up a trick to have Yuan Chonghuan<br />

imprisoned by the then emperor <strong>of</strong> the Ming Dynasty and led to Yuan‘ s sentence to<br />

death by dismembering his body.<br />

The play starts with the scene <strong>of</strong> the Qing forces intruding upon the land <strong>of</strong> the Ming<br />

Dynasty and ends with that <strong>of</strong> Yuan facing death bravely.<br />

Presented jointly by the <strong>Peking</strong> Opera House <strong>of</strong> Beijing and the Chang‘an grand<br />

theater, the play was first put on in the last May Day holiday and was well received. It<br />

is the second round <strong>of</strong> performance following the first round <strong>of</strong> public performance<br />

nationwide. According to the organizers, it aims to strengthen the moral education<br />

among the students especially after Sept. 20, Citizen Morality Day.<br />

The performance on the night <strong>of</strong> September 22 was the second one as planned. The<br />

stage effect was fantastic with excellent use <strong>of</strong> slides and the devoting performance<br />

<strong>of</strong> the 13 world-class actors won warm applauds.<br />

Yuan Chonghuan was acted by Yu Kuizhi, one <strong>of</strong> the most famous <strong>Peking</strong> Opera<br />

actors today and the mother <strong>of</strong> the emperor was played by Meng Guanglu, the<br />

winner <strong>of</strong> the ―Mei Lanfang Gold Award‖. <strong>Peking</strong> Opera fans were satisfied with the<br />

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famous actors and young ones.<br />

After the show, Wang Yuzhen, the director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> Opera house <strong>of</strong> Beijing and<br />

the first-class actress, received our interview, in which she said that the image <strong>of</strong><br />

Yuan Chonghuan was supposed to stir patriotism in the youths as it is the 60th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> the resistance war against Japanese aggression; meanwhile it was<br />

intended to show them the essence <strong>of</strong> our culture---the <strong>Peking</strong> Opera.<br />

The performance was more successful and more warmly received on campus than in<br />

the society, she added. She also said that college students are highly patriotic and<br />

appreciative <strong>of</strong> the opera despite the fact that there are some classic lines too<br />

difficult for them to understand. The captions helped them understand and interact<br />

with the opera better, which greatly encouraged the actors to like campus<br />

performing.<br />

Another adapted <strong>Peking</strong> Opera, Mei Lanfang, was also put on at <strong>PKU</strong> by the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

Opera House <strong>of</strong> Beijing last year, which also achieved great success. Wang told us<br />

that the <strong>Peking</strong> Opera House <strong>of</strong> Beijing would organize more such programs in the<br />

days to come.<br />

Edited By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Translated By : Liu Lanxiang<br />

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The Premiere <strong>of</strong> ‗Chinese Overseas<br />

Students‘ and the ‗Forum <strong>of</strong> Study<br />

abroad‘ at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

By Ning Jing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--9-24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=127693487<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept. 24th: The teleplay ‗Chinese Overseas Students‘<br />

presented the first public performance in the <strong>PKU</strong> Hall <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> at<br />

seven o‘clock on Sep. 23rd 2005. At the same time, the ‗Forum <strong>of</strong> Study abroad‘<br />

came into the university for the first time, into our <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Zhang Jiaoyi from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Kong Jie from BTV hosted that night. The<br />

subeditor <strong>of</strong> BTV, Liu Xiao, and vice director <strong>of</strong> the Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, Sun Zhanlan, each made their congratulating speech.<br />

This activity has two main points: One is to present and recommend the new teleplay<br />

and the other is to discuss with <strong>PKU</strong> students the overseas life <strong>of</strong> Chinese students.<br />

Communicate with the Production Manager, Directors and the Musician<br />

As to recommend the teleplay the production manager <strong>of</strong> this teleplay Sun Xu came<br />

to the audiences first, followed by the directors and the musician.<br />

The production manager told the audiences a lot about the teleplay such as why he<br />

would like to choose such a topic in his teleplay. As he said, he once had a dream <strong>of</strong><br />

studying in one <strong>of</strong> the best universities in China such as <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, but it fell<br />

through. And then he would like to have an overseas studying life, but it fell through<br />

too. So he wanted to make a teleplay about the overseas students just as a way to<br />

make his dream come true. And he also had an ambitious plan <strong>of</strong> his teleplay. He<br />

would like to make one teleplay about the Chinese overseas students every 5 years.<br />

And after about 20 years his teleplay will be about 125 episodes long all together.<br />

After the talk <strong>of</strong> the production manager, two <strong>of</strong> the directors came to meet the<br />

audiences. The activity turned into a Question and Answer Part. The ebullient<br />

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audiences asked the directors and the production manager questions about the<br />

teleplay and about the overseas life and so on. The atmosphere was rather exiting.<br />

Then there came the famous musician Su Yue. He wrote songs in this teleplay. He<br />

said with a humor: ‗I‘m very glad to hear that you like the songs in this teleplay. What<br />

I‘d like to say is that if you had watched this teleplay you‘ll like them much more.‘<br />

Then he sang one song in this teleplay with four students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for all<br />

the audiences.<br />

Communicate with the Actors<br />

Students <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> played an opusculum to welcome the ‗Forum <strong>of</strong><br />

Study abroad‘ coming into our campus. Then some <strong>of</strong> the leading actors in the<br />

teleplay came to have a discussion <strong>of</strong> the overseas life with all the audiences.<br />

The leading actress was the beautiful young lady Chen Shuang, who was the<br />

champion <strong>of</strong> the ‗<strong>University</strong> World Miss Contest‘. She talked about her overseas life<br />

and her future plan. She showed the students how an overseas dream could come<br />

true.<br />

Another leading actor was the ‗Chocolate King‘ Yang Zhimin, who was a PhD <strong>of</strong><br />

Biology. He had a store selling top level chocolate which was made by himself in<br />

Canada. He told the students to follow their interest so as to find their own way to<br />

success.<br />

And there also came a special guest Wang Huiyao. He had experienced a very rich<br />

and colorful job life. He was a MBA and once worked as a diplomat, as a<br />

businessman and so on. He told all the students that the key point <strong>of</strong> the overseas<br />

life is to see the world and ourselves more clearly.<br />

At last the audiences enjoyed one episode <strong>of</strong> the new teleplay with the actors, the<br />

production manager and the directors together.<br />

The premiere was then over in applause. And this teleplay will be show in BTV<br />

during the National Day‘s holiday.<br />

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A High-level Academic Congress <strong>of</strong><br />

International Pathology Held Jointly<br />

by Foundation Medical College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

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The Fourth session <strong>of</strong> Asia-Pacific Academic Congress <strong>of</strong> International Pathology<br />

took place solemnly on the Beijing International Conference Center from august 23<br />

to august 26. It was hosted by the IAP in China (International Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Pathology), as well as the Department <strong>of</strong> Pathology in the Foundation Medical<br />

College <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

This is the Academic Congress <strong>of</strong> International Pathology <strong>of</strong> the largest scale and<br />

the highest academic standards that has ever been held in China, with attendants<br />

from out <strong>of</strong> the Asian—and—Pacific region.<br />

During the conference, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gu Jiang, President <strong>of</strong> the Organizing Committee,<br />

as well as vice president Pr<strong>of</strong>essor John K. C. Chan presided over the opening and<br />

ending ceremony successfully, while President <strong>of</strong> the Academic Congress Wu<br />

Binshuan, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Pathology in the Foundation Medical<br />

College <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, addressed the people in the opening ceremony.<br />

The onerous task <strong>of</strong> making preparations for the conference is done by numerous<br />

faculty members and friends in the field <strong>of</strong> Pathology at home and abroad. Therefore,<br />

it can be said that the academic congress came to a satisfactory conclusion owing to<br />

their joint efforts.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Psychological Counseling Center<br />

Opens<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—9-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=126166347<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 7, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> first Psychological Counseling<br />

Center for students at campus opened yesterday. It aims at providing counseling and<br />

treatment concerning mental development, psychological adaptation and obstacles.<br />

According to the school authority, this is not the first psychological counseling room<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong>. However, the former one charged fee, with the price ranged from 30 to<br />

200RMB, while the newly-opened one is free and every student at <strong>PKU</strong> has the<br />

opportunity to go there for counseling 6 to 8 times each term.<br />

A teacher from the Student Affair Office said that as early as 2004, Mental Health<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Student Affair Office intended to set up psychological counseling room in<br />

view <strong>of</strong> the increasing pressure <strong>of</strong> students in recent years and emergencies at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

She also pointed out that the psychological counseling room might exert pressure on<br />

students to a certain degree since it is located in the teaching building. In November,<br />

the counseling room will be moved to building 19 or 20, with 6 to 8 rooms and three<br />

counseling rooms, which will be the formal location.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : Xin Jing <strong>News</strong>paper<br />

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2005 <strong>PKU</strong> Enrollment Express<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—9-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=126166289<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, September 7, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> admission lines for both arts<br />

and science students keep ranking the first among universities and colleges<br />

nationwide, with the entry score for arts students 111 points and science students<br />

138 points higher than the average score <strong>of</strong> national key universities.<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> the Admission Office Dong Degang and dean <strong>of</strong> the Admission Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Medicine Department Zheng Liyun made a report respectively concerning the<br />

enrollment conditions <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> (main campus and medicine department) in the<br />

meeting. This year <strong>PKU</strong> successfully completed the admission task and altogether<br />

enrolled 3957 undergraduates and polytechnic students (3081 in main campus, 876<br />

in medicine department), including 3362 general undergraduates (2710, main<br />

campus; 652, medicine department), 31 second majors (s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering), 92<br />

students majoring Ideology and Politics Education (upgrading from junior college<br />

students to university students), 472 international students (248, main campus; 224,<br />

medicine department). It also enrolled 47 number one students nationwide including<br />

HK, Macao and Taiwan. In addition, the major fill rate is relatively high, with no<br />

adjustment <strong>of</strong> students from 22 provinces and full fill for first major in 8 provinces,<br />

thus achieve the goal <strong>of</strong> ―taking the examinees into first consideration‖ and ensure<br />

the quality <strong>of</strong> admission at the same time.<br />

Edited By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

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New Semester <strong>of</strong> Year 2005: <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Welcomes Freshmen!<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=125359924<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Council Chairman Min Weifang with Student (By Wang Tiantian)<br />

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By Hu Jun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong with International Students (By Wang Wenquan)<br />

Flags <strong>of</strong> schools and departments were flaunting, banners with warm welcome were<br />

flying, and stands full <strong>of</strong> commodities were escorting all the paths… <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Campus received some five thousand students from all over China and also from<br />

dozens <strong>of</strong> countries in the world on August 29th.<br />

From five o'clock on the morning <strong>of</strong> the registration day, <strong>PKU</strong> shuttle buses had been<br />

fully engaged in commuting between the campus and Beijing Railway Station and<br />

West Beijing Railway Station. Eighteen buses were sent out to pick up all the<br />

students and their parents and relatives who escorted all the way to the Capital.<br />

On campus, since six o'clock in the morning, receptionists and faculty members <strong>of</strong><br />

each school had prepared the reception desks, which held all the necessary<br />

documents and files for registration and lined both sides <strong>of</strong> the avenue reaching the<br />

campus gate. As more joyful freshman and their delighted parents arrived, the<br />

campus emerged as a lovely busy panorama in the early morning‘s sunshine.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Council Chairman Min Weifang and <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong inspected the<br />

―Green Channel‖ which was aimed to insure monetary and material aids to those<br />

with financial difficulties. President Xu stressed that <strong>PKU</strong> would spare no efforts to<br />

―make sure that all <strong>PKU</strong> freshman will not drop school for short <strong>of</strong> money‖. They also<br />

visited students‘ dormitories and had talks with the delighted new-comers.<br />

President Xu Zhihong also visited international students coming to check into the<br />

centennial <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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August 29th was set for freshman and doctoral candidates <strong>of</strong> the Class ‗09 to register<br />

into <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Master candidates are scheduled to joat <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on<br />

the next day when they will be received and accommodated at Wanliu Campus five<br />

kilometers to the southwest <strong>of</strong> Yanyuan.<br />

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PUMA to Conquer Sandanxson<br />

Summit<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—6-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=120093959<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, June 29, 2005: PUMA (<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Mountaineering<br />

Association) is going to set foot on Tibet once again for mountaineering and scientific<br />

investigation. ―New route, new mountain‖ is the slogan <strong>of</strong> this time‘s mountaineering<br />

activity. The PUMA is to conquer this year is Sandanxson Summit located in Naqu,<br />

Tibet. Sandanxson is 6590m in height, standing in the middle part <strong>of</strong> Mt. Nojin<br />

Tangula, with relatively good weather and convenient transportation. In addition,<br />

they are planning to do some mountain resource detecting around Tangula<br />

meanwhile.<br />

PUMA has been making sufficient preparation early since the May Day holidays this<br />

year, when eight core climbers successfully carried out their training in Ban Ridge,<br />

Sichuan. They finished their reply at the beginning <strong>of</strong> June. Programs, including<br />

physical ability training, skills coaching, team construction have been systematically<br />

carried out since the middle ten days <strong>of</strong> April when the mountaineering team was<br />

formed.<br />

Besides the renowned mountaineering team, PUMA has another scientific<br />

investigation team, which is heading for Naqu to go on with their scientific<br />

investigation last year. The theme <strong>of</strong> investigation this year is ―The living condition <strong>of</strong><br />

teachers and students <strong>of</strong> Wan Quan Primary school <strong>of</strong> Dasa town, Naqu‖. They aim<br />

at further efficient scientific research and investigation based on their collected<br />

information.<br />

According to the principals <strong>of</strong> PUMA, in their contacts with local people during the<br />

jokul climbing in tablelands, members <strong>of</strong> PUMA established pr<strong>of</strong>ound feelings with<br />

tableland area and intense desire for exploring the unknown civilization. As a result,<br />

along with mountain climbing every year, PUMA organizes scientific investigation<br />

targeting Tibet. They hope that not only can they go deep into the lives <strong>of</strong> local<br />

people out <strong>of</strong> their responsibility for the society, but more and more people are<br />

concerned about the people in tableland through PUMA‘s effective spread <strong>of</strong><br />

knowledge. Moreover, they expect to gain knowledge and ability through practice in<br />

tough environment so as to serve the society more effectively once walking out <strong>of</strong><br />

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campus.<br />

PUMA, set up on April 1st, 1989, is the first students‘ association nationwide with<br />

mountaineering, scientific investigation and climbing activities. Aiming at going deep<br />

into the nature and society, conquering the self, carrying forward the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

enterprising and pursuing excellence, it has carried out all kinds <strong>of</strong> activities including<br />

mountaineering, scientific investigation and climbing during the 16 years since its<br />

foundation.<br />

Edited By : Liu Li<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 2nd Korean Culture Festival<br />

Closed<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—6-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=118811667<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 14, 2005: <strong>PKU</strong> 2nd Korean Culture Festival lasting<br />

10 days has come to a close recently.<br />

The rich and colorful activities in the Korean Culture Festival <strong>of</strong> this time mainly<br />

include: opening ceremony ―Sending words for the nice future <strong>of</strong> China & Korea‖ <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> 2nd Korean Culture Festival, lecture series (relationship between China and<br />

Korea section, economy section, culture section), picture exhibition on Korean<br />

history, culture and tourism, Korean film exhibition and Korean taekwondo show.<br />

On the opening ceremony day, the propaganda platform was packed with people.<br />

Students took an active part in asking for all kinds <strong>of</strong> propaganda materials and<br />

writing down their best wishes for the wonderful future <strong>of</strong> China and Korea. On the<br />

propaganda sheet they wrote: ―We are good fellows with yellow skin and black eyes,<br />

and let‘s join our hands in starting a brand new world!‖ ―Friendship between China<br />

and Korea remains fresh forever!‖ During the ten-day period, Korea‘s Grand National<br />

Party leader Ms. Park Guen-hye came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and gave a splendid<br />

speech, during which she depicted a great blueprint <strong>of</strong> the friendship between China<br />

and Korea for young students <strong>of</strong> both countries.<br />

The Korean Culture Festival is undertaken by <strong>PKU</strong> China and Korea Communication<br />

Association and receives great support help from not only <strong>PKU</strong> Party committee,<br />

administration, and League committee, but personage and groups <strong>of</strong> friendship <strong>of</strong><br />

both China and Korea and Korean top one MP3 brand Iriver Company. The culture<br />

festival aims at showing Korean features from all aspects through lively and colorful<br />

activities to enhance <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ understanding <strong>of</strong> Korean culture and the<br />

friendship between the young people <strong>of</strong> both countries, and further promote the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> affiliation, the commercial intercourse and culture communication<br />

between the two countries. The excellent fruits <strong>of</strong> the communication <strong>of</strong> college<br />

students <strong>of</strong> the two countries get to be displayed through all kinds <strong>of</strong> activities, which<br />

broaden the perspectives <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students thus draw much attention at campus and<br />

are well received by students and faculties.<br />

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Director Li Xincao: ―Classic and<br />

Romance‖ Symphony Orchestra<br />

Concert to Be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=117162935<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 26, 2005: Symphony Orchestra <strong>of</strong> China National<br />

Opera House will put on a symphony concert ―Classic and Romance‖ at 19:00 on<br />

May 27th at the Centennial Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. This concert aims at ―bringing<br />

elegant art into campus‖. The young and promising director Li Xincao is to be invited<br />

especially so that the concert will be <strong>of</strong> the same high standard as other social<br />

performances. The repertoire is well-selected, including Viennese master <strong>of</strong> classic<br />

Mozart‘s work, Symphony No.35 in D major ―Haffner‖, K.385 <strong>of</strong>, Symphony No.2 in e<br />

minor <strong>of</strong> the great master <strong>of</strong> Late-Romanticism Rachmaninov and other pieces <strong>of</strong><br />

music with rich connotation but not <strong>of</strong>ten performed for their comparative demanding<br />

skills.<br />

Li Xincao is one <strong>of</strong> the most popular and famous director in contemporary music<br />

circle. Besides his cooperation with domestic orchestras, he has also worked<br />

together with orchestras in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and those abroad, including<br />

Vienna State Opera House, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Munich Symphony<br />

orchestra, Brandenburg Philharmonic orchestra, Vienna Youth Symphony<br />

Orchestra, Hungary State Opera House, French Lille National Symphony Orchestra,<br />

Besancon Opera House, etc. In his series <strong>of</strong> performances, his exquisite-handled<br />

works impellingly display his accurate grasp <strong>of</strong> music style and adaptability to a wide<br />

range <strong>of</strong> music. In particular, he is highly praised for his annotation to German and<br />

Austria classical works <strong>of</strong> different times as well as Chinese contemporary music.<br />

Rachmaninov‘s Symphony No.2 in e minor is the one <strong>of</strong> special feature and also the<br />

most popular piece in the world among his three pieces <strong>of</strong> symphony. The whole<br />

piece <strong>of</strong> works structurally shows the continuous undulation, using emotions to force<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> the music. It distinctly displays the special characteristics <strong>of</strong><br />

Russian music from the late 19th century to 20th century vividly with Rachmaninov‘s<br />

trait.<br />

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The concert is jointly held by China National Opera House and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : www.sohu.com<br />

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French Culture Week at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116993130<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 25th, 2005: the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> French<br />

Culture Week was held this Monday morning in the south attaching hall <strong>of</strong> the library.<br />

Sponsored by L'Oreal and entitled with "Seven Days in France", this round <strong>of</strong> French<br />

culture week brings about a wide range <strong>of</strong> exposure <strong>of</strong> French culture to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students, ranging from Chinese enterprise's development in France, traveling,<br />

cuisine, sports, literature, history, movie to Sino-France relationships. Ms. Lan<br />

Zhenzhen, Vice-president <strong>of</strong> L'Oreal in greater China and Dean <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

French from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> presented this ceremony.<br />

As the prelude <strong>of</strong> this French Culture week, Ms. Lan Zhenzhen delivered a speech<br />

this Monday evening and briefly introduced enterprise culture in French companies<br />

and Chinese enterprise's development in France.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Express: Famous Physicist Zhou<br />

Guangzhao to Communicate with <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116572219<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 18th, 2005: The meeting <strong>of</strong> communication between<br />

academician Zhou Guangzhao and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> which is sponsored<br />

by Beijing Organizing Committee for Science and Technology Week and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> will be held at 3 o‘clock in the afternoon <strong>of</strong> May 21st in the Lecture Hall <strong>of</strong><br />

the ground floor <strong>of</strong> the New Building <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Science. Chen Jia‘er,<br />

ex-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and now president <strong>of</strong> Beijing Science and Technology<br />

Association will take charge <strong>of</strong> this activity.<br />

Mr. Zhou Guangzhao is former vice Chairman <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress and<br />

now president <strong>of</strong> China Science and Technology Association. He was born in May,<br />

1929 in Changsha <strong>of</strong> Hunan Province. He joined the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China in<br />

1952. He is also an academician <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science and a theoretical<br />

physicist.<br />

From 1957 to 1961, he was a secondary researcher <strong>of</strong> Soviet Union Dubna Joint<br />

Institute for Nuclear Research. He took charge <strong>of</strong> the position <strong>of</strong> chief <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> ―Chen<br />

Jiageng Foundation‖ in 1988. In May, 1991, he was elected vice president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

fourth session <strong>of</strong> China Science and Technology Association. He was also elected<br />

as the executive president <strong>of</strong> the presidium <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science in April,<br />

1992. One year later in August, he became vice chairman <strong>of</strong> International Union for<br />

Pure and Applied Biophysics. Later on May, 1996, he was president <strong>of</strong> the fifth<br />

session <strong>of</strong> China Science and Technology Association. He has also been vice<br />

chairman <strong>of</strong> China International Communication Association, commissioner <strong>of</strong><br />

―Sino-Japan Friendship in the 21st Century‖, president <strong>of</strong> Pacific Science<br />

Association, vice chairman <strong>of</strong> China International Science and Technology<br />

Promoting Association, commissioner <strong>of</strong> International Particle and Field Study<br />

Association, vice chairman <strong>of</strong> International Physics Association and Honorary<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> Association for Communication Between Talents Across the Taiwan<br />

Straits.<br />

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In 1958, he first put forward ―the spiral swing <strong>of</strong> the particle‖ to the world, and<br />

constructed the corresponding mathematic method. He participated in the leadership<br />

<strong>of</strong> the research activities <strong>of</strong> Explosive Physics, High Temperature and High Pressure<br />

Physics and Computational Mechanics. He also contributed to the theoretical design<br />

<strong>of</strong> China‘s first a-bomb and H-bomb.<br />

Mr. Zhou has won the first prize <strong>of</strong> National Natural Science in 1964 and 1982, two<br />

special prizes <strong>of</strong> National Science and Technology Progress in 1987, and first prize<br />

for important science and technology achievements <strong>of</strong> Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science.<br />

He has also been awarded ―Knight Medal <strong>of</strong> Italian Republic‖ by the Italian<br />

government in March, 1994. In the same month, he was also rewarded the title and<br />

honorary certificate <strong>of</strong> ―foreign academician‖ <strong>of</strong> Mongolia Academy <strong>of</strong> Science. On<br />

Oct. 29, 1995, Hunan Zhou Guangzhao Science and Technology Foundation was<br />

established in Changsha which is named after him. A planet, which was discovered<br />

by Zijinshan Observatory <strong>of</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Science in March, 1996 was named ―Planet<br />

Zhou Guangzhao‖ whose international serial number is 3462. In 1999, Central<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China, State Council and the military commission<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Central Committee awarded him the medal <strong>of</strong> ―a-bomb, h-bomb and artificial<br />

satellite‖.<br />

His works count 80 odd, including ―Relative Theory <strong>of</strong> Polarized Particle‘s Reaction‖<br />

and ―Reaction <strong>of</strong> Polarized Nucleus Whose Rest Mass Is Zero‖.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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14 Works top the 13th ―Challenge<br />

Cup‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116472791<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18th, 2005: 14 pieces <strong>of</strong> excellent works obtains the<br />

first prize after the assessment in the May 4th Scientific Awards for Youth contest<br />

were over on May 14.<br />

176 pieces <strong>of</strong> works were admitted from the 29 schools or departments, and 84 <strong>of</strong><br />

which entered into the second round examination after the first selection. 16 pieces<br />

were listed on the special awards. In March, the scientific and technological project<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ―challenge cup" invited above <strong>PKU</strong> 80 judges from various fields to<br />

evaluate strictly on these 84 works, and finally confirmed 22 works that are qualified<br />

to be finals. 14 works stand out in the comprehensive marks.<br />

The ask-answer process covered two parts, namely, formal statement and<br />

question-answer. The judges questioned carefully contestants from the aspects such<br />

as topic selection, research methods, and research conclusion, and assessed the<br />

works from the content <strong>of</strong> the thesis including that <strong>of</strong> science, advance, realistic<br />

meaning etc. and authors‘ performance including their logic, integrality, flexibility,<br />

etc.). After all the assessing process, expert panel members will discuss and grade<br />

according to hundred-mark system, thus draw the final result. The works, by Yang<br />

Ying, an undergraduate from the school <strong>of</strong> Biology Science, named Plastic Changes<br />

<strong>of</strong> CGRP8-37-induced Antinociceptio, was regarded as the most fully-prepared and<br />

the most presented one; the only manual works, by Sun Jinan, from the school <strong>of</strong><br />

Information Science, named stock forecasting system, quantitative analysis <strong>of</strong> how<br />

Internet assess influence stock fluctuation, deeply impressed experts with its<br />

originality and practical meaning.<br />

"Challenge cup‖ scientific and technological project <strong>of</strong>fice will decide who will be the<br />

winners <strong>of</strong> special awards, the winners <strong>of</strong> the second prize and the third, covering<br />

20% and 30% <strong>of</strong> participation amount, and group awards list according to the real<br />

situation.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Intonation Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Selected<br />

Scientific Essays was held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-16<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 16th, 2005: During Beijing science and technology<br />

week, in cooperation with ―2005: the year <strong>of</strong> physics ‖international memorial<br />

activities, sponsored by Beijing Science and Technology Association and the Union<br />

<strong>of</strong> Beijing society and scientific circle, Beijing Language Institute Intonation Research<br />

Association, <strong>PKU</strong>, Petroleum <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, Beijing Science and Engineering<br />

Tech together undertook the job <strong>of</strong> holding the selected scientific essays intonation<br />

ceremony with the name ―standing on the giants‘ shoulders—approach physics, get<br />

closer to Einstein‖.<br />

The first intonation show came <strong>of</strong>f on the night <strong>of</strong> May 14th at <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice building<br />

auditoria. For 100 years, many physicists, science historians, science philosophers<br />

and science sociologists have been doing researches from different perspectives on<br />

Einstein‘s contribution to the whole scientific world and his influence on the society.<br />

Their points <strong>of</strong> view was uniquely charming, with lots <strong>of</strong> philosophical scientific ideas<br />

inside. These essays could have a great inspiration on the public, especially on our<br />

youth to love, learn and use science.<br />

On such special days <strong>of</strong> the year <strong>of</strong> physics, there would be no better ways to spread<br />

the scientific thoughts than gathering these essays and elocating them. The<br />

intonation ceremony had bright characteristics: the art <strong>of</strong> intonation could bring the<br />

audiences not only the scientific thoughts but also enjoyment <strong>of</strong> the beauty <strong>of</strong> this art;<br />

the ceremony increased the number <strong>of</strong> essays wrote by university men which<br />

reflected the Chinese younger generation‘s ambition to keep the science spiritual<br />

alive and do our work for our country; the pr<strong>of</strong>essional intonation artists came on the<br />

same stage with groups <strong>of</strong> university men, all through the ceremony there was full <strong>of</strong><br />

applause and laughter.<br />

To give more chance for university men to enjoy the combination <strong>of</strong> science and art,<br />

the intonation ceremony would come <strong>of</strong>f twice more. Petroleum <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China<br />

and Beijing Science and Engineering Tech would be the hosts for the second and<br />

the third time.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Cui Chen<br />

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Album ―Weiming Lake is an Ocean‖ in<br />

Preparation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2005--1-1- 10: 1<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116395863<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18, 2005:<br />

―Youth is finite, just like the water <strong>of</strong> the Weiming Lake<br />

Dream is infinite, just like the boundless ocean<br />

Devote the finite youth to infinite dream<br />

This is <strong>PKU</strong> man<br />

Therefore<br />

Weiming Lake is ocean‖<br />

Anyone who sees the words above will be pr<strong>of</strong>oundly moved. And <strong>PKU</strong> alumnus Xu<br />

Xia<strong>of</strong>eng, who graduated from the <strong>English</strong> department at <strong>PKU</strong> in 1983, had an idea<br />

to produce a commemorative album in order to keep a record <strong>of</strong> the process <strong>of</strong> the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the original music at <strong>PKU</strong> in the past twenty years. The album is<br />

named‖ Weiming Lake is Ocean‖, and is expected to be published before July, when<br />

graduates leave school.<br />

This album is invested by Xu Xia<strong>of</strong>eng and another alumnus Xu Wanchun, and is<br />

strongly supported by the Publicity Department <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee and Alumni<br />

Association at <strong>PKU</strong> as well as external media such as Chinaren Website, and so on.<br />

According to the promoter, Xu Xia<strong>of</strong>eng, since early 80‘s, when pop music became<br />

popular in the mainland, <strong>PKU</strong> students had already take the lead in composing many<br />

songs to record the stories taking place at <strong>PKU</strong>. It is reported that the album is<br />

supposed to contain original music <strong>of</strong> different stages at <strong>PKU</strong> from the early 80s,<br />

which reflect one aspect <strong>of</strong> the changes taking place in the twenty years at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

As former President <strong>of</strong> the Warner Record Company, Xu Xia<strong>of</strong>eng resigned from his<br />

job in March and decided to devote most energy to the development <strong>of</strong> his alma<br />

mater. In the following two months, all the songs included in the album will be<br />

recomposed and completed in a recording studio.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Core Members <strong>of</strong> Nobel Committee<br />

Retrospect Nobel Prize‘s A Century‘s<br />

History<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116395441<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18, 2005: A lecture on the history <strong>of</strong> vicissitudes <strong>of</strong><br />

the well-known Nobel Prize were given at 9:30a.m. -11:00a.m. on May 14th at 101<br />

lecture hall <strong>of</strong> Life Science Building. The lecturers are core member <strong>of</strong> the Nobel<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> Physiology and Medicine Prize, vice president and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />

microbiology and biological tumor center <strong>of</strong> Swedish Karolinska <strong>University</strong> Maria<br />

Masucci and member <strong>of</strong> the Nobel Assembly <strong>of</strong> Physiology and Medicine, president<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Cancer Network Center <strong>of</strong> Karolinska <strong>University</strong> Ingemar Ernberg.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Maria Masucci is engaged in research <strong>of</strong> basic medicine and has<br />

considerable contribution in immunology, oncology, molecular biology, genetics, etc.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ingemar Ernberg has been pursuing the basic research on oncology for a<br />

long period <strong>of</strong> time and is <strong>of</strong> great attainments in pathogenetic mechanism <strong>of</strong> tumor;<br />

especially, he is <strong>of</strong> great international influence in the study <strong>of</strong> EB virus and was the<br />

president <strong>of</strong> ―International EB Virus and Relevant Illness Association‖.<br />

This lecture, as a part <strong>of</strong> the activity ―International Forum <strong>of</strong> Science & Technology<br />

Encouragement‖, is sponsored by National Science Technology Encouragement<br />

Office and jointly sponsored by Science Research Section <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. ―International<br />

Forum <strong>of</strong> Science & Technology Encouragement‖ is a series <strong>of</strong> lectures jointly held<br />

by National Science and Technology Encouragement Office <strong>of</strong> Science and<br />

Technology Ministry as well as other relevant departments and units. The lectures<br />

aim at ―studying forward trends, improving pr<strong>of</strong>essional ability <strong>of</strong> science and<br />

technology encouragement supervision team, expanding the social influence <strong>of</strong><br />

national science & technology encouragement‖. The forum has been successfully<br />

held 13 stages, in which many famous experts were successively invited, including<br />

President <strong>of</strong> Nobel Physiology and Medicine Prize Evaluation Committee and<br />

academician <strong>of</strong> Sweden Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences and Engineering Jan Ake Gustafsson,<br />

general stylist <strong>of</strong> China Manned Spaceflight Project, academician Qiu Chengtong <strong>of</strong><br />

American National Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, vice director <strong>of</strong> National Natural Science<br />

Foundation <strong>of</strong> China Zhu Zuoyan, vice president <strong>of</strong> China Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences Bai<br />

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Chunli, world-famous expert on AIDS Doctor He Dayi, vice president <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Engineering Wu Hequan, director general <strong>of</strong> China Meteorological<br />

Bureau Qin Dahe.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

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Winner will deliver a Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Next Month<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116298299<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 17th, 2005: After the gathering <strong>of</strong> Nobel laureates at<br />

Beijing Forum at the end <strong>of</strong> this month, Edward Prescott, the winner <strong>of</strong> 04 Nobel<br />

Prize in economics, will attend the China and America‘s New Market Economy<br />

Forum, at <strong>PKU</strong> on June 11 and 12.<br />

This forum is sponsored by Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management at <strong>PKU</strong> and Chu Xing<br />

International Group, etc. Edward Prescott is expected to give a lecture entitled<br />

―Overcome the Obstacle to Country‘s Richness----- Economic Policies and Economic<br />

Cycles‖, in which he will make an analysis <strong>of</strong> the macroeconomic environment, the<br />

problems the Chinese economy faces during transformation, and express his ideas<br />

on how to make fiscal policy and monetary policy work in China. Moreover, he is<br />

going to have a face-to-face interview with Chinese economist and top leaders in<br />

enterprises, and each will air his own views on the subject‖ the New Market<br />

Economy and the Way to Country‘s Richness‖.<br />

Postscript: a brief introduction to Edward Prescott<br />

On October 11, 2004, the Royal Academy <strong>of</strong> Science in Sweden announced that the<br />

winners <strong>of</strong> the Nobel Prize in economics that year were Finn Kydland <strong>of</strong> Norway and<br />

Edward Prescott <strong>of</strong> the United States. What is more, Edward Prescott and Finn<br />

Kydland wound share almost one million four hundred thousand dollars in prize<br />

money, amounting to 1.3 million dollars.<br />

Finn Kydland was born in Norway and is now 60 years old. He serves as pr<strong>of</strong>essor at<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California and Carnegie Mellon <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edward Prescott was born in New York and is now 63 years old. He once received<br />

the Bachelor‘s Degree in Mathematics. In 1967, he gained his Doctor‘s Degree in<br />

Economics at Carnegie Mellon <strong>University</strong>. He once taught in the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Minnesota, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago, Northwest <strong>University</strong> as well as Carnegie Mellon<br />

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<strong>University</strong>. At present, he serves as pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Arizona State <strong>University</strong> in America,<br />

and also a Research Associate in Federal Reserve Bank <strong>of</strong> Minneapolis.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

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Source : Beijing Morning Post<br />

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The Debut <strong>of</strong> German Hip-Pop Band<br />

―Massive Tone‖ at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—5-13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=116209918<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May. 13th, 2005: The German hip-pop band ―Massive<br />

Tone‖ will have its first show in Beijing at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hall on May 17th,<br />

bringing the native flavor <strong>of</strong> hip-pop music, at the time when hip-pop is becoming<br />

popular in mainland China.<br />

A loose coat, a naughty big hat, a kind <strong>of</strong> disdaining expression <strong>of</strong> the eyes, a style<br />

diverged from the mainstream, a cynical character and a finger-popping melody-<br />

these are characteristics <strong>of</strong> hip-pop music different from classical music. Unlike the<br />

European and American hip-pop style which we usually enjoy, German hip-pop<br />

bands break from the tradition <strong>of</strong> criticizing society and have no racial discrimination.<br />

Love and tedious daily-life situations are their major themes instead <strong>of</strong> the<br />

dissatisfaction at politics and society. As a founder and leading band <strong>of</strong> German<br />

hip-pop music, ―Massive Tone‖ secures its top position on the music circle by the<br />

means <strong>of</strong> their intellectual lyrics and appropriate satire. During the 12 years after its<br />

foundation, ―Massive Tone‖ has released 15 singles and 3 albums, including ―Nod‖,<br />

―Sudden Attack‖ and ―MT3‖. Among these singles, ―Nod‖ is considered as a classical<br />

piece <strong>of</strong> German hip-pop music. ―Sudden Attack‖ and another single ―Difference‖ has<br />

appeared in the world list as the most popular album and single. ―MT3‖, the new<br />

album <strong>of</strong> 2002, ranked first in the best-seller list.<br />

In order to perform the hip-pop art <strong>of</strong> original German style, ―Massive Tone‖ will bring<br />

to us some classical singles such as ―Money or Love‖, ―The Dream Way‖ and ―What<br />

are You Waiting for?‖. This concert will be a wonderful chance <strong>of</strong> communication<br />

between Chinese hip-pop lovers and this top hip-pop band <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : www.sohu.com<br />

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Visiting KMT Chairman Lien Chan<br />

delivered a speech at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Hu Xianhong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114762350<br />

By Wang Tiantian<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 29th, 2005: Visiting Taiwan KMT Chairman Lien<br />

Chan delivered a speech at the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning. Lien's speech calling<br />

for peace and double-win across the Taiwan Strait has gained warm responses and<br />

applauds from the audience.<br />

Lien elaborated his idea <strong>of</strong> "peace and double-win" as driven by both the historical<br />

trend and the public opinion, and expressed his strong determination to work for the<br />

benefits <strong>of</strong> Chinese nation as a whole. During the question and answer period, Lien<br />

recalled his early life in mainland in 1930s, and commented on several issues such<br />

as the youngsters' education, agriculture's development in Taiwan as asked by the<br />

students and faculty <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Lien encouraged the present young students to take the<br />

responsibly for a bright future across the straits.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the speech, Lien received two gifts from <strong>PKU</strong>, including files and photo<br />

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<strong>of</strong> his mother Ms. Zhao Lankun, who studied here 76 years ago. Before he left for the<br />

meeting with President Hu Jintao, Lien visited Weiming Lake, <strong>PKU</strong>'s symbolic<br />

scenery, and Yi Yuan where his mother ever lived.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Teachers and Students Discussed<br />

Sino-Japan Relationship<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-22<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 22nd, 2005: A formal discussion among teachers<br />

and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> about the problems <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japan Relationship<br />

was held on the morning <strong>of</strong> Apr. 22nd by <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Students‘ Affairs and Youth League Committee.<br />

Former premier Zhou Enlai once summarized the history <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japan relationship<br />

as ―2000 years <strong>of</strong> friendship and 50 years <strong>of</strong> conflict‖. After the WWII, especially after<br />

the practice <strong>of</strong> reform and open up policy, Sino-Japan relationship has entered into a<br />

new era <strong>of</strong> all-round development with the long-term effort <strong>of</strong> the leaders and<br />

foresighted people <strong>of</strong> all social circles. However, Sino-Japan relationship has<br />

recently tensed up and complicated situations have risen. ―We should stand firmly on<br />

our position and stick to our principles in response to the incidents done by Japan<br />

which greatly hurt Chinese people‘s feelings. What is more important, we should<br />

transform our patriotic enthusiasm into practical actions to contribute to our country.<br />

The instructive thoughts <strong>of</strong> the central government are very helpful to our<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japan problems. We should unify our thoughts and actions to<br />

the great historic duty <strong>of</strong> realizing the resurrection <strong>of</strong> our nation.‖ Xia Wenbin, vice<br />

director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Publicity Department said during the discussion.<br />

It is reported that in 2004, the total amount <strong>of</strong> trade between China and Japan<br />

reached 8 billion, which accounted for 1/3 <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s foreign trade. It also occupied<br />

15.4% <strong>of</strong> China‘s total trade amount, and over 3.3 million people visited China every<br />

year. ―The recent 30 years is the best historic period <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong><br />

Sino-Japan relationship after the middle <strong>of</strong> 19th century.‖ said Xu Yong, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />

History Department, and vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Historiography Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Anti-Japan War. He emphasized that non-governmental economic and cultural<br />

communication was encouraged, but we should also recognize Sino-Japan<br />

relationship with a rational and scientific attitude.<br />

Participants made discussions on questions such as the essential focus <strong>of</strong><br />

Sino-Japan relationship and the strategic position <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japan relationship.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu Yong analyzed, ―The present phase is the third critical point in<br />

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Sino-Japan relationship since the 19th Century. The first critical point was in the<br />

middle <strong>of</strong> the 19th Century, when China and Japan were in the progress <strong>of</strong><br />

modernization. The First Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) reduced China into a<br />

half-feudal half-colonial nation. The second critical point was in the middle <strong>of</strong> the<br />

20th Century, when China accelerated its development after the 1911 Revolution.<br />

Conflicts occurred within Japan and two prime ministers had been assassinated. The<br />

result <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s new foreign policies is the second war between China and Japan.<br />

After WWII, Japan had become a strong country both in economy and military affairs<br />

and is now pursuing a position among the politically strong countries. At the same<br />

time, China is facing the best years <strong>of</strong> development after over 200 years. These facts<br />

lead Sino-Japan relationship into the choice <strong>of</strong> the third critical point.‖<br />

On the topic <strong>of</strong> how to carry on the patriotic tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the new<br />

century, teachers and students had a heated discussion. Guo Ying, Secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

Party Committee <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science said<br />

that this discussion helped us to have a better understanding <strong>of</strong> Sino-Japan<br />

relationship. She also suggested that we should made deeper researches on how to<br />

develop patriotic educations. To study hard and work earnestly is a basic reflection <strong>of</strong><br />

patriotism. Students from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies expressed their ideas that<br />

we should learn from Japan‘s quick development in a short period, but we should<br />

also make a clear objection to some wrong ideas and actions <strong>of</strong> Japan concerning<br />

Sino-Japan relationship.<br />

Shen Qianfan, chairman <strong>of</strong> Youth League Committee, Wang Gan, vice-chairman <strong>of</strong><br />

Youth League Committee, Cha Jing, vice-minister <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs,<br />

Sun Zhanlong, vice director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Publicity Department, and over twenty teachers<br />

and students from different schools and departments participated in this formal<br />

discussion in <strong>of</strong>fice building. Delegates all made it clear that it is necessary to have a<br />

better understanding <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s history, present and national culture and strengthen<br />

the communication between China and Japan.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Awards the<br />

―Sunshine Girl‖—Ai Wei<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114396773<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.25th, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> made the decision to<br />

award the ―sunshine girl‖ Ai Wei (pseudo-name) these days. Ai Wei is an<br />

undergraduate student majoring in clinical therapy <strong>of</strong> Grade Four in the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Clinical Medicine. The vivid Beijing girl joined in the Sunshine Marrow Pool as a<br />

volunteer in late 2002 and donated her marrow to a leukemia patient in early 2005.<br />

The CPC Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min Weifang met Ai Wei kindly at<br />

the Office Building in the morning <strong>of</strong> 21st <strong>of</strong> April. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min asked about her<br />

health, study and daily life in detail and conveyed to her the care from other school<br />

superintendents. He told Ai Wei to ―have a good rest and take care <strong>of</strong> health‖. Ai Wei<br />

told Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min, ―I am a student <strong>of</strong> Medicine and have a good knowledge on this<br />

aspect. I am now in good condition and have restored to normal in such sports as<br />

swimming.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min praised high on Ai Wei. He said that all the university superintendents<br />

were moved by your deeds. Your courage, love and spirit <strong>of</strong> devotion is worth all the<br />

students and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to learn from. He said health is the most<br />

precious to human being. It is l<strong>of</strong>ty <strong>of</strong> doctors to help patients get rid <strong>of</strong> ailment but Ai<br />

Wei‘ s devotion <strong>of</strong> her marrow is even l<strong>of</strong>tier.<br />

The staff attending the meeting introduced that the marrow transplantation is the<br />

important way to treat leukemia at present and work on this aspect has not been<br />

done enough in China. It is limited whether on the scale <strong>of</strong> the marrow pool, the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> people <strong>of</strong> successful marrow matching or the number <strong>of</strong> cases performing<br />

the operation <strong>of</strong> marrow transplantation.<br />

It is reported that concerning to the international tradition and moral requirements <strong>of</strong><br />

marrow donation, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is not going to publicize the detailed personal<br />

information <strong>of</strong> Ai Wei at present, and the awarding order bearing Ai Wei‘ s real name<br />

is to be issued in a year.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

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Class for Chinese Foreign<br />

Entrepreneurs Starts<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114068378<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 19th, 2005: The 2nd session <strong>of</strong> advanced research<br />

class on Chinese economy for new generation foreign entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

origin has started on the 18th morning. <strong>PKU</strong> vice president attended and delivered a<br />

gracious lecture. The fellow attendants <strong>of</strong> the class-opening ceremony are Ms. Chen<br />

Yujie, director <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Overseas Chinese Affairs under the State Council, vice<br />

director Ms. Li Haifeng, Mr. Tan Tianxing, vice directors <strong>of</strong> the Dept. <strong>of</strong> Economy and<br />

Science and Technology. Vice director Xia Hongbo, from <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Relations (OIR) presided over the ceremony. 33 foreign entrepreneurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

origin from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and HK<br />

have taken the class.<br />

Students are supposed to take intense courses training about China‘s administrative<br />

affairs, judicial operation, and economical mechanism and then make a field<br />

investigation for first-hand information. It would be a good way to strength the links<br />

and exchange with overseas foreigners with Chinese origin. Through short period<br />

learning, they can acquire more confidence and determination in foreign trade and<br />

investment to China with an over view <strong>of</strong> China‘s current reforming and its<br />

development.<br />

The teachers are <strong>PKU</strong> famous experts, leaders and <strong>of</strong>ficials from relevant<br />

departments under the State Council. The program has been greatly supported by<br />

the State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan, <strong>PKU</strong> leaders and welcomed by overseas Chinese.<br />

According to the schedule, students will go to Guangdong province for a study on<br />

23rd, April after the welcome ceremony at <strong>PKU</strong> on 17th.<br />

According to OIR, it has been taken as a fourth high-level key cooperative program<br />

undertaken by them following the cooperation with Cambridge, Oxford and Stanford.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Who Can Maintain the Unbalanced<br />

Earth—Wu Fang Xiaowei Puts it in an<br />

Easy Way<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114068331<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 21st, 2005: There is the ozone inanition above the<br />

sky, the descend <strong>of</strong> water quality, large quantity <strong>of</strong> rubbish, the sharp reduction in the<br />

diversity <strong>of</strong> living species down on land and the air pollution between. If the<br />

development and the environmental protection are the two weights hung on the two<br />

sides <strong>of</strong> the Earth, Our Earth is now experiencing a rapid development <strong>of</strong> economy<br />

and a slow creeping <strong>of</strong> environmental protection. Who can maintain the unbalanced<br />

Earth?<br />

―Push forward the heavy load by a slight effort: the green lever effect‖—this is the<br />

answer from Mrs. Wu Fang Xiaowei. She has been given the titles <strong>of</strong> ―Global 500<br />

Best‖ by the United Nations and ―The Environment Ambassador‖ by the National<br />

Environment Protection Bureau. She was awarded the ―Copper Redbud Medal‖ by<br />

the Hong Kong Special Administrative Government. And she is the secretary in chief<br />

<strong>of</strong> the ―Friend <strong>of</strong> the Earth‖, a philanthropic environmental protection organization<br />

sponsored by local people in Hong Kong.<br />

As the 36th World‘s Earth Day with the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Take Good Care <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Earth—Develop Scientifically and Construct Harmony‖ is on the corner, the secretary<br />

in chief <strong>of</strong> ―Friend <strong>of</strong> the Earth‖ Mrs. Wu Fang Xiaowei went to the <strong>PKU</strong> campus and<br />

talked about the rough but glorious history <strong>of</strong> her environmental protection<br />

experience in NGO in the past 20 years.<br />

―Friend <strong>of</strong> the Earth‖, one <strong>of</strong> the most influential organizations sponsored by local<br />

people in Hong Kong sticks to the principle <strong>of</strong> speaking to the people ―truly‖, to the<br />

government ―honestly‖, to the disadvantaged ―justly‖ and to the next generation<br />

―conscientiously‖. ―Friend <strong>of</strong> the Earth‖ beats her heart with the sky and land, flows<br />

her blood with mountains and rivers, and she believes the all the Chinese people<br />

have the same root and walks hand in hand together. The organization seeks all<br />

those who are willing to contribute to the cause <strong>of</strong> environmental protection. The<br />

members work together despite any hardship, bear the responsibility together, focus<br />

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on the issue together and start <strong>of</strong>f together. They work hard for a harmonious and<br />

equal society and a better future as always.<br />

The forum is going to be opened in Room 314 <strong>of</strong> the Multimedia Classroom Building<br />

at 7 pm on the 22nd <strong>of</strong> April. This is the third time that School <strong>of</strong> Environment <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Publicity and Education Centre <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Environmental Protection Bureau have co-held the BELL Model Green Courses for<br />

the series <strong>of</strong> lecture on campus with the topic <strong>of</strong> ―the Marketization <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />

Technology‖.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Huang Jialiang<br />

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New Arrival in Shao Yuan: Monthly<br />

Periodical ―Foreign Students Studying<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong>‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113972565<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 15th, 2005: A new periodical ―Foreign Students<br />

Studying at <strong>PKU</strong>‖ will be published for the first time on Apr.15. It is initiated by foreign<br />

students as well as Chinese students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in order to help the<br />

contemporary foreign students at <strong>PKU</strong> more easily mix into campus life. The first<br />

editor in chief is Ke Xinying, student from Canada who is now studying in School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies.<br />

At <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, there are more than one thousand foreign students from more<br />

than one hundred countries. Their lives and thoughts are not well understood by<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students, and this periodical, ―Foreign Students Studying at <strong>PKU</strong>‖ will provide a<br />

meaningful channel for communication.<br />

For the first publication, 2000 copies will be produced and delivered to the<br />

dormitories <strong>of</strong> foreign students and Chinese students and also placed in the pleasure<br />

places near campus. The content includes a report about interviewing some<br />

Rwandan and North Korean students, a discussion about the foreign students‘<br />

studying and life conditions and some references about leisure and traveling suitable<br />

for students.<br />

Foreign students at <strong>PKU</strong> have always been one <strong>of</strong> the most active groups among<br />

those in the universities <strong>of</strong> China. The number <strong>of</strong> the group members is also the<br />

biggest. Ke Xinying said, ―Although the outcome <strong>of</strong> the first publication has met a lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> difficulties, it is by luck that we are brought together, which is very valuable.<br />

Students from different places work together and this is the foundation <strong>of</strong> our<br />

attracting students to read our periodical. I hope that the communication activities will<br />

achieve greater success in the future.‖<br />

The release conference will be held on the noon <strong>of</strong> Apr. 15th in No.2 Building <strong>of</strong><br />

Shao Yuan.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Enjoy the Culture <strong>of</strong><br />

Physics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-4-19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113881228<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 19th, 2005: The forum titled ―Physics Culture &<br />

China‖ was held at Ying Jie Communication Center on April.16th, marking the start <strong>of</strong><br />

―The Physics Month‖.<br />

Chen Jia‘er, CAS Academician and chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Science And Technique<br />

Association, gave a presentation on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―physics and the culture‖. After that,<br />

Chen, along with president <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Physics Ye Yanlin and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao<br />

Kaihua discussed with over 300 audience about Physics combined with Chinese<br />

culture.<br />

One hundred years ago, Einstein‘s five papers were seen as an important<br />

preparation for his theory <strong>of</strong> relativity and a contribution to quantum theories. To<br />

mark the great person and his great contribution to the science <strong>of</strong> Physics, the year<br />

<strong>of</strong> 2005 was named ―International Physics Year‖ on the general assembly <strong>of</strong> U.N.<br />

During one-month time at <strong>PKU</strong>, there will be lectures, forums, and experiment shows<br />

and so on. It is certain that all the students and teachers at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will<br />

enjoy the beauty <strong>of</strong> Physics.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Yu Zhe<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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―Eagle Cup‖, the Outdoor Skills Match<br />

kicked <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--4-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113879511<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 18th, 2005: ―Oh my god, how come so many people<br />

be wounded?‖ people at the Weiming Lake puzzled, when there appeared wounded<br />

students in small groups suddenly, some got their ankles ―sprained‖, some being<br />

carried on others‘ backs hurried to ―hospital‖.<br />

Yesterday, a big match, ―Eagle Cup‖, for outdoor physical skills, kicked <strong>of</strong>f at the<br />

Weiming Lake. Nearly 20 contending teams joined the match held by the PUMA club<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, they are teams from the Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Agricultural <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, etc.<br />

The rescuing simulation is the most exciting event in the match. Around 2:00 in the<br />

afternoon, four teams within one group started giving ―fist aid‖ to the wounded<br />

students after the umpire gave the starting signal. One competitor ―sprained‖ his<br />

ankle, the others did the first-aid-job, cold compressing, wound binding, etc. After a<br />

1000 meter‘s running with the ―wounded‖ partner on the back around the lake they<br />

returned to the starting point to help the person who got his lower leg ―fractured by<br />

accident‖. The whole ―rescuing‖ process was carried out as is required in medical<br />

first aid operation.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wu Zhejian<br />

Source : Jing Hua Time<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Sketch & Playlet Competition:<br />

Farce Not Equal to Music Drama<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113796018<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 15, 2005: In the Sketch & Playlet Competition held at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on April 13th, the music drama Notre Dame de Paris got the<br />

highest score <strong>of</strong> 9 judges and finally won the golden award. Performers <strong>of</strong> this drama<br />

imitated a snatch from the French music drama Notre Dame de Paris.<br />

The first Sketch & Playlet Competition, which aroused general concern on campus<br />

and attracted many lovers <strong>of</strong> perform arts from different departments, was jointly<br />

sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union and <strong>PKU</strong> Chinese Art & Music Association.<br />

Altogether there are 10 programs chosen to compete in the final, and the genres<br />

includes satirical, wu litou (non-logic), post-modern, with on-the-spot record as the<br />

majority. Although students‘ performances are relatively immature, the simple and<br />

unadorned style won applause from the audience below now and then. The sketches<br />

and playlets are not mere farcical; some <strong>of</strong> the programs, according to the judges,<br />

probe deeply into the essence <strong>of</strong> campus life and human nature.<br />

The playlet Kettle tells a story about a boy‘s making acquaintance <strong>of</strong> a girl in the<br />

water house, interspersed with matters <strong>of</strong> study attitude, employment prospect, love,<br />

etc.; in the sketch Funny Debate, schoolboys think schoolgirls are the most tired and<br />

vice versa, with the conclusion that college life is really tiring. Those two programs<br />

won the silver award. In view <strong>of</strong> the popularity <strong>of</strong> Zhao Benshan sketches,<br />

northeastern accent is most widely used in the competition except mandarin. But the<br />

result shows that be it northeastern or northwestern accent, Notre Dame de Paris in<br />

French is the best.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : Beijing Entertainment <strong>News</strong><br />

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The Fifth Anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Combination with Beijing Medical<br />

College<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113358660<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 12th, 2005: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 7, 2005, a<br />

symposium took place in the second conference room in the Yingjie Communication<br />

Center, for observing the fifth anniversary <strong>of</strong> the combination <strong>of</strong> the former <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and former Beijing Medical College.<br />

It was presided over by Min Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party Committee at <strong>PKU</strong>, and<br />

participated by President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong, former Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party<br />

Committee at <strong>PKU</strong> Wang Debing, the vice Standing Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee<br />

and vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan, and Ke Yang, the vice standing president and<br />

vice standing director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> health science center and so on.<br />

Xu Zhihong pointed out that both <strong>PKU</strong> and BMC bear fine tradition, and they are <strong>of</strong><br />

the same origin with a long history. It has been approved that after combination, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

has made tremendous progress in subject development, education as well as<br />

scientific research. Also, according to him, it cannot be emphasized too much to<br />

strengthen their relationship, especially in the integration <strong>of</strong> medical science into<br />

chemistry and biology.<br />

After that, many participants expressed their opinions and provided their suggestions<br />

for forging closer lies in branches <strong>of</strong> study between <strong>PKU</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science<br />

Center, for the purpose <strong>of</strong> laying the cornerstone for establishing a first-class<br />

university in the world.<br />

With Min Weifang making a concluding speech, the symposium came to a<br />

successful close in an animated and friendly atmosphere.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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20 <strong>PKU</strong> Changjiang River Scholars<br />

Added<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113357008<br />

<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 10th, 2005: 20 Chang River scholars consisting <strong>of</strong> 11<br />

specially-invited pr<strong>of</strong>essors and 9 visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essors have been added on the list <strong>of</strong><br />

the 6th round national Chang River scholars program, according to the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

personnel department. Until now, 17 pr<strong>of</strong>essors have signed the contract with <strong>PKU</strong><br />

for teaching work.<br />

There are 180 Chang River scholars in 2004 evaluated by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />

Three <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors, for example, Chen Xingliang and three American pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Nobel Prize winner James Heckman as an example have been the first<br />

Chang River scholars <strong>of</strong> humane studies and social sciences.<br />

Co-started by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and HK Li Jiacheng Foundation in 1998, The<br />

Chang River scholars program consists <strong>of</strong> two terms, namely, the position system for<br />

specially-invited pr<strong>of</strong>essors and visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essors, and the achievement award for<br />

Chang River scholars. It opens way to create a new model for introducing, cultivating<br />

and regulating the talents <strong>of</strong> higher education.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Gets<br />

Birthday Present from <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=113184757<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 10th, 2005:As a present to mark Maha Chakri<br />

Sirindhorn, princess <strong>of</strong> Thailand‘s 50th birthday, <strong>PKU</strong> Sirindhorn Science and<br />

Cultural Center was established on April 4th, and the princess herself became the<br />

honored president <strong>of</strong> the center.<br />

Princess Sirindhorn is famous for her love towards Chinese culture as a foreigner.<br />

Since her first visit to China in 1981, she has been to the country 19 times during the<br />

past 20 years. She kept on studying Chinese and its culture that won her a PhD<br />

honorable degree in 2000.<br />

The Princess had always expecting a cooperating institute between <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Chulalongkorn <strong>University</strong>, her Alma Mater, which is reputed in Thailand as <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

China. Another present she got for her birthday is a cooperating agreement between<br />

the two universities.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Yu Zhe<br />

Source : China Youth Daily<br />

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Kunqu Opera Premiere at <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

National Campus Tour<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112946713<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 6th: The new version <strong>of</strong> the Kunqu Opera "The<br />

Peony Pavilion" will be performed at <strong>PKU</strong> from April 8th to 10th, one scene every<br />

day. Bai Xianyong (Pai Hsien-yung), producer and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> California <strong>University</strong><br />

and Ye Lang, <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the arts department both considered the Kunqu<br />

Opera performance at university as an important move to cultivate young audience<br />

and inherit the Chinese traditional arts, which is on the verge <strong>of</strong> extinction.<br />

The rewritten ―Peony Pavilion, A New Generation'‖ Since its debut in Taiwan, it has<br />

had sell out shows in Hong Kong, Suzhou, Beijing and Shanghai, attracting many<br />

young people, especially college students. 'Peony Pavilion' is considered one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

best works <strong>of</strong> Chinese Romanism literature, and has been a classic in Kunqu Opera<br />

for more than 400 years. To make is accessible and relevant more people Bai<br />

Xianyong, who once said that he was a volunteer worker <strong>of</strong> Kunqu Opera, dedicated<br />

himself to this re-interpretation <strong>of</strong> 'Pony Pavilion'. It has been performed at university<br />

campus allowing students the chance to experience this uniquely Chinese art form.<br />

Bai Xianyong once said, "I hope to sow the seed <strong>of</strong> loving Kunqu Opera in these<br />

young people's minds. One day perhaps they can produce Kunqu Opera, just like<br />

me, or at least they can become devoted audience <strong>of</strong> Kunqu Opera". Because <strong>of</strong> Bai<br />

Xianyong and people like him, Kunqu Opera can be experienced by more people as<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the revival <strong>of</strong> the fascinating Chinese cultural tradition.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Bai gives the top priority to the Kunqu Opera performance at campus in<br />

terms <strong>of</strong> its rejuvenation. The rewritten play has got warm welcome in Taiwan,<br />

Macao, HK, and mainland cities. Suzhou <strong>University</strong>, the debut in mainland, saw<br />

26oo audiences, 60% <strong>of</strong> which are the first time to see this art. Since the success in<br />

Suzhou, the birth place <strong>of</strong> Kunqu, the troop attracted more attention, especially the<br />

young ones. ―The Peony Pavilion made the audience <strong>of</strong> Kunqu Opera younger by 30<br />

years,‖ Beijing Morning Post commented. Since its debut in Taiwan, it has had sell<br />

out shows in Hong Kong, Suzhou, Beijing and Shanghai, attracting many young<br />

people, especially college students.<br />

Bai said the good feedback meant youth former habit ―hard to accept the traditional<br />

plays‖ and has greatly encouraged him to do his volunteer work <strong>of</strong> Kunqu Opera,<br />

dedicated himself to the preservation <strong>of</strong> precious arts. The next step in his work is to<br />

sow the seed <strong>of</strong> loving Kunqu Opera in these young people's minds. The college<br />

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students, who are relatively well-educated in arts, should be the backbone <strong>of</strong> Kunqu<br />

Opera, a high art. <strong>Peking</strong>, as the most important academic place, is bound to be the<br />

first place where the new version <strong>of</strong> The Peony Pavilion will show.<br />

Ye Lang, who is in charge <strong>of</strong> the activity, valued the introduction <strong>of</strong> the Kunqu Opera,<br />

which is meaningful to <strong>Peking</strong>‘s world-class goal. He said that a nation won‘t stand<br />

without its unique culture; it has been an international practice for famous<br />

universities to take their historical responsibility to protect the traditional fine culture.<br />

The humanity education contained in quality education that is emphasized today can<br />

guide students‘ good values and improve their taste. Traditional culture education<br />

plays an important role in humanity education. The introduction <strong>of</strong> The Peony<br />

Pavilion and Kunqu Opera to <strong>PKU</strong> can not only represent this guiding spirit, but also<br />

a way <strong>of</strong> inheriting the spirit <strong>of</strong> art educational tradition that is oriented to carry<br />

forward Chinese culture.<br />

The new version <strong>of</strong> The Peony Pavilion will tour in another nine key universities this<br />

year.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : Hua Sheng Post<br />

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ACTC Started Training Today<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—4-26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112756258<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 6th, 2005: Association Cores Training Center<br />

(ACTC) started its training program today with the first course <strong>of</strong> lectures given by<br />

president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Mountaineering Association (PUMA) Liu Bo.<br />

After featuring half an hour's PUMA documentary, Liu Bo shared his experience in<br />

constructing an association on campus from four aspects: development conditions,<br />

existence space, interior construction and organization. On the interior construction,<br />

Liu Bo emphasized that a good association should be institutionalized as well as<br />

humanized. He also pointed out that in the process <strong>of</strong> constructing an association,<br />

we should bear in mind the brand awareness, in other words, make an association<br />

stronger by branding. PUMA has Mount Lover as its own publication inside the<br />

association and formal publications as well: 8000 meters‘ height <strong>of</strong> life and PUMA<br />

mountaineering handbook.<br />

ACTC was founded in October, 17, 2001 under the supervision <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> League<br />

Committee. The founding <strong>of</strong> ACTC aims at seeking and training gifted students with<br />

outstanding ability <strong>of</strong> planning and organizing recreational and sports activities, who<br />

will become the nucleus <strong>of</strong> promoting all kinds <strong>of</strong> activities on campus and the source<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> campus culture.<br />

This term, the training program <strong>of</strong> ACTC will last about two months, with six courses<br />

<strong>of</strong> lectures delivered by presidents <strong>of</strong> nuclear associations on campus and experts<br />

from NGO (Non-governmental Organizations) as well as a practice activity.<br />

As the banner put up at the spot <strong>of</strong> the lecture, ACTC is ―a stage for outstanding<br />

figures, a homestead for association members‖ where students can gain experience<br />

and wisdom.<br />

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French Fashion Industry Expert<br />

Suggests Sino-French Cooperation<br />

By Jinyu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112669699<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 30, 2005: A known French expert <strong>of</strong> fashion<br />

industry expects collaboration among China and France in a presentation he<br />

delivered yesterday night, in front <strong>of</strong> a room <strong>of</strong> zealous campus audience.<br />

In the lecture named ―The Mode and the Future Mode Industry‖, Guy Sorlut, the vice<br />

chairman <strong>of</strong> the French Federation <strong>of</strong> Women's Ready-to-Wear [FFPAPF] gave a<br />

summary and comment on the current situation <strong>of</strong> fashion industry and looked<br />

forward to future collaboration.<br />

He said China has very large material and consuming market while France is very<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>icient in designing, so that the two countries should start more cooperation in<br />

field <strong>of</strong> education and training, in which case, the two sides will attain a win-win<br />

situation.<br />

In answering the students‘ active questions, he said China should feel proud<br />

because China uses only 15 years to accomplish what other countries did in over<br />

hundreds <strong>of</strong> years. The only problem China‘s fashion industry now facing is the<br />

structural adjustment.<br />

He also responded to a student that ―a designer who follows the trend is never a<br />

good designer‖.<br />

―Love our fear, because it is what leads us to the road <strong>of</strong> development.‖ said this<br />

smiling old gentleman, on the future development <strong>of</strong> fashion industry.<br />

Mr. Sorlut come to Beijing this time to attend the International Expo <strong>of</strong> Fashion and<br />

Fashion Accessories Collections, which is the second time <strong>of</strong> his visit to China, 20<br />

years after his first one. He was invited to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> by its vice president Wu<br />

Zhipan. The presentation was assisted by the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Language and the<br />

Sino-France Communication Association.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>-Stanford Students in Same Class<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—3-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112321212<br />

<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 30, 2005: The second Stanford <strong>PKU</strong>-based branch program<br />

started on March 29 and saw the students and teachers from Stanford that<br />

afternoon.<br />

This exchange program will last for three months, during which, Stanford students<br />

will have their classes with some <strong>PKU</strong> students who will be their language partners.<br />

On that afternoon, they met each other. One <strong>PKU</strong> student Zhong Wei said, ―Not only<br />

do we help each other in language learning, but also we can deepen our mutual<br />

understanding about different cultures and broaden our scope <strong>of</strong> knowledge.‖<br />

After supper, students had a joyful talk with nice background music. A student from<br />

the department <strong>of</strong> International Communication <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Union (SUIC) performed<br />

erhu, a traditional musical instrument and won applause. Stanford students showed<br />

their full expectation <strong>of</strong> the following three months.<br />

SUIC said they will organize much exchange activities to let Stanford students feel<br />

the Yan Garden <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and real China.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Express: School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages to Host French Culture<br />

Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—3-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112232190<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 28, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />

Languages is going to host a French Culture Festival called "Seven Days-France".<br />

This festival will last for one week, with its activities covering the areas <strong>of</strong> French<br />

culture, economy, society, education and so on. As the prelude to the culture festival,<br />

a speech entitled "French Fashionable Dress and Fashion Culture" will be given at<br />

the North Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Library on the evening <strong>of</strong> March 29. The speaker Mr. Guy,<br />

currently Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> the French Women's Dress Association, is the production<br />

advisor for several world-renowned women's dress companies. Invited by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Vice-President Wu Zhipan, Mr. Guy will visit <strong>PKU</strong> on March 29.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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To See the History <strong>of</strong> Life Science from<br />

the Level <strong>of</strong> Molecule: A Lecture by<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chang Zengyi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—3-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112067312<br />

By Li Guanyu<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 25, 2005: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chang Zengyi from the<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Life Science gave a lecture this evening in the Science Classroom<br />

Building Room 123 to introduce the history <strong>of</strong> life science to the general students <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. More than 100 students attended the lecture, ranging from<br />

freshmen to under-graduated doctors. The lecture went on for about two hours.<br />

The lecture was divided into three parts: first to review the fundamental questions<br />

that needed to be answered in order to understand life phenomena; second to look<br />

back at the history stages <strong>of</strong> the subject <strong>of</strong> life science; finally to look forward to the<br />

future development <strong>of</strong> life science researches.<br />

After the lecture was given, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chang answered several questions from the<br />

audience. He emphasized that life science was a newly developed science<br />

integrated with other sciences such as physics, chemistry and fields <strong>of</strong> bio-related<br />

subjects. The fast development <strong>of</strong> biology technology also provides possible ways <strong>of</strong><br />

research to support the development <strong>of</strong> life science.<br />

Beside students from the College <strong>of</strong> Life Science, the lecture also attracted students<br />

from other colleges such as physics and psychology.<br />

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French Director invited to teach at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005-3-27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111982425<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 27: Jacques Rasual, a French renowned director,<br />

actor and playwright, is invited to teach in the first would-be class <strong>of</strong> theatre for<br />

advanced studies. This class is opened by the <strong>PKU</strong> theatre study institute which is<br />

co-operated by Lin Zhaohua theatre studio and the <strong>PKU</strong> department <strong>of</strong> arts.<br />

Mr Rasual has co-acted with many excellent stars in today‘s European stage. One <strong>of</strong><br />

his regular partners, ―Cyrano de Bergerac‖ Gerard Depardieu, who is best known to<br />

Chinese audiences, addresses him ―Mon cher pr<strong>of</strong>esseur‖. Another super star,<br />

Isabel Rubel, the best actress <strong>of</strong> 54th Canal film festival respects him as a teacher.<br />

Lin Zhaohua, head <strong>of</strong> the theatre studio emphasized, ―the most remarkable thing in<br />

the studio is the participation <strong>of</strong> such top-ranking artist.‖ This workshop will be held<br />

from this April 22th to May 7th.<br />

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Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : China Culture Post<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> And Stanford Students Studying<br />

In The Same Room<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—3-21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111652352<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing March 21st,2005: The second Stanford-<strong>PKU</strong> branch<br />

school will welcome its opening ceremony in late March. Different from the first one,<br />

students from <strong>PKU</strong> will also appear in the classes and take the same course with<br />

students from Stanford.<br />

―It will be a great challenge <strong>of</strong> our students‘ <strong>English</strong> level with all the speeches,<br />

discussions and exams taken in <strong>English</strong>. However, the American way <strong>of</strong> education<br />

will surely improve their ability a lot.‖ Said Mr. Li Yansong, Head <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Cooperation Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

It is known that almost 300 applications have been received since the news was<br />

announced. Most <strong>of</strong> the applicants come from arts schools such as management,<br />

foreign language, economics and international study.<br />

The selection is fairly strict in order to guarantee the smoothness <strong>of</strong> classes. There<br />

are three rounds <strong>of</strong> tests: an oral communication test with foreign students, a written<br />

test on certain academic field and the final confirmation by pr<strong>of</strong>essors from Stanford<br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Li Jing from international cooperation department introduced to us that there would<br />

be 10 students from <strong>PKU</strong> chosen to join this semester‘s classes lasted from the end<br />

<strong>of</strong> March to the middle <strong>of</strong> June. Together they will take courses in Chinese history,<br />

culture and intercultural communications.<br />

Mr. Li, head <strong>of</strong> the international cooperation department expressed the idea that<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will have more cooperation with other famous universities in the<br />

world in the coming years. Next year there will be 25 students from Yale to study at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and they will probably live with students here.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Guo Xiaoqian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Ye Jiangchuan Invited to be Lecturer<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Chess Class<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—3-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111652275<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 22th, 2005: The elective course <strong>of</strong> chess at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> was opened first time in the first semester <strong>of</strong> 2005 which takes one credit<br />

and requires 32 hours <strong>of</strong> class each semester. Because chess is more interesting<br />

than other major courses, and above all, Mr. Ye Jiangchuan has been invited to be<br />

the lecturer, more than 100 students had selected this course. Mr. Ye Jiangchuan is<br />

renowned in the circle <strong>of</strong> chess.<br />

Today in No.1 science building at 12:40, the classroom <strong>of</strong> the chess course was filled<br />

with students and Mr. Ye had already begun his lecture. The topic was ―Basic<br />

strategies <strong>of</strong> Chess‖. Most students were not familiar with chess and they listened<br />

with great intensity to the lecture.<br />

At the break, Li Xiaopeng, chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Chess Association introduced, ―From<br />

the very beginning <strong>of</strong> this course, students grew more and more interested in chess.<br />

After class, there will always be students with various questions surrounding Mr. Ye.<br />

Sometimes, they will also play chess with the teacher. Mr. Ye is really very busy, and<br />

we are much honored to have the great master <strong>of</strong> chess to play with us. Students are<br />

all very earnest.‖ He also said that great support was given by Beijing Patriots‘ Chess<br />

Club to help us successfully open this chess course at <strong>PKU</strong>. Last year, a<br />

comprehensive chess contest was held in Beida and Tsinghua. Chess courses will<br />

be held in other domestic universities and it is probable that students from different<br />

universities can learn from each other, said the leader <strong>of</strong> Beijing Patriots‘ Chess<br />

Club.<br />

The act <strong>of</strong> chess being introduced into class has a history <strong>of</strong> 100 years in Europe, but<br />

it is recent in our country and still rare in entering university courses. The opening <strong>of</strong><br />

chess course at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a great progress <strong>of</strong> chess‘s development in<br />

universities, which has also contributed to the popularization <strong>of</strong> chess in China.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Library Renovation to Complete<br />

in July<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—3-22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111561496<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 22, 2005: The renovation project <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Library will complete on July 20 as scheduled, according to Sub-librarian<br />

Wu Zhenjiang.<br />

Designed by Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, the renovation project is consisted <strong>of</strong> four parts:<br />

the Book Storeroom, the North Reading Room, the South Reading Room and the<br />

Sunshine Hall. Located in the south <strong>of</strong> the library, the Sunshine Hall is a highlight <strong>of</strong><br />

the renovation project. After it is complete, the Book Return Desk and the General<br />

Desk will be relocated on each side <strong>of</strong> the hall. In the center <strong>of</strong> the hall, there will be<br />

eighty new computers for users to search the library collection. Sunlight will pass the<br />

skylight <strong>of</strong> the hall to shine on thousands <strong>of</strong> readers, walking through the Sunshine<br />

Hall to enjoy the facility <strong>of</strong> the new library.<br />

In the 2005 fall semester, the library will be fully opened to <strong>PKU</strong> faculty and students<br />

in a new look.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Lectures Given at <strong>PKU</strong> as Student<br />

Guidance<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111559616<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 23, 2005: On March 15, 2005, Li Yingfeng, the<br />

general secretary <strong>of</strong> Association for Promotion <strong>of</strong> Quality Improvement for<br />

Thousands <strong>of</strong> Miles, delivered a lecture entitled ―upholding consumers‘ rights and<br />

co-exist in harmony‖ at the invitation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which was very<br />

popular with students. It has marked the beginning <strong>of</strong> a week at <strong>PKU</strong> during which a<br />

succession <strong>of</strong> lectures is given to publicize the knowledge <strong>of</strong> protecting one‘s rights.<br />

This activity aims to popularize the knowledge <strong>of</strong> rights and interests, so as to raise<br />

the college students‘ awareness to safeguard their lawful rights and interests. To<br />

achieve this goal, a multitude <strong>of</strong> lectures, legal consultancy services, as well as<br />

propaganda on boards can now <strong>of</strong>ten be seen on campus.<br />

It is reported that lots <strong>of</strong> students lack the basic knowledge how to protect their rights<br />

by lawful means; as a result, they are <strong>of</strong>ten at a loss what to do or lose their senses<br />

when their rights are being invaded. Therefore, the lecture given by Li Yingfeng will<br />

no doubt play a positive role in helping students to become mature and rational<br />

consumers, by way <strong>of</strong> improving their abilities and enhancing their awareness to<br />

uphold legal rights and interests.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Comes Xu Jinglei, with Her "Letter"<br />

By Yu Zhe<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111371505<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 18, 2005: The director <strong>of</strong> the hot film "Letter from an<br />

unknown woman", Xu Jinglei, came to <strong>PKU</strong> last night just after the second show <strong>of</strong><br />

her film was displayed yesterday at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall.<br />

The film mainly tells the story about a woman who loved a man deeply for her whole<br />

life. Despite <strong>of</strong> three times abandoned by the man and each time they met, the man<br />

had always forgotten her and saw her as a stranger, she was very glad to accept any<br />

<strong>of</strong> the man‘s requests, even after the next morning she might be forgotten again. It is<br />

a so moving film that when the terminal-song played by the lute was displayed, great<br />

applauds could be heard in every corner <strong>of</strong> the hall.<br />

Although being well informed that the director would come beforehand, the audience<br />

were excited to scream when Xu and Lin Yuan, the actress who acted childhood <strong>of</strong><br />

the heroine walked on to the stage. During the 30-minute-period, many struggled to<br />

raise their hands to get a chance to talk with Xu, some wanted to express their love<br />

towards the actress and director, while others had something about the film to<br />

discuss with her. Xu was very kind to answer every question and she was also very<br />

glad to see so many <strong>of</strong> her fans. She told the audience although she was awarded<br />

―52ND San Sebastion Film Festival Best Director‖ by the film; there are still many<br />

things for her to learn. She expressed her great thanks towards the audience and<br />

said,‖ I hope that my nest film can also be shown at <strong>PKU</strong> and at that time, I‘ d be very<br />

happy to come again.‖<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Invited Mr. Haze to Comment on<br />

Social Market Economy<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111121188<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 15th, 2005: On the evening <strong>of</strong> Mar. 7th, Mr. Rolf<br />

Haze, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> economy and economic policies from Leipzig <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Germany delivered a wonderful speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on the theme <strong>of</strong><br />

―Advantages and Disadvantages <strong>of</strong> Social Market Economy—the Future <strong>of</strong> the Once<br />

Successful German Pattern‖. This lecture is one <strong>of</strong> the series lectures held by School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Government Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the first delivery <strong>of</strong> this<br />

semester. It was hosted by vice-dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government Management<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor Fu Jun.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Haze introduced the theory <strong>of</strong> social market economy and analyzed the<br />

conditions and problems <strong>of</strong> the application <strong>of</strong> that pattern in Germany. He thought<br />

that the theory <strong>of</strong> social market economy consists <strong>of</strong> four aspects: first is the nature<br />

<strong>of</strong> competition <strong>of</strong> the main body <strong>of</strong> market, including the maximum freedom <strong>of</strong><br />

enterprises and individuals; second is the nature <strong>of</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> experiences, which<br />

can be transplanted into other countries and is strongly applicable; third is that social<br />

market economy should be correspondent to the basic rules <strong>of</strong> a free and<br />

competitive market, and state-owned enterprises should also take part in the<br />

impartial competition; fourth is that systems, laws and morality, which are the social<br />

capital to ensure the function <strong>of</strong> market economy are necessary.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Haze believed that Germany should continue to stick to the market economy<br />

pattern, only that some concrete measures are to be adjusted. Among these, the<br />

revolution <strong>of</strong> welfare policies such as employment and unemployment insurance is<br />

vital.<br />

After the lecture, students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> raised questions on the limitation <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

market economy, the future prospect <strong>of</strong> Chinese market economy and other<br />

questions concerning the ―German Patten‖. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Fu Jun and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Haze presented<br />

gifts to each other.<br />

The research field <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>. Haze is international economy and monetary orders,<br />

mainly the economic integration <strong>of</strong> West Europe, east-west trading and policies <strong>of</strong><br />

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market institutions. He has also published many related academic monographs.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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Spring comes to Beida<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111104680<br />

By Xue Linyan<br />

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By Xue Linyan<br />

By Xue Linyan<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 16th, 2005: After one month‘s anxious waiting,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students eventually can welcome a new spring time around Beida<br />

campus.<br />

This year‘s spring comes too late for Beijingers. After about two months unstable<br />

weather, these days, the temperature began to climb up. Although the flowers still<br />

haven‘t blossomed, we can see some newly burgeoned grass in the brown soil. Little<br />

birds come out; and the ice in Weiming Lake is beginning to melt. All the life seems<br />

renewed.<br />

Not only could we see the renewal <strong>of</strong> the nature and its life, we could also see the<br />

renewal <strong>of</strong> students in Beida. Just as one student from the School <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Studies said, when walking on this beautiful and lively campus, her every cell is<br />

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inspired; the good weather and beautiful campus makes her excited.<br />

All these are just part <strong>of</strong> the portrait. At night, more and more people join the<br />

―joggers‖—those who consider it too cold to jog during the winter time now have<br />

started their exercise plan. One <strong>of</strong> the runners told the reporter that the pleasant<br />

climate just enforce him to ―move‖.<br />

Anyway, as the spring stealthily comes, every creature is showing their happiness;<br />

hopefully, in this brand new term, Beida will show her happiness as well.<br />

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Ecology Programming discussed at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111042593<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 15th, 2005: Chinese first forum for ecology<br />

programming opened at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The forum aimed to enhance the<br />

protection consciousness <strong>of</strong> ecosystem, promote substantial partnership relations,<br />

and <strong>of</strong>fer the communication platform for dialogues between public/private<br />

institutions and investors in the special case <strong>of</strong> land and waters programming.<br />

EDAW, the architecture programming company, the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Landscape<br />

Architecture <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and an <strong>of</strong>fice from State Forestry Administration,<br />

P.R. China sponsored the forum jointly.<br />

Many top experts from both China and America attended the forum, among them<br />

were Qiao Quansheng, EDAW‘s chairman for Asian area, Doctor Yu Kongjian from<br />

the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

<strong>of</strong> zoology Alex Horne from California <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Wetland park programming, balance between flood controlling, ecology protection<br />

and needs <strong>of</strong> engineering and other topics have been discussed on the forum.<br />

The attendants <strong>of</strong>fered the latest opinions about the characteristics <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

waters and the positive effect the wetland park would bring about to the environment.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wu Zhejian<br />

Source : www.landscapecn.com<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Scholars Comment on<br />

NPC&CPPCC<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110955709<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 14, 2005: The third session <strong>of</strong> the 10th National<br />

People's Congress (NPC) is closed this morning, meanwhile a group <strong>of</strong> economists<br />

hold a seminar at the China Center for Economic Research (CCER) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to share<br />

their views on the NPC and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference<br />

(CPPCC).<br />

The major topics <strong>of</strong> this seminar are "harmonious society", "macro regulation" and<br />

"agriculture, rural areas and farmers‘ issue". Lin Yifu, Director <strong>of</strong> CCER and<br />

committee member <strong>of</strong> the CPPCC, <strong>of</strong>fered his view first, "This year there are few<br />

disputes among Deputies to NPC&CPPCC. Regarding macroeconomic trends,<br />

macro regulative policy, measures to solve the agriculture, rural areas and farmers<br />

issue and guideline to build a harmonious society, Members <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPPCC generally agree with the government". He further<br />

summarized, "Compared with last year, it is 'All Quiet at the Western Front' this<br />

year".<br />

Scholars attending the seminar feel that China is becoming more and more mature.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Song Guoping and Chen Ping said that the handover <strong>of</strong> leadership is very<br />

smooth, economy stable and government policy continual. All these contribute to a<br />

healthy and stable national economy. Another sign <strong>of</strong> China's maturity is the<br />

regulation to macro economy. Last year China's economy successfully realized<br />

s<strong>of</strong>t-landing. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Chen described it as China's incredible flexibility and<br />

reproducibility.<br />

How to build a harmonious society is the most discussed topic in the seminar.<br />

Scholars believe that to build a harmonious society is the government's good wish. In<br />

order to make this wish come true, China needs to set up regulations to strengthen<br />

its advantages and to lower its disadvantages as well.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : www.chinanews.com<br />

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Beats <strong>of</strong> Campus Preview<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110938594<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 17th, 2005: As the weather is getting warmer and<br />

warmer, <strong>PKU</strong> students are taking part in all kinds <strong>of</strong> activities.<br />

------Starting from March 14th, the Sunshine Theme Culture Month will last 2 weeks<br />

and more until 3rd April. During this period, lectures, film shows, picture shows,<br />

marrow examination, recruitment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Sunshine Volunteer Association and many<br />

other activities will be carried out methodically.<br />

------Also start from the same day, the first round <strong>of</strong> the fourth ―<strong>PKU</strong> Talent Show‖<br />

Debate Competition is taking place this evening, beginning with the debate on the<br />

topic ―capital reins knowledge in society <strong>of</strong> the future‖ between Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Language and Literature and Yuan Pei Pilot Program.<br />

------<strong>PKU</strong> Youth Volunteer Association is inviting applications for secretary <strong>of</strong> each<br />

department (Office Dep., Program Dep., Organization Dep., Publicity Dep., Liaison<br />

Department), in order to carry out their traditional activities and a series <strong>of</strong> volunteer<br />

service under the theme <strong>of</strong> health, humanity, science technology, environment,<br />

saving energy.<br />

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Associations Enrollment Features on<br />

Campus<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110505108<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 7, 2005: The triangle place <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> became a sea<br />

<strong>of</strong> crowds again as the associations recruitment on campus withdrew its curtain at<br />

noon today. Fancy leaflets, colorful posters, together with the flapping banners have<br />

a strong appeal to the students passing by.<br />

With more and more new associations and clubs emerging, every associations use<br />

all its skills to attract new members. The Youth Amateurs‘ Society <strong>of</strong> Photography<br />

displayed an album <strong>of</strong> their masterpieces <strong>of</strong> photographs; several sets <strong>of</strong><br />

body-building instrument were laid out in front <strong>of</strong> the poster <strong>of</strong> the Racing Boat<br />

Association; and the cartoon pictures drew by members from Original Fire Cartoon<br />

Association were most conspicuous, with all kinds <strong>of</strong> images and characters in bright<br />

color. Some associations took their own advantage, using unique ways to attract<br />

passers-by: guitar fans came to a stop at the on-the-spot demonstration put on by<br />

the Guitar Association, while golf lovers went up to have a try at the simulated<br />

miniature golf court.<br />

As it was in former terms, many students surrounded the recruitment spot <strong>of</strong> some<br />

old popular associations, such as Love Heart Club, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Badminton<br />

Association and so on. The well-known titles <strong>of</strong> these old popular associations are<br />

sufficient to have a promising enrollment in the new term.<br />

The associations and clubs on campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> are all built up spontaneously by<br />

students sharing the same interest. Once founded, the recruitment <strong>of</strong> each term is a<br />

great chance for each <strong>of</strong> the associations to give publicity to its own characteristic, so<br />

that it will become stronger and more popular year after year. Each association is<br />

sure to gain a lot at the end <strong>of</strong> the recruitment period which usually last about two or<br />

three weeks long.<br />

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The Opening Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the School<br />

for the Olympic Youth Volunteers‘<br />

Cultivation and Propriety Took Place<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-9<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110444613<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 9th, 2005: On March 5th, the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong><br />

the school for the Olympic Youth Volunteers‘ Cultivation and Propriety was held at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, participated by over 1000 undergraduate volunteers from more<br />

than 50 universities and colleges in Beijing.<br />

The opening ceremony had invited many measurable figures, including Zhu Shanlu,<br />

the secretary <strong>of</strong> the municipal committee and the working committee <strong>of</strong> education in<br />

Beijing; Guan Chenghua, who serves as secretary <strong>of</strong> the communist youth league in<br />

the municipal committee; as well as Ma Shengjie, who is a full-time member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

education committee in Beijing, and so on.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the ceremony, Liu Xuan, the Olympic champion, accepted the letter <strong>of</strong><br />

appointment on behalf <strong>of</strong> all the other teachers in the school. Under her guidance, all<br />

the volunteers took an oath together.<br />

When the opening ceremony concluded, a forum entitled ―Beijing volunteers,<br />

preparing for the Olympics‖ took place in the centennial hall at <strong>PKU</strong>, and there were<br />

more than 200 youth volunteers entering for it, who came from various universities<br />

and colleges in Beijing.<br />

In the meantime, representatives <strong>of</strong> those volunteers and about 600 youth volunteers<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong> took a part in the long-distance running named ―embracing the Olympics with<br />

youth and smile‖.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Express: Art Group‘s<br />

Report-back Performance before Their<br />

Journey to America<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-8<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110351452<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 8th, 2005: The report-back performance is put on<br />

by the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Art Group, serving as a rehearsal before their journey to<br />

America. The journey will be led by the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in person, and there are<br />

four groups: the song, dance, instrument and music group cooperating with each<br />

other. Moreover, it has received hearty support from alumni from different places <strong>of</strong><br />

America, and meanwhile, the Meng Minwei Fund provided it with a considerable sum<br />

<strong>of</strong> money.<br />

It is likely that in the near future <strong>PKU</strong> is going to be sweeping all the famous<br />

universities in America, such as Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Stanford <strong>University</strong>, the<br />

university <strong>of</strong> Maryland, Cornell <strong>University</strong> as well as Yale <strong>University</strong>, and so on.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong> Art Group is going to set foot on their journey to America, for the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />

showing the world the <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ high quality and marvelous talents; boosting<br />

the confidence <strong>of</strong> those alumni and Chinese people in America; as well as indicating<br />

the bright future <strong>of</strong> China to the world.<br />

The performance will be played in the centennial hall at <strong>PKU</strong> at 7: 30 pm on March<br />

10th, 2005. Tickets are distributed in the Education Funds Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which<br />

is at N.75 in the Jingchun House Garden, from 8: 30 am to 5: 00 pm on March 8th,<br />

2005. You can get one or two tickets with your student‘s or employee‘s card.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Associations On Campus: A Lead<br />

To Students‘ Healthy Growth<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110266380<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 4, 2005: The rich and colorful students<br />

associations is always a beautiful scenery <strong>of</strong> campus, as have been attached much<br />

importance to in recent years at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> by building up attractions <strong>of</strong> all<br />

kinds <strong>of</strong> activities through associations and leading college students to a healthy life.<br />

The students‘ activities <strong>of</strong> all the associations at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are named as<br />

―Hundreds Groups Battle‖.<br />

Altogether, there are 130 students associations on campus, with a number <strong>of</strong> over<br />

24,000 students registered, including undergraduates, graduates and doctors as<br />

well. According to the League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, a comparatively mature<br />

association management conception and system have been established based on a<br />

long period <strong>of</strong> both theoretical thinking and practical experience. The development <strong>of</strong><br />

students associations have come to a phrase that consists <strong>of</strong> four main fields:<br />

theoretics (academics included), practice (commonwealth included), art & literature,<br />

and physical culture, all <strong>of</strong> which are growing hand in hand in harmony. The<br />

balanced development and co-prosperity <strong>of</strong> culture <strong>of</strong> all associations <strong>of</strong>fer a broad<br />

stage for students‘ full-scale development.<br />

As early as 1994, <strong>PKU</strong> took the lead in mapping out the first relatively standard and<br />

systemic supervision regulations for students associations nationwide. The League<br />

Committee has been perfecting the supervision regulations with reference to the new<br />

conditions and characteristics <strong>of</strong> students‘ activities since then, pointing out the<br />

specific regulations for three-level supervision system (the self-supervision <strong>of</strong><br />

students associations, advisor units and faculty advisors, and supervision <strong>of</strong> League<br />

Committee). <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee is taking an active part in leading students<br />

associations to give free rein to their functions <strong>of</strong> self-education, self-supervision and<br />

self-service and take the initiative to carry out rich and colorful cultural activities on<br />

campus. Special supports are lent to the development <strong>of</strong> theoretical associations,<br />

meanwhile, all kinds <strong>of</strong> associations are supposed to enhance their function <strong>of</strong><br />

mental and political education, to conform resources among associations and thus<br />

carry out lively educational theme activities. The theoretical associations,<br />

represented by the Youth Marxism Development and Research Association and<br />

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Deng Xiaoping‘s Theory and Practice Research Association, have pr<strong>of</strong>ound<br />

foundation and are full <strong>of</strong> vigor. Large-scale activities such as ―Pioneer Cultural<br />

Festival‖, ―Beijing college students theoretical association------in memory <strong>of</strong> May 4th<br />

Movement 85th anniversary proseminar‖ produced positive influence in and out <strong>of</strong><br />

campus.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> League Committee is also paying special attention to the improvement <strong>of</strong> the<br />

mental and political educational function through associations. For instance, an<br />

―Seven Ones‖ project jointly carried out by both theoretical and art & literature<br />

associations can involve a condition survey, a series <strong>of</strong> lectures, a faculty-student<br />

forum, a theme solicit articles, a youth reading book on studying themes <strong>of</strong> the age, a<br />

large-scale report performance, a fruit exchange meeting and the like. This kind <strong>of</strong><br />

idea can not only lead the theoretical associations to a new way <strong>of</strong> activity<br />

development, but also bring out the mental and political educational function <strong>of</strong> other<br />

associations. With regard to the reform <strong>of</strong> personnel system and ―Open examination,<br />

choosing the best through competition‖ on job-choosing, career development and<br />

political quality cultivation, different kinds <strong>of</strong> associations jointly carried out a series<br />

<strong>of</strong> activities under the theme ―Concerning current politics, improving diathesis‖.<br />

During the battle against SARS, Love Heart Club, Psychology Club, Students‘ Red<br />

Cross Association and several other art and sports association held all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />

positive and healthy campus cultural activities together, sharing the difficulties with<br />

students on campus. Both mental and political qualities <strong>of</strong> association members are<br />

shown in hard times. Students‘ associations ―get educated, gain knowledge, make<br />

contribution‖ in the process <strong>of</strong> social fulfillment. Activities as ―Love Heart miles <strong>of</strong><br />

travels‖ from Love Heart Club, long-distance riding during the summer holiday from<br />

Bicycle Association both aim at serving for the society and people, from which<br />

students achieve the purpose <strong>of</strong> understanding society and self-education.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />

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Graduates focused on <strong>PKU</strong> Companies<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-7<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110246492<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 7, 2005: The 2005 <strong>PKU</strong> Recruiting Fair was held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> sports center on March 3rd. Graduates <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gathered eagerly applying for<br />

jobs, among them 70% were graduate students, most <strong>of</strong> whom preferred companies<br />

attached to <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

"The fair is mainly for <strong>PKU</strong>ers in the morning, and will be available for graduates from<br />

other universities in the afternoon. There are 153 companies providing more than<br />

1500 positions in the fair." Li Guozhong, Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Career Consulting<br />

Department said.<br />

Statistics implied that more than 8000 students from <strong>PKU</strong> and other universities<br />

came and applied for jobs. Only 30% <strong>of</strong> the undergraduates chose to start their<br />

career life, while the percentage in the graduate students is 70%, the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />

students preferred further education. As all the applicants had prominent records, the<br />

companies here were mainly universities, advanced institutions and big companies,<br />

and a diploma higher than Bachelor's Degree was needed for most positions.<br />

During the fair students crowded around the <strong>PKU</strong> companies such as Founder and<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Press. Some students had to throw their resume onto the consulting desk, and<br />

some others even didn't have a chance to talk with the recruiting representatives<br />

before they were squeezed away by students behind. Li Jing, a graduate from <strong>PKU</strong><br />

law school said:" the graduates <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> have a cultural recognition to companies<br />

attached to <strong>PKU</strong>, and they have the priority to come back to <strong>PKU</strong> for further<br />

education or training, which other companies cannot provide them with. That's why<br />

the <strong>PKU</strong> companies are so popular."<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Cui Chen<br />

Source : Jinghua Time<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Express: 13th Session <strong>of</strong><br />

―Challenge Cup‖ Contest to Open<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110245961<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 4th, 2005: The first choosing work <strong>of</strong> the 13th<br />

session <strong>of</strong> ―Challenge Cup‖ Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> — ―May. 5th‖ Competition <strong>of</strong><br />

Scientific Prizes for Youth was formally open on Mar. 2nd.<br />

This work is taken charge <strong>of</strong> by each college, school or center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. From Mar.<br />

2nd to Mar. 23, the staff members will collect and judge the competing programs<br />

according to the norms. It is primarily decided that the outstanding ones will be<br />

selected to the Scientific Project Bureau <strong>of</strong> the ―Challenge Cup‖ on Mar. 23rd. At the<br />

same time, the semi-final will be held in the last ten-day <strong>of</strong> Mar. The final contest will<br />

take place in the late April.<br />

This contest will continue to prepare the reward <strong>of</strong> ―Special Contribution‖,<br />

encouraging students to pursue researches and provide practical projects for the<br />

construction works <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

For those who haven‘t got the financial support for programs and those who haven‘t<br />

yet applied for it, they are welcome to participate in this contest. Please pay close<br />

attention to the specific notices. For any questions, please call 62764064, 62753999.<br />

Students can also log on tiaozhanbei.pkusast.net for further information. There are<br />

also some lectures to be held these days on ―How to Do After-School Academic<br />

Researches‖ by famous teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Four-layer Magpie Nest on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110164752<br />

<strong>Peking</strong>, <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March, 4th, 2005: ―It‘s joyful to see so many magpies<br />

nest near the library that live in peace and contentment this spring.‖ Teacher Zhou<br />

from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> phoned excitedly the Evening Post., ―It‘s rare to see a<br />

four-layer nest within three years!‖<br />

Perched in above ten miles <strong>of</strong> a tree along the street near the north <strong>of</strong> library, four<br />

nests lay upon layers like Buddhism arhat ranking in a tight order. This exquisite<br />

piece <strong>of</strong> works has pleased passers-by‘ eyes and hearts for three years. Pairs <strong>of</strong><br />

magpies stretch themselves, spring among branches singing a cheerful song. Taking<br />

delight in their performance <strong>of</strong> flying to the blue sky or resting on the branches, you‘ll<br />

find it difficult to turn away from.<br />

This four-layer nest started from 2002 with only one nest. In every following year, the<br />

nest has been added with each layer.‖ Zhou said, ―every time I see them going in and<br />

out as they want to share their good results with us‖.<br />

―One student expressed the hope that this nest will add year by year the same as the<br />

successive good things on <strong>Peking</strong> campus. It‘s really wonderful to see the higher<br />

nest year after year.‖<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : Beijing Evening Post<br />

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The First Employment Fair After the<br />

Spring Festival at <strong>PKU</strong> Receives Ideal<br />

Echo<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-3<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110163880<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 3rd, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> held ―the Negotiation<br />

Fair on Future Career <strong>of</strong> the Graduates‘ <strong>of</strong> 2005‖ on Mar. 3rd. Companies,<br />

government departments and other institutions numbered to about 150 took part in<br />

this negotiation Fair. 8, 000 students from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and other universities<br />

and colleges have made selections in a bi-directional way; they gave a high remark<br />

on it.<br />

The concerned fields in this Employment Fair include: hi-tech industry, finance<br />

institutions, government departments, institutions for scientific research, universities<br />

and colleges, etc. The total number <strong>of</strong> job posts is over 1, 000. The Employment Fair<br />

was originally planned to open at 8:30 in the morning, but students waiting in front <strong>of</strong><br />

the gate had lined a long queue. The entrance to the Fair had been overcrowded and<br />

noisy. So as to insure the safety <strong>of</strong> all taking part in, the concerned departments <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> adopted thorough safety measures—fire engines were waiting for<br />

orders outside the Fair and graduates seeking for job application all had to pass the<br />

inspection door. The sponsor set limits on the number <strong>of</strong> students to enter the Fair to<br />

avoid overcrowd with 4, 000 students respectively in the morning and in the<br />

afternoon; furthermore, students from different universities and colleges were<br />

allowed to enter the Fair in different periods <strong>of</strong> time.<br />

There is hotness <strong>of</strong> various degrees on the Fair. Students paid the most attention to<br />

the prospect <strong>of</strong> an industry and the space <strong>of</strong> future development the other side would<br />

<strong>of</strong>fer. The stalls <strong>of</strong> Beijing Municipal Administration <strong>of</strong> Industry and Commerce and<br />

China International Enterprises Cooperative Corporation were the most crowded<br />

with students. An applicant from <strong>PKU</strong> said that it was beyond difficulty even to hand<br />

in a résumé. The employing side raised high and strict requirements for applicants.<br />

For instance, Beijing Shiyi School expressed that their teachers must have an<br />

academic certificate beyond master‘s degree with an extra demand that the major<br />

must be the same. Some corporations employing people with technological abilities<br />

even let the applicants take examinations on the spot. Overall, those who majored in<br />

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computer science, electronics, communication, finance and stock exchange, law,<br />

engineering and management were highly favored.<br />

It is generally known that the period after the Spring Festival is the second pinnacle<br />

<strong>of</strong> job application. To decrease the pressure on employment and provide a<br />

convenient communicating channel for all people with ability, universities and<br />

colleges in Beijing, Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Aeronautics and Astronautics, Tsinghua<br />

<strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China have co-held a series<br />

<strong>of</strong> Employment Fairs.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Huang Jialiang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Give Advice For Better<br />

Life<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110162334<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 4, 2005: As the Second Session <strong>of</strong> the 10th<br />

National Committee <strong>of</strong> the CPPCC (the National Committee <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People's<br />

Political Consultative Conference) began on March 3rd, and the third session <strong>of</strong> 10th<br />

National People's Congress on March 5th, 9 NPC representatives and 27 CCPCC<br />

members from <strong>PKU</strong> set out with pieces <strong>of</strong> constructive advice raised by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

teachers and students, for a better and stronger country.<br />

As early as February 18th, The United Front Work Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> had put a<br />

notice on <strong>PKU</strong> Chinese <strong>News</strong> Website that encouraged all teachers and students at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to raise ideas and advice on hot issues nowadays. Teachers and students<br />

could send E-mails to the 36 <strong>PKU</strong> representatives and members whose E-mail<br />

addresses were made known to all <strong>PKU</strong>ers.<br />

Up to March 1st, the representatives and the members had received many letters<br />

from inside and outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, expressing good ideas and advice. ―Problems <strong>of</strong><br />

employment is still the focus discussed by students and teachers, and they are also<br />

concerned with how to strengthen patriotism education,‖ said Li Qingyun, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

from School <strong>of</strong> Economics, who is one <strong>of</strong> the NPC representatives this year. It is said<br />

that some enthusiastic people even send their letters with the form <strong>of</strong> overture, for<br />

example, the overture against prejudice towards those with hepatitis virus.<br />

―However,‖ Li said, ―as there is a rule to raise suggestions that we representatives<br />

must follow, I am now taking every minute to collect advice from people around me<br />

so that I can make an argumentation to discuss with others on the meeting.‖<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Yu Zhe<br />

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In the Spotlight: Health Conditions <strong>of</strong><br />

the Peasants<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109911228<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 2nd, 2005: The Resource and Information<br />

Conference <strong>of</strong> Population, Environment and Health Development was held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on Feb. 28th. This session was sponsored by the Work Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />

National Population and Family Planning Committee, China Population Academy,<br />

Institute <strong>of</strong> Population Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Center <strong>of</strong> Healthy<br />

Development <strong>of</strong> Chinese Population and Research Institute <strong>of</strong> Gerontology. This is<br />

the third meeting after the first session <strong>of</strong> the High-Ranking Resource and<br />

Information Conference <strong>of</strong> Population Research <strong>of</strong> China on January, 2003.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> this year is ―Focus on the Health <strong>of</strong> the Rural Population and Promote<br />

the Development <strong>of</strong> the Rural Area‖. Zhang Weiqing, director <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

Population and Family Planning Committee, Wang Guoqiang, vice-director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

National Population and Family Planning Committee and vice-chairman <strong>of</strong> the<br />

standing committee <strong>of</strong> China Population Academy and Wu Zhipan, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

the standing committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee and vice-president attended the<br />

meeting.<br />

In the last half century, the economic, social, population and health patterns <strong>of</strong> China<br />

have undergone great changes. At the same time, the difference between urban and<br />

rural areas has become increasingly more obvious in the development <strong>of</strong> many<br />

aspects. In this conference, leaders, academicians, experts and delegates from all<br />

related circles discussed from various aspects the environment, health conditions,<br />

current problems <strong>of</strong> China‘s rural population, the relationship among the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> rural population, environment and health and the strategic choice <strong>of</strong><br />

improving the health level <strong>of</strong> the rural population. They provided advices and<br />

references for the government when establishing the policies for rural development.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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UK Law Experts Lecture at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--3-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109843945<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 2, 2005: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School and <strong>PKU</strong><br />

League School hosted a series <strong>of</strong> lectures titled "UK Lawyer‘s Life and UK Legal<br />

Education" at the simulated court <strong>of</strong> Law Building last night. The lecturers include<br />

Lee Bridges, Dean <strong>of</strong> Law School at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Warwick, Justin Kitson, Chair<br />

<strong>of</strong> the UK Young Lawyers' Association and UK-Hong Kong commercial cases<br />

solicitor Chung Hau.<br />

Lee Bridges‘ lecture with the title <strong>of</strong> "The Role <strong>of</strong> Taught Masters Degree Programs"<br />

mainly introduces the legal education system and law courses for graduate students<br />

in the UK. On the basis <strong>of</strong> his own practice experience, Justin Kitson gives his lecture<br />

titled "Getting into Practice", introducing the pr<strong>of</strong>essional career <strong>of</strong> barrister in the<br />

UK. Chung Hau's lecture is titled "The Progress <strong>of</strong> a Young Solicitor" and is about the<br />

developing process <strong>of</strong> solicitors in the UK.<br />

After the lectures, the Q-and-A session was greatly welcomed by audiences. These<br />

lectures will help <strong>PKU</strong> students, especially law students understand oversea legal<br />

education.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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Last Century <strong>of</strong> China comes back in<br />

Photos<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--2-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109639360<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, February 28, 2005: A series exhibitions <strong>of</strong> the collection <strong>of</strong><br />

classic photographic works <strong>of</strong> Chinese photographers through 20th century are<br />

supposed to start <strong>of</strong>f in May 2005 in both domestic and overseas. The collection<br />

reflects Chinese history <strong>of</strong> the last century. Both in May, there will be a press<br />

conference putting on about the exhibition series at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> before they<br />

kick <strong>of</strong>f.<br />

The exhibitions are sponsored by Chinese Culture Promotion Society. Beijing<br />

Zhongzhong International Photographic Culture Exchanging Center undertakes to<br />

operate the exhibition series after the approval <strong>of</strong> the exhibitions being granted from<br />

the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Culture <strong>of</strong> China. The preparation work for the exhibition series has<br />

been finished early in Apr. 2004.<br />

An album <strong>of</strong> those photographic works on exhibitions published with <strong>English</strong><br />

translation will be on sale both domestically and overseas in May 2005. In June, the<br />

exhibitions are open to the public at the same time in eight cities as numerated<br />

below--Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjing, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Guangzhou,<br />

Xi‘an, Shantou. After that, touring exhibitions around the world would be put on from<br />

the U.S., Japan, Australia, etc., between Oct. and Dec.<br />

A special TV program is to be made about the special exhibitions with well-known<br />

people from the fields <strong>of</strong> photographing, the science <strong>of</strong> history, esthetics, etc., talking<br />

about the uncovered stories <strong>of</strong> the photos on exhibitions.<br />

All those photographic works will be kept in the Museum <strong>of</strong> the State and the State<br />

<strong>Archives</strong> Administration <strong>of</strong> China when the exhibitions are over.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wu Zhejian<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese) & Beijing Daily<br />

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A Trip along History<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005—1-10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=105408843<br />

On the train down the Badaling Ridge By Huang Jialiang<br />

The steep Great Wall from the train window By Huang Jialiang<br />

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A group photo <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the students before the statue <strong>of</strong> Zhan Tianyou (By Huang Jialiang)<br />

By Huang Jialiang<br />

Jingzhang Railway Line, Jan 10th, 2005: On Jan. 9th, a group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

students went on their way to trace history and experience the railway—they are on a<br />

trip along China‘s first railway designed by the famous engineer Zhan Tianyou,<br />

Jingzhang Railway Line.<br />

Jingzhang Railway line was first constructed in the late Qing Dynasty (early 20th<br />

century). It is the first railway line designed and constructed totally by the Chinese<br />

people among whom the chief engineer Zhan Tianyou is regarded as the reflection <strong>of</strong><br />

the spirit <strong>of</strong> the Chinese people and now he is the image and representation <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Railway. Jingzhang Railway connects Beijing and Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province. It<br />

runs through the steep Badaling Ridge which is famous for its well-preserved Great<br />

Wall.<br />

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At 7:18 in the morning, we took the train No. 7115 at Feitai Station in south Beijing<br />

and headed for our destination Shacheng city in Hebei province. On our way, the sky<br />

turned from winter dawn‘s deep dark into light blue and sun-shining. As this train<br />

does not go along the Jingzhang line, we had a smooth and high-speed trip. The<br />

scene on both side <strong>of</strong> the train gradually took <strong>of</strong>f the urban flavor and took on the<br />

rural, natural breath. After 3 hours, we arrived at the Shacheng Station which is a big<br />

relay passenger station at the beginning <strong>of</strong> Jingzhang Line.<br />

We had a short visit to the city and at 13:48 the No. 7174 train we got on set <strong>of</strong>f. This<br />

time we were just on the historic railway line. Due to its long history, the rails <strong>of</strong><br />

Jingzhang Line are very old and when riding on the rails, the train seemed a little<br />

more bumping compared with the previous new line. There are fewer trains, whether<br />

passenger train or freight train, going on this line nowadays. We can experience its<br />

bleakness from the scruffy stations and the aged crossties. We passed villages after<br />

villages and tried to read the customs there. At Qinglong Gorge Station, the train<br />

stopped for a relatively long period <strong>of</strong> time and train attendant told us it was 7<br />

minutes. We got <strong>of</strong>f the train and visited the statue <strong>of</strong> Zhan Tianyou beside the<br />

platform with reverence. This statue is now one <strong>of</strong> the tourist attractions in this<br />

mountainous small station. At 6:00, after 4 hours <strong>of</strong> train travel, we were back on the<br />

platform <strong>of</strong> Qinghuayuan Station.<br />

More than a hundred years ago, Jingzhang Railway Line not only boasted its ―first‖<br />

status in China, but also showed the determination <strong>of</strong> the Chinese people to get<br />

independent and develop with their own power. With the elapse <strong>of</strong> time, perhaps<br />

those small stations in the mountain may be forgot by people, perhaps the once busy<br />

rails may receive fewer and fewer trains and passengers, perhaps the resplendency<br />

<strong>of</strong> the once glorious railway line may get faded out, but as long as the spirit <strong>of</strong><br />

hardworking and the determination to be independent branded in the marrow <strong>of</strong><br />

China Railway and the Chinese people are sure to be as everlasting as the Great<br />

Wall along the rails.<br />

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The Second China Cultural Industry<br />

Senior Forum Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--1-6<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=105363022<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Jan. 6th, 2005: From Jan 8th till Jan 9th, ―The Second<br />

China Cultural Industry Senior Forum‖ is held at <strong>PKU</strong>, which is sponsored by Cultural<br />

Industry Innovation and Development Academe and <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Cultural Industry Study<br />

Center. The theme is ―the capacity for competition <strong>of</strong> cultural industry----an eternal<br />

topic <strong>of</strong> government, enterprises and academe.‖ Officials, scholars and<br />

entrepreneurs from Central Party Propaganda Ministry, Culture Ministry, The<br />

General Administration <strong>of</strong> Press and Publication and so on attended the meeting.<br />

They made exchanges about the hot problems in the field.<br />

With the entering into WTO, our country‘s reform in the cultural industry is steadily in<br />

the progress which promotes the marketization and internationalization <strong>of</strong> our<br />

country. It brings about opportunities together with great challenges. How to further<br />

develop the cultural industry and how to improve its capacities for competition have<br />

become urgent problems to the government, scholars and entrepreneurs. The forum<br />

is held with the tendency. There are six small topics under the theme: system reform,<br />

policy-making environment and the capacity for competition <strong>of</strong> cultural industry, the<br />

change <strong>of</strong> investment system and the capacity for competition <strong>of</strong> cultural industry,<br />

spiritual economy and so on.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Eight Teachers Honored by the<br />

CERNET 11th Annual Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2005--1-4<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=104844311<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan. 4th, 2005: The 11th Annual Academic Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

CERNET was successfully held in the International Meeting Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on December 27th. Nearly 1000 college delegates attended this 4-day<br />

meeting. There were two themes <strong>of</strong> this meeting: one is to celebrate the 10th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> the establishment <strong>of</strong> CERNET, and the other is to open and run<br />

CERNET2.<br />

The meeting summarized the achievements <strong>of</strong> the past 10 years and awarded the<br />

advanced individuals and groups. There were all-together 8 teachers from <strong>PKU</strong> who<br />

had made outstanding contributions to the development <strong>of</strong> CERNET, and were<br />

awarded the title <strong>of</strong> ―Advanced Individual‖. As one <strong>of</strong> the sponsors <strong>of</strong> this meeting,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Computer Center presented to the audience the net running, managing and<br />

researching works <strong>of</strong> these years. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Pei, author <strong>of</strong> ―The Technology<br />

<strong>of</strong> LDAP and Its Applications‖, senior engineer Chen Ping, author <strong>of</strong> ―The<br />

Technology and Applications <strong>of</strong> Information Electrical Appliance Based on IPv6‖ and<br />

another three famous personages each gave their speeches in the meeting.<br />

The development <strong>of</strong> CERNET in the past 10 years has been under great recognition<br />

and concern <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party and the government. With the efforts <strong>of</strong> the<br />

whole working team, CERNET has become the important infrastructure <strong>of</strong> the<br />

informationization <strong>of</strong> the national education, and the important platform <strong>of</strong><br />

establishing a society <strong>of</strong> learning. It has supported the modern tele-education,<br />

on-line recruitment, digital library and many other applications <strong>of</strong> education<br />

informationization. It has become the world‘s biggest academic computer network.<br />

CERNET2 is based on IPv6 technology. Some typical net services such as WWW,<br />

FTP and DNS have already been available on CERNET2. Some other IPv6 research<br />

programs were also displayed in the meeting, such as digital high-quality TV and<br />

teleteaching.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Establishes Digital China<br />

Academy<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-8<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103641630<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 18, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> ―Digital China Academy‖ was<br />

formally established on Dec. 18, an achievement in the fields <strong>of</strong> strategy research,<br />

key technology research and exploitation, advanced talents training, academic<br />

cooperation and international communication to promote the digitization process.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong said that as a comprehensive university with the most<br />

necessary facilities and the most frequent international communication, <strong>PKU</strong> will<br />

make full use <strong>of</strong> its resources and bring into play its advantages, according to the<br />

request <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> digital China program, to fasten the amalgamation <strong>of</strong><br />

traditional geographic science and modern information technology, promote the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> digital China program and the operation <strong>of</strong> the subject <strong>of</strong> establishing<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> as a world-class university.<br />

According to the introduction <strong>of</strong> Tong Qinxi, the dean <strong>of</strong> digital China Academe, as<br />

the first research and teaching institution <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> digitization and the<br />

amalgamation <strong>of</strong> strategy research, technology exploitation and the appliance <strong>of</strong><br />

subject, digital China academe has a integrate scientific system <strong>of</strong> multi studies such<br />

as economy, law, public administration.<br />

The academe includes a council and a science committee. The council is the<br />

decision-making organization with members from the related departments <strong>of</strong> Ministry<br />

<strong>of</strong> Information Industry, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and local government and companies. The<br />

science committee is the scientific leading organization <strong>of</strong> the academe, mainly<br />

responsible for discussing and deciding the research directions.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Alumni Entrepreneurs Get together at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Guo Xiaoqian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--12-18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103520126<br />

By Guo Xiaoqian<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 18, 2004: The alumni Entrepreneurs‘<br />

Get-together was help this evening at China Economics Research Center at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Approximately 20 entrepreneur and alumni around Beijing were invited<br />

back to their Alma Mater.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>; Pr<strong>of</strong>. Shen Keqi, former vice<br />

president; Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhang Weiying, assistant president; and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hai Wen, general<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Education Foundation also attended the reunion.<br />

Some entrepreneurs present were: Mr. Yu Minhong, board chairman and president<br />

<strong>of</strong> New Oriental Educational and Science Corporation, Mr. Liu Yunjie, CEO <strong>of</strong> CDMA<br />

and Ms. Zhang Can, president <strong>of</strong> Dayin Group.<br />

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The get-together began with a welcome speech addressed by President Xu Zhihong.<br />

After a happy new year greeting, he indicated that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was no longer a<br />

tower <strong>of</strong> ivory composed by scholars and scientists but a more dynamic one with<br />

alumni active in all works <strong>of</strong> life. He continued to emphasize that we should set up a<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> crisis and pay close attention to the needs <strong>of</strong> society and nation considering<br />

our goal <strong>of</strong> world-class university. Next Mr. Hai Wen gave a brief speech explaining<br />

the aim <strong>of</strong> the get-together is to thank for the donation <strong>of</strong> alumni for their school and<br />

to provide a stage for further communication with the alumni which would lay a good<br />

foundation for the cooperation between <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and business circles. The<br />

2-hour meeting went on in a relaxing atmosphere.<br />

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China Macro-economy And Hospital<br />

Structural Reforms Forum Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--12-17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103257525<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, December 17th, 2004: ―<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua Health Economy<br />

and Management 2004 Senior Forum‖ was held at Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management (GSM) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on 8th <strong>of</strong> this month. The Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Health Economics and Management <strong>of</strong> GSM and China Medicine Economics<br />

Research Center jointly sponsored this forum.<br />

Under the theme <strong>of</strong> ―China Macro-economy and Hospital Structural Reforms‖, this<br />

forum probed into the sticking point <strong>of</strong> the hospital structural problems <strong>of</strong> China and<br />

the way out for hospital structural reforms in terms <strong>of</strong> Macro-economy.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Guo‘en from the Department <strong>of</strong> Health Economics and Management <strong>of</strong><br />

GSM delivered a speech on ―Macro-economy and Hospital Structural Reforms: The<br />

Function <strong>of</strong> Market and Government‖, systematically expounded the relationship<br />

between macro-economy system and hospital structural reforms, the<br />

macro-orientation and function <strong>of</strong> government and market in hospital structural<br />

reforms, etc.<br />

Liu Xinming, head <strong>of</strong> the Policy, Laws and Regulations Department <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Health PRC, expatiated from the angle <strong>of</strong> government the trend <strong>of</strong> China medical<br />

treatment system reforms, the classification <strong>of</strong> medical treatment institutions and<br />

several issues about the policy <strong>of</strong> medical treatment reforms.<br />

Mao Yu, president <strong>of</strong> Beijing Ditan Hospital, talked about the challenges and<br />

problems we were confronted with the reforms <strong>of</strong> China‘s public health system.<br />

Top deputy <strong>of</strong> World Health Organization (China) Dr. Henk Bekedam introduced the<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> the medical treatment system worldwide, providing us with some<br />

modes that could be used for reference in the medical treatment system reforms <strong>of</strong><br />

our country.<br />

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Source : Guangming Daily<br />

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Supervisors Wanted on Cafeterias<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103191316<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.16th, 2004: The catering center, cooperated with the<br />

Students‘ Union, decided to invite students to be supervisors in order to further<br />

improve the service quality on campus cafeterias.<br />

Supervisors are supposed to be selected in the charge <strong>of</strong> the Students‘ Union and<br />

the Students League Membership under the centering center‘s participation since<br />

the recruitment day on 16th this month.<br />

The move aims to reduce the lingering misgiving, enhance the mutual understanding<br />

to the greatest satisfaction in response to the students‘ tight calling for the<br />

improvement <strong>of</strong> catering condition for a long time.<br />

Four undergraduates and two postgraduates will be primarily designed to take the<br />

duty together with the corresponding right on their respectively-allocated cafeteria.<br />

Those who are willing to serve students and want to make good links between<br />

students and the catering center are welcome to join this work. The selected are<br />

required to receive the students‘ complaints without hesitation and contribute to the<br />

settlement <strong>of</strong> the problems; they should supervise the cafeterias on due time for the<br />

better knowledge and then make publicity work on the internal information to more<br />

students.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

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The Year 2004‘s Final <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

College Students‘ Street-dancing<br />

Contest at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103191249<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 15th, 2004: On Dec 14th, The Year 2004‘Final <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese College Students‘ Street-dancing Contest with its awarding ceremony was<br />

held in the Great Hall at <strong>PKU</strong>. The teams from Xinjiang <strong>University</strong> and Huabei<br />

Science and Technology <strong>University</strong> respectively won the first prize <strong>of</strong> the Hip-hop<br />

part and the Breaking. Fenglei Hip-Hop Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was awarded with the<br />

prize <strong>of</strong> Special Encouragement.<br />

This contest was attended by the executive chairman <strong>of</strong> National Study League, the<br />

vice secretary <strong>of</strong> National Study League, the managing minister <strong>of</strong> China<br />

mobile-phone market and the executive vice-president <strong>of</strong> TOM-Online, etc. 328<br />

teams from 215 universities took part in the contest, among which only 17 teams<br />

including Anhui <strong>University</strong> and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> External Economy and Commerce were<br />

held to the final.<br />

During the competition, the competitors all performed to their best. Their outstanding<br />

skills and commendable cooperation won not only high praise but the continuous<br />

deafening applause throughout the competition.<br />

In order to culminate the atmosphere, the mobile-phone company arranged the<br />

original ―Self-study Room in College‖ performance, and the more exciting<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional dancing show by the champions <strong>of</strong> 2003‘s and 2004‘s Korean B-boy the<br />

―last for one‖ team.<br />

Though Fenglei Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> did not win the prize, their excellent organizing<br />

ability was highly commended by the judge and was awarded with the prize <strong>of</strong><br />

special encouragement.<br />

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Behind the Debut <strong>of</strong> Quality Russian<br />

Ballet on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-9<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102952982<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 9, 2004: The coming debut <strong>of</strong> Russian Ballet<br />

Theater (RBT) in China‘s campus was applauded by <strong>PKU</strong> students who waited for<br />

the precious classic ballet tickets <strong>of</strong> swan lake, sleeping beauty and Romeo & Juliet<br />

in chilly air, ranking a long queue from 6:00a.m.to late night for nearly three days in<br />

front <strong>of</strong> the centennial auditorium until the last ticket were sold out.<br />

RBT have visited China for several times and all made their performance in<br />

commercial theaters. Liu Shou‘an, who is in responsible for the management <strong>of</strong> the<br />

centennial auditorium, told us the story <strong>of</strong> RBT‘s first performance in <strong>Peking</strong>.<br />

―The final goal is to highlight the campus culture as a gift to the coming New Year,‖<br />

Liu added, ―We have conducted fine cooperation with world-level art associations as<br />

well as famous artists and want to keep that good reputation through, so we are<br />

well-informed <strong>of</strong> the world-class performing activities. This year, Modern Culture<br />

company, our five-year partner, designed to invite RBT & Russian National<br />

Symphony Orchestra to China for performance and was echoed by <strong>Peking</strong>. The<br />

former can raise his cultural influence through <strong>PKU</strong>, who enjoys sound reputation<br />

and good condition <strong>of</strong> the centennial auditorium; the latter can bring students the big<br />

artistic feast with a reasonable price.‖<br />

The ticket price ranging from 20 to 150 yuan was agreed. By contrast, the price will<br />

reach 1200yuan high in the following performances at Poly Theater and Tianqiao<br />

Theater.<br />

To remove <strong>of</strong>f the concern that the majority <strong>of</strong> audience might not be <strong>PKU</strong> students<br />

or staff because <strong>of</strong> the online-ordering action, Mr. Liu said that nearly five sixth<br />

tickets were still purchased by <strong>PKU</strong> students or staff because low price tickets have<br />

been seriously restricted <strong>of</strong>f-campus. Actually, the tickets had nearly been sold out<br />

before the online response.<br />

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As regard to the cancellation <strong>of</strong> the formerly-designed additional performance in<br />

response <strong>of</strong> the possible overwhelming applause, Liu said the schedule is too tight to<br />

grantee artists‘ best presentation on the stage.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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■ 讲堂舞台荟萃: 芭蕾舞"二泉映月"-<strong>PKU</strong> Stage:Ballet"Er Quan Ying Yue&...<br />

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■ 讲堂舞台荟萃——芭蕾舞: 《黄河》-<strong>PKU</strong> Stage: Ballet―Yellow River‖ ( Monday<br />

2005--1-1- 07: 1 )<br />

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Flowers In Hands ------Hopes Fly High<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--12-10-<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102903512<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec 10th, 2004: Today at noon, the triangle place at the<br />

campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> became the sea <strong>of</strong> flowers. 1000 red roses were in full bloom along<br />

the road filled with crowds <strong>of</strong> students.<br />

As a sale <strong>of</strong> flowers for charity, the Student Service Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

sponsored by Hualala Flower website, carried out this activity at campus to call on<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students to show their love towards the children <strong>of</strong> the migrant workers at<br />

Beijing. All the money collected will be contributed to the school <strong>of</strong> the children <strong>of</strong><br />

migrant workers.<br />

The atmosphere on the spot was as lively as the blooming roses. According to the<br />

volunteers <strong>of</strong> the Student Service Team, some passers-by donated 50 RMB readily<br />

without taking any roses. "What we'd like to do is just showing our love hearts to the<br />

children <strong>of</strong> migrant workers," they said. The board beside the red donation box said: "<br />

For the thirsty eyes".<br />

These years, the governments <strong>of</strong> many provinces have made lots <strong>of</strong> efforts in<br />

improving the living condition <strong>of</strong> the migrant workers and their families, especially the<br />

education <strong>of</strong> their children by setting up special schools for their children with the<br />

support from the whole society, so as to relieve them <strong>of</strong> the trouble back at home.<br />

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―Dec. 9th‖ Singing Contest held at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-5<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102685819<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5th, 2004: With the coming <strong>of</strong> December 9th, which<br />

is the commemoration day <strong>of</strong> patriotic movements, the singing contest <strong>of</strong> teachers<br />

and students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> raised its curtain in the Hundredth Year<br />

Anniversary Hall on December 5th.<br />

Peng Peiyun, ex-vice-chairperson <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National<br />

People‘s Congress, ex-vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Party Committee,<br />

honorary president <strong>of</strong> National Women‘s League, Wang Jiaqiu,<br />

ex-standing-secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Party Committee, ex-vice-president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Party Scholl <strong>of</strong> the Central Committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party <strong>of</strong> China,<br />

ex-vice-director <strong>of</strong> the education, science, culture and health committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress, Ming Weifang, director <strong>of</strong><br />

the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Party Committee, and other <strong>PKU</strong> leaders presented at the<br />

contest. Ms. Peng Peiyun was also a member <strong>of</strong> the ―Old Students‘ Singing Group‖<br />

and performed in the contest.<br />

The singing groups from 17 schools and departments presented their beautiful songs<br />

to the audience. The Anniversary Hall became a sea <strong>of</strong> songs on this special day.<br />

Those who joined the singing groups are students, teachers, and leaders <strong>of</strong> the<br />

schools and departments. Their singing expressed their deep feelings toward the<br />

motherland‘s past years <strong>of</strong> hardship and reflected the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>ers in the new<br />

century.<br />

The famous ―Old Students‘ Singing Group‖ came to <strong>PKU</strong> once more. They sang<br />

together with ―Students‘ Singing Group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖ the songs such as<br />

―Graduate Song‖, ―On the Songhua River‖, ―Leaving Home‖ and ―Exile March‖. They<br />

sang to tell the audience the stories that happened 69 years ago.<br />

The contest ended in the audience‘s applause and the special prize was given to<br />

Environment School and School <strong>of</strong> Yuan Pei Project. The Legal School and Chinese<br />

Department won the first prize. School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, School <strong>of</strong><br />

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International Studies, College <strong>of</strong> Economics and School <strong>of</strong> Application Arts and<br />

Science was each awarded the second prize.<br />

In this contest, each singing group was asked to sing two choruses. There are more<br />

required songs to be chosen from than those <strong>of</strong> the last contest. They are ―Walking<br />

into the New Century‖, ―Love for Yan Yuan‖, ―Love for Our Motherland‖, ―China is Our<br />

Gentle Mother‖, ―The Whole River Red‖ and ―Dance Music <strong>of</strong> Youth‖. All the<br />

participant singing groups had made their own DVs and by showing them to the<br />

audience, they let the audience have a basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> their special features.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Dish<br />

Announced------Steamed Pickled<br />

Greens Bun Ranks First<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-11-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/cate.php?p=60&c=0<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 30, 2004: About 2 weeks ago, the Life<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the Student Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> sponsored the Food & Drink<br />

culture festival, the most important part <strong>of</strong> which was the appraisal <strong>of</strong> the Top Ten<br />

Dishes among all the dining rooms (restaurant excluded) at <strong>PKU</strong> through handing<br />

out investigation questionnaires.<br />

The steamed buns with pickled greens ranks first, the second dish to the tenth are as<br />

follows: Pork and celery dumplings and Spicy chicken drumstick meal from Campus<br />

dining hall, Braised upper part <strong>of</strong> pork leg seasoned with soy sauce from No.1 dining<br />

hall, boiled beef and carrot dumplings from Campus dining hall, mixed rice meal in<br />

stone pot from Nongyuan dining hall (second floor), iron platter sliced beef fried rice<br />

from Yiyuan dining hall, spicy chicken wings from Yannan dining hall and eggplants<br />

in brown sauce from No. 5 dining hall.<br />

The dishes involved in this public appraisal contained all the dishes in every dining<br />

hall. Each dining hall first commended the first eight dishes to the Food & Drink<br />

center after appraising through comparison with reference to the quantity sold in<br />

February this year. After that, the Food & Drink center decided the number <strong>of</strong> dishes<br />

<strong>of</strong> each dining hall that is to attend the final appraisal according to the practical<br />

condition <strong>of</strong> each dining hall and finally came out with 55 dishes.<br />

This activity aims at enhancing students‘ understanding <strong>of</strong> the food and drink<br />

environment in campus and <strong>of</strong>fering guidance for students to have reasonable meal<br />

and pay attention to food nourishment to keep in good health condition. The Student<br />

Union put out 1500 shares <strong>of</strong> investigation questionnaire in the triangle place and<br />

Wan Liu school district and reclaimed 1206 shares <strong>of</strong> available investigation<br />

questionnaire.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : Beijing Star Daily<br />

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2003-04 <strong>PKU</strong> Commend Rally for<br />

Excellent Individuals and Advanced<br />

Units was Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102345644<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 5th, 2004: The 2003-04 <strong>PKU</strong> commend rally for<br />

excellent individuals and advanced units was held on Nov. 30 th . Pr<strong>of</strong>. Xu Zhihong,<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, together with other school <strong>of</strong>ficials attended the rally, sharing with<br />

students the joy <strong>of</strong> our progress in study and social activities.<br />

The commend rally began with solemn national anthem. Lin Junjing, vice president<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, announced the awarding list. There were 198 <strong>PKU</strong> three-good student<br />

models, 78 <strong>PKU</strong> innovation prizes, 1365 <strong>PKU</strong> three-good students, 89 <strong>PKU</strong> excellent<br />

student leaders, 489 <strong>PKU</strong> social activity prizes, 1101 <strong>PKU</strong> excellent study prizes, 32<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> red mansion art prizes, 27 <strong>PKU</strong> wu si sports prizes, 26 <strong>PKU</strong> excellent classes,<br />

58 <strong>PKU</strong> advanced style <strong>of</strong> study prizes, 6 <strong>PKU</strong> advanced units <strong>of</strong> student activity<br />

prizes and 3 <strong>PKU</strong> innovation units. What‘s more, he recommended 57 Beijing<br />

three-good students, 19 Beijing excellent student leaders and 19 Beijing excellent<br />

classes. The school <strong>of</strong>ficials awarded the representatives <strong>of</strong> excellent students and<br />

units with the prize certificates.<br />

At last, President Xu gave an important speech. First he heartily congratulated all the<br />

awarded excellent individuals and advanced units and praised the progress <strong>of</strong> our<br />

teaching and studying. Then he pointed out, the youth were the hope <strong>of</strong> nation and<br />

the future <strong>of</strong> the country. <strong>PKU</strong> students should inherit and develop such glorious<br />

customs <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> as patriotism, advancement, democracy and science. We should<br />

devote ourselves to the establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> as the first-rank <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the<br />

World and the renewal <strong>of</strong> the great Chinese nation!<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Anti-AIDS Campaign revs up on<br />

Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-12-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102069397<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Dec 2nd, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> revved up its anti-AIDS campaign by<br />

organizing a range <strong>of</strong> activities to improve the general public's awareness <strong>of</strong> the killer<br />

disease in response to this year's 16th global advocacy campaign with the theme<br />

"Women, Girls, HIV/AIDS."<br />

The ―Anti-AIDS in China‖ photo exhibition at the triangle area presented the real<br />

condition, epidemic features, the life <strong>of</strong> AIDS patients and the support for the<br />

anti-AIDS work. ―The facts revealed how crucial we are in such a period on one<br />

hand ; on the other hand, the effective prevention measures assure us that we are on<br />

the right track.‖ said Ma Li, postgraduate from the medical school.<br />

A non-pr<strong>of</strong>it TV story-song entitled‖ Love in the sunshine‖ by famous HK pop stars<br />

attended by large audience conveys basic preventive knowledge and ―live and let<br />

live‖ human feelings in an artistic way.<br />

Many welcome booklets, leaflets have been delivered in the spot by organizers,<br />

postgraduate association <strong>of</strong> sociology department, <strong>Peking</strong> postgraduate association<br />

and China Disease Control Center (CDCC); a series <strong>of</strong> informative speeches <strong>of</strong><br />

anti-AIDS are giving in details these days; related articles are being solicited.<br />

Charity activity initiated by <strong>Peking</strong> Red Cross and name-signing campaign voiced by<br />

the department <strong>of</strong> medicine echoed in the special day.<br />

―Anti-AIDS never end and we students should do whatever to battle this war<br />

unswervingly.‖ said Tao Min, freshman from the school <strong>of</strong> International Relations.<br />

The number <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficially reported HIV positive cases in China has now climbed to<br />

89,067 including 20,786 AIDS patients, nearly 4.5 times against the reported figure<br />

in 2002, according to a Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health report released Wednesday. Moreover,<br />

estimates <strong>of</strong> a far greater number <strong>of</strong> still unknown carriers present a huge challenge<br />

in quelling the epidemic.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Liqiong<br />

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Shelly Chen: Successful Interview to<br />

Open the Door to an International<br />

Company<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--12-2<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102049034<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Dec 2nd, 2004: Next year will see more than three million<br />

university students graduate for the first time, and nine tenths <strong>of</strong> them are becoming<br />

or are job hunters now. For most <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> graduates, it is popular to seek<br />

position in an international company, and the crowded audience in the lecture<br />

presented by Shelly Chen, CEO <strong>of</strong> China Education Network International, on<br />

opening the door to an international company was a perfect pro<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Based on her previous experience in the USA, she firstly pointed out some facts, that<br />

globalization was pushing us to have to compete with others all the time and many<br />

Chinese could not be valued for their talent because we didn‘t have enough<br />

experience exposed to international companies, to proceed with her speech. She<br />

then emphasized the basics people had to understand before finding a job: the<br />

purpose <strong>of</strong> business was to make pr<strong>of</strong>it and you had to make sure that you could<br />

contribute to the corporate pr<strong>of</strong>it making process; the corporate key words helped<br />

operate huge corporations, including mission or vision, corporate bottom line,<br />

productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, growth and so on; and the most important for a<br />

corporation was the human capital. To be a successful individual, one should first be<br />

goal oriented to have passion or desire to succeed, and personal traits, such as<br />

highly motivated, dependable, responsible, leadership, problem-solving,<br />

communication skills and so on, were also very important.<br />

―Remember, in opening the door to an international company, you hold the key.‖ ―It‘s<br />

simply a matter <strong>of</strong> sales campaign: the product is you.‖ ―But to look for a job is a<br />

hardest job itself.‖ She and later her husband then introduced the skills and<br />

knowledge in job-hunting by treating it as a process: ―knowing where you are going‖<br />

or having career goals; ―defining the product (you)‖ from functional skills, industry<br />

knowledge, market expertise, personal strengths and accomplishments; ―developing<br />

marketing materials‖ including resume, cover letters, references and follow up<br />

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(further contacts); ―researching the market‖ by making target employer list;<br />

―connecting to the market‖, especially the invisible market, or rather corporate<br />

internal posting, by networking (establishing broad interpersonal contacts); ―selling<br />

or interviewing‖, during which the first two minutes makes the sales decision; don‘t<br />

throw your power away for the balance <strong>of</strong> power in ―negotiating‖ and ―you are on your<br />

way‖ to employment when you are empowered.<br />

In the Q&A section, specific problems during the interview, such as tough questions,<br />

leadership, were asked. ―Find the positive that lurks in every potential negative‖ was<br />

the main principle, and what they wanted to know was ―how well you convince your<br />

answers‖ rather than your answers themselves. ―In western countries, they don‘t just<br />

put right or wrong for some questions‖, and ―you don‘t have to worry about your<br />

answers.‖ Said Ms. Chen. As for leadership, Ms. Chen‘s husband emphasized that<br />

although not everyone would be a leader in the corporation, leadership was needed<br />

by management positions in every levels <strong>of</strong> corporation because there, and he also<br />

advised students to develop leadership ability by practicing leadership in all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />

students activities.<br />

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The Foreign Language Department<br />

Research and Develop New Teaching<br />

Patterns<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11-30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101902780<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 30th, 2004: At the thirdly teaching proseminar <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Foreign Language Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov 26th, the whole<br />

faculty <strong>of</strong> the department had an intense discussion on the research and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the new teaching patterns and methods.<br />

The main questions focused on how to cultivate the competitive personnel with<br />

language skills, how to assure <strong>of</strong> their language studies as for those with a double<br />

major and how to make good use <strong>of</strong> multimedia as well as international cooperating<br />

resources in their teaching, etc.<br />

During the discussion, the representatives from the eight small departments<br />

respectively gave their subject reports on primary stage reforms <strong>of</strong> Russian teaching,<br />

basic teaching material compilation <strong>of</strong> Japan teaching, second thought on doing a<br />

double major, teaching supervision system <strong>of</strong> eastern languages, standardization <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>English</strong> post graduates‘ training, cooperative post graduates cultivation, French<br />

department working together with foreign universities in training doctor-degree<br />

students, teaching reformation <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> language supported by the network<br />

techniques. Pr<strong>of</strong>essors also discussed on most <strong>of</strong> those aspects. The meeting was<br />

presided by vice dean <strong>of</strong> the department Liu Shuxiong and Wang Dongliang.<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> the Foreign Language Department Cheng Zhaoxiang made the final speech<br />

at the end <strong>of</strong> the proseminar. He laid great emphasis on the outstanding traditions <strong>of</strong><br />

foreign language teaching at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He said, ―Certain kinds <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />

traditions with long histories can hardly be demonstrated by some evaluation and<br />

statistics, but they are the very thing that enhances the meanings and values <strong>of</strong> this<br />

department.‖ In his opinion, by summing up in the meeting, they could confirm and<br />

stable their position in the tradition, and keep the balance <strong>of</strong> language teaching<br />

between inland traditions and international institutions.<br />

Ever since 1999, when it was established, the Foreign Language Department has<br />

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been attaching great importance to the improvement <strong>of</strong> teaching quality. The<br />

proseminar is held every other year. Recently, there has been remarkable success in<br />

subject perfection. In this year‘s subject evaluation among the universities in China, it<br />

got the first place with notable achievements; in last year‘s data <strong>of</strong> research<br />

production by humanities studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, it was ranked the first with 483 items <strong>of</strong><br />

production; lately, its four declaring teaching outcomes all got the first prize at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and have already been presented to the city for further examination and competition.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Song Yanan<br />

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We come from Hong Kong, Macao and<br />

Taiwan; we live together at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--12-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101814553<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 28th, 2004: On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Nov.27th, the first<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Cultural Festival for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan took place in Zhengda<br />

International Center.<br />

This activity was jointly sponsored by Hong Kong Culture Association, Macao<br />

Culture Association and Association for Culture Communication <strong>of</strong> Mainland and<br />

Taiwan, aiming to set a platform for the understanding <strong>of</strong> the students from these<br />

four places and promote the contact and communication <strong>of</strong> the students with<br />

different culture background.<br />

We hope to bring new elements to <strong>PKU</strong>. Liang, chairman <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Culture<br />

Association said, it is necessary for us to communicate with each other because we<br />

live together in the same campus. We hope to make more friends through this<br />

activity.<br />

The most obvious characteristic <strong>of</strong> this activity was to stand out the unique cultures<br />

and customs <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Three propaganda movies gave all<br />

the students a general understanding <strong>of</strong> natural Taiwan with human kindness,<br />

prosperous Hong Kong full <strong>of</strong> energy and Macao with the perfect combination <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese and western culture.<br />

There are 451 students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan at <strong>PKU</strong>. Student<br />

arrange them to study and live together with the mainland students, through which<br />

they may have a deep and wild understanding <strong>of</strong> the culture and custom <strong>of</strong> mainland.<br />

Teacher Pan from school <strong>of</strong>fice said, this activity was an important way to promote<br />

the communication <strong>of</strong> students and strengthen their friendship.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Over 100 Colleges Students Won Sony<br />

Scholarship<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11-28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101780713<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 28th, 2004: 115 college students <strong>of</strong> good character<br />

and scholarship won a total sum <strong>of</strong> 460,000 RMB scholarship------Sony Scholarship<br />

<strong>of</strong> Hope Star <strong>of</strong> Beijing Institutions <strong>of</strong> Higher Learning yesterday. These students<br />

come from Qing Hua <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China,<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Aeronautics &<br />

Astronautics, Beijing Institution <strong>of</strong> Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing Institution<br />

<strong>of</strong> Technology, Beijing Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>, Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology,<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> International Business & Economics, Communication <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

China, Beijing Information Technology Institute. Sony started the scholarship<br />

program in Beijing in 1994, which was later set up in Shanghai in 1999. In the past<br />

ten years, Sony has contributed more than 4,000,000 RMB to this scholarship<br />

program, which has encouraged more than 1,000 college students <strong>of</strong> good character<br />

and scholarship.<br />

Edited By : Liu Li<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : Guang Ming Daily<br />

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The International Labor Disputation<br />

Management Workshop Was Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11-25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101731230<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov. 25th 2004: On Nov. 19 and 20th, the international<br />

Labor Disputing Management workshop was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School‘s<br />

simulative court. This workshop was sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Law School.<br />

Shanghai Normal College‘s Politics and Law school and was undertaken by <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>‘s Law School. Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Wu Zhipan and Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Law School Chen Xingliang were present at the opening ceremony. Besides, some<br />

forty scholars home and abroad and several Chinese governmental <strong>of</strong>ficials also<br />

attended the workshop.<br />

The workshop lasted for two days and took the form <strong>of</strong> convention discussions and<br />

special topic discussions. The scholars present actively discussed the labor<br />

disputation management system <strong>of</strong> different countries, the direction <strong>of</strong> development<br />

and reform and gave suggestive advice about how to perfect our country‘s labor<br />

disputation management system. The scholars and specialists suggested that in the<br />

process <strong>of</strong> globalization, the labor disputation management system <strong>of</strong> all the<br />

countries are faced with changes and reforms. It‘s very necessary to enhance the<br />

international exchanges and learn from other countries‘ experiences.<br />

With the adjustment <strong>of</strong> our country‘s market economy‘s structure and the reform in<br />

the field <strong>of</strong> employment system, the relationship between employers and employees<br />

has become complicated. And many related law cases have appeared. Quite lot<br />

problems are left to be solved. That‘s the reason why this workshop attracted so<br />

many scholars‘ attention. This workshop will promote the development <strong>of</strong> our<br />

country‘s Labor Law and further promote the reform and perfection <strong>of</strong> our country‘s<br />

labor disputation management system.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Tianbiao: a Second<br />

Thought to the Routes for Developing<br />

Countries<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11- 26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101694779<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Tianbiao Lectured to His Students By Hu Jun<br />

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By Hu Jun<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu (Forth from the Left Back Row) By Hu Jun<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 26th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Tianbiao from School <strong>of</strong><br />

Government <strong>PKU</strong> queried into the mainstream theory on the routes for developing<br />

nations in his wide-hailed lecture on Friday evening.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu began his lecture with an introduction <strong>of</strong> the popular political<br />

economic explanation for development in developing countries. He briefed the<br />

audience on the famous political economist Alexander Gerschenkron who<br />

categorized the developing countries in history into three generations each<br />

represented by the USA and Belgium in middle <strong>of</strong> the 19th century, by France and<br />

Germany in the end <strong>of</strong> the 19th century and by Japan and Russia at the beginning <strong>of</strong><br />

the 20th century. Gerschenkron noticed that developing countries were<br />

characterized with an increasingly powerful state organization and centralization and<br />

argued that with the help <strong>of</strong> ―backwardness advantages‖ or ―late comer advantages‖<br />

and the powerful organization, developing countries could learn from the developed<br />

and focus their resource on the most critical industry and catch up quickly.<br />

Challenging the above explanation with a group <strong>of</strong> statistics which showed the<br />

widening gap between the developed and the developing, Mr. Zhu elaborated his<br />

own understanding <strong>of</strong> the topic. He suggested that attention should first be paid on<br />

failure <strong>of</strong> development rather than development itself. He furthered his lecture with a<br />

perspective <strong>of</strong> political economics and led the discussion onto the support and<br />

function <strong>of</strong> the society and the state. He analyzed the resistance from the society and<br />

the autonomy and development interest <strong>of</strong> states in different international<br />

backgrounds. Four groups <strong>of</strong> cases were studied as evidence in the lecture, which<br />

depicted the rising <strong>of</strong> the USA, Germany, Russia-Soviet Union and East-Asian<br />

miracles.<br />

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At the end <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu answered some questions from the excited<br />

audience. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Qiang from School <strong>of</strong> Government, also a widely-respected<br />

scholar at <strong>PKU</strong>, shared his comments on the lecture.<br />

The lecture was jointly organized by <strong>PKU</strong> Graduates‘ Union and School <strong>of</strong><br />

Government as the second <strong>of</strong> ―New Perspective Lectures‖ this semester which are<br />

aimed at introducing new ideas and new understanding <strong>of</strong> natural and social<br />

sciences and humanities. On Friday evening, the classroom 207 in the third<br />

Teaching building was decorated with a flavor <strong>of</strong> academic festival and packed with<br />

zealous students crowding in the aisles—even more were tiptoeing to catch a look at<br />

the young scholar and hear a little <strong>of</strong> the lecture outside the congested room.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Tianbiao, a newly-elected ―Most Respected Teacher in School <strong>of</strong><br />

Government 2004‖ and also a candidate for the ―Ten Most Respected‖ in the<br />

university, is a young yet pr<strong>of</strong>ound scholar who majored in comparative political<br />

economics and international political economics. The Cornell P.H.D <strong>of</strong> Politics is a<br />

very easy-going teacher and is intimately nicked as ―the Big Brother Biao‖ by his<br />

students.<br />

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Liu Ran Won First Prize <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Emcees‘ Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—11--25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101477143<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 25th, 2004: The 2004 Emcees‘ Final Competition <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> dropped its curtain in the Hundredth Anniversary Hall on<br />

November 23rd. After more than three hours with tension and enthusiasm, Liu Ran<br />

won the first prize, a student from School <strong>of</strong> International Studies. The winners <strong>of</strong> the<br />

second prize were Liu Xing from School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages and Wang Yan from<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Arts. Bai Zhenzhi from Yuanpei Project, Zhang Yunpeng from<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Information Management and Zhang Lihong from Law School shared<br />

the third prize. Jin Zi, Du Peng, Wang Shuhuai, Zhang Jiaojiao and other contestants<br />

got the encouraging prize.<br />

This Competition was sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Center and <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station. It was<br />

also one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> activities <strong>of</strong> the 15th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV<br />

Station. According to the tenet <strong>of</strong> discovering and cultivating top students who have<br />

potential and comprehensive qualities, as well as promoting healthy and upward<br />

campus culture, this competition showed the magnificent cultural connotations <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and selected out the excellent TV emcees with special features<br />

and potentials.<br />

The judges <strong>of</strong> this competition were formed by Wang Guangling, director <strong>of</strong> Feature<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the Central Committee Foreign Center, Qu Shujie, production<br />

manager and emcee <strong>of</strong> the program ―Focus‖ <strong>of</strong> CCTV, Peng Jixiang, vice-director <strong>of</strong><br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Arts and some other TV emcees from famous TV stations such as Hu<br />

Nan Satellite TV and Feng Huang Satellite TV.<br />

This competition was divided into three parts: a 30 seconds‘ self-introduction, a<br />

one-minute simulative emceeing and a three-minute style show. These could be<br />

prepared by contestants before the competition. But at the same time, there were<br />

also improvisational items that tested their reaction ability and range <strong>of</strong> knowledge.<br />

What‘s more, the contestants should also discuss on some essay questions that<br />

examined their necessary abilities <strong>of</strong> making comments on news.<br />

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There were over 120 students who participated in this competition from its opening in<br />

May. During the preparations and promotions, this activity was greatly supported by<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Conference Center and <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Saphaliny Talked about the Situation<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Middle East after Arafat at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=101292629<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov.24th, 2004: On the evening <strong>of</strong> November 18th,<br />

Saphaliny, who is the ex-ambassador <strong>of</strong> Palestine in China and director <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Culture and Information Center in Arab, delivered a lecture entitled ―the enormous<br />

question left behind by Arafat‖, who made a deep analysis <strong>of</strong> the political situation <strong>of</strong><br />

Palestine after the death <strong>of</strong> Arafat, in the hall for press conference in the Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

At first, Saphaliny reviewed in brief the history <strong>of</strong> the communication between china<br />

and Palestine, and then brushed up his memory with deep feeling, <strong>of</strong> those days<br />

when he and Arafat worked and fought together. In his opinion, Arafat is a moderate<br />

and no one is as moderate as him in politics. He had exerted positive effects on the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> Israel, and his death will bring about unfavorable influences on the<br />

Middle East peace process. In this sense, no one can take the place <strong>of</strong> him.<br />

What is more, according to Saphaliny, the problem <strong>of</strong> Middle East as well as<br />

Palestine is, in essence, the problem <strong>of</strong> occupying and being occupied, which is<br />

caused by the unfair international order. China has made her positive contribution to<br />

world multi-polarization by holding increasing concern over the outside world and<br />

paying considerable attention to protecting the interests <strong>of</strong> developing countries in<br />

international affairs. It is desirable that China will play an even more important role in<br />

the future.<br />

In the end, Saphaliny exchanges his views with students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in a<br />

friendly way, and made a satisfactory reply to their concerned questions. After that,<br />

the lecture was brought to a successful close in a lively atmosphere.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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The Delights <strong>of</strong> Beijing Opera<br />

illuminate <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100776900<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 17th, 2004: Following on from the performance <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Northern-style Kunqu Opera (a variant <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> opera) troop in early October, the<br />

6th and 7th <strong>of</strong> November saw two more performances at the Centennial Auditorium,<br />

both <strong>of</strong> which were performed at the 3rd Chinese youth Beijing Opera symposium:<br />

Yangmen Nüjiang and a performance <strong>of</strong> selected songs from Beijing opera. Such<br />

performances <strong>of</strong> classic Chinese opera are increasing popular at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The symposium was an educational and stimulating experience for staff and<br />

students alike, as well as lovers <strong>of</strong> Beijing opera, both young and old. Both<br />

performances were extremely successful, with the performers captivating the<br />

audience with their consummate artistic skills.<br />

Time and again the performance drew streams <strong>of</strong> applause, with the audience <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

raving over the performers‘ songs and martial arts skills. Every movement and facial<br />

gesture was replete with exquisite and delicate meaning, testimony to their vocal and<br />

martial arts abilities. Those on stage sang with passion, those below were hooked.<br />

And, just like with the ending <strong>of</strong> ‗Yangmen Nüjiang‘, the end <strong>of</strong> the performance<br />

elicited a prolonged standing ovation and general bedlam.<br />

The two performances also attracted many children and non-Chinese, and after the<br />

performance, members <strong>of</strong> the audience express the opinion that while their<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> Beijing Opera had been slight, the bringing <strong>of</strong> it into the university,<br />

presenting people with an opportunity to see such a first-rate performance, had<br />

begun to generate interest in Beijing opera.<br />

The two performances were broadcast live by CCTV‘s traditional opera channel and<br />

despite some problems with changes to the start time and the seating arrangements<br />

the audience were still able to follow the performance. The auditorium staff and<br />

volunteers provided excellent guidance in the matter.<br />

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Bringing Beijing Opera to <strong>PKU</strong>, the university‘s sponsorship <strong>of</strong> this event not only<br />

allowed staff to enjoy the delights <strong>of</strong> this rare art, but it also encourage interest in and<br />

respect for this art within wider society. The <strong>University</strong>‘s Centennial Auditorium<br />

provided great support for this event. The auditorium is now equipped with the<br />

hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware necessary to host large scale events and performances, and<br />

is making large strides towards its goal <strong>of</strong> greater variety in its <strong>of</strong>ferings.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Andrew Lambert<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> President Presents<br />

Commendation Award to Liu<br />

Zhengchen<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100776443<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 18th, 2004: President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and academician Xu<br />

Zhihong presented the Commendation Award to the chairman <strong>of</strong> the Sunshine<br />

Volunteers‘ Association Liu Zhengchen in 105 meeting room <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice building at 4<br />

p.m. on Nov 15th. The ceremony was presided by Zhang Yan, the vice secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

the Communist Committee at <strong>PKU</strong>, and was also attended by vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Communist Committee <strong>of</strong> Guanghua Administration Department Ma Huaxiang and<br />

vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the League Committee Yu Liangzuo, etc.<br />

President Xu first congratulated on Liu Zhengchen. He said: ―As the second<br />

classroom <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> students, the campus culture is as important as the academic<br />

study. Association activities being an important part <strong>of</strong> the campus culture <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, not only provide a stage for students‘ self-performing, but also promote<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> the commonweal industry <strong>of</strong> the whole society. What the<br />

Sunshine Volunteers‘ Association did is a very good illustration to that.‖ In President<br />

Xu‘ view, <strong>PKU</strong> students all have a strong sense <strong>of</strong> national pride and social<br />

responsibility and possess the great courage to contribute to our country. As we all<br />

know, China is a big country with all kinds <strong>of</strong> problems, it calls on the young<br />

generation to understand more about the country and the problems with it, and the<br />

most important thing is to begin from the very small things. Meanwhile, the students<br />

will sure get improved and benefit a lot in the process. He emphasized that the young<br />

people at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> should develop the great spirit <strong>of</strong> contributing to their<br />

country, and should make good effort to do good to the people and to help the further<br />

prosperity <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

Vice secretary Zhang Yan commented on the present doubt about the mental status<br />

and spiritual quality <strong>of</strong> the college students today. On the one hand, it is the result <strong>of</strong><br />

the complex phenomena in the transition period <strong>of</strong> the society. On the other, it has<br />

lots to do with the negative impact <strong>of</strong> the media. However, the quality and personality<br />

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<strong>of</strong> the students is mainly good. What Liu Zhengchen and his association did lends a<br />

good support to that. The school intends to encourage more students to learn from<br />

him in perfecting themselves, caring about others, keeping optimistic in life,<br />

developing all kinds <strong>of</strong> capacities to face difficulties and adversities and in mastering<br />

a good quantity <strong>of</strong> knowledge and devoting to the social service industries.<br />

Liu Zhengchen is the second one after Meng Xiaoyan to be awarded to the whole<br />

school this year. He expressed his gratitude to the affirmation presented by the<br />

university and he would try his best to improve his work and achieve more in the<br />

future.<br />

Liu Zhengchen is a graduate student <strong>of</strong> the 2000 grade in Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management. In December <strong>of</strong> 2001, he was told to have got the chronic<br />

grain-cellular leukemia. While struggling against the disease, he spark plugged the<br />

―Sunshine 100‖marrow donation activity. Based on that he founded the first civilian<br />

marrow store in China with the help <strong>of</strong> many people in January 2002. It was called<br />

―the Sunshine marrow databank‖ and was free open to everyone on the internet. In<br />

June 2002, he initiated the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Sunshine Volunteers‘ Association<br />

with the tenet ―Love yourself. Love others. Create the future.‖ It calls for people to<br />

love others as one loves himself. Moreover, it spreads the knowledge <strong>of</strong> keeping<br />

health, extends marrow donation to the whole society and promotes the mutual<br />

assistance <strong>of</strong> patients. Its strong will and continuous effort is making a big<br />

contribution to the great leukemia recovery industry.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Song Yanan<br />

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China College Students Computer<br />

Programming Competition Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100655302<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov 16th, 2004: Seventy-two computer programming<br />

teams from fifty-two colleges competed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on 13th for the<br />

qualification to enter the final <strong>of</strong> the world college students programming competition.<br />

International College Students Programming Competition, sponsored by the US<br />

Computer Association once a year, is one <strong>of</strong> the most influential competitions to<br />

practice the college students programming ability. Beijing pre-election <strong>of</strong> Asian<br />

venue <strong>of</strong> the 29th international college students programming competition held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> on 13th, was one <strong>of</strong> ten venues <strong>of</strong> the competition this year.<br />

According to the introduction <strong>of</strong> the sponsor, <strong>PKU</strong> set up the on-line preliminary<br />

contest for the first time. Three hundred and sixty teams in total entered Beijing<br />

pre-election, which made Beijing one <strong>of</strong> the venues having the biggest number <strong>of</strong><br />

teams in the world. What‘s more, the teachers and the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> computer<br />

programming team itself researched and developed the on-line evaluating system<br />

used for the on-line preliminary contest, which was the first time among the colleges<br />

in China.<br />

Colleges from Mainland China joined the pre-election <strong>of</strong> Asian venue <strong>of</strong> this<br />

competition from 1996. The world final <strong>of</strong> the 29th International College Students<br />

Programming Competition will be held in Shanghai in 2005.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />

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Student Volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Hall Begin to Make Their<br />

Own Film<br />

By Yu Zhe<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100483938<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 14th, 2004: Student volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hall began to<br />

make a film demonstrating how to work as a volunteered waiter for new comers to<br />

learn.<br />

Coming from various departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, student volunteers had served for over<br />

four years at <strong>PKU</strong> Hall, helping audience to find their seats, keeping the order <strong>of</strong> the<br />

auditorium, helping with propagation works and so on. Student volunteers had<br />

become well-known among <strong>PKU</strong> students, even audience from outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

appreciate their work.<br />

In order to normalize the service work, the students had made a ―working standards‖<br />

and it was revised whenever needed. After employing forty new volunteers in<br />

September, leaders <strong>of</strong> the student volunteers revised the ―working standards‖ again<br />

according to new needs <strong>of</strong> the audience and advice <strong>of</strong> several volunteers who had<br />

learned how waiters <strong>of</strong> Tianqiao Drama House work. ―We‘d like all volunteers get<br />

familiar with the new ―working standards‖ quickly and new comers get a rough view<br />

<strong>of</strong> how they should do being a good volunteered waiter‖, Wang Xindi, the student in<br />

charge <strong>of</strong> the volunteers said in his report,‖ It is necessary to make a film that<br />

demonstrates the standard <strong>of</strong> the work as a student volunteer.‖<br />

The film will be directed and acted by student volunteers themselves. Divided into<br />

filming and later making parts, the film will show how to work when cinema,<br />

symphony, and performance are displayed. Zhang Jia, the director said,‖ We will<br />

begin filming from November 15th and it will last for one week, during which period<br />

we will get sources from real circumstances as well as our volunteers‘ performance,<br />

after that, the students who are good at computer will make some cut and<br />

decorations. We planned to finish before the New Year comes.‖ <strong>PKU</strong> Hall also<br />

provide them with much support such as a very good digital video and the<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Media Salon Calling for<br />

More Attention to the Journalists<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—10--10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100247641<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Oct 10, 2004: On 7th Oct, ― New Kowloon‖ <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Journalists‘ Day Media Salon is held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. It is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

series <strong>of</strong> activities carried out to celebrate the Journalists‘ Day. It is the first time that<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrates such a holiday. The activities are carried out by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Journalism and Communication School, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Postgraduates‘ Union, <strong>PKU</strong> TV<br />

station and so on.<br />

The series <strong>of</strong> activities mainly focus on three aspects. First, contain education in<br />

entertainments by putting on the film ―<strong>News</strong> from Drug-takers‖. Second, by<br />

contacting with the graduate media schools <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong> and China Media<br />

<strong>University</strong>, establish the cooperation relationship with the each other. The three<br />

universities will hold workshops, organize the students and teachers to take part in<br />

exchange programs and so on, aiming at getting the academic resources together in<br />

Beijing, removing the sectarian bias and cementing the study capability <strong>of</strong><br />

journalism. The third one is the most remarkable one. <strong>PKU</strong> has invited many famous<br />

and distinguished persons in the field <strong>of</strong> China‘s media to take part at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Media<br />

Salon. Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan presented himself in the Salon and sent his<br />

warmest regards to journalists around the country in behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He encouraged<br />

the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Journalism and Communication School to learn from their<br />

successful predecessors, cultivating the pr<strong>of</strong>essional spirits and preparing to be<br />

qualified journalists. While deputy dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Journalism and Communication<br />

School Chen Changfeng said that by celebrating Journalists‘ Day in Universities, we<br />

could not only help the media workers to further understand their pr<strong>of</strong>essional roles<br />

but also call on all the society to pay attention to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> journalist.<br />

Journalists‘ Day provides students opportunities to exchange with elites in the field <strong>of</strong><br />

journalism. It helps them to improve their pr<strong>of</strong>essional skills, deepen their<br />

understanding <strong>of</strong> the field and cultivate their pr<strong>of</strong>essional spirits.<br />

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―Fresh Air‖ coming into the Campus<br />

By Wu Zhejian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100229683<br />

<strong>Peking</strong>, Beijing, Nov 10th, 2004: The pop music contest ―Fresh Air on the Campus‖<br />

has been taking place around universities in China. On Nov 10th, the grand final<br />

was held in the Centennial Memorial Hall at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Twelve contestants<br />

from different universities around China entered the final contest.<br />

The contest originated last year, with the final match held in Beijing Normal<br />

<strong>University</strong>. This year‘s final at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was a good follow up.<br />

The contestant Liu Bei from School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> entered the final match with the song ―Going Home‖. She said she felt<br />

more self-confident to sing on the stage <strong>of</strong> her ―Alma Mater‖ than being away when<br />

approached by <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>. ―We are more like friends than competitors, there is no<br />

fierce competition going on here, we are all having fun by just being with each<br />

other.‖<br />

Liu Bei gave her own interpretation <strong>of</strong> the title ―Fresh Air on the Campus‖: I think it<br />

means you have to present your own understanding <strong>of</strong> the music instead <strong>of</strong> just<br />

reciting the melody. I didn‘t write the song ―going home‖, but I gave it my<br />

interpretation when I sang it.<br />

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Media Gathered Together at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Journalist Festival<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=100133056<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 9th, 2004: On Nov.8th, 2004, long-tested journalists<br />

in media circle including He Yanguang, the director <strong>of</strong> photography sector <strong>of</strong> ―China<br />

Youth Daily‖, Liu Chang, the chief journalist <strong>of</strong> ―China Youth Daily‖, Qu Changying<br />

from ―<strong>News</strong> Focus‖, came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to attend the fifth China Journalist<br />

Festival with other journalists from <strong>PKU</strong> media salon and teachers and students from<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication. This festival was sponsored by<br />

graduate students union <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> school <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication with the<br />

cooperation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> graduate student union.<br />

―It is embarrassed to be a journalist in China sometimes. We banged the drum for the<br />

retrogression <strong>of</strong> history.‖ He Yanguang began with the plain truth. He got a prize<br />

because <strong>of</strong> the report about SARS. However, he felt sad looking at the awarding list<br />

because all <strong>of</strong> the news about SARS was reported after April 20th. The whole media<br />

were silent when some people tried to cover the truth and the doctors took their<br />

patients to hide here and there. ―We should have done better.‖ He said.<br />

China Youth Daily is highly respected for its sincere human-based tradition and its<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> social responsibilities. He Yanguang also said that being journalists in<br />

China, although it <strong>of</strong>ten goes like that the work is difficult and the situation is<br />

embarrassing, we will also feel proud <strong>of</strong> ourselves when the truth comes out to<br />

promote the amelioration <strong>of</strong> government and the development <strong>of</strong> the society.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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150 Students in Poverty Got Financial<br />

Aid Yesterday<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99894977<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, November 6, 2004: ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Vision Financial<br />

Aid for Study‖ programme, contributed by World Vision and jointly carried out by<br />

Education Fund Committee and Student Affair Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

started up at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> yesterday morning. Altogether 150 students in<br />

poverty got the financial aid on condition that they will participate in 74 hours<br />

activities for commonweal.<br />

World Vision is an international aid, support, humanitarian relief and development<br />

charitable organization. Founded in 1950, it has carried out its development<br />

programs in more than 90 countries. This time, the financial aid for study programme<br />

is intended to give aid to 150 students in financial difficulties at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

including 120 undergraduates (2000 yuan each every year) and 30 graduates (3000<br />

yuan each every year), which add up to 330,000 yuan. In addition, the students that<br />

get the financial aids will form Vision unit <strong>of</strong> the main team <strong>of</strong> service <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and take part in 2-hour activities for commonweal every week, with a total<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> 74-hour activities.<br />

The principals <strong>of</strong> the Student Affairs Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> expressed that<br />

the purpose <strong>of</strong> letting those students take part in 74-hour activities for commonweal<br />

is to give free rein to their abilities, forge themselves and serve for the society in<br />

return.<br />

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Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : Beijing Youth Daily<br />

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ISF Chairman Porter Made a Donation<br />

to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99884932<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 5th, 2004: Mr. Porter, Chairman <strong>of</strong> International<br />

S<strong>of</strong>tball Federation (ISF), visited <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and donated the s<strong>of</strong>tball<br />

equipment to <strong>PKU</strong> on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> November 4th.<br />

Mr. Porter came to the stadium <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and watched the training <strong>of</strong> the S<strong>of</strong>tball Team<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Those who went along with him were He Huixian, vice-chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese Olympic Committee and assistant <strong>of</strong> director general <strong>of</strong> General<br />

Administration <strong>of</strong> Sport, Hu Jianguo, director <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Small Balls <strong>of</strong> General<br />

Administration <strong>of</strong> Sport and chairman <strong>of</strong> Chinese Baseball Association, Jiang<br />

Xiuyun, vice-director <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Small Balls <strong>of</strong> General Administration <strong>of</strong> Sport<br />

and vice-chairwoman <strong>of</strong> Chinese S<strong>of</strong>tball Association, Lü Zhihua, director <strong>of</strong> the third<br />

department <strong>of</strong> the Center <strong>of</strong> Small Balls and Qi Yan, s<strong>of</strong>tball-manager <strong>of</strong> the Center<br />

<strong>of</strong> Small Balls. Zhang Yan, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, received Mr.<br />

Porter and his companions. Li Chaobing, secretary <strong>of</strong> Sports Education Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Party Committee, Li Jie, vice-director <strong>of</strong> Sports Education Department and<br />

Yu Liangzuo, vice-secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> League Committee also accompanied and<br />

watched the training.<br />

Mr. Porter came to Beijing to attend the Sum-Up Conference <strong>of</strong> Athens Olympic<br />

Games and, representing ISF to donate s<strong>of</strong>tball equipment to Chinese colleges, in<br />

order to help the development <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tball activities in China. ISF and the Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Small Balls <strong>of</strong> General Administration <strong>of</strong> Sport signed the agreement <strong>of</strong> donating<br />

equipment to 500 colleges, high schools and elementary schools <strong>of</strong> China. The<br />

S<strong>of</strong>tball Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was among the first beneficiaries. They presented a silk<br />

banner to Mr. Porter and expressed their gratitude towards ISF and CSA (Chinese<br />

S<strong>of</strong>tball Association).<br />

Mr. Zhang Yan first welcomed Mr. Porter‘s visit to <strong>PKU</strong>, and then reviewed the<br />

situations <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tball in China. He also reviewed the brief history<br />

and achievements <strong>of</strong> the S<strong>of</strong>tball Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and introduced to the guests that<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> consistently emphasizes students‘ sports activities and pays<br />

attention to cultivating students‘ overall quality through sports. He was thankful for<br />

Mr. Porter‘s donation and presented gifts to Mr. Porter. Mr. Porter also delivered a<br />

speech to appreciate the training <strong>of</strong> the S<strong>of</strong>tball Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Then he explained<br />

ISF‘s attention to the development <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tball activities in China, introducing the<br />

co-operative program with the Center <strong>of</strong> Small Balls. Finally, he expressed his<br />

admiration to the persistence <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in developing s<strong>of</strong>tball activities and presented<br />

gifts to Mr. Zhang Yan. Mr. Hu Jianguo also gave his speech to confirm that s<strong>of</strong>tball<br />

will be an item in 2008 Olympics, and hoped that the S<strong>of</strong>tball Team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> would<br />

continue to train hard and make good achievements. After this, Mr. Porter played<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tball together with the team-members.<br />

Mr. Porter thought that the s<strong>of</strong>tball teams <strong>of</strong> China had made excellent achievements<br />

in international championships, especially in Olympics. He was very glad to see the<br />

fast development <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tball activities in China and said that the popularization <strong>of</strong><br />

s<strong>of</strong>tball activities in colleges had a positive effect on a nation‘s development level <strong>of</strong><br />

s<strong>of</strong>tball activities on the whole. In the meantime, the development should be<br />

matched by relevant equipment.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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The 2004 Sodality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Schoolmates<br />

in Shenzhen Took Place<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99531550<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 2nd, 2004: The 2004 sodality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> schoolmates in<br />

Shenzhen took place in Graduate Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in Shenzhen on<br />

Oct. 31st. The <strong>PKU</strong> leaders attending the sodality included President Xu Zhihong,<br />

the Vice President Lin Junjing, the Assistant President and administrative vice dean<br />

<strong>of</strong> Graduate Department in Shenzhen Shi Shouxu, the Assistant President Hai Wen,<br />

etc. Besides, the director <strong>of</strong> the current sodality Ding Keyi, the honorary director Liu<br />

Jiachen and many other leaders <strong>of</strong> the sodality all attended this meeting.<br />

As many as 700 schoolmates coming from Shenzhen, Guangzhou and the<br />

surrounding areas attended the sodality. During the meeting, President Xu Zhihong<br />

introduced the situation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to the attendees, who also took part in the<br />

inaugurating ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―The Alumni Woods‖ and helped water the trees at the end<br />

<strong>of</strong> the meeting.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Song Yanan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Auditorium Booking<br />

Office Now Facing Outside Market<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11--02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99446917<br />

Beijing, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Nov 2nd, 2004 Oct 19th:Cooperated with China<br />

performing arts agency, <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Auditorium will put part <strong>of</strong> its seats <strong>of</strong><br />

performance on some ticket <strong>of</strong>fices as a reform <strong>of</strong> its traditional way <strong>of</strong> selling tickets<br />

only at <strong>PKU</strong> from November.<br />

The seats that will be sold outside <strong>PKU</strong> are some <strong>of</strong> the expensive ones <strong>of</strong><br />

performances and the number <strong>of</strong> the tickets will be strictly limited. Liu Shou‘an, head<br />

<strong>of</strong> the management <strong>of</strong>fice said: ―The price will not rise with the reform carried out.‖<br />

It is reported that the purpose <strong>of</strong> the reform is to attract more famous performing<br />

groups inside and outside China to come and give an excellent performance for<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, as well as keeping it running normally and its normal cost <strong>of</strong> each performance.<br />

Take the opera Yuan Ye that had been played several days earlier for example, the<br />

lowest price for each seat in other opera houses is 180 Yuan while at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Centennial Auditorium it was only 10 Yuan, with the purpose that more students<br />

could enjoy fine arts.<br />

In spite <strong>of</strong> that, the concert A Fair Tale and La Mer by Debussy performed by China<br />

National Symphony Orchestra on the night <strong>of</strong> October 30th had only got ten percent<br />

<strong>of</strong> its seats sold. The ticket <strong>of</strong>fice was far less than that had been paid. Moreover, in<br />

order to satisfy the students‘ need, <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Auditorium had shown more<br />

foreign films. That together with its new way <strong>of</strong> accounting both increased the hall‘s<br />

daily cost. Attendance had to be increased to enable <strong>PKU</strong> Hall to afford to invite<br />

more excellent performing groups, to solve which problem sparing some <strong>of</strong> the<br />

tickets to audience outside <strong>PKU</strong> had become an effective way.<br />

Edited By : Liu Li<br />

Translated By : Yu Zhe<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Symposium on improving Grad<br />

Student Selection held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--11—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99380149<br />

By Qi Lian<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 1st, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> president Xu Zhihong in the main<br />

address to the annual symposium on the role <strong>of</strong> graduate students declared, ‗Policy<br />

is steady and consistent so there are unlikely to be many changes in the larger<br />

scheme regarding our graduate students. However, we must constantly build on this<br />

foundation, be clear about the problems we are facing and ensuring graduate<br />

students <strong>of</strong> ever increasing quality. We must be clear about our objectives, improve<br />

the process <strong>of</strong> recruitment and pursue excellence‘.<br />

‗Quality‘ was certainly a word in evidence at this conference. In order to achieve the<br />

stated objectives, including more systematic interview procedures and the<br />

assessment <strong>of</strong> applicants‘ all-round character, the gathering aimed to produce a<br />

unified set <strong>of</strong> rules governing the final set <strong>of</strong> exams which are used to select<br />

graduate students. Such rules include the overseeing <strong>of</strong> the exam, determining its<br />

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basic requirements and an investigation into the application and assessment<br />

process and greater transparency with regard to publication <strong>of</strong> results. Each school<br />

is currently being invited to <strong>of</strong>fer suggestions and plans to ensure these rules are<br />

effective.<br />

In his address, President Xu confirmed the results obtained with regard to the<br />

recruitment and cultivation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s grad students, but he also suggested that the<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> new students, dissertations and teaching is still inadequate. His interim<br />

report emphasized specialist grad student skills and research competence, and he<br />

therefore emphasized the selection and mentoring <strong>of</strong> those with both ability and<br />

good character. The public recruitment <strong>of</strong> doctoral students should be based on a<br />

combination <strong>of</strong> the first round <strong>of</strong> selection exams, a skills audit and the result <strong>of</strong> the<br />

second and final selection exam.<br />

The meeting was hosted by the deputy director <strong>of</strong> the graduate school, Zhang<br />

Guoyou, and after the President‘s keynote speech each faculty representative<br />

reported on their respective recruitment, mentoring and faculty leadership teams and<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered relevant suggestions. For example, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Gao Dai <strong>of</strong> the history<br />

department suggested increased emphasis on importance <strong>of</strong> the second selection<br />

exam, and accordingly increasing the weighting given to this. He also expressed his<br />

hope that certain departments be allowed a certain degree <strong>of</strong> flexibility with regard to<br />

the <strong>English</strong> language requirements.<br />

The meeting lasted for two days, and after the opening ceremony discussions<br />

continue in small group format, where topics included the standardization <strong>of</strong><br />

supervisors‘ duties and the question <strong>of</strong> how to better encourage staff and students.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Andrew Lambert<br />

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Post-graduates Excitingly Getting<br />

together on Wanliu Campus<br />

By Hu Jun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10—31<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=99360929<br />

By Hu Jun<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 31st, 2004: The Multi-functional Hall at Wanliu<br />

Campus was rocking with joy and laughter when hundreds <strong>of</strong> post-graduates sang<br />

and danced at the weekend get-together organized by Graduate Students‘ Union<br />

(GSU).<br />

The joyful evening started at around 7:30 p.m. when a GSU staff yelled out a popular<br />

song and prepared the crowded audience for the coming performances and games.<br />

More than twenty students had their voices heard in the hall. Guitar and Chinese lute<br />

were played. Beloved songs include Chinese and foreign. Fruits and water were<br />

served.<br />

GSU organized the get-together in the aim <strong>of</strong> facilitating communications and<br />

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understanding among the thousands who live on Wanliu campus. The 25th Graduate<br />

Students Union was elected out and constructed its cabinet early this month. They<br />

vow to improve the living quality at Wanliu and plan to hold more get-togethers and<br />

balls.<br />

Wanliu, a campus about 5 kilometers Southwest to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s main campus <strong>of</strong> Yanyuan<br />

(Garden <strong>of</strong> Yan), is a dormitory area for Chinese post graduate students. For a long<br />

time, Wanliu campus has been criticized for not having enough social and<br />

extracurricular activities to enrich the life after class. The problem had attracted huge<br />

attention from GSU and would hopefully be partly solved in a series <strong>of</strong> get-togethers<br />

and balls to be organized by the Union.<br />

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71 <strong>PKU</strong> Volunteers in Five Years: To<br />

the Places Where We Are Most Needed<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98349584<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.20th, 2004: On Oct.15th, the reporting conference <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> postgraduates group for supporting educational undertakings in the west held in<br />

Room 239 <strong>of</strong> multimedia building. The volunteers talked about their experience and<br />

feeling <strong>of</strong> life in the west.<br />

Wang Fan, Ye Fangyu and Wang Xingcai, who just came back from the west, gave<br />

excellent speeches in the conference. Began with the reason why he went to support<br />

educational undertaking, Wang Fan talked about his growing in all rounds that this<br />

experience brought to him, especially his change in philosophy. Setting Qinghai as<br />

her main point, Ye Fangyu talked about the bitterness and happiness <strong>of</strong> life. And<br />

Wang Xingyu used a lot <strong>of</strong> moving and true stories to bring audience to Tibet, the<br />

holy place. Providing a communicational platform for the volunteers and students,<br />

this lecture took <strong>of</strong>f the mystic veil <strong>of</strong> supporting educational undertaking in the west<br />

and increased the yearning <strong>of</strong> students.<br />

In 1999, China Communist Youth League and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education recruited in key<br />

universities including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and formed the first group for supporting<br />

educational undertaking. During the past five years, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has<br />

dispatched 71 volunteers to poverty-stricken areas like Henan, Shanxi, Qinghai and<br />

Tibet.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Starts Fund-Raising for 2008<br />

Olympics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97723654<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 13th, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will initiate the<br />

―Ten-Thousand-Enterprise Project‖ to build the 2008 Olympics Table Tennis<br />

Gymnasium through fund-raising. Up to now, the project has been approved by the<br />

International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the first donation ceremony will be held<br />

on October 15th at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> is the host <strong>of</strong> the 2008 Olympics Table Tennis Game. Following the IOC's<br />

requirements, the Table Tennis Gymnasium containing 6000 permanent seats and<br />

2000 temporary seats will take about 26,000 square meters, with a total investment<br />

<strong>of</strong> 260 million RMB. Construction work <strong>of</strong> the gymnasium will begin in 2005 and will<br />

complete by 2007.<br />

In order to symbolize the Olympic spirit <strong>of</strong> "Participating is more important than<br />

winning", <strong>PKU</strong> decides to invite enterprises both domestic and overseas to donate<br />

money for the gymnasium. Because the number <strong>of</strong> participating enterprises is<br />

estimated to be ten thousand, this project is named Ten-Thousand-Enterprise<br />

Project. Each enterprise's minimum donation is set to ten thousand RMB and the<br />

total fund will be 260 million RMB. According to the policy <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Treasury<br />

and the National Taxes Bureau, all the donations are to be exempted from taxes.<br />

Donating Method:<br />

Mailing Address: Office <strong>of</strong> Ten-Thousand-Enterprise Project,<br />

Education Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Beijing, 100871<br />

People's Republic <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Telephone:86-10-62758853, 86-10-62761152, 86-10-62763353<br />

Fax: 86-10-62755998<br />

Website: http://www.pkuef.org<br />

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The First Summit <strong>of</strong> Young Chinese<br />

Businessmen to Open<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10--11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97634802<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct. 11th, 2004: The first Summit <strong>of</strong> Young Chinese<br />

Businessmen, sponsored by National Youth Union, is to be held in Beijing on Dec.<br />

6th to 7th.<br />

At the press conference <strong>of</strong> the summit on Oct. 8th, the Organizing Committee<br />

introduced this Summit as the grand annual gathering <strong>of</strong> young and new Chinese<br />

businessmen and business leaders around the world. At present, the preparation for<br />

this summit has started comprehensively and has gained concern and support from<br />

a lot <strong>of</strong> famous institutions and business leaderships in and outside the country. This<br />

summit will be the first globally gathering <strong>of</strong> the new generation <strong>of</strong> the Chinese<br />

business leaderships who are the future important forces in the economic field.<br />

This summit will focus the scope <strong>of</strong> subject on ―peacefully developing China: new<br />

century, new Chinese businessmen‖. Participants will discuss from different angles<br />

about topics such as ―world‘s opportunities for China, global integration <strong>of</strong> China‖. It<br />

is planned that 500 people will be invited to attend this summit, including the new<br />

generation <strong>of</strong> the Chinese business leaderships all over the world, senior<br />

decision-makers <strong>of</strong> the Chinese government, famous economists, renowned<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> the world‘s top Business Colleges, mainstream business organizations<br />

and well-known heads <strong>of</strong> multinational corporations.<br />

Apart from discussing opportunities for China, the summit will also go deep into<br />

topics such as ―Chinese culture and wisdom‖ and ―social value and responsibility‖.<br />

China Center for Economic Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> provides the academic<br />

support for this summit.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Chen Jingchong<br />

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Debating contest 2004 is Firing away<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97462367<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 10th, 2004 : Debating contest <strong>of</strong> the year 2004 is<br />

coming. This time <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School is going to add some new twist to<br />

the traditional debating contest mode. Oregon, the debating contest mode, which<br />

has been prevailing in America, is adopted in the contest for the first time.<br />

The Oregon mode was originated from the courtroom argument in the<br />

Anglo-American law system. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School is the first school in<br />

China to introduce the Oregon debating mode in the contest <strong>of</strong> argumentation and<br />

the school has been playing a vanguard role in the debating-mode-reforming<br />

movement.<br />

The Oregon mode overcomes those shortcomings existing in the former one. With<br />

the Oregon mode, the contest is held between two teams, each team has three<br />

contestants. The whole process is divided into several stages--opening statement,<br />

inquiry, rebuttal, and closing statement. Those contestants are supposed to compete<br />

in the contest with their language skills, logic capability, and the ability <strong>of</strong> dialectical<br />

thinking. The way those competitors arguing with each other are more like a<br />

contesting vision <strong>of</strong> moot court argument, that is why the law school adopt the<br />

Oregon mode for the contest to follow this time.<br />

The umbrella topics cover issues <strong>of</strong> problems in the realities <strong>of</strong> life. Each party is<br />

supposed to discuss it with an ideology <strong>of</strong> criticism. With the philosophy going<br />

"seeking the truth from the facts‖, the new debating contest mode is going to be a<br />

good chance for all the participants to improve their ability <strong>of</strong> logical thinking.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Wu Zhejian<br />

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National Day Holiday: Go for a Dam<br />

Travel<br />

By Guo Xiaoqian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97458225<br />

By Chen Xiyang<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, October 9th, 2004: As covered before by our reports,<br />

travel is an attractive choice to <strong>PKU</strong> students. This is also true to different societies<br />

and communities in campus. Travel is a still worthwhile choice in that it can<br />

strengthen team work and increase their influence. This year, Dam travel became<br />

the right choice for photography association. All the 20 members enjoyed a<br />

wonderful time at the infinite Inner Mongolia prairie during the 6 days.<br />

. For Fun<br />

What a prairie means to a group <strong>of</strong> young men from Beijing? Definitely a lot. There<br />

we have tasteful grilled mutton, fresh milk that can link one‘s lips and the experience<br />

<strong>of</strong> riding horses is surely impressive for everyone. While the best thing to do at night<br />

is to lie down on the grassland and look at the clear dark-blue sky decorated by<br />

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millions <strong>of</strong> glary stars and you can‘t help marveling at the beauty <strong>of</strong> nature.<br />

For Work<br />

For members <strong>of</strong> photography association, the best way to record the marvelous<br />

spectacle is to use their cameras. Without a stable plan, their car is ready to stop at<br />

any time to let them capture whatever beauty they discovered. It is an endless<br />

pleasure to make many beautiful blinks become eternal. You can share their world<br />

by visiting their BBS in the page <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘S communities.<br />

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Travel: the Best Choice for Students'<br />

National Day Holiday<br />

By Xue Linyan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97189620<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 30th, 2004: With the National Day coming, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> students cram the train or plane ticket booking place. A lot <strong>of</strong> students<br />

plan to travel for the 10-day break.<br />

Since this year's National Day holiday is going to be 10 days, which is a big break for<br />

the students, many <strong>of</strong> them have already begun their plan soon after the school term<br />

began. For higher graders, traveling around is a good way to spend their holiday<br />

while for still homesick freshmen, going home is their best choice. As a result, the<br />

ticket booking place both on the campus and outside the south gate has been<br />

crowded since late September. "Every day, there's a lot <strong>of</strong> students." said the person<br />

in charge <strong>of</strong> the booking place outside the south gate.<br />

Why students choose to travel during their big break? Like a sophomore from the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> says, it is mainly because the<br />

cost <strong>of</strong> train tickets is getting down and it is quite convenient to book tickets with the<br />

help <strong>of</strong> the booking place. Also, there is one very important reason. The present-day<br />

youth will never stop taking adventures. One <strong>of</strong> the best ways to satisfy their curiosity<br />

for everything is to travel.<br />

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Students Busy With Face-lifting During<br />

the National Day Holiday<br />

By Huang Jialiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--10--06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97189541<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct 6th, 2004: With greater and greater pressure in the<br />

employment market, the average cost for a college graduate to find a satisfactory job<br />

goes higher and higher. Apart from the basic capability in the majoring fields, the<br />

making-up <strong>of</strong> one‘s face has become another element impossible to neglect on their<br />

way to a satisfying <strong>of</strong>fer. Of course, college students won‘t waste this 9-day National<br />

Day holiday. Many beauty salons and hospitals have welcomed these consumers<br />

during the holiday.<br />

Li, a boy from the Chinese Language & Literature Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

is one <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> these young face-lifters. He went to the hospital during the<br />

National Day holiday to receive an operation <strong>of</strong> nose-humping for a more handsome<br />

look when applying for jobs. He says, it isn‘t something shameful to take the<br />

face-lifting operation, but I do not want other to know that my nose has been<br />

operated on. When asked whether he has informed his parents <strong>of</strong> this decision, he<br />

replied not. ―If I had told them, maybe they wouldn‘t have let me to take the risk. And<br />

once the operation failed, it would have been more difficult for them to accept the<br />

truth.‖ ―Whether the operation is successful or not, it‘s just my own personal affair. To<br />

find a good job, several-thousand investment counts nothing.‖<br />

This ―tide‖ <strong>of</strong> face-lifting among college students has become a social issue among<br />

students, parents and experts. To college and university students, proper making-up<br />

is necessary. It is helpful to raise one image when applying for job. However, it is the<br />

inner quality that is much more valuable. Anyway, it‘s up to you.<br />

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300-odd <strong>PKU</strong> Students Volunteered to<br />

participate in Terry Fox Marathon<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96712084<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Sep 30th, 2004: The 2004 Terry Fox Volunteer Marathon began<br />

at Chaoyang Park on the morning <strong>of</strong> Sept. 25th. Three hundred odd students from<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> participated in the activity under the organization <strong>of</strong> the Loveheart<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The campaign formally began at 9:00 a.m. Led by two flag-bearers, all the<br />

participants finished their 7.2-mile journey, by running or even walking at last. For<br />

many <strong>of</strong> the participating students, it was their first time to take part in a<br />

long-distance running, but they held on to the finish line.<br />

Being called the Marathon for Hope as well, Terry Fox Volunteer Running is a<br />

non-competitive sports activity which aims at soliciting donations for cancer<br />

research. Initiated by a Canadian Terry Fox, it has spread over more than fifty<br />

countries in the world and Beijing has successfully held the activity six times until<br />

today. Early in 1999 when Terry Fox spirit came to Beijing, impelled by the Canadian<br />

embassy in Beijing and the Beijing Tumor Hospital <strong>of</strong> Chinese Medical Academy, the<br />

Loveheart Association, together with <strong>PKU</strong> Mountaineering Association (PUMA) and<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Union, organized more than one hundred <strong>PKU</strong> students to participate<br />

in this activity. Later, the Loveheart Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> organizes <strong>PKU</strong> students to<br />

take part in this activity for commonweal every year. Year after year, more and more<br />

people get involved and its influences spread wider and wider with various<br />

participants such as <strong>PKU</strong> students, teachers, school workers, foreign students and<br />

even the so-called ―the marginalized at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖.<br />

It is reported that the solicited donation in the first Marathon has been used in the<br />

general cervical cancer survey in the poor areas in Shaanxi Province and the<br />

Taihang anticancer program. And the solicited donation in 2000 has been used in the<br />

clinic treatment research..<br />

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Travel: the best way for students‘<br />

National Holiday break<br />

By Xue Linxian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96520102<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 30th, 2004: With the National Day coming, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> students cram the train/plane ticket booking place. A lot <strong>of</strong> students plan to<br />

travel for the 10-day break.<br />

Since this year‘s National Day holiday is going to be 10 days, which is a big break for<br />

the students, many <strong>of</strong> them have already begun their plan soon after the school term<br />

began. For higher graders, traveling around is a good way to spend their holiday,<br />

while for still homesick freshmen, going home is their best choice. As a result, the<br />

ticket booking place both on the campus and outside the south gate has been<br />

crowded since late September. ―Every day, there‘s a lot <strong>of</strong> students.‖ said the person<br />

in charge <strong>of</strong> the booking place outside the south gate.<br />

Why students choose to travel during their big break? Like a sophomore from the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> says, it is mainly because the<br />

cost <strong>of</strong> train tickets is getting down and it is quite convenient to book tickets with the<br />

help <strong>of</strong> the booking place. Also, there is one very important reason. The present-day<br />

youth will never stop taking adventures. One <strong>of</strong> the best ways to satisfy their curiosity<br />

for everything is to travel.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

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National Key Micrometer/Nanometer<br />

Processing Lab Rated Excellent<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96515722<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sept 29th, 2004: Recently, the results <strong>of</strong> evaluating 47<br />

national key labs' research work are released, and the National Key<br />

Micrometer/Nanometer Processing Lab at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is rated excellent,<br />

together with 9 other labs.<br />

This evaluation fully recognizes the National Key Micrometer/Nanometer Processing<br />

Lab's achievements in research direction, research level and sustainable<br />

development. According to the evaluation results, labs rated excellent or good will<br />

receive more funds when funding plans are made.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Held Meeting after 4th Plenary<br />

Session <strong>of</strong> 16th Central Committee<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96514142<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 29th, 2004: The meeting aiming at grasping and<br />

implementing the essence <strong>of</strong> the 4th plenary session <strong>of</strong> 16th central committee <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Communist Party was held successfully in the hall <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice building <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> recently.<br />

It was presided by Yue Sulan, the vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the committee party <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, and<br />

more than 500 cadres, secretaries and members <strong>of</strong> Party branches participated in<br />

the meeting.<br />

At the meeting, Min Weifang, the alternate member <strong>of</strong> the 16th Central Committee<br />

and secretary <strong>of</strong> the committee party <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, conveyed the essence <strong>of</strong> 4th plenary<br />

session <strong>of</strong> 16th central committee to all the participants, together with his own ideas<br />

and comprehension. He attached great importance to the urgency <strong>of</strong> improving the<br />

Party members‘ ability for administration, claiming that all <strong>of</strong> the students and<br />

teachers should join in the efforts <strong>of</strong> making progress in all kinds <strong>of</strong> work.<br />

Also, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the department <strong>of</strong> international relations at <strong>PKU</strong>, Huang Zongliang,<br />

gave a special lecture, which was divided into four parts, focusing on the necessity<br />

and significance <strong>of</strong> consolidating the position <strong>of</strong> the Party members.<br />

In the end <strong>of</strong> the meeting, Yue Sulan read out the announcement laid down from the<br />

Party Committee at <strong>PKU</strong>, declaring that all the organizations and units on the<br />

campus should go all the way to fulfill the requirements <strong>of</strong> the 4th plenary session <strong>of</strong><br />

16th central committee.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Weng Shanshan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Ningxia Cultural Festival will be<br />

Performed at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96346725<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 27th, 2004: At the time when the People‘s Republic<br />

<strong>of</strong> China celebrates its 55th anniversary, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region hosts<br />

―Ningxia Cultural Festival‖ in Beijing. It opens at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on 28th,<br />

September and then launches a series <strong>of</strong> activities on 29th, aiming to lay out its local<br />

cultural characteristics and the mental outlook <strong>of</strong> all the nations <strong>of</strong> Ningxia.<br />

The main activities are the opening ceremony, Drama ―the Meis‘ Courtyard‖, singing<br />

and appreciated analysis on the Song ―Flower‖, live performance <strong>of</strong> Ningxia<br />

Scissor-cut and Farmer Drawing and the performance <strong>of</strong> Qin Opera.<br />

The Drama ―the Meis‘ Courtyard‖ was adapted from a moving story <strong>of</strong> Ding Xiaolian,<br />

the modal worker and former cadre <strong>of</strong> the local Taxation Administration who had<br />

been assisting the poor and giving financial assistance to support the learners. It was<br />

staged on 2001 and performed around the country, spreading verity, virtue and<br />

beauty among the people.<br />

―Flower‖ is the only song who was named by ―flower‖ in the world. From the Ming<br />

Dynasty, it had been popular in some provinces like Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu,<br />

Qinghai and Xinjiang. This time, the famous researcher Liu Tongsheng will analyze<br />

the love and emotion in the song while singers carefully chosen from the folk are<br />

singing.<br />

―Qin Opera‖ is the natural combination <strong>of</strong> music, poem and dancing in working. It<br />

begins from the sacrifice singing and dancing activities in spring and autumn. With a<br />

long-term development, it has been one <strong>of</strong> the main opera schools in China. Liu<br />

Ping, the youngest state first-rank singer and the first in Ningxia who got the highest<br />

prize <strong>of</strong> China Drama Arts, will theoretically explain the history and actuality <strong>of</strong> this<br />

ancient opera, by singing and giving lectures.<br />

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Foreseeing the Future by Reviewing<br />

the Past<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96345859<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 26th, 2004: ―Reviewing the past as a means <strong>of</strong><br />

ruling.‖—This ancient saying has almost become the common understanding <strong>of</strong> those<br />

working in the management field in China.<br />

Together with china‘s per capita GDP exceeding 1000 dollars, Chinese citizens‘<br />

consuming structure has begun to transit into ten thousand or even one hundred<br />

thousand, and the educational consumption has begun to pursue the goal <strong>of</strong><br />

sustainable life-long education. However, most <strong>of</strong> China‘s educational fields still stay<br />

in a simple level as specific skill training; and courses from a strategically<br />

advantageous position, which can improve one‘s continuing learning ability, such as<br />

―understanding management through history‖, are quite few.<br />

Today, Guanghua school <strong>of</strong> Management and History Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

cooperated with each other and <strong>of</strong>fered the MBA course ―understanding<br />

management through history‖ in time, to discuss the art <strong>of</strong> ―foreseeing the future by<br />

reviewing the past‖ together. Although there are thousands <strong>of</strong> management training<br />

courses in China, the newly-designed course at <strong>PKU</strong> breaks a path for the<br />

―history—management‖ systematic research, both in China and around the world.<br />

Wang Youtian, famous historian nowadays and pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> History Department,<br />

said that this newly-designed course at <strong>PKU</strong> is not a rigid history study, but designed<br />

to transfer the essence <strong>of</strong> management contained in history into source <strong>of</strong> creation in<br />

practice. When teaching, the pr<strong>of</strong>essors would select and analyze some prominent<br />

cases, describe those details and relating elements which have influenced historic<br />

events as exactly as possible, so as to view the problems from a systematically<br />

historic perspective.<br />

He emphasized that everyone could see examples <strong>of</strong> management in history, but it<br />

wouldn‘t be that easy to really ―learn‖ something about management through history.<br />

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According to some sources, the course selected three layers—ideology, system, and<br />

leader—to demonstrate the art <strong>of</strong> company organization, management and<br />

leadership, as well as the way to pass on a company, which history showed to<br />

contemporaries.<br />

Lü Feng, the vice-director <strong>of</strong> the Training and Development Center for Senior<br />

Managers in Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, <strong>PKU</strong>, thought that there were<br />

enough consult personnel, law personnel and financial personnel in contemporary<br />

enterprises. The most impeding thing now is to cultivate the historical sense and<br />

humanity quality needed by the long-term sustainable development.<br />

In Lü Feng‘s opinion, the traditional academic freedom has brought up the famous<br />

scholars in History Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> such as Qian Mu and Chen<br />

Yinke, as well as the great masters in economics in Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management such as Li Yining. The cooperation <strong>of</strong> the two <strong>of</strong> this time would<br />

undoubtedly lead the way in such a new field.<br />

Edited By : Wang Fanfan<br />

Translated By : Zhang Yuan<br />

Source : www.chinanews.com<br />

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Recruiting Competition at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Guo Xiaoqian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09--26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96334948<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 26th, 2004: Students societies <strong>of</strong> all kinds within the<br />

campus were welcoming their recruiting climax.<br />

The triangle place, where crowds <strong>of</strong> people walking through during campus rush<br />

hour, is the favorite spot <strong>of</strong> this activity. Students passed through this area with<br />

hands full <strong>of</strong> leaflets given by all kinds <strong>of</strong> communities.<br />

Community recruiting is a traditional event at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, which is vividly<br />

described as ―hundred-society combat‖. Each year, hundreds <strong>of</strong> communities<br />

ranging from AIESEC, the largest international traineeship exchange program to the<br />

newly-born Outward Bound Association, from the fashionable street dance to<br />

conservative religious study, try every means to enlarge their membership as well as<br />

influence. Their actions have received warm response from the students. You can<br />

see in each community‘s reception desk, there are people counseling the sponsors<br />

for details, or simply filling the form to be a new member without hesitation, which<br />

fully demonstrates our student‘s broad interest and specialties.<br />

―I will join AIESIC because I think it is a good chance to improve my overall skills and<br />

I am quite interested in their traineeship program which I think is pretty helpful to my<br />

future career.‖ Said Cao Zhen from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management.<br />

―I really appreciate being a student <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and I am quite concerned with those who<br />

need more helps from society. Love Home just <strong>of</strong>fers me such a chance to help<br />

those people and I am glad that I can do something meaningful on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.‖<br />

Said Victor Gong, a freshman from <strong>News</strong> and Media Institution.<br />

It is true that students have various interest and different reasons for choosing the<br />

right communities for themselves. On the whole, it is not hard to conclude that the<br />

common reason for us to participate is that we want to develop our potentials and<br />

accumulate our social experience, and that‘s also the reason why so many<br />

communities can exist at the same time.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mario J. Molina Honorary<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Dr. Luisa T. Molina :<br />

Awarded as Guest Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Huang Jialiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96249507<br />

By Huang Jialiang<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 25th, 2004: The ceremony <strong>of</strong> Awarding Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mario J.<br />

Molina Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Dr. Luisa T. Molina Guest<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> State Key Laboratory was held in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie<br />

Communication Centre this morning.<br />

The ceremony was co-hosted by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the School <strong>of</strong> Environment <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>. After a welcoming ritual, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Wu Zhipan<br />

awarded Pr<strong>of</strong> Mario J. Molina Honorary Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and awarded Dr. Luisa T.<br />

Molina Guest Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the State Key Laboratory.<br />

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This awarding ceremony aims at promoting and strengthening the cooperation in the<br />

field <strong>of</strong> atmospheric chemistry study between the scientists <strong>of</strong> China and Mexico. It‘ll<br />

make contribution to improving the air quality <strong>of</strong> China, especially <strong>of</strong> big cities.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Mario J. Molina is a world-honored atmospheric chemistry expert and was<br />

awarded Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1995. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Molina successfully made out the<br />

solution to dealing with the severe air pollution <strong>of</strong> Mexico City Metropolitan Area<br />

(MCMA) and is distinguished in the field <strong>of</strong> urban, regional and global atmosphere<br />

problem.<br />

After the awarding ceremony, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Molina delivers an academic speech on the topic<br />

<strong>of</strong> ―Major Environmental Challenges for the 21st Century‖. He points out 5 major<br />

aspects <strong>of</strong> the challenge. They are Depletion <strong>of</strong> National Resources, Disposal <strong>of</strong><br />

Solid and Hazardous Waste, Water Pollution, Air Pollution and Global Change in the<br />

Chemical Composition <strong>of</strong> the Atmosphere. With detailed examples, convincing<br />

comparisons and accurate figures, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Molina‘s speech received the audience‘s<br />

warmly applauds.<br />

He, then, answers the questions from the audience. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Molina reveals that he is<br />

interested in Latin literature, philosophy and art, and he believes that before the 2008<br />

Olympic Games, Beijing‘s air quality will get better and better.<br />

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The Famous Movie Star Jackie Chan<br />

Invited to Teach at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95994621<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 24th, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> spokesman Mr. Zhao Weimin<br />

recently declared the fact that <strong>PKU</strong> had appointed Jackie Chan the "specially<br />

engaged pr<strong>of</strong>essor" to teach in the Department <strong>of</strong> Art Studies for one year.<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Art Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> welcome Jackie Chan, the popular movie star<br />

from Hong Kong, as ―specially engaged pr<strong>of</strong>essor‖ to contribute to its course<br />

development. Mr. Zhao Weimin explained that the engagement <strong>of</strong> Jackie Chan is<br />

different from the visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essor and part-time pr<strong>of</strong>essor and he is the only one<br />

that Department <strong>of</strong> Art Studies engaged from the outside this time.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Wang Fanfan<br />

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The L'Oreal e-Strat Challenge Entered<br />

its Fifth Edition<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95821083<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 21st, 2004: L'Oreal, the world leading cosmetics<br />

company, showed a demonstration in the Yingjie Exchange Center this evening to<br />

promote its fifth edition <strong>of</strong> ―e-Strat Challenge‖ among the <strong>PKU</strong> students.<br />

The L'Oreal e-Strat Challenge is an online international business competition facing<br />

to the college students only. Started in 2000, it has won great influence all over the<br />

world. This business competition will challenge students from all majors to work in<br />

teams <strong>of</strong> 3 and to think like a general manager in order to manage a portfolio <strong>of</strong><br />

products through 5 weeks <strong>of</strong> intensive global competition - via the internet. It is a<br />

"virtual competition" with "real experience." The competition is a ground-breaking<br />

and selective recruitment tool that revolutionizes the sit-down interview mentality to<br />

recruit managers. Through the L'Oreal e-Strat Challenge the company is able to get<br />

in touch with the very best students worldwide while introducing them to the business<br />

challenges <strong>of</strong> the cosmetics industry. This tool has made the recruitment process a<br />

true meeting <strong>of</strong> minds.<br />

In the demonstration, several HR from L'Oreal explained the detailed rules <strong>of</strong> the<br />

―e-Strat Challenge‖. Teams <strong>of</strong> three players each, in categories <strong>of</strong> undergraduate<br />

and MBA students, are asked to enter a virtual world where they become captains <strong>of</strong><br />

a cosmetics company. During five rounds <strong>of</strong> the Challenge, students must make<br />

more than 1000 critical decisions and with each decision, gain market and share<br />

price advantage over their competition, which is four other virtual companies. During<br />

the semi-final round each team is required to present a business plan outlining their<br />

company's production, marketing and financial objectives along with a strategy and a<br />

tactical implementation plan. Those teams selected to move on to the seventh and<br />

final round will attempt to out-perform an international pool <strong>of</strong> competitors, as they<br />

defend their overall business strategy and attempt to "sell" their virtual company to<br />

L'Oreal as part <strong>of</strong> the grand finals on March 31st, 2005.<br />

Meanwhile, lantern slides and short digital movies <strong>of</strong> last year top teams <strong>of</strong> the<br />

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―e-Strat Challenge‖ are shown to the students to give them a better understanding <strong>of</strong><br />

the competition. In the end <strong>of</strong> the meeting, the HR also talked something about<br />

L'Oreal campus recruitment this year and answered questions raised by the<br />

students.<br />

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Rowing, A New Sport Enjoyed By <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95816294<br />

By Yu Zhe<br />

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By Yu Zhe<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Beijing. Sep.21, 2004: With many students joining the newly<br />

founded Rowing Association Of <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, rowing is no longer a sport that<br />

can only be enjoyed within the pr<strong>of</strong>essional circles around <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

On the celebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> boating team's victory in Fujian Province and also for the<br />

good result in the world competition, Monday afternoon, Wei Xing, minister <strong>of</strong> 4th<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Water Sports Center said," The sport <strong>of</strong> rowing should be<br />

popularized among colleges and universities." The president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Xu Zhihong also express his welcome <strong>of</strong> the rowing association.<br />

As a sport that has a history <strong>of</strong> at least 150 years, rowing is very popular in western<br />

countries for it can practice one‘s strength and endurance cap effectively. Entering<br />

China in 1913, it is now enjoyed by a lot <strong>of</strong> Chinese people. However, limited by the<br />

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expense <strong>of</strong> facilities, it is not practical to let most undergraduates experience the<br />

feeling <strong>of</strong> this type <strong>of</strong> excitement.<br />

Founded at the near end <strong>of</strong> last term, the Rowing association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> successfully<br />

organized its first members (about 30) to go into the real thing and row in the river<br />

between Yuyuantan Park and the Summer Palace on May 23rd, 2004. when<br />

referring to the coming school year, the president <strong>of</strong> the association said: "we will not<br />

only let our members experience rowing but also organize standard anal training<br />

such as running and ergometer exercises. The facilities will be supplied by the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

team and the team members will serve as coaches so that the students can quickly<br />

get familiar with the sport". Concerning the students‘ technique has not reached the<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional standard, they will not go straight to the racing boat but the so-called<br />

―fatty‖, which is not easy to be capsized. "I hope everybody who is interested in the<br />

sport will join us and I am sure he will enjoy it." In the end she added.<br />

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Shoah – Great Works <strong>of</strong> Report and<br />

Film First Shown at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95816048<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 21st, 2004: The full length documentary film ―Shoah<br />

(great calamity)‖ is shown in the centennial hall today.<br />

Directed by famous French director Claude Langzman, this great film probes into the<br />

genocide <strong>of</strong> the Jews during World War Two. In terms <strong>of</strong> memory and history, Shoah<br />

surpasses the films <strong>of</strong> the same kind in the intensity <strong>of</strong> the testimony and rigor <strong>of</strong><br />

history.<br />

The audiences need to remain in their seats for as long as 10 hours, going back to<br />

the real scene along with different kinds <strong>of</strong> narrators in the film, including many<br />

survivors <strong>of</strong> the genocide, who have been keeping silent about that period <strong>of</strong> history<br />

until they are finally found by the director after his ten years <strong>of</strong> investigation.<br />

Watching the film, one can find there is a wide use <strong>of</strong> wide-angle lens and close-up.<br />

Together with the wide-angle lens, the director sets the key tone <strong>of</strong> the film into a<br />

grey gloomy, which stands for the cruel and oppressive atmosphere <strong>of</strong> that period <strong>of</strong><br />

time. When it comes to the close-ups, the director tries to reveal the narrator‘s inner<br />

world when they are recalling their experiences in those dark days that they can‘t<br />

bear to look back. And that is why the narration is always disjointed.<br />

Shoah contains a huge amount <strong>of</strong> work done by the journalists, so that it may be<br />

rated as a model <strong>of</strong> investigation and interview. But the director‘s skill in film<br />

editing----joining the 10-hour interview together in the form <strong>of</strong> mutual<br />

question-and-answer, running afoul <strong>of</strong> each other and adding <strong>of</strong>f-screen<br />

voices----makes Shoah a great film as well.<br />

Today the film is first on show in China. As the key works <strong>of</strong> the Beijing 2004<br />

International Documentary Film Exhibition started from 15th September, it is a piece<br />

<strong>of</strong> classic works that worth seeing by everybody.<br />

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Morgan Stanley: New Recruiting <strong>of</strong><br />

Analyst<br />

By Yang Yang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09- 22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95815836<br />

audience By Yang Yang<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 22nd, 2004: Three representatives from Fixed<br />

Income department <strong>of</strong> Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific came to <strong>PKU</strong> for promoting their<br />

following recruiting in the Wanzhong Building on Sep 21st.<br />

The lecture was started on six thirty-five pm and the multifunctional hall was filled<br />

with hundreds <strong>of</strong> students from various departments and grades. After brief<br />

self-introductions <strong>of</strong> the three representatives, a ten-minute video program was<br />

presented which includes the comments on Morgan Stanley from its senior members<br />

and common clerks to provide the audience with a general idea <strong>of</strong> the culture and the<br />

working circumstances <strong>of</strong> the enterprise. Then the executive director in the Fixed<br />

Income department in Asia Pacific who is responsible for recruiting works showed<br />

slides <strong>of</strong> the main operations in the Fixed Income department and describing the<br />

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main requirements <strong>of</strong> potential interviewees. After that, senior members in the same<br />

department Liu Jialin and Li Hui who both got their bachelor‘s degrees at <strong>PKU</strong> had<br />

answered in great detail quite a few questions asked by students both from <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

other universities patiently. The questions included techniques <strong>of</strong> making resumes,<br />

desired qualities <strong>of</strong> a good employee, how to make balance between career and<br />

family and the average salary level <strong>of</strong> an analyst, which do <strong>of</strong>fer much help for the<br />

audience especially those who expect to find jobs in relative fields.<br />

Morgan Stanley is one <strong>of</strong> the most famous and powerful investment banks<br />

throughout the world, which includes ten <strong>of</strong>fices and over one thousand and two<br />

hundred employees in seven countries in Asia Pacific. Last year the department <strong>of</strong><br />

the company accepted two students who majored in computer science and<br />

economics from <strong>PKU</strong> and this year it expects to <strong>of</strong>fer no more than two job positions.<br />

And the company promises no major or gender discrimination during the process <strong>of</strong><br />

recruiting. What‘s more, it may <strong>of</strong>fer internships during the summer in 2005.<br />

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Donate Blood----Transfer Love<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09--19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95736723<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep.19th, 2004: The lively scene at the blood-donating<br />

center <strong>of</strong> the campus hospital on September 19th proves that the blood-donating<br />

activity has reached a climax at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the new term. Altogether 107<br />

faculties and students donate their blood today.<br />

Donators stand in a long queue after filling in the health condition table, waiting to<br />

have their body and blood examined. At the same time, donators that have just had<br />

their blood donated come out one by one, none <strong>of</strong> whom are downcast, instead only<br />

happiness and pride can be seen from their shinning eyes. Xie Xianzi, a sophomore<br />

who is waiting eagerly for the result <strong>of</strong> the body examination to come our says: "I<br />

wanted to donate blood last year, but my blood pressure was below the normal level<br />

at that time, so I didn‘t get the chance. However, after keeping on doing exercising<br />

for a whole year, I believe I'll be qualified this time."<br />

Among the people waiting there, we can find students coming from junior and senior<br />

grades. Most <strong>of</strong> them have agreed on this volunteer duty and have also talked their<br />

friends into joining them in this activity. Some brave boys donate 400cc blood at one<br />

time. Besides the blood-donating activity, 2 boys even have their precious marrow<br />

donated.<br />

The 9th, 19th, 29th <strong>of</strong> every month is the regular blood-donating day. Sharing the<br />

same purposes--Save more people‘s lives and make our own contribution to the<br />

blood bank--which is the motivation <strong>of</strong> most <strong>of</strong> the donators, more and more students<br />

can't wait to join their friends in such a meaningful cause on the coming<br />

blood-donating day.<br />

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Daniel Goldin, NASA Former<br />

Administrator lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—09—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95385608<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 15th, 2004: Daniel Goldin, former administrator <strong>of</strong><br />

NASA(National Aeronautics and Space Administration), delivered a splendid lecture<br />

named‖ Search for our Origins in the Universe‖ to the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

this morning at Yingjie Exchange Center.<br />

Daniel Goldin presided over the agency from 1992-2001 and is credited with<br />

transforming NASA into a fiscally responsible and scientifically innovative agency.<br />

Through aggressive leadership, Dr. Goldin was able to improve scientific and<br />

technological productivity while at the same time reduce the agency's planned<br />

expenditures by billion dollars during his tenure. The launch rate <strong>of</strong> scientific<br />

spacecraft more than doubled, developmental cycle time was reduced by forty<br />

percent, average spacecraft costs were reduced by a factor <strong>of</strong> three and scientific<br />

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exploration and discovery much expanded.<br />

Dr. Goldin initiated the Origins Program to study how our solar system formed, how<br />

life on Earth began and to explore whether it exists elsewhere in the universe. He<br />

challenged Origins planners to search for Earth-like planets within a hundred<br />

light-years <strong>of</strong> our own. He was also a vigorous proponent for increased exploration to<br />

determine if water and life may have ever existed elsewhere in our own solar system,<br />

including places such as Mars and Europa.<br />

In today‘s lecture Dr. Goldin introduced the mysterious universe to the students in a<br />

simple way. By using the precious photos took by Hubble Space Telescope and<br />

Spitzer Space Telescope, he explained the origins and some phenomena <strong>of</strong> stars,<br />

nebula and galaxies. After the lecture, Dr. Goldin answered some questions raised<br />

by the students.<br />

Dr. Goldin‘s visiting to China from September 13th to 17th was initiated by the<br />

Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences. During staying here, he will deliver addresses to<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> respectively.<br />

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International Business Contest Is<br />

Going Through <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

By Huang Jialiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09--15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95332584<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 15th, 2004: Oval—the International Business Contest<br />

2005 is taking place on the campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. It is a tri-national business<br />

strategy contest for college students from China, Japan and South Korea.<br />

With the characteristics <strong>of</strong> ―International, Participative, Group-working, Asia-centered<br />

and Economical‖, Oval‘s requirements for the champion are strict and demanding.<br />

The best group in China will get the chance to go to Tokyo to seize the final prize<br />

with other groups from Japan and S. Korea during Feb 20 to 28 next year.<br />

Oval is originally initiated by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Tokyo and the<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Seoul, aiming to develop participants the consciousness <strong>of</strong> competition,<br />

the ability to solve problems and the way <strong>of</strong> cooperative thinking in the global<br />

perspective.<br />

Oval is not only a business contest, but also provides an opportunity for the East<br />

Asian college students to know each other‘s culture through cooperation.<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> International Studies<br />

Celebrated the Completion <strong>of</strong> the New<br />

Buildings<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09--10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95039818<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 10th, 2004: The project <strong>of</strong> constructing three<br />

buildings <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies lasted ten years and finally<br />

completed. New buildings are considered as the best gifts for the 20th Teachers‘<br />

Day.<br />

Some special guests attended the completion ceremony held this morning included<br />

the vice premier <strong>of</strong> the State Council and the honorary dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies Qian Qichen, vice chairperson <strong>of</strong> National People‘s Congress<br />

Chen Qide, previous vice chairperson <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People's Political Consultative<br />

Committee Sun Fuling and some guests from Hong Kong and overseas. Secretary<br />

Min Weifang, vice dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies Pan Guohua delivered<br />

addresses to welcome the guests.<br />

The three newly-completed buildings are named by the donators respectively: Chen<br />

Ruihong, Xin Hongji from Hong Kong and C. E. Valori from Italy. The new buildings<br />

are opposite to Shaoyuan and sit among the Chinese traditional architecture <strong>of</strong> the<br />

campus. Previous worry about destroying the harmony <strong>of</strong> the campus architecture<br />

style conformity are totally dismissed, the new buildings look elegant on the surface<br />

and are well-equipped inside. Some <strong>of</strong> the establishment is the world-class included<br />

the international satellite television channel, multimedia touch screen for information<br />

inquiry and advanced library which can hold a hundred thousand books. The new<br />

buildings are pieces <strong>of</strong> new scenery <strong>of</strong> the campus.<br />

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Foreign Students Participate the<br />

Recruiting in Triangle Place<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=94695672<br />

Spencer Explain to Passers-by By Liu Li<br />

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By Liu Li<br />

Steve Handing out Advertisement By Liu Li<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 9th, 2004: the annual recruiting activity among many<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students' societies and communities opens today and triangle place is again full<br />

<strong>of</strong> different kinds <strong>of</strong> pamphlets and advertisements. However, this year some fresh<br />

scene appears in addition to those usual features.<br />

The participation <strong>of</strong> foreign students makes the recruiting activity look more<br />

international. Andrew Spencer and Steve Morris, both from American <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Washington as exchange students to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, participate in the recruiting<br />

for <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>. They help to hand out advertisement and explain to students what the<br />

positions currently open are all about.<br />

―I‘d like to get involved with local students; I am having fun,‖ said Spencer.<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Welcomes Freshmen<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--09—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=94090871<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep 1st, 2004: The opening ceremony for the freshmen <strong>of</strong><br />

2004 was held in the Centennial Auditorium this morning. More than three thousand<br />

students experienced such an exciting moment.<br />

The ceremony began in the national hymn. The vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Lin Junjing<br />

presided over the ceremony. Xu Zhihong, the president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, delivered an<br />

address to congratulate the students and encourage them to climb up the higher<br />

stage <strong>of</strong> their life. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wu Guosheng from the philosophy department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> gave a speech in behalf <strong>of</strong> the whole faculty, he told the freshmen what<br />

was the right attitude in the new environment. His sincere words and earnest wishes<br />

expressed his hope to the new <strong>PKU</strong>ers.<br />

A senior student from the law school, who is representative <strong>of</strong> the students on<br />

campus, warmly welcomed the freshmen and advised them with her own<br />

experience. The freshmen deputy expressed his confidence <strong>of</strong> the future at the end<br />

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<strong>of</strong> the ceremony.<br />

The opening ceremony for the graduate freshmen will be held tomorrow.<br />

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Academic Forum for PhD Candidates‘<br />

Opening Ceremony at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08—23<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Aug. 23rd, 2004, Beijing: The science and medicine sub-group <strong>of</strong><br />

Academic Forum for PhD Candidates raised its curtain yesterday in the centennial<br />

auditorium <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ke Yang, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, said it has<br />

been the largest gathering <strong>of</strong> doctors throughout the nation in the history <strong>of</strong> China<br />

education.<br />

CAS academician Xu Zhihong, president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, sent his greeting from Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong>. He hoped <strong>PKU</strong> can establish a long-term and stable academic platform<br />

for the PhD candidates to communication with each other, do more creative work<br />

and explore the front <strong>of</strong> science.<br />

More than five hundred PhD candidates from over sixty famous universities, colleges<br />

and institutes took part in this ceremony. They will discuss their papers in the<br />

following three days in six groups: mathematics, physics, chemistry, life science,<br />

geo-science and medicine.<br />

Ke Gang from HUST (Huazhong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology), whose<br />

research field is carbon nanotubes, said it‘s the second time for him to take part in<br />

such an activity. He just took part in the engineering part <strong>of</strong> DFC in Harbin. He<br />

believed science part at <strong>PKU</strong> would be more pr<strong>of</strong>essional than engineering one.<br />

Qu, a PhD candidate from NEFU (Northeast Forestry <strong>University</strong>) said he received<br />

the information <strong>of</strong> DFC two months ago. Then he called on about two hundred PhD<br />

candidates in his university to prepare and collected their papers. Then the academic<br />

committee chose one representative to hand in them to the organization committee<br />

<strong>of</strong> DFC.<br />

Vice minister <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education was present at the opening ceremony.<br />

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2004 Doctoral Forum <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Inaugurated at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Yanda<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--08--22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=93149345<br />

By Wang Yanda<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Aug 22, 2004: The opening sitting <strong>of</strong> the ―2004 Doctoral Forum<br />

<strong>of</strong> China‖ was held at <strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Hall. Li Jun, Vice Director from the Degree<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> China's State Council(DCCSC), Ke Yang, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and academicians from other organizations were presenting at the<br />

opening sitting.<br />

Li Jun, from DCCSC gave an important speech at the meeting. He emphasized the<br />

significance <strong>of</strong> the doctoral forum, which not only inspired the Chinese doctors to<br />

conduct researches more intensively, but also boosted the academic communication<br />

among the talents. He also added that doctors and academicians from all over the<br />

country should avail themselves <strong>of</strong> this precious opportunity.<br />

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Ke Yang, Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> addressed her warmest welcome to all the visitors<br />

coming to <strong>PKU</strong>. She said it was a great honor for <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to hold the<br />

doctoral forum this year. ―<strong>PKU</strong> did a lot <strong>of</strong> preparations to assure the success <strong>of</strong> the<br />

forum.‖ She addressed. ―Regaled with the first-class service, all the visitors will feel<br />

at home.‖<br />

―Doctoral Forum <strong>of</strong> China‖ is a key project <strong>of</strong> the innovative education for graduate<br />

students. Doctors ranging from Mathematics, Physics, Life Science, Medicine and<br />

two other subjects were invited to the forum this year. The applicants were finally<br />

fixed by the theses they handed in. For this year, nearly 500 pieces <strong>of</strong> thesis are<br />

finalized. The forum will last for three days, from August 22 to 24.<br />

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Advanced Study Class on<br />

Strengthening Faculty <strong>of</strong> China Labor<br />

Laws Opened in Qingdao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89941390<br />

Beijing, July 15, 2004: Advanced study class on strengthening faculty <strong>of</strong> labor laws,<br />

which is held together by School <strong>of</strong> Law <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, School <strong>of</strong> Law <strong>of</strong><br />

Stockholm <strong>University</strong> and China Law and Development Consulting Corporation,<br />

opened yesterday in Qingdao city. Minister <strong>of</strong> embassy <strong>of</strong> Sweden in China, Leaders<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Stockholm <strong>University</strong> and leaders <strong>of</strong> Qingdao city<br />

government attended and addressed in the opening ceremony.<br />

This training program focuses on bringing in the ideas and practices <strong>of</strong> labor laws<br />

from abroad and then promoting the teaching and research level in China. The 27<br />

students <strong>of</strong> this class are all backbones <strong>of</strong> teachers from law schools all over the<br />

country, who all have experienced strict selecting and had experience and<br />

achievements in labor law teaching.<br />

The training class will last about 1 month. During the program period, senior<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors teaching labor laws from Stockholm <strong>University</strong> and Golden Gate<br />

<strong>University</strong> in San Francisco, experts and scholars from government and higher<br />

schools <strong>of</strong> China and principles <strong>of</strong> nongovernmental organizations will come to give<br />

speeches.<br />

It is reported that this program is the first training activity that held by China, Sweden<br />

and USA together, and with the fund <strong>of</strong> Swedish International Development Authority<br />

and Ford Foundation <strong>of</strong> USA.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : Qingdao Daily<br />

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School <strong>of</strong> Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Resource College Founded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07-11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89855719<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, July 11, 2004: School <strong>of</strong> Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Resource<br />

College was founded on July 10th. Mr. Ke Liang, who is a famous painter in China,<br />

takes the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> dean <strong>of</strong> the new school.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Art, which can be divided into 5 majors, recruits students from all over the<br />

country this year. These majors include traditional Chinese painting, canvas, print<br />

and sculpture belonging to painting department and jade carving designing major<br />

belonging to art designing department.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Resource College is a private-founded college run by <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Recourse Group and has been approved by Beijing Municipal Education<br />

Commission. School <strong>of</strong> Art <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>RC (<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Resource College) aimed<br />

at selecting and cultivating artists and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in art. The length <strong>of</strong> schooling is<br />

3 years and the graduated students will gain the diploma <strong>of</strong> junior college.<br />

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Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : www.xinhua.org<br />

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The First Beijing College Graduates<br />

League Tennis Matches to be Held at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, July 11, 2004: The committee <strong>of</strong> the First Beijing College<br />

Graduates League Tennis Matches declaimed yesterday, the league tennis matches<br />

joined by the graduate schools <strong>of</strong> 33 colleges from Beijing would be held at <strong>PKU</strong> in<br />

September, 2004.<br />

This league matches will be sponsored by the Counter for the Promotion <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Overseas Chinese Education, jointly held by PE teaching section <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. It aims to<br />

enrich the culture live <strong>of</strong> college graduates and strengthen the interaction<br />

communication between each other.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

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

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International Academic Conference on<br />

Ophthalmology<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2004—07—13<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, July 13, 2004: To celebrate its 3rd anniversary, Ophthalmology Center <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> held the ―International Academic Conference on Ophthalmology‖<br />

in Beijing International Convention Center.<br />

More than 400 prominent ophthalmologists, coming from America, Australia, the UK,<br />

and domestic medical realm attended the conference, making a heated discussion<br />

on the up-dated development <strong>of</strong> diagnosis and treat on glaucoma, the new concept<br />

<strong>of</strong> optic nerve and other topics.<br />

There are more than 6,700,000 blind people in China now, accounting for 18% <strong>of</strong> the<br />

total number all over the world. Every year, about 450,000 new cases are occurring,<br />

which means one new sufferer for every minute. The four main causes <strong>of</strong> blindness<br />

are cataract, keratoderma, trachoma, and glaucoma, none <strong>of</strong> which seem to be<br />

serious illness at the beginning phases. Thus, it‘s becoming more and more crucial<br />

to popularize the basic knowledge in order to intensity people‘s consciousness <strong>of</strong><br />

blindness precaution.<br />

According to the attendants, the academic conference did provided a platform for<br />

internal communication and further discussions on both clinical technique and basic<br />

theoretical research <strong>of</strong> Ophthalmology.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Wang Yanda<br />

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

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Texas A&M <strong>University</strong> Visit Graduate<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Demography <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89701947<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 10, 2004: Teachers and students <strong>of</strong> Graduate School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Demography <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, had a learned communication on the morning<br />

<strong>of</strong> July 9 in Conference room <strong>of</strong> Jing Yuan <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> with the visiting group <strong>of</strong> Texas<br />

A&M <strong>University</strong>, led by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dudley L. Poston, a famous sociologist <strong>of</strong> America.<br />

Sherry L. Mckibben, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> behavior science analyzed the<br />

sociobiological influencing factor on the women <strong>of</strong> childbearing age and whose effect<br />

on bearing rate in China and American. D‘ Lane R. Compton <strong>of</strong> sociology department<br />

talked on some problems about homosexuality in American, such as the actuality,<br />

exiting rate and social acceptance. Besides, the two sides had a discussion on<br />

doctoral dissertation <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Poston, which is a contrastive study on bearing<br />

rate <strong>of</strong> male and female in the world. Pang Lihua <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gave an introduction <strong>of</strong><br />

population move <strong>of</strong> China and also talked about the problem <strong>of</strong> social sex<br />

consciousness.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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World Civilization and Zheng He's<br />

Voyage Symposium Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89701891<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 13, 2004: From July 11 to July 12, "World Civilization<br />

and Zheng He's Voyage" International Symposium was jointly held at <strong>PKU</strong> by Beijing<br />

Social Sciences Union, Beijing History Society and Asia-Pacific Research Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Vice-Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Luo<br />

Haocai, <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong, Culture Counselor <strong>of</strong> the Indonesian Embassy<br />

in China Djudjur Hutagalung and over 300 scholars from both home and abroad<br />

attended the opening ceremony, held at <strong>PKU</strong> Yingjie Communication Center on July<br />

11. The opening ceremony was presided over by <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor He Fangchuan,<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Beijing History Society. And <strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong delivered the<br />

opening remark. Chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Social Sciences Union Tao Xiping, Director <strong>of</strong><br />

Social and Political Sciences Unit <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education Jin Nuo and Hong<br />

Kong <strong>University</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhao Lingyang gave speeches at the ceremony.<br />

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―Rising Sun Program‖ Base and<br />

Spaceflight Summer Camp Launched<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89333664<br />

Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the opening <strong>of</strong> ―Rising Sun Program‖ base and China teenager aviation<br />

and spaceflight summer camp, which is hosted by United Nations Educational,<br />

Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Institute <strong>of</strong> International Spatial<br />

Information and Technology, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China (IISIT),<br />

and organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> branch <strong>of</strong> IISIT and Aosai Technology<br />

Development Center <strong>of</strong> Beijing, was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on July 6th.<br />

On the ceremony, Shihezi No. 2 Middle School <strong>of</strong> Xinjiang and South Ocean<br />

International School <strong>of</strong> Qingdao were awarded to be the first two schools <strong>of</strong> ―Rising<br />

Sun Program‖ base. More than 100 students and teachers from the two schools<br />

make the majority <strong>of</strong> the camp members, the rest <strong>of</strong> whom are about 20 excellent<br />

students selected from Beijing, Sichuan, Guangdong and etc.<br />

According to executive vice dean <strong>of</strong> IISIT, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zheng Lizhong, ―Teenagers‘<br />

Cultivation Program <strong>of</strong> International Spatial Technology‖ (―Rising Sun Program‖ for<br />

short) was opened in 2002 by UNESCO and IISIT, which is aimed at boosting the<br />

communications in technology and culture among youth all over the world. The<br />

Program has successfully held a series <strong>of</strong> activities since its opening, and has<br />

received great supports form a great many <strong>of</strong> students, their parents and all circles <strong>of</strong><br />

the society.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : www.cctv.com<br />

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First-class Comedy Art Approaching<br />

Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89252389<br />

French modern comedy Art is quite a hit in the Capital Theatre these days, <strong>of</strong>fering a<br />

chance for the mass <strong>of</strong> audiences to appreciate the charm <strong>of</strong> first-class comedy and<br />

bringing into our drama stage a fresh and elegant ―white art storm‖. As an extended<br />

activity <strong>of</strong> the performances from Shanghai Drama Center this year in Beijing, Art<br />

theatrical unit stepped into <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on July 4th and gave a special<br />

performance to the students and teachers at <strong>PKU</strong> centennial hall. This special<br />

performance is sponsored by Shanghai Drama Center and jointly held by the<br />

Conference Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

As the first-class university with a long history, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> pays much<br />

attention to the popularization <strong>of</strong> elegant art, developing cultural activities every<br />

week around campus, with the centennial hall serving as a stage <strong>of</strong> good<br />

qualification for all kinds <strong>of</strong> performances. Shanghai Drama Center was invited to<br />

perform in campus as soon as the information <strong>of</strong> their coming to Beijing with four<br />

newly created plays reached <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Ever since Shanghai Drama Center was founded, the all staff have been groping<br />

their way <strong>of</strong> artistic creation system, while paying much attention to the<br />

popularization <strong>of</strong> elegant art and nurture <strong>of</strong> audiences. The playwrights, the directors,<br />

actors and actress periodically stepped into colleges and universities to give<br />

instruction for rehearsing plays, conduct relevant drama workshops and so on. This<br />

year, Shanghai Drama Center, the League committee <strong>of</strong> Shanghai and Shanghai<br />

dramatist association will jointly hold ―the first Shanghai college students drama<br />

festival‖, with 30 dramas from 26 colleges and universities to be put on in different<br />

colleges and universities as well as Shanghai Drama Center in September.<br />

It‘s the first time that Shanghai Drama Center has come to <strong>PKU</strong> for performance, and<br />

according to the general manager Yang Shaolin to the performers, the whole staff<br />

devoted much attention to this performance, despite the short period <strong>of</strong> their massed<br />

performances in Beijing. Although when Art was put on at <strong>PKU</strong>, the Drama Chang<br />

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Hen fytte based on a novel <strong>of</strong> the same name by Wang Anyi was being put on in<br />

Chang‘an Theatre as well, they overcame difficulties to arrange their best performers<br />

to take part in the performance <strong>of</strong> Art at <strong>PKU</strong>. On hearing <strong>of</strong> their performance at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, the three actors Lin Dongpu, Xu Zheng and Hao Ping all postponed their works<br />

at hand. Lin Dongpu said: ―I‘ve been looking forward to having performance in<br />

Beijing for a long time, especially to perform at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. We are to give the<br />

students and teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> the best performance with our best states.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : www.sina.com.cn<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Visit Chaozhou,<br />

Broadcasting Tea Culture<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89252330<br />

The summer social practice team <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Oriental Tea Culture Research went to<br />

Chaozhou resently. With the accompany <strong>of</strong> Chaozhou Tea Industry Association, they<br />

investigated and had some knowledge about the history <strong>of</strong> Chaozhou tea culture and<br />

the managing and planting situation <strong>of</strong> tea leaves in recent years.<br />

As a famous university, <strong>PKU</strong> always pays attention to the combination <strong>of</strong> knowledge<br />

and practice, encouraging students to go out to do social practice. In each summer<br />

vacation lots <strong>of</strong> groups will be organized to do social practice around the country.<br />

The group <strong>of</strong> the Oriental Tea Culture Research to Chaozhou is one <strong>of</strong> the 150<br />

groups this year.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Oriental Tea Culture Research, founded in 1998 as a student association,<br />

mainly studies ―Chinese tea art, Japanese tea ceremony and Korean tea etiquette‖.<br />

This time they do research in Chaozhou with an aim to experience the culture<br />

custom <strong>of</strong> Chaozhou as a famous tea city, have a better knowledge about the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the tea industry in Chaozhou and broadcast its tea culture.<br />

Chen Wei, the president <strong>of</strong> Chaozhou Tea Industry Association hopes that the<br />

practice group can broadcast Chaozhou tea culture in Beijing.<br />

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Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : Chaozhou Daily<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />

Starts Up MPAcc Program<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89079757<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management took the lead in starting up a new<br />

occupational education program- MPAcc on July 2. It's another master degree<br />

ratified by the Office <strong>of</strong> Academic Degree Committee <strong>of</strong> the State Council to train<br />

advanced practical accountants with special knowledge and occupation morality<br />

after MBA, EMBA and MPA programs.<br />

Li Yining, head <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, told the journalists that,<br />

Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management devotes itself to training excellent management<br />

talents. Accounting and financing etc. are the core courses in GSM. The new MPAcc<br />

Program is the supplement and advancement for the present accounting teaching.<br />

Huang Huixin, director <strong>of</strong> MPAcc program <strong>of</strong> GSM, said that, this program aimed to<br />

train financing specialists with high comprehensive qualities, especially to train<br />

excellent financing managers for enterprises <strong>of</strong> all kinds.<br />

It‘s said that the first batch <strong>of</strong> candidate students will have national examinations in<br />

October and enter school in spring, 2005. <strong>PKU</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management is<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the first batch <strong>of</strong> schools that are ratified to start up MPAcc and plans to enroll<br />

50 students.<br />

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Source : China Business Times<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> to Enroll 3600 Master Students<br />

Next Year<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89079608<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> plans to enroll 3600 Master students and 1400 Ph.D. students in<br />

2005, according to an announcement made by admission <strong>of</strong>ficials from <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Graduate School on July 3rd.<br />

It is reported that this year 19866 students in total apply for <strong>PKU</strong>'s Master Degree<br />

programs, and 3479 are admitted. 4835 students apply for Ph.D. study and 1427 are<br />

admitted. The admission scale for 2005 will be a little larger than this year. And the<br />

increment is mainly at <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center, Daxing Campus and Shenzhen<br />

Graduate School.<br />

In 2005, <strong>PKU</strong> will further promote the reform <strong>of</strong> graduate study system. Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Psychology, School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication, School <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Studies, together with six other schools will adjust the school year for Master Degree<br />

to two years. Other departments and schools will be three years, except a few<br />

special majors. And the school year for Ph.D. degree will be adjusted to four years.<br />

Ph.D. degree based on Bachelor degree generally requires five years <strong>of</strong> study, and<br />

school year for Ph.D. based on Master degree is three. Meanwhile, credit system<br />

and flexible study system are to be adopted, making it possible to graduate in<br />

advance or postpone the graduation for graduate students.<br />

Since 2002, <strong>PKU</strong> has set up several key interdisciplinary programs, such as<br />

bioinformatics, nanotechnology. In 2005, a new interdisciplinary program named<br />

―European Study‖ will be released, and <strong>PKU</strong> European Study Center will enroll Ph.D.<br />

candidates for this program next year.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : www.xinhua.org<br />

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―Open the Door to Music‖ to be put on<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—07—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88995031<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 5, 2004: ―Open the Door to Music-2004 summer<br />

series concerts‖ <strong>of</strong> Music auditory <strong>of</strong> Zhongshan Park will hold 50 wonderful and<br />

versatile performances from 11th July to 28th August.<br />

Many famous orchestras like Beijing orchestras, the orchestras <strong>of</strong> China<br />

broadcasting art ensemble and Central opera house etc. will perform in this year‘s<br />

concerts again while Sheng Zhongguo, the famous Chinese violin player, his wife,<br />

Japanese pianist Seta Yuko, Chinese pianist Bao Huiqiao and alto fiddle player<br />

Song Fei will also make the concerts sparkle with brilliance.<br />

This year ―Open the Door to Music‖ will perform in the one hundred-anniversary<br />

auditory <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. This will be the first time for the concert to get into colleges.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

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

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Academic Forum <strong>of</strong> Ph.D. Students to<br />

be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Monday 2004—07—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88994907<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, July 5, 2004: 2004 National Academic Forum <strong>of</strong> Ph.D.<br />

students in sciences and medicine is to be held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> during August<br />

23rd to 25th.<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Academic Degrees Committee <strong>of</strong> the State Council, together with Academic<br />

Degrees Administration and Post-graduate Education Unit <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Education will co-host this forum, aiming to cultivate talents with originality. During<br />

the forum, renowned scientists in relevant areas will be invited to give speeches and<br />

present the frontiers <strong>of</strong> those scientific areas.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Physics will be in charge <strong>of</strong> the sub-forum in Physics. During that<br />

time, Ph.D. students from more than 50 famous universities will attend the forum.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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Career Development Research<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Launch Summer<br />

Survey on Olympics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88648794<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 30th, 2004: A 12-person team from the Pr<strong>of</strong>ession<br />

Development Research Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> started their summer<br />

survey and study for Olympics on the morning <strong>of</strong> June 26th.<br />

The members <strong>of</strong> the association did questionnaire work in Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, and some students even had a discussion with the team<br />

members about the problem mentioned in the questionnaires. In order to ensure the<br />

efficaciousness <strong>of</strong> the questionnaires, they also made sure that all the<br />

questionnaires have been filled in proportion by students <strong>of</strong> different sexes, ages and<br />

majors.<br />

This team was founded on April 28th, composed <strong>of</strong> 23 members from a variety <strong>of</strong><br />

departments. With ―Beijing Olympics development and career planning <strong>of</strong> youth<br />

student‖ as their research topic, the investigation team studied the level <strong>of</strong><br />

understanding and expectation <strong>of</strong> students from three key universities (<strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China) about the<br />

governmental planning and policy during the preparatory period <strong>of</strong> Beijing Olympic<br />

Games. The result <strong>of</strong> the survey and study will be <strong>of</strong>fered up to the government and<br />

relevant sections.<br />

During the preparation period <strong>of</strong> half a month, some members <strong>of</strong> the team also<br />

contacted the sections relevant to Olympic Organization Committee and had active<br />

and effective communications with them, focusing on the research topic. The team<br />

took plenty consideration <strong>of</strong> the suggestions given by relevant sections and experts<br />

when designing the questionnaire, giving full attention to relevant information <strong>of</strong><br />

planning and policy. The questionnaire is intentionally designed to lead young<br />

people in making contribution to Olympic Games and serving the people. There were<br />

other problems that were given attention to under the main topic, such as, to what<br />

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extent do university students understand and expect about the influence Olympics<br />

has on employment environment and opportunity, and how to make planning for their<br />

careers and self-improvement in the process, etc.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

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

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Lectures on the Falling Sickness to be<br />

Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88647429<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 30th, 2004: The Falling sickness is an ordinary<br />

illness <strong>of</strong> the infant nerve system. It has been long held as a chronic and stubborn<br />

disease by the Chinese people. Children with the disease and parents <strong>of</strong> these<br />

children have been under great pressure. In fact, this disease can be controlled, so it<br />

is not as scary as it seems to be. In order to help the children with the disease and<br />

their parents to build up confidence, and assist the doctors to carry out their curing<br />

plan, the department <strong>of</strong> pediatrics <strong>of</strong> the Beijing <strong>University</strong> Hospital has co-founded<br />

with San<strong>of</strong>i-Synthelabo Corporation the ―Friend <strong>of</strong> the Falling Sickness Center‖.<br />

The Department <strong>of</strong> Pediatrics <strong>of</strong> the Beijing <strong>University</strong> Hospital is advanced in this<br />

field in China, and is very experienced in the curing <strong>of</strong> this disease. June 30, 2004,<br />

from 1:30- 3:30 pm, Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Lin Qing, Zhao Donghong, etc., will provide<br />

consultation. The consultation will include the daily life and caring <strong>of</strong> these sick<br />

children, the ordinary manifestation and diagnosis <strong>of</strong> this disease, the assistant<br />

examination <strong>of</strong> sick illness related disease and other problems that the parents are<br />

concerned with.<br />

The location <strong>of</strong> the lecture will be at the multifunctional hall <strong>of</strong> the Out Patient<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hospital, No. 8 <strong>of</strong> Xishiku Street, Xicheng<br />

District.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Yang Min<br />

Source : Beijing Youth Daily<br />

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PUMA <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Climb the Qizi Peak<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88559936<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 28, 2004: 15 students from PUMA (a student<br />

mountaineering club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>) will set out on June 28 to climb Qizi Peak<br />

<strong>of</strong> Tibet, which is <strong>of</strong> 6206 meters high. They are to investigate local culture and<br />

education situation.<br />

Chen Feng, the association president <strong>of</strong> PUMA, introduced in the press conference<br />

that, this time they aimed to prepare for future climbing by consolidating their model<br />

<strong>of</strong> climbing training, fostering technical talents, spying on new mountain resources.<br />

The team will set out from Beijing on 28th, June and start to climb after 18th, July.<br />

There are 15 people in total, including one doctoral candidate, one MA candidate<br />

and other undergraduate students. 2 are female and 6 people have experience <strong>of</strong><br />

climbing snow-capped mountains. The whole team has received systematic climbing<br />

training for at least one year. In order to ensure the security, PUMA convoked a<br />

defending conference, where the experts from Chinese mountaineering association<br />

and the <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gave their suggestions. What is more, PUMA invited 3<br />

advisors from Tibet mountaineering school to provide technical support. Except<br />

climbing the mountain, PUMA will also send a team <strong>of</strong> 15 people to investigate the<br />

education situation <strong>of</strong> women there.<br />

PUMA came into being in April 1989. It is the first student association especially for<br />

mountaineering and rock-climbing. They successfully climbed the sixth highest<br />

peak-Zuo'aoyou Peak with 8201 meters in 1998, filling the gap <strong>of</strong> amateur<br />

mountaineering organizations to climb mountains with more than 8000 meters.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Cycling Association Visit South<br />

China<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88387704<br />

On the morning <strong>of</strong> June 24th, Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (CAPU), one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the three major student associations at <strong>PKU</strong>, set out on a long journey to South<br />

China's Sanya, starting its one month bicycle trip and investigation.<br />

This year's summer practice <strong>of</strong> CAPU is divided into two parts. The first group,<br />

composed <strong>of</strong> 8 male and 5 female students, will set <strong>of</strong>f from Beijing on June 27th<br />

taking a train trip to Jishou, then get to Guilin beginning their 16 days' investigation in<br />

the Dayao Mountain area. The second group, including 14 male and 6 female, will<br />

first go to Wuhan by train, then set out the bicycle trip to Changsha, Fenghuang,<br />

Guilin, Liuzhou, and finally arrive at Nanning. Both groups will meet at Nanning on<br />

July 28th, then go to the final destination Sanya by bike together. They will travel<br />

over one hundred kilometers each day, and at the same time publicize water<br />

resources on their journey.<br />

Ever since it‘s foundation, CAPU has made summer trip every year. In 1996, soon<br />

after it was established, CAPU successfully held the first Beijing-Yan'an summer<br />

practice, in celebration <strong>of</strong> the 50th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Long March. Since then,<br />

CAPU's record has been filled with a series <strong>of</strong> unusual journeys: 1997<br />

Beijing-to-Hong Kong trip to celebrate the return <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, 1998<br />

Xi'an-Dunhuang trip, 1999 environmental protection trip to celebrate Macao's return,<br />

2000 Yangtze River environmental protection trip, and 2003 Northeast China trip to<br />

publicize" leading a healthy new life".<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : www.cnradio.com<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Medical Experts Appeal to Pay<br />

Great Attention to College Students‘<br />

Health Education <strong>of</strong> Sex and<br />

Procreation<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88131736<br />

A survey on procreation health <strong>of</strong> four cities‘ unmarried females who had an abortion<br />

made by the medical experts from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> First Hospital, shows that<br />

genitalia infection is one <strong>of</strong> the most dangerous diseases to harm unmarried females<br />

who had an abortion. The experts suggest college students‘ health education <strong>of</strong> sex<br />

and procreation should be paid more attention.<br />

These 2002 samples were got from ten hospitals in four cities: Beijing, Zhengzhou,<br />

Nanning and Shenzhen aged from 14 to 24. The survey showed that 33% <strong>of</strong> the<br />

samples had the first sexuality under 19, someone even at the age <strong>of</strong> 13. 17% <strong>of</strong> the<br />

samples had never taken any conception controls. Among them, the incidence <strong>of</strong><br />

genitalia infection is 57.1 % and 27% had genitalia infection before. Among the 1144<br />

suffers, 57.6% have one kind <strong>of</strong> infection, 25.3% two and 17.1% three.<br />

The analysis shows that students, service employers, local residents, females<br />

having the sexuality under 19 with bad habit and without conception controls are apt<br />

to get genitalia infection.<br />

The experts appeals to the whole society to pay more attention to females, especially<br />

unmarried females genitalia health and reinforce the health education <strong>of</strong> sex and<br />

procreation to college students.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Zhou Yijun<br />

Source : N.A. Xinhua<br />

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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 />

President Xu Zhihong: Ensuring the<br />

Purity <strong>of</strong> Science Research is the Social<br />

Responsibility <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Presidents<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88131525<br />

―<strong>University</strong> president should establish a series <strong>of</strong> institutions to ensure the purity <strong>of</strong><br />

science research. It‘s the social responsibility which they shouldn‘t shirk <strong>of</strong>f,‖ said Xu<br />

Zhihong, <strong>PKU</strong> president and SAC academician, at Chongqing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Post and<br />

Telecommunication.<br />

President Xu gave a lecture entitled ―Social Responsibility <strong>of</strong> Scientists and Ethics in<br />

Science Research‖, in which he listed several kinds <strong>of</strong> unethical problems in science<br />

research, such as flippancy style <strong>of</strong> study, plagiarism, artificial diploma, artificial<br />

achievements and so on. In his opinion morality and institution are two main reasons.<br />

It‘s abnormal to judge a scholar by the quantity <strong>of</strong> published articles, instead <strong>of</strong><br />

quality; by the level <strong>of</strong> the periodicals where the article is published, not the article<br />

itself.<br />

President Xu said, university president should help to establish a scientific evaluating<br />

system which can create a good study condition and a good situation to make great<br />

achievements for the faculty. It‘s a great challenge. ―President shouldn‘t shield the<br />

shortcomings <strong>of</strong> his faculty, or he will destroy the whole teaching faculty.‖<br />

―To be a great researcher, firstly be an honest person.‖ President Xu quoted Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Wang Xuan, the inventor <strong>of</strong> Chinese Laser Phototypography System and the founder<br />

<strong>of</strong> Founder Group, to finish his lecture.<br />

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Translated By : Zhou Yijun<br />

Source : Guangming Daily<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Poesy Center Was<br />

Founded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88043116<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 19, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Poesy Center was<br />

founded on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> June 19th. Scores <strong>of</strong> scholars such as Fu Xuanzong, Xie<br />

Mian, Wen Rumin and more than one hundred poets and poem lovers including<br />

Zang Di, Xi Chuan, Wang Jiaxin, Xi Du and so on attended the foundation ceremony<br />

held in Yingjie Communication Center.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Poesy Center will be supported by Zhongkun Group in the long<br />

run, whose board chairman is the alumni <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language<br />

and Literature. The senior scholar, poet Lin Geng assumed the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> director.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Poesy Center has set ―Institute <strong>of</strong> Ancient Poesy and Poetics‖ and<br />

―Institute <strong>of</strong> New Poem‖ and also plans to constitute research institutions in the area<br />

<strong>of</strong> ballad, foreign poesy, and comparative poetics.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : the Beijing <strong>News</strong><br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Finished Recruitment <strong>of</strong> Capital<br />

Volunteer Service Team<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87953405<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 22, 2004: The Youth Volunteer Guide Center and<br />

Youth Volunteer Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have successfully finished the<br />

recruitment <strong>of</strong> the second ―Capital Volunteer Service Team <strong>of</strong> College Graduates‖ by<br />

June 20, with four graduates <strong>of</strong> this year passing the first trial and getting the<br />

qualification for further selection.<br />

Among the four selected undergraduate students, there are Beijing students as well<br />

as students from other provinces volunteering to devote themselves to constructing<br />

our capital. They major in law, politic science and other majors <strong>of</strong> liberal arts. Once<br />

passing the further trial and physical examination, these four students will head for<br />

Huai Rou, Mi Yun and other outskirts <strong>of</strong> Beijing, to carry out basic service activities<br />

for deep understanding <strong>of</strong> society and training <strong>of</strong> being useful persons.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Wei Xin and Zhang Weiying Honored<br />

―Top Ten China Economics Elites‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87953326<br />

The first ―Top Ten China Economics Elites‖ awarding ceremony and ―Economics<br />

Elites and the spirit <strong>of</strong> our age‖ cultural strategy symposium was held in the Great<br />

Hall <strong>of</strong> People on June 18. Wei Xin, Zhang Weiying, Sun Guangxin, together with a<br />

number <strong>of</strong> people <strong>of</strong> economics circle, won this l<strong>of</strong>ty honorary title.<br />

The head <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress and<br />

honorary president <strong>of</strong> the Beijing culture development research institute <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />

Normal <strong>University</strong> Xu Jialu attended this awarding ceremony.<br />

The top ten China Economics Elites are: The chairman <strong>of</strong> Founder Group Wei Xin,<br />

the prominent economist and vice president <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Zhang Weiying, the chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> Xinjiang Guanghui<br />

industrial investment limited company Sun Guangxin, the CEO and president <strong>of</strong><br />

Legend Group Yang Yuanqing, the chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing Commercial Bank Yan<br />

Yingzhu, the prominent economist and the head <strong>of</strong> Financial and Securities Institute<br />

<strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China Wu Xiaoqiu, the CEO <strong>of</strong> Jili Group Xu Gang, the<br />

chairman and CEO <strong>of</strong> Tian Zheng Group Gao Tianle, the chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong><br />

Sichuan Chang Hong Electronics Group Ni Runfeng and, the chairman <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />

Dongbaifa Group Ma Xuejing.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Yi<br />

Source : www.people.com.cn<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Environment Protection Research<br />

Group Studies the Case <strong>of</strong> Tengtou<br />

Village<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06--22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87953261<br />

Zhejiang, June 22, 2004: The research group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Came to Tengtou<br />

village <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang province for the case study on the environment and sustainable<br />

development <strong>of</strong> country on June 16. The research group consisted <strong>of</strong> 9 doctors and<br />

masters from the majors <strong>of</strong> environment, economics and sociology and the other<br />

related fields.<br />

Tengtou Village, famous for its successful work on environment, became the<br />

example <strong>of</strong> experts and scholars doing the research on the environment and<br />

sustainable development <strong>of</strong> country. In this March, Bo Qiping, the Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> Tengtou Village, was invited by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to introduce the<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> the village on the protection <strong>of</strong> environment and aroused great interest<br />

<strong>of</strong> students. Therefore, students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> organized a group and came here for the<br />

case study. The research lasted for 5 days and included visit, questionnaire,<br />

interview and symposium. Subjects involved ecotype agriculture, industry upgrade<br />

and ecotype culture.<br />

After the visit, Chen Qianqian, whose home is in Ningbo City, near to Tengtou<br />

village, said, ―I have heard about Tengtou Village since I was a little girl, but never<br />

been here. Today I found it is more beautiful than I expected.‖ The group talked on<br />

the symposium and agreed that the success <strong>of</strong> Tengtou rest with the strict<br />

implementation <strong>of</strong> environment strategy.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : Fenghua Daily<br />

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Fourteen Excellent Teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Awarded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87953119<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 19th, 2004: Fourteen teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> receive the<br />

title <strong>of</strong> ―Excellent Teacher <strong>of</strong> the City‖ in the election <strong>of</strong> ―2004 Excellent Teacher and<br />

Excellent Educator‖ sponsored by Beijing Educational Affair Committee, Beijing<br />

Municipal Educational Committee and other four Organizations. They are: Chao<br />

Wenxuan from Chinese Literature Department, Pei Weiwei from Chemistry<br />

Department, Xu Tianjing from Cultural Relics and Museology Department, Zhao<br />

Zhenjiang from Foreign Language School, Qu Wanling from Information Science<br />

School, Zhao Chunlai from Mathematics School, Pin Xinqiao from Economical<br />

Center, Han Guanghui from Environmental Science School, Chen Xinliang from Law<br />

School and Liu Junyi, Zhu Jichuan, Gao Zifen, Yang Yimo from Medicine School.<br />

Wang Duo from Mathematics School receives the title <strong>of</strong> ―Excellent Educator‖.<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> the election is to honor the teachers and educators <strong>of</strong> Beijing who have<br />

made great contribution to the development <strong>of</strong> the educational innovation and to<br />

carry forward the spirits <strong>of</strong> selfless contribution, active creation and loving one‘s own<br />

post. Totally 618 persons in Beijing received the title <strong>of</strong> ―Beijing Excellent teacher‖<br />

and 76 receive the title <strong>of</strong> ―Beijing Excellent Educator‖.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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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 />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Entered Final <strong>of</strong><br />

L‘OREAL Campus Layout<br />

Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87874879<br />

L'OREAL Campus Layout Competition concluded in Paris, France on Jun. 9th.<br />

Chinese team composed <strong>of</strong> three <strong>PKU</strong> students who joined this competition for the<br />

first time, entered the final.<br />

This competition launched and run by L‘OREAL, France since 1993, is an<br />

international competition among top-hundred universities around the world. So far<br />

almost 10,000 students have entered it. It is oriented towards the college students<br />

majoring in Marketing and economics. It demands pothunters to lay out a marketing<br />

strategy for the future <strong>of</strong> a certain brand by cooperating with the media or layout<br />

companies. Students have opportunities to operate a brand and lay out a new set <strong>of</strong><br />

marketing strategy as an international brand manager, including composing, packing<br />

and advertising this brand.<br />

Those who want to take part in the competition should compose a three-people<br />

team, compete with rivals from around the world under the guidance <strong>of</strong> marketing<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors, to see which strategy is most successful.<br />

In 2004, seven teams from Fudan <strong>University</strong>, Shanghai Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> entered the selective trials in China. The team<br />

called ―SUN‖ from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won the first prize and then went to Paris for the<br />

world final to compete with 26 college teams, representing China. At last, Singapore<br />

Nanyang polytechnic college, Canada York <strong>University</strong> etc. won the top four prizes.<br />

Chinese competitors said that it was the first time for them to enter this kind <strong>of</strong><br />

competition. They were very glad to be able to enter the final but still regretted not to<br />

won the top four prizes.<br />

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Source : www.xinhua.org<br />

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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 />

Qingdao <strong>University</strong> Junior Admitted to<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Graduate School<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87874831<br />

Even as a junior student at Qingdao <strong>University</strong>, Yang Fengxia, with a high score <strong>of</strong><br />

378, is admitted to <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences for graduate study,<br />

making her a pride <strong>of</strong> Qingdao <strong>University</strong>.<br />

"When I was a freshman, I made up my mind to take the graduate entrance<br />

examination in my junior year. What's more, I wanted to be admitted to the best<br />

university and the best mathematics department in China." Yang tells the reporter on<br />

Jun.17, full <strong>of</strong> confidence and content for her three years' efforts.<br />

Yang Fengxia's parents are both peasants and the family income is limited.<br />

According to Yang, to graduate one year earlier means a lot <strong>of</strong> tuition fees can be<br />

saved. Meanwhile, in order to demonstrate her capability, she decides to take the<br />

graduate entrance examination in her junior year. "The head <strong>of</strong> my department is<br />

very supportive <strong>of</strong> my plan. He gives me many instructions, such as how to schedule<br />

the last three years".<br />

Since her freshman year, Yang Fengxia has been busy with her study. Through one<br />

year's efforts, she took the exams for junior students when she was a sophomore<br />

and surprised the juniors by a score <strong>of</strong> above 95 for each <strong>of</strong> her course. Finally Yang<br />

is admitted to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, ranking the fifth in her major.<br />

Although study takes her much time, Yang is never a dissociable girl. Actually,<br />

believing that social activity does not contradict with study, she takes part in class<br />

activity frequently and gets along very well with her classmates. Yang feels very<br />

lucky to have so many classmates support her.<br />

On her road to graduate school, Yang's father has also provided her with much help.<br />

Though Yang's family is poor, her father never thought <strong>of</strong> letting her give up her<br />

pursuit. "Before the exams, my father said that he sent me to Qingdao <strong>University</strong><br />

three years ago, and he hoped to send me to <strong>PKU</strong> this year. Now his dream has<br />

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come true".<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : Qingdao Evening Post<br />

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The Third Summer School on Applied<br />

Mathematics and Computational<br />

Science Starting<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--06--20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87867777<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 20, 2004: The school-opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Third<br />

Summer School on Applied Mathematics and Computational Science was held this<br />

afternoon in the Sunshine Hall <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center.<br />

This third summer school is organized by Bai Fengshan from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, E<br />

Weinan and Zhang Pingwen from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, sponsored by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

and National Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China. It is generally acknowledged as having<br />

international academic standard, with the four advanced courses and<br />

lectures------Applied Stochastic Analysis, Mathematical Introduction to Physical<br />

Sciences, Applied Partial Differential Equations, and Methods <strong>of</strong> Computational<br />

Science------delivered by Pr<strong>of</strong>essors from New York <strong>University</strong>, Princeton <strong>University</strong>,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Hong Kong <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology.<br />

At today‘s school-opening ceremony, <strong>PKU</strong> Provost Lin Jianhua, head <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, head <strong>of</strong> the science faculty <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua, members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science (CAS), and several other pr<strong>of</strong>essors each gave a short<br />

speech to the students. Lin Jianhua pointed out that Computational Science <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

is one <strong>of</strong> the key subjects <strong>of</strong> China, containing three branches <strong>of</strong> function: scientific<br />

research, teaching and social service, among which the third function was realized<br />

by the source <strong>of</strong> the students, three fourth <strong>of</strong> which come out <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and half <strong>of</strong><br />

which are from other provinces besides Beijing.<br />

A CAS member said that up to now, there have already been three other summer<br />

schools on Applied Mathematics in China this year. They are held respectively at<br />

Fudan <strong>University</strong>, China Science and Technology <strong>University</strong> and CAS. This good<br />

situation <strong>of</strong> mathematics in China contributes to the internationalization <strong>of</strong> our<br />

mathematics.<br />

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Since the courses <strong>of</strong> this year‘s summer school on Applied Mathematics and<br />

Computational Science are also the courses <strong>of</strong> finding quality in graduate students‘<br />

education, how to improve the level <strong>of</strong> the education <strong>of</strong> graduate students became<br />

an important matter discussed at the ceremony. The head <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> gave a definite answer to his matter: putting emphasis on developing the<br />

students‘ keen and wide field <strong>of</strong> vision as well as the ability <strong>of</strong> achieving the standard<br />

<strong>of</strong> academic research.<br />

―Today we have our school-opening ceremony in the Sunshine Hall, so I hope every<br />

student will have bright results after a month‘s study.‖ Approaching the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />

ceremony, the encouragement from the head <strong>of</strong> the Graduate School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> won a<br />

big applause.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Hold Graduate Student<br />

Recruitment Consultation Day<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87441832<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 16th, 2004: Graduate Students Recruitment Day for<br />

2005 <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is scheduled on July 3rd (Saturday). This consultation<br />

activity consists <strong>of</strong> report on scene and panel meeting <strong>of</strong> each department and<br />

school <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The recruitment policies <strong>of</strong> Doctors and Masters, the situation <strong>of</strong><br />

majors would be introduced to the applicants. The principals in charge <strong>of</strong> education<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and other first-class universities will attend the activities.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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

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<strong>PKU</strong> Adds Small Term and Leads<br />

Reform Trend<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87441783<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 16th, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> starts small term in<br />

this summer and leads the reform trend among China higher schools. Xiamen<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Nanjing <strong>University</strong>, Fudan <strong>University</strong> and Shandong <strong>University</strong> also will<br />

carry out three-term system with two long and one short. After surprise, doubt and<br />

waiting, teachers and students come to realize that the habits <strong>of</strong> study they are used<br />

to for years will be changed a lot.<br />

Guan Haiting, the head <strong>of</strong> the education department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, introduced<br />

that International famous school such as Yale <strong>University</strong> took great interest at <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

summer term. Yale and <strong>PKU</strong> have oral agreement that they will send twenty<br />

exchange students to each other for small term study. Guan said, before many<br />

foreign universities couldn‘t exchange students in summer because on that time all<br />

the China universities were on vacation. To join the international trend is one <strong>of</strong><br />

reason for this reform.<br />

Guan told reporter that how to arrange course in small term is the key problem. After<br />

careful consideration, <strong>PKU</strong> decided to put courses taught by foreign teachers,<br />

special courses, ability courses and practice course into small term, other than main<br />

basic courses and required courses. These courses need 6 to 9 weeks. <strong>PKU</strong> will<br />

adjust the courses according to students‘ reflection. Other problems such as the<br />

more using <strong>of</strong> classrooms and labs, the increasing working load and the required<br />

adjustment <strong>of</strong> teaching measurement (credit system, elective system and teaching<br />

plan) would also be taken into deep consideration.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : Chinanet.com<br />

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Over 3,500 students from Taiwan, HK,<br />

Macao apply for mainland universities<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87263494<br />

Beijing, June 15th, 2004: A total <strong>of</strong> 3,563 students from Taiwan, Hong Kong and<br />

Macao will attend the entrance examination for universities in the Chinese mainland,<br />

which will be held in late June, according to the Education Ministry <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

About one third <strong>of</strong> the applicants will be enrolled by universities in the Chinese<br />

mainland. Mainly to check the basic knowledge and learning ability <strong>of</strong> the students,<br />

the examinations will be in three forms, including multiple choice, fill in the blanks,<br />

and short answers. Officials <strong>of</strong> the ministry said that the applicants should focus on<br />

their comprehensive ability to analyze and solve practical problems.<br />

The exams in both simplified and traditional Chinese will be <strong>of</strong> almost equal difficulty<br />

as the one <strong>of</strong> 2003, said the sources.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : www.chinaview.cn<br />

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Commendation Conference for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Student Choir Held Today<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--06--12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87187642<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 12, 2004: A commendation conference for <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> student choir was held today afternoon at Ying Jie Communication Center,<br />

focusing on giving commendation to <strong>PKU</strong> student choir's great achievement at the<br />

11th China Youth Singer Competition.<br />

The president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu Zhihong, the dean <strong>of</strong> the Arts department Ye<br />

Lang, the Vice president <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication Zhao<br />

Weimin and leaders <strong>of</strong> many other departments attended this conference, each<br />

giving congratulations and thanks to the hard work <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou Xi Jin and her<br />

diligent students----the key figures <strong>of</strong> today‘s conference.<br />

The conductor and academic advisor <strong>of</strong> the student choir, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou recounted<br />

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the great efforts made by the contestants <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> delegation during the<br />

preparation period. She recalled that every contestant sang until midnight every day,<br />

practicing his or her songs hundreds <strong>of</strong> times. Among the 12 contestants, the<br />

six-student group drew great attention at the competition. They won the final silver<br />

medal through great hardship that audiences in front <strong>of</strong> the screen can‘t imagine.<br />

From the timbre <strong>of</strong> each note, the harmony <strong>of</strong> each part, to the dancing arrangement,<br />

those six boys came through many difficulties under the persistent supports <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou and all the <strong>PKU</strong> students concerning about this competition.<br />

The key point <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou's speech was her suggestion <strong>of</strong> setting up a system<br />

that will make <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Student Choir a campus treasure that can be<br />

handed down. ―My students once said that they‘re only passing travelers to the choir,<br />

while in fact, I myself am no more than a passing traveler.‖ Speaking about this,<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou choked with sobs. All through the conference, we could find eyes filled<br />

with tears everywhere.<br />

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Recital <strong>of</strong> Zhou Yingchen Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--06--11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87187526<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 11, 2004: The recital <strong>of</strong> Zhou Yingchen, the teacher <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Arts Department, was held at the <strong>of</strong>fice building this evening.<br />

Today's recital brought in many famous figures in the art circle, among whom are the<br />

president <strong>of</strong> the choir <strong>of</strong> the Central Opera theatre and host <strong>of</strong> the recital Wang<br />

Limin, Qian Zhiwen, the first-class pianist and today‘s piano accompanist.<br />

At today's recital, Zhou Yingchen sang in altogether six kinds <strong>of</strong> languages, covering<br />

a wide range <strong>of</strong> styles <strong>of</strong> vocal music. The works included Chinese old songs and<br />

creative works as well as foreign operas, in which she gave free rein to her<br />

coloratura skill. The Summertime <strong>of</strong> Gershwin and the Exsultate, Jubilate <strong>of</strong> Mozart<br />

are all classical vocal music works.<br />

The duet performed by Zhou Yingchen and Wang Limin in the end became the<br />

climax <strong>of</strong> the whole recital. The two singers even started to dance impromptu to the<br />

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wonderful piano accompaniment.<br />

Having won the first place in the examination <strong>of</strong> entering China musical college,<br />

Zhou Yingchen had formally become the student <strong>of</strong> the prominent vocal music<br />

educationist Wang Bingrui and prominent pianist Zhao Bixuan. After years <strong>of</strong> hard<br />

work, she won the gold medal <strong>of</strong> the 9th ―Golden Bugle Prize‖ China singer<br />

competition in 2003.<br />

Today's recital is also the opening performance <strong>of</strong> the ―Walking in aesthetics‖ culture<br />

saloon that is held jointly by the Arts Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Beijing<br />

Modern Physics Center.<br />

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―North China Continent Formation‖<br />

Workshop Ends Successfully<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87180911<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 13,2004: Organized by <strong>PKU</strong> and St. Louis <strong>University</strong><br />

USA, and sponsored by NSF and NNSF, the nine-day ―North China Continent<br />

Formation‖ workshop, which made comprehensive geological prospecting in China‘s<br />

Mountain Hen, Mountain Wutai, Mountain Taihang and part <strong>of</strong> the north areas <strong>of</strong><br />

China, ended successfully in June 9th.<br />

Ninety representatives attended the workshop and forty scholars and pr<strong>of</strong>essors who<br />

are engaged in the geologic researches <strong>of</strong> North China made reports.<br />

The workshop held a four-day report and discussion at <strong>PKU</strong> and made a five-day<br />

field investigation tour that covers 900 kilometers around Shanxi and Hebei. The<br />

workshop fully exchanged the most advanced research results <strong>of</strong> the geologic study<br />

<strong>of</strong> North China.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Fifth Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Shusheng<br />

Research Center Celebrated at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87180826<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 9, 2004: Celebration <strong>of</strong> the fifth anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

Shusheng Research Center which was established by Beijing Shusheng Company,<br />

was held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> recently. More than 50 experts working on logic<br />

research and related areas attended the celebration, including president <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese Association <strong>of</strong> Logic Zhang Jialong and chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Philosophy Zhao Dunhua.<br />

Shusheng Research Center has operated for five years, although logic research has<br />

no commercial value to Shusheng Company's s<strong>of</strong>tware business at all. It makes<br />

Shusheng Research Center a sharp contrast to research centers set up by other IT<br />

companies.<br />

In this regard, Wang Lindong, president <strong>of</strong> Shusheng Company explained, "In terms<br />

<strong>of</strong> our company's private interest, it is true that we may not benefit from the research<br />

center. However, it does not follow that logic research means nothing to the society.<br />

In our opinion, logic is the base <strong>of</strong> mathematics, mathematics are the base <strong>of</strong><br />

sciences, sciences are the base <strong>of</strong> engineering, and engineering is the base <strong>of</strong><br />

national economy. Therefore, any company having a sense <strong>of</strong> social responsibility<br />

should pay attention to fundamental researches like logic research." Meanwhile,<br />

Wang also appeals to the whole community to concern with fundamental researches<br />

instead <strong>of</strong> focusing only on research projects that can bring economic benefits<br />

directly.<br />

In fact, in addition to supporting logic research, Shusheng Company has been<br />

funding Xueyuan, an academic journal run by <strong>PKU</strong> Philosophy Department's<br />

graduate union for ten years. And since Shusheng Research Center was set up,<br />

researchers at the center have published many prizewinning research works, some<br />

<strong>of</strong> which are published on international journals.<br />

According to the center, it will further promote international academic<br />

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communication. This autumn, Shusheng Research Center will cooperate with <strong>PKU</strong><br />

to invite Pr<strong>of</strong>. van Benthem, the distinguished logician at Netherland's Amsterdam<br />

<strong>University</strong> to lecture in Beijing.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Young Teacher Won First Prize<br />

in Contest <strong>of</strong> Basic Teaching Skills<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86919843<br />

Beijing, Jun 10, 2004: The 4th Contest <strong>of</strong> Basic Teaching Skills <strong>of</strong> Beijing Young<br />

Teachers was held in Beijing Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology on May 28. Zhang Chongben<br />

from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won the first prize among the teachers at science and<br />

engineering. He also won the prize <strong>of</strong> the best teaching plan.<br />

The 118 young teachers from 49 colleges and universities took part in the contest<br />

lasting for three days. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won the prize <strong>of</strong> excellence in organization.<br />

Zhang Yan at School <strong>of</strong> Economy, Chu Xiaobo at School <strong>of</strong> International Studies<br />

won the second prize among the teachers <strong>of</strong> Liberal Arts.<br />

All <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong> participants were selected by the contest withat <strong>PKU</strong> and receive the<br />

training. Yan Buke, pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Department <strong>of</strong> history, <strong>PKU</strong> was one <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong><br />

the evaluation committee.<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press Held<br />

Symposium on External Chinese<br />

Teaching Materials<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86919742<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 10, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press held a symposium<br />

on external Chinese teaching materials <strong>of</strong> Beijing higher schools on May 23. Nearly<br />

100 external Chinese teachers from more than 30 higher, middle and primary<br />

schools <strong>of</strong> Beijing attended the symposium. The famous linguists Lin Tao, Zhao<br />

Jinming, and Zhang Jianmin were invited to the symposium.<br />

Zhang Liming, the chief editor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Press, expressed that <strong>PKU</strong> Press<br />

would be dedicated to building the communication platform for external Chinese<br />

teaching and helping the teachers to cooperate and communicate with each other<br />

with more convenience. He also pointed out that they should have global vision in<br />

the construction <strong>of</strong> external Chinese teaching materials, so that they could follow the<br />

future trend.<br />

Lin Tao considered that the external Chinese teaching hadn‘t drawn on much <strong>of</strong> the<br />

fruit <strong>of</strong> research in Chinese, which could give many instructions to the building <strong>of</strong><br />

external Chinese teaching materials, and speed up the style transformation <strong>of</strong><br />

external Chinese teaching, from experiential to scientific.<br />

Zhao Jinming, the director <strong>of</strong> the Research Center for Studies <strong>of</strong> Chinese as a<br />

Second Language <strong>of</strong> Beijing Language and Culture <strong>University</strong>, said that both the<br />

sorts and the number <strong>of</strong> the teaching material couldn‘t meet the need <strong>of</strong> the various<br />

learners at present. The teaching materials should also contain some interesting<br />

content to arouse the enthusiasm <strong>of</strong> the students.<br />

Zhang Jianmin, the pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Eastern China Normal <strong>University</strong> in Shanghai, also<br />

the founder <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language Website, pointed that teaching materials should<br />

keep up with the development <strong>of</strong> multimedia and network.<br />

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Later on, editors <strong>of</strong> the external Chinese teaching materials from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Press introduced their publications. The attendants turned to issues on the building<br />

<strong>of</strong> the oral and listening teaching materials then.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Chairman <strong>of</strong> Baidu Comes to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Yanda<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86856867<br />

Li Yanhong (By Wang Yanda)<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, June 9th, 2004: Li Yanhong, chairman <strong>of</strong> Baidu Internet<br />

Technology Company delivered a speech at <strong>PKU</strong> this evening.<br />

Under the name <strong>of</strong> ―Behind the scene <strong>of</strong> Baidu‖, the whole speech was mainly<br />

focusing on unknown stories happened inside Baidu company, most <strong>of</strong> which<br />

showed the enterprise and diligence <strong>of</strong> the staff members. By uncovering them, Mr.<br />

Li intended to express the culture <strong>of</strong> his company, which is give humanity first<br />

priority. He said the culture <strong>of</strong> his company was to make all their consumers feeling<br />

satisfied, even if it would sometime be at the sacrifice <strong>of</strong> the benefits <strong>of</strong> staff<br />

members.<br />

However, the employees in the company would feel at ease to a great extent at the<br />

same time. ―The door <strong>of</strong> my <strong>of</strong>fice is open all the time. Anyone can come in to have a<br />

free talk with me.‖ Mr. Li said. ―I was intent to form an easy atmosphere in the<br />

company to make all the employees feeling being respected and pound <strong>of</strong> their<br />

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work.‖<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the speech, the audiences were given chance to raise questions. When<br />

asked about the advantages over Google, one <strong>of</strong> the world‘s most famous searching<br />

engines, Mr. Li said proudly, ―We are going ahead <strong>of</strong> them since 2003.‖ He also<br />

expressed that, compared to Google and other searching engine, Baidu was paying<br />

more attention to the particulars. For instance, they set up new windows for each<br />

link, which was not conducted by other engines.<br />

Organized by Student Union, this speech was one part <strong>of</strong> the ―Job hunting guidance‖<br />

program. At the end <strong>of</strong> the speech, Mr. Li expressed that as an alumni, he was<br />

feeling so happy to come back to <strong>PKU</strong>. He also expressed that he came here tonight<br />

with certain intention <strong>of</strong> hunting excellent talents. ―I don‘t care much about the<br />

academic background. What I am seeking for is working ability.‖<br />

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Hong Kong Students Can Enter <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and Tsinghua without Exams<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86856813<br />

The Education Exhibition <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> took place in<br />

the Exhibition Center, Hong Kong, on June 5. Students, who are in the sixth or<br />

seventh year <strong>of</strong> middle school with 4A grades in F5 and also a Chinese citizen with<br />

permanent residence in Hong Kong, could have an opportunity to be admitted into<br />

the best two universities in mainland without exams.<br />

The qualified students were required to fill in the registration form and also wrote a<br />

self-introduction essay. The principals <strong>of</strong> the two universities expressed that they<br />

would each enroll at most fifty students, and they might continue to enroll Hong Kong<br />

students without exams in the future.<br />

Ning Gaoning, general manager <strong>of</strong> Huarun Group, said that in order to encourage<br />

Hong Kong students to study in mainland, Huarun would provide about fifty million<br />

Hong Kong dollars during the next seven years to fund Hong Kong students to study<br />

in mainland and each student would receive about thirty thousand Hong Kong dollars<br />

per year. It was estimated that about four hundred students would be funded within<br />

the next four years. He also said that the activity would strengthen the intercourse<br />

between students in mainland and Hong Kong and the students would be welcome<br />

to work in Huarun after graduation.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : http://www.people.com.cn<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Joins Hands with Renesas to<br />

Build Embedded System Laboratory<br />

Based on T-Engine<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86856748<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 9, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Renesas Asia<br />

Technology Ltd., which is the biggest filiale <strong>of</strong> Renesas Technology in Japan,<br />

recently declared that, they have co-established ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> – Renesas<br />

T-Engine United Laboratory‖, which is focused on the research <strong>of</strong> embedded system<br />

and the open standard platform: T-Engine.<br />

The embedded system researched by the lab will be widely applied in fields such as<br />

cell phone and electronic device. The research programs involve in digital TV, cell<br />

phone, video and audio encoding and decoding, wireless network and other related<br />

technology.<br />

As the collaborator, Renesas <strong>of</strong>fered T-Engine board to the lab, and will provide<br />

technique support, training and internship program in the future.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : Communication World<br />

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16 Contestants for <strong>PKU</strong> Host Contest<br />

Selected to Final<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86746212<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 4, 2004: Jin Zi, Du Peng and other 14 contestants<br />

enter the final <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Host Contest after fierce trials. The final will be held in October<br />

this year, the 15th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station.<br />

The contest co-sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station and Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV Students<br />

Journalists is <strong>of</strong> the most extensive scale in recent years. The contestants are<br />

students <strong>of</strong> various majors and grades, some <strong>of</strong> whom are student hosts in CCTV<br />

and some have already got places in national host contests while some are budding<br />

hosts.<br />

The contest started from April and has held writing preliminary test and interview<br />

semi-final. The judges <strong>of</strong> interview on May 29th include Wu Jinxin from CCTV, Xia<br />

Xiaohui, the producer <strong>of</strong> Approach Science <strong>of</strong> CCTV, Yuan Wendong, the host <strong>of</strong><br />

Sports <strong>News</strong> and other five experts.<br />

The 16 selected contestants <strong>of</strong> the semi-final: Jin Zi, Du Peng, Bai Zhenzhi, Wang<br />

Shuhuai, Zhang Jiaoyi, Wang Yan, Qing Tiantian, Shi Yanju, Liu Ran, Zhang Lihong,<br />

Shu Dong, He Lin, Zhang Yunpeng, Ma Weichao, Gong Lin.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Si Tuyu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Min Weifang Addressed at Opening<br />

Ceremony <strong>of</strong> International Symposium<br />

in Polymer<br />

By Chen Hong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86663523<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 29, 2004: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the international<br />

symposium in commemoration <strong>of</strong> the 50 years <strong>of</strong> polymer education and research at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held on the morning <strong>of</strong> May 29. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min Weifang, Vice<br />

president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> addressed on the ceremony.<br />

Firstly Min Weifang extended the warmest welcome to the guests. Then he pointed<br />

out the enormous effects <strong>of</strong> polymer science and engineering on human life. The<br />

production <strong>of</strong> polymers today is the world‘s second largest industry, and the use <strong>of</strong><br />

these products by each individual exceeds that <strong>of</strong> all other materials. The world<br />

would be a totally different place without artificial fibers, plastics, elastomers, and so<br />

on.<br />

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According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Min, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the first institutions <strong>of</strong> higher<br />

learning in China, where comprehensive polymer teaching and research has been<br />

successfully carried out. During the past 50 years, a solid foundation has been<br />

formed under the direction <strong>of</strong> renowned scholars such as Academicians and<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Feng Xinde and Zhou Qifeng, thus enabling <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to become<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the most important polymer education and research bases in China.<br />

―It is to our great delight that the Department <strong>of</strong> Polymer Science and Engineering at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has developed long-lasting and fruitful relations with universities<br />

across the world, thereby allowing a close collaboration with international community<br />

(both universities and industry) in research and curriculum,‖ he said.<br />

Finally he encouraged the colleagues and young people in polymer science and<br />

engineering to meet the challenges, and to advance in fundamental and applied<br />

research that would greatly enhance scientific understanding and human welfare.<br />

The celebration activities had been planned to be hold in May 2003, and were<br />

postponed to this year due to the outbreak <strong>of</strong> SARS. Alumni and friends home and<br />

abroad gathered here. Several alumni also gave speeches to express their<br />

excitement and thankfulness to their respectable teachers. Meanwhile four<br />

world-famous experts were conferred honorary and guest pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

including Alan G MacDiarmid, the 2000 Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Sir Sam<br />

Edwards, academician <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society <strong>of</strong> UK, Steve Granick, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor from<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois, and Charles C Han, specially engaged scientist <strong>of</strong> the Institute<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chemistry Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> sciences(ICCAS).<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Doctor Dissertations Selected as<br />

National Excellent Dissertations<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86595795<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 3, 2004: According to <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Academic<br />

Degree, <strong>PKU</strong> has published the name list <strong>of</strong> 2004 <strong>PKU</strong> excellent Doctor<br />

Dissertations recently. There are 9 First Prizes which have been chosen as National<br />

Excellent Dissertations, 14 Second Prizes, and 32 Third Prizes.<br />

All <strong>of</strong> the original copies <strong>of</strong> the First, Second and Third prizes dissertations will be<br />

kept by the <strong>PKU</strong> Library (or Library <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Medicine School) and the National<br />

Library. One set <strong>of</strong> the copies <strong>of</strong> the First and Second Prizes dissertations will be<br />

kept in the lab <strong>of</strong> Postgraduates Educational <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> graduates school. The leading<br />

person at the Office <strong>of</strong> Academic Degree says that one could raise questions to the<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice in 30 days since the publication, if he finds in the dissertations such problems<br />

as plagiarism, cheating or that the main conclusion is wrong.<br />

The standards <strong>of</strong> the selection include: the research topic deals with the frontier <strong>of</strong><br />

the field and has important theoretic meaning; the theory or the method <strong>of</strong> the<br />

research is creative and achieves distinguished results; the materials are full and<br />

accurate; the reasoning and expression are clear.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

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Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Will<br />

Arrive at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86595651<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, June 2, 2004: Athens 2004 Olympic Torch will be relayed<br />

to Beijing on June 9th. It is the first time that the Olympic torch arrives in Beijing.<br />

According to arrangement, the relay will start in the piazza outside the east gate <strong>of</strong><br />

Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People and then pass on through the 5 districts <strong>of</strong> Beijing: Xicheng<br />

District, Chongwen District, Dongcheng District, Chaoyang District and Haidian<br />

District. The whole course is near 60 kilometers and will take 6 or 7 hours. It is<br />

estimated that the torch will arrive at the southeast gate <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> at about 5 o‘clock in<br />

the afternoon then go by the 100th Anniversary auditorium, library, the Weimin Lake<br />

and at last go out through the west gate. And a huge screen will be set in front <strong>of</strong><br />

the100th Anniversary auditorium for live broadcast.<br />

At that time, the school committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League will arrange<br />

students to welcome it at the southeast gate and the west gate, in Anniversary<br />

auditorium, library, Boya tower, the first gymnasium and the <strong>of</strong>fice building; arrange<br />

CAPU (Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>) to run follow the delivering procession and<br />

arrange students to perform skating, Wushu, shadowboxing and Hit-pop.<br />

The relay <strong>of</strong> the Olympic torch in Beijing has a far-reaching significance to carry<br />

forward the Olympic spirit, inspire the passion <strong>of</strong> all social ranks for the Olympic,<br />

disseminate the achievements China got after the reform and opening to the world<br />

and build up a great international image for China and Beijing.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Digital Art and<br />

Design to Recruit Double Major<br />

Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—06—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86318964<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jun. 2nd, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will recruit double<br />

major students developing cartoon and animation game next semester.<br />

Digital art is a brand-new field in China and the special talents are no more than 10<br />

thousands. However, the products <strong>of</strong> cartoon and animation game hold a huge<br />

number <strong>of</strong> clients and the future production value <strong>of</strong> it hopes to exceed 200 billion.<br />

As the talents for cartoon and animation game are rather scarce, School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has set up Department <strong>of</strong> Digital Art and Design, and retained<br />

many famous specialists and scholars from both home and abroad. This September,<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Digital Art and Design starts to recruit double major students for the<br />

first time. All students graduated from universities and lovers <strong>of</strong> animation games<br />

can enter for the double major, and related backgrounds are not required. The<br />

recruitment examination will be held in middle July.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : China Youth Online<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> President Xu Zhihong Awarded<br />

Honorary Doctor <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Montreal<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86318251<br />

Xu Zhihong, President <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Hou Zixin, President <strong>of</strong> Nankai<br />

<strong>University</strong>, are among the global eighteen distinguished people awarded the<br />

honorary doctor's degree by <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Montreal, Canada.<br />

It is reported that the two presidents were awarded the doctor‘s degree when they<br />

attended the celebration for the 125th anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Montreal. Besides,<br />

they also joined the round table named ―New Strategy <strong>of</strong> Teaching and Research<br />

Management in 21st Century <strong>University</strong>‖.<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Montreal was founded in 1878, and now is the second largest higher<br />

education and research institution in Canada and the largest-scale university in<br />

Quebec District. The awarded honorary doctors this time included five famous<br />

scholars, three <strong>of</strong> whom are Nobel Prize winners and thirteen university presidents<br />

from Columbia <strong>University</strong>, USA, McGill <strong>University</strong>, Canada and so on.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : http://www.cnradio.com<br />

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Beijing College Chess Training Held at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86234767<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 26, 2004: The Beijing college chess training<br />

program, which aims to popularize the chess culture, promote the development <strong>of</strong><br />

sports cause in college, enrich the life <strong>of</strong> college students and improve the<br />

comprehensive quality <strong>of</strong> them, was held in Health Science Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on May 20th. It was the prelude <strong>of</strong> the first Patriot College Chess Culture<br />

Festival <strong>of</strong> Beijing Area,<br />

The program is sponsored by China Chess Association, Recreation and Sports<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> Beijing Committee <strong>of</strong> Education and Beijing College Students Sports<br />

Association and undertaken by Beijing Patriot Chess Club.<br />

In later period <strong>of</strong> time, Patriot Chess Club will hold four rounds <strong>of</strong> chess training and<br />

communication activities at Beijing colleges, cultivating some pr<strong>of</strong>essional or<br />

half-pr<strong>of</strong>essional student players to compose a team <strong>of</strong> training teachers in order to<br />

train the chess funs in their respective colleges. The club will use its special resource<br />

- many pr<strong>of</strong>essional chess players including Xie Jun and arrange them to coach in<br />

colleges.<br />

In this September when the Patriot Chess Ceremony is formally held, a series <strong>of</strong><br />

activities including opening ceremony, Beijing universities chess rivalries will also<br />

take place to promote the popularization <strong>of</strong> chess culture at Beijing colleges.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Great Archaeological Discovery Made<br />

in Shaanxi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86234652<br />

The excavation at the Zhougong Temple site, which was done by the Shaanxi<br />

Archaeological Research Institute and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, started in February. Since<br />

then a large-scale investigation and excavation was made in the region around the<br />

Zhougong Temple. Recently a 1,500-meter city wall <strong>of</strong> the Western Zhou Dynasty<br />

(11 century B.C.- 771 B.C.) have been found around a newly found tomb group at the<br />

Zhougong Temple site in Qishan County in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.<br />

As the archaeological excavation at Fenggao, capital <strong>of</strong> the Western Zhou Dynasty,<br />

has not discovered any relics <strong>of</strong> a city wall, the discovery <strong>of</strong> the city wall at the<br />

Zhougong Temple site is <strong>of</strong> great significance to the research on the history <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Western Zhou Dynasty, said Lei Xingshan, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor with the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Archaeology and Museology at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who participated in the<br />

archaeological excavation at the Zhougong Temple site.<br />

The city wall runs around the newly found tomb group, which is considered <strong>of</strong> the<br />

highest tomb standard <strong>of</strong> the Western Zhou Dynasty ever discovered in China. The<br />

rest <strong>of</strong> the wall is distributed around the eastern, northern and western sides <strong>of</strong> the<br />

tomb group with a length <strong>of</strong> 700 meters, 300 meters and 500 meters respectively.<br />

And the wall is some 10 meters thick.<br />

About seven kilometers from Qishan County, the Zhougong Temple was built in the<br />

Tang Dynasty (618-907) to commemorate Zhougong, the regent <strong>of</strong> the newly<br />

established Western Zhou Dynasty.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : www.chinaview.cn<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economy Put out<br />

Graduate Courses in Zhejiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86142845<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economy, the top one in the economic theory research, put out a<br />

series <strong>of</strong> graduate courses on economy management in Zhejiang Province for the<br />

first time on May 30.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Economy also introduces ―<strong>PKU</strong> Economy Forum‖ and builds producing,<br />

learning and research base. The course put out first this time is finance, which will be<br />

given in Hangzhou by <strong>PKU</strong> experts. The courses are specially tailored for high-levels<br />

and <strong>of</strong>ficers.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Si Tuyu<br />

Source : www.xinhua.org<br />

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Ancient Tombs <strong>of</strong> Royal Standard<br />

Discovered in Shaanxi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86054911<br />

A large-scale tomb group <strong>of</strong> the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century B.C.- 771 B.C.)<br />

was discovered at the Zhougong Temple site in Qishan County in northwest China's<br />

Shaanxi Province, Chinese archaeologists said on May 25.<br />

"Judging from the scale <strong>of</strong> the tombs, the owner might be somebody <strong>of</strong> high rank, a<br />

duke, a prince, or even a king <strong>of</strong> the Western Zhou Dynasty," said Lei Xingshan,<br />

associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor with the School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, who participated in the archaeological excavation at the Zhougong<br />

Temple site. "However, no evidence shows that it is the tomb <strong>of</strong> the king <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Western Zhou Dynasty," Lei said.<br />

Located at the southern side <strong>of</strong> Qishan Mountain, the tomb group covers an area <strong>of</strong><br />

some 80,000 square meters. By May 25, 12 tombs had been unearthed at the site.<br />

Among them, seven tombs have four tomb passages, one has three tomb passages,<br />

one has two tomb passages and one has just one tomb passage. The major passage<br />

<strong>of</strong> a tomb is as long as 30 meters with a c<strong>of</strong>fin chamber covering an area <strong>of</strong> some 80<br />

square meters.<br />

"It is much larger than all the other tombs <strong>of</strong> the Western Zhou Dynasty ever<br />

discovered in China, and even the tomb <strong>of</strong> an ordinary royal cannot compare with it.<br />

So, the owner <strong>of</strong> the tombs may be a high-ranking <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>of</strong> the royalty including<br />

Zhougong, the icon the Zhougong Temple commemorates," said Lei.<br />

The excavation at the Zhougong Temple site, cooperatively made by the Shaanxi<br />

Archaeological Research Institute and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, started in February. Since<br />

then a large-scale investigation and excavation was made in the region around the<br />

Zhougong Temple.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Team Got Good Results at<br />

KAWASAKI Badminton<br />

Championship<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86054860<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 27, 2004: At the KAWASAKI Badminton<br />

Championship held in the Wu Si Gym on May 23, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (<strong>PKU</strong>) men‘s<br />

team lost to the powerful team <strong>of</strong> Beijing Jiaotong <strong>University</strong> while its women‘s team<br />

was crowned with an arduous win in the final.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> team also performed well in the singles. Liu Chang ranked first and Tang<br />

Jingjing ranked third in the women single. Wang Kaili, who got the third place in men<br />

single, met stubborn resistance from the players <strong>of</strong> Beijing Jiaotong <strong>University</strong>. <strong>PKU</strong><br />

top pairs Wang Kaili/Ouyang Zeman and Qin Chao/Tang Jingjing got the first and the<br />

second place respectively in the mixed doubles.<br />

Except the fierce competition, the sponsor <strong>of</strong> the match also brought the audience a<br />

big surprise. Gong Zhichao, the world and Olympic champion, was invited by the<br />

sponsor and attended the opening ceremony.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Situ Yu<br />

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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 />

Celebration <strong>of</strong> the 50 years <strong>of</strong> Polymer<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86054746<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 28th 2004: Opening ceremony for the 50 years <strong>of</strong> the<br />

polymer education and research at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held this morning. During<br />

which four distinguished pr<strong>of</strong>essors from abroad were conferred honorary and guest<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> our university.<br />

Due to the unusual situation <strong>of</strong> SARS last year, the celebration activities were<br />

postponed to this year. Alumni and friends from both domestic and overseas<br />

gathered together to celebrate the 50-year-birthday <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> polymer. Several alumni<br />

give speeches to express their excitement and thankfulness to their respectable<br />

teachers. Meanwhile four experts from abroad were conferred honorary and guest<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essorship <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> including Alan G MacDiarmid, the 2000 Nobel Laureate in<br />

Chemistry, Sir Sam Edwards, academician <strong>of</strong> the Royal Society <strong>of</strong> UK, Steve<br />

Granick, pr<strong>of</strong>essor from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois, and Charles C Han, specially engaged<br />

scientist <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Chemistry Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> sciences(ICCAS).<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the birthplace <strong>of</strong> higher education <strong>of</strong> polymer science and<br />

engineering. In 1952, the first chemistry course was taught at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> by<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Feng Xinde, who was the founder <strong>of</strong> the Beida polymer program. During<br />

the 50 years efforts <strong>of</strong> several generations <strong>of</strong> the Beida-Polymer Men, today, as one<br />

<strong>of</strong> the leading polymer programs in China, the department is expanding into new<br />

interdisciplinary higher education and research areas and is rapidly transferring<br />

discoveries into technologies.<br />

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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 />

―Top Ten Scholastic Elites‖ Awarded<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86054577<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 28th, 2004: The ceremony <strong>of</strong> awarding the Top Ten<br />

Scholastic Elites is held in the Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center this afternoon.<br />

Thirteen graduates <strong>of</strong> different departments luckily win such honors.<br />

During the ceremony, representative <strong>of</strong> the awarded students Shi Yang told the<br />

audience the hardness <strong>of</strong> his academic road and expressed his thankfulness to his<br />

parents and teachers. The pr<strong>of</strong>essor deputy emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong><br />

education reformation <strong>of</strong> the graduates in the university in order to get attention <strong>of</strong><br />

both the authority and the students.<br />

This is the sixth time <strong>of</strong> awarding distinguished graduates in academy at <strong>PKU</strong>. ―The<br />

academic research level <strong>of</strong> the graduates is increased year by year‖ said Lin<br />

Jianhua, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He noticed that among the awarded graduates, the<br />

female is far more less than the male and encouraged the female graduates to catch<br />

up. He also mentioned that compared with the western academic research, we still<br />

have a long way to go.<br />

Supported by the university authority and the society, the activity draws attention <strong>of</strong><br />

the students and raises academic upsurge in the campus.<br />

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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 />

Interview with <strong>PKU</strong> Education<br />

Administrator: Students Should Make<br />

a Rational Education Plan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86000381<br />

As one <strong>of</strong> the most prestigious universities in China, <strong>PKU</strong> has educated many<br />

first-class talents and elites for our society. Nevertheless, some serious problems still<br />

exist behind the brilliant achievements, one <strong>of</strong> which is that every year a small<br />

number <strong>of</strong> undergraduates cannot receive the ―two diplomas‖ --- the academic<br />

degree diploma & the graduation diploma. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guan Haiting, <strong>PKU</strong> Education<br />

Administrator talked about the problem in an interview raised by <strong>PKU</strong> Student Affair<br />

Department recently.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guan said, a large proportion <strong>of</strong> students‘ deprivation <strong>of</strong> the ―two<br />

diplomas‖ was because <strong>of</strong> their disagreeable academic performance and cheat in<br />

exam and the following inescapable punishment, instead <strong>of</strong> the physical or<br />

psychological problems. In his opinion it resulted from their irrational and unscientific<br />

education plans.<br />

Guan ascribed the reasons <strong>of</strong> these students‘ failure to five factors: 1) Playing<br />

computer games. Some students are addicted to computer games day and night,<br />

which undoubtedly occupies most <strong>of</strong> their time and energy and makes them drowse<br />

in class. 2) Lacking independence. Those who were accustomed to the living service<br />

and study plan arranged by their parents get completely lost and paralyzed in the<br />

face <strong>of</strong> various choices on courses and time schedules provided by school. 3) Study<br />

incompetence <strong>of</strong> the students <strong>of</strong> specialty. Some students <strong>of</strong> specialty have great<br />

difficulty in their academic study due to their relatively weaker academic foundation<br />

in high school. 4) Psychological problem. The intensive study competition creates<br />

more potentiality <strong>of</strong> psychological problems. 5) Blindness <strong>of</strong> pursuing double major.<br />

Confronted with many double majors in our school, many students blindly bite <strong>of</strong>f<br />

more than they can chew by choosing too many courses, while ignoring their own<br />

major.<br />

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As to how to complete one‘s university education successfully, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guan<br />

presented two pieces <strong>of</strong> advice: 1) finding a good instructor to lead the students to<br />

the right path; 2) reading broad to expand the students‘ scope and experience.<br />

Speaking <strong>of</strong> the mushrooming double major, he said the students should have the<br />

objective and the rational evaluation <strong>of</strong> academic performance on their own major<br />

first, and it was inadvisable to follow the herd blindly.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guan also talked about the provisions about punishing cheating on exam<br />

and plagiarism <strong>of</strong> thesis. He said <strong>PKU</strong> would be bound to punish this indecent kind <strong>of</strong><br />

act strictly according to the concerned rules and regulations and behave as a model<br />

in the higher education circle. To preclude this kind <strong>of</strong> problem, many teachers and<br />

inspectors have been dispatched to educate students with the related morality and<br />

discipline. In addition, all the teaching plans should be subject to alternation and<br />

adjustment and coincide with most students‘ need and ability, in order to prevent<br />

inflicting heavy burden on them.<br />

At last, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Guan told the students that as the talents <strong>of</strong> our country, they<br />

should diligently and honestly set and observe their rational education plan,<br />

preparing to shoulder the responsibility <strong>of</strong> serving our society and people.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chen Lizhi<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Women Basketball Team to<br />

Compete in Li Ling-Cup Finals<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85970813<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 30, 2004:On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 29th, Saturday, the first<br />

round <strong>of</strong> women's game finals begins at 9:00 am. No.2 Stadium <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

marking the opening <strong>of</strong> 2004Li Ling-Cup Beijing Universities Basketball League.<br />

On this first game, <strong>PKU</strong> women's basketball team, one <strong>of</strong> the eight teams entering<br />

quarterfinal <strong>of</strong> the Sixth CUBA, plays with women's team <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

China (RUC), last year's champion <strong>of</strong> Beijing Universities Basketball League. These<br />

two teams will play the second round in RUC's Century Stadium on the afternoon <strong>of</strong><br />

May 31st, the next Monday. Since the finals adopt the host-and-guest system, if<br />

each team wins one round with the same score, there will be an extra round between<br />

the two teams.<br />

In addition, <strong>PKU</strong> men's basketball team will challenge the host team <strong>of</strong> Beijing<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology (USTB) at 15:00 on May 29th, Saturday. The<br />

next day it will play as the host with the rival team <strong>of</strong> USTB. Winner <strong>of</strong> the two teams<br />

will stand the fifth place in this year's finals.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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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 />

Voting for ―My Favorite Singer‖ on<br />

BBS<br />

By Wang Yanda<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85707810<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 25, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students will get a great<br />

chance to score for their favorite singer through the ballot on <strong>PKU</strong>'s BBS.<br />

The ―<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Singers‖ annual contest always gains the hottest attention around<br />

the campus. After three rounds <strong>of</strong> competition, more than twenty contestants will<br />

meet at the final.<br />

As usual, ―<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Singers‖ were nominated after three competitive rounds <strong>of</strong><br />

contests this year. The final one took place on April 10th. For the sake <strong>of</strong> equity, the<br />

organizers invited musical pr<strong>of</strong>essionals as the judge. Finally, Baima Jizong and<br />

Zhuo Ma took the first place while Fan Xiaoyan and Chen Wei won the rudder-up.<br />

For the first time, the organizers decided to spare more opportunities <strong>of</strong> participation<br />

for the audiences. The ballot procedure is being carried out from May 22 to June 4.<br />

During these fourteen days, all the BBS users can feel free to make their choices <strong>of</strong><br />

favorite singer after logging on http://bbs.pku.edu.cn. To make the voting<br />

procedure fairer, the BBS system requires registration <strong>of</strong> the user ID. The essential<br />

rule <strong>of</strong> exclusive ballot for each IP address is strictly set as well to avoid unjust<br />

cheating behavior.<br />

For the students who missed the chance <strong>of</strong> seeing the live show, the organizers are<br />

also provided DV copies <strong>of</strong> the final contest. All students can easily download them<br />

from a public website.<br />

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Stanford <strong>University</strong> to Open First<br />

Asian Branch at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85707760<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 27th, 2004:Stanford <strong>University</strong> is going to open its<br />

first Asian branch at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this autumn, according to an agreement it<br />

signed with <strong>PKU</strong> on May 26th. Under the agreement, Stanford will send students to<br />

study at <strong>PKU</strong>, taught together by pr<strong>of</strong>essors from the two universities. This is the first<br />

time Stanford <strong>University</strong> opens its branch in Asian countries.<br />

Stanford's <strong>PKU</strong> branch, to be opened this September, differs from university<br />

branches in China in that it <strong>of</strong>fers overseas study program. The program will proceed<br />

three times a year, each ranging from three to three and a half months with about 40<br />

Stanford students attending. Courses provided for students include economics, law,<br />

Chinese culture and history, and so on. Some <strong>of</strong> the courses will be arranged for<br />

Stanford students to study together with <strong>PKU</strong> students and credits they get at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

would be acknowledged by Stanford <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Recently <strong>PKU</strong> has further strengthened cooperation with Stanford <strong>University</strong> in<br />

teaching and research areas, according to principals from <strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />

Relations. Since 1994, with the first group <strong>of</strong> students sent to <strong>PKU</strong> by Stanford to<br />

learn the Chinese language, the number <strong>of</strong> Stanford students attending this<br />

exchange program has exceeded 200. In recent years <strong>PKU</strong> has established<br />

cooperative relations with many prestigious universities, including those in the United<br />

States, said Min Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and also a graduate<br />

from Stanford <strong>University</strong>. For instance, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> California will send about 40<br />

students to study at <strong>PKU</strong> each year. What‘s more, Harvard <strong>University</strong> and Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong> also have some students studying at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Stanford <strong>University</strong>, founded in 1885, admitted its first student in 1891. Now its<br />

students have amounted to over fourteen thousand, with 25% Asian-born <strong>of</strong> which<br />

more than half are Chinese-born. And the famous Silicon Valley is built on the basis<br />

<strong>of</strong> Stanford <strong>University</strong>'s industrial park.<br />

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Stanford‘s <strong>PKU</strong> branch is its first branch in Asian countries, following which its<br />

second Asian branch will be opened in Kyoto <strong>University</strong> in Japan.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

Source : www.xinhuanet.com<br />

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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 />

<strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Website Changed<br />

Face<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05--27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85707719<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 27th, 2004: A colorful audiovisual world will display<br />

before you when you open the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> TV station website<br />

(http://www.tv.pku.edu.cn/), which is the completely new edition having been<br />

prepared for about a semester.<br />

Compared with the former one, the new edition is more timely, interactive and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional. It has adopted the latest multimedia technology and users can watch<br />

the best ten programs online rather than download to watch and you can also vote<br />

for the eight programs <strong>of</strong> them. Besides, the clicking list is also set for some<br />

programs, which will increase the interaction with the audience.<br />

The programs made before will also be uploaded onto the new website, which will<br />

make it possible for students to scan all the excellent programs <strong>of</strong> the TV station.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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1 )<br />

■ Liang Wendao: HK Culture is Sand-Styled and one-sided pop culture ( Saturday<br />

2005--0-4- 01: 1 )<br />

■ Present Situation and Development Trend <strong>of</strong> Movies & TV Program ( Sunday 2004--1-2-<br />

03: 1 )<br />

■ New Approach to Broadcasting Development ( Sunday 2004--1-2- 01: 0 )<br />

■ <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Produced May 4th Special Program Jointly with CETV ( Monday<br />

2005--1-1- 10: 1 )<br />

■ Ran Ci-shan Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong> Feature ( Wednesday 2004--0-3- 29: 1 )<br />

■ <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Becomes an Important Base <strong>of</strong> Diathesis Education ( Monday 2005--1-1-<br />

10: 1 )<br />

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The 3rd China Conference &<br />

Exhibition Industry Advanced<br />

Training Class to open at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85707604<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 27th, 2004: From July 5th to 9th, the 3rd <strong>PKU</strong> China<br />

Conference & Exhibition Industry Advanced Training Class, which is sponsored by<br />

China Exhibition Hall Society and <strong>PKU</strong> with the cooperation <strong>of</strong> Macao Fair & Trade<br />

Society will start at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The training class aims to cooperate with the special zone‘s government‘s<br />

conference and exhibition industry policy by cultivating specialists in the field <strong>of</strong><br />

Macao‘s conference and exhibition industry and promoting exchanges between the<br />

conference and exhibition industry <strong>of</strong> Mainland China and that <strong>of</strong> Macao. The five<br />

days‘ courses are well prepared and organized and will be taught by top pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

and specialists <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in the relevant fields. The topics will include the study <strong>of</strong> the<br />

comprehensive behaviors and psychology <strong>of</strong> the conference and exhibition industry,<br />

the management <strong>of</strong> the enterprises in the field <strong>of</strong> conference and exhibition industry,<br />

the operation <strong>of</strong> the conference and exhibition market, the protection <strong>of</strong> the<br />

intellectual property right in the field <strong>of</strong> conference and exhibition industry and so on.<br />

The members <strong>of</strong> the class are supposed to better handle the new tendency in the<br />

field <strong>of</strong> the conference and exhibition industry, understand the new environment <strong>of</strong><br />

the trade, extend their horizon and get up with new ideas in the operation after<br />

having the courses.<br />

The class is now recruiting students in Macao. The recruitment will end in June 10th.<br />

Members <strong>of</strong> the training class will get a certification at the end <strong>of</strong> the courses from<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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IEEE Computer Society Delegation<br />

Visit <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85624078<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22nd, 2004: Senior delegation <strong>of</strong> the IEEE<br />

(Institute <strong>of</strong> Electrical and Electronic Engineers)Computer Society, led by Dr. Carl K.<br />

Chang, the chairman <strong>of</strong> the society, came to visit <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> on May 21 and<br />

talked with <strong>PKU</strong> group about the cooperation on science research and education.<br />

During the visit, Yang Fuqing, the academician and executive council <strong>of</strong> the School<br />

<strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Micro-electronics invited Dr. Carl K. Chang to act as the international<br />

advisor <strong>of</strong> the school. On the evening, the reception held in Beijing Great Wall Hotel.<br />

More than 70 famous pr<strong>of</strong>essors, scholars and researchers from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Science, IBM China Institute,<br />

MOTOROLA China Institute, LENOVO China Institute came together and got good<br />

exchange. On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 22, Dr. Chang gave a report on distributing system<br />

for the teachers and students <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Micro-electronics.<br />

IEEE came from the merger <strong>of</strong> the AIEE (American Institute <strong>of</strong> Electrical Engineers)<br />

and the IRE (Institute <strong>of</strong> Radio Engineers), date to 1884.From its earliest origins, the<br />

IEEE has advanced the theory and application <strong>of</strong> electro technology and allied<br />

sciences, served as a catalyst for technological innovation and supported the needs<br />

<strong>of</strong> its members through a wide variety <strong>of</strong> programs and services.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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"Mei Lanfang": Quite A Hit at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05- 25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85623837<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 25, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> Opera Theatre stepped on the campus <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with its large-size symphonic poem Mei Lanfang. The great work<br />

started to be put on in the memorial hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> early this week.<br />

Mei Lanfang is a master <strong>of</strong> our time at the art <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> Opera which are famous<br />

around the world. With this symphonic poem being quite a hit at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

the artistic attainments <strong>of</strong> this great master and the charm <strong>of</strong> his character took on<br />

vividly on the stage. The quintessence <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture and arts impressed large<br />

numbers <strong>of</strong> students in such institution <strong>of</strong> higher learning.<br />

This bringing opera to campus activity focuses on listening to teachers and students‘<br />

opinions about this form <strong>of</strong> art. It is also intended to largely spread the wish that more<br />

and more young people <strong>of</strong>ten go to the theatre to enjoy <strong>Peking</strong> Opera in their free<br />

time.<br />

We hopefully find that nowadays there are still quite a number <strong>of</strong> students in campus<br />

who have special interest in <strong>Peking</strong> Opera. But the chance for seeing <strong>Peking</strong> Opera<br />

performance in theatre is rare. However, letting artists to enter campus is such a<br />

good and direct way to popularize <strong>Peking</strong> Opera.<br />

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Winners <strong>of</strong> the 12th ―Challenge Cup‖<br />

Came Out<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85535568<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 24th, 2004:The prize-winners list <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>PKU</strong> Challenge<br />

Cup‖—May 4th Youth Science Contest, the biggest and the most influential student<br />

scientific research activity, came out recently. Individual reward included 14 first<br />

prizes, 25 second prizes, 29 third prizes and 21 encouraging prizes; group reward 4<br />

first prizes, 2 second prizes, 6 third prizes and 8 excellent organizing prizes. One first<br />

prize, two second prizes, four third prizes and four encouraging prizes <strong>of</strong> special<br />

contribution reward were chosen through public appraisal.<br />

The awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong> the 12th ―Challenge Cup‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>- May 4th<br />

Youth Science Contest, that is ―Jiang Zehan Cup‖ mathematical modeling and<br />

calculating application competition held in Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center on 7<br />

o‘clock, May 22nd (Saturday). In order to improve the ability <strong>of</strong> students to do<br />

scientific research after school by themselves, increase their creativity and initiative<br />

and further promote the prosperity <strong>of</strong> our campus culture, <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> ―Challenge<br />

Cup‖ project formally launched this contest in June <strong>of</strong> 2003. There were 156 works<br />

entered for appraisal and selection, among which there were 40 natural science<br />

research papers, 113 society research reports and social science research papers,<br />

three pieces <strong>of</strong> scientific invention works from 32 schools and centers <strong>of</strong> cadre and<br />

health science center. It was the biggest and the most influential one in school‘s<br />

history.<br />

A passel <strong>of</strong> excellent works with high level at last came forth through application,<br />

preliminary evaluation, intermediary evaluation and final reply for more than 10<br />

months. In order to build <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to a first-rank university <strong>of</strong> the world at an<br />

early date, this contest specially make special contribution reward to encourage<br />

students to <strong>of</strong>fer advice for the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Entered Famous<br />

Journal Project<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85471295<br />

Beijing, May 23rd, 2004: Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (Philosophy and Social<br />

Sciences Version), together with ten other university journals <strong>of</strong> social sciences<br />

entered the Famous Journal Project initialized by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education (MOE).<br />

In order to further prosper philosophy and social sciences, MOE has made great<br />

efforts to promote the Famous Journal Project for universities. "Supported by the<br />

government, this key project is designated to enhance research in philosophy and<br />

social sciences and present the fruits <strong>of</strong> research work in those areas", MOE <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />

in charge <strong>of</strong> the project explains, the Famous Journal Project will release about 20<br />

university journals in five years. These journals must represent the academic level<br />

and academic characteristics <strong>of</strong> universities in China, and have considerable<br />

influence both at home and abroad.<br />

"The Famous Journal Project is an opportunity unprecedented in the history <strong>of</strong><br />

university journals", Pr<strong>of</strong>. Long Xietao, chief editor <strong>of</strong> Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> points out,<br />

university journals in China has a history <strong>of</strong> over 100 years and currently there are<br />

nearly 1000 university journals throughout the country. "<strong>University</strong> journals <strong>of</strong><br />

philosophy and social sciences to arts are what labs to sciences. By presenting the<br />

fruits <strong>of</strong> research work in universities continually, collectively and completely,<br />

university journals provide the experimental platform for teaching and research in<br />

philosophy and social sciences as well as help to discover and cultivate talented<br />

scholars". Pr<strong>of</strong>. Long maintains that the Famous Journal Project will encourage<br />

innovations in the guidelines and the mechanisms <strong>of</strong> operating university journals.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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Winners for the 1st Jiang Zehan<br />

Mathematics Modeling Contest<br />

Awarded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85471249<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22nd, 2004:The first Jiang Zehan Mathematics<br />

Modeling Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, started from the beginning <strong>of</strong> March, recently<br />

released the winners‘ list. The awarding ceremony took place on the evening <strong>of</strong> May<br />

22 in the Yingjie Exchange Center.<br />

The registration began in the middle <strong>of</strong> April and the contest was held at the end <strong>of</strong><br />

April. 51 teams with over 150 students took part in the contest, and 3 teams were<br />

selected for the first prize, four for the second and fourteen for the third. To<br />

encourage the cooperative spirits, team organization prizes were also awarded.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences and Young League Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> were the organizers. Jiang Zehan was a famous mathematician, who had<br />

taught at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for more than sixty years before he died in 1994, and it<br />

was he who first introduced topology into China. The contest required students to<br />

write an essay involving the whole process to solve a given problem from the<br />

hypothesis, to the setting and realization <strong>of</strong> a model and finally the analysis and test<br />

<strong>of</strong> the results. Some winning teams will on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> participate in<br />

the national Mathematics Modeling Contest, which has become the biggest<br />

extracurricular activity among higher schools.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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Academic Star <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science<br />

Center Selected<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85471170<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 22nd, 2004: On the evening <strong>of</strong> April 21st, eight<br />

outstanding students from the School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical Sciences, the School <strong>of</strong><br />

Pharmaceutical Sciences, the School <strong>of</strong> Public Health, People's Hospital, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Hospital and Institute <strong>of</strong> Mental Health competed for the title <strong>of</strong> Academic Star and<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Academically Top 10 Student <strong>of</strong> Health Science Center in HSC conference<br />

center.<br />

During the contest, each candidate presented his/her research work in terms <strong>of</strong><br />

background, purpose, content, technical schemes, essential results and application<br />

value, and briefly introduced his/her major research work accomplished during<br />

school time. After their presentation, candidates answered the judges' questions as<br />

well.<br />

Several authoritative experts were invited to judge this contest. Among them are<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma Dalong from the School <strong>of</strong> Basic Medical School, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Guo De'an from the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Hu Yonghua from the School <strong>of</strong> Public<br />

Health, etc. Meanwhile, students who attended the contest also participated in<br />

grading the eight candidates' performance, and their grades contributed to each<br />

candidate's final score, too.<br />

In the end, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma Dalong made a pertinent comment on the contest. He spoke<br />

highly <strong>of</strong> graduate students' research work at present stage, and then pointed out a<br />

few shortcomings. Finally Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ma expressed his hope that students shall continue<br />

to work hard to achieve greater progress in the future.<br />

Judging by experts' grading and students' grading together, the final result <strong>of</strong> the<br />

contest was as follows:<br />

First Prize winner: Xue Lixiang,<br />

Second Prize winner: Wang Fei and Yan Hui,<br />

Third Prize winner: Wang Min, Dong Xueyuan and Chang Lin,<br />

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Encouraging Prize winner: Wang Haijun and Wang Yiqiang.<br />

Based on result <strong>of</strong> the contest as well as each participant's SCI paper evaluation<br />

result, Wang Fei, Dong Xueyuan and Wang Haijun were awarded <strong>PKU</strong> Academically<br />

Top 10 Student <strong>of</strong> HSC.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>MUN Training Program<br />

Launched up<br />

By Yan Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85470999<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 23, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong>MUN (model united nations) training<br />

program launched its first meeting tonight, providing chance for new members to get<br />

familiar with each other. The meeting was for students taking part in the 4th session<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>MUN which would be held in the coming semester.<br />

In this first meeting, the organizers gave each <strong>of</strong> the students some materials and a<br />

handbook <strong>of</strong> the conference. This elaborate handbook specifically illustrates the<br />

exact procedure and rules <strong>of</strong> the General Assembly and the Council and had a brief<br />

introduction <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> the United Nations and the <strong>PKU</strong>MUN. A junior student<br />

who had participated in several MUN sessions being held in Harvard, Egypt and<br />

Europe told about his own experience about how to persuade other delegates and<br />

how to prepare for the position paper and resolution paper. Besides, another core<br />

member <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PKU</strong>MUN displayed a video clipping <strong>of</strong> MUN conference being held in<br />

Beijing not long before and illustrated some <strong>of</strong> the details. Then all the attendees<br />

chose some nations they wanted to represent in the session. This first training<br />

reached the purpose the organizers had assumed and they said other trainings and<br />

group discussions would be run in the next term.<br />

The <strong>PKU</strong>MUN was firstly founded in March, 2000. A couple teachers from School <strong>of</strong><br />

International Studies sponsored and organized this association. So far the <strong>PKU</strong>MUN<br />

have organized three successful sessions on campus and became famous on<br />

campus in the <strong>PKU</strong>. In addition, delegation representing <strong>Peking</strong> university made up<br />

by their members have participated in many conference held overseas.<br />

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An Interview with Gary Ebbs: A<br />

Philosopher <strong>of</strong> UIUC<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85366891<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

American philosopher Gary Ebbs, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois at<br />

Urbana-Champaign, came to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with his wife. During his visit, he<br />

presented three splendid lectures on American analytical philosophy. <strong>PKU</strong> news<br />

journalist Wang Fanfan interviewed him.<br />

Q: Thank you for visiting our university and giving us such excellent lectures. I know<br />

that you received your PHD from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan and have taught<br />

philosophy at Harvard and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania. Now you are teaching at<br />

UIUC. Could you give us a brief introduction to the American way <strong>of</strong> teaching<br />

philosophy?<br />

A: The emphasis in the western tradition going back all the way to Socrates is to<br />

have a great deal <strong>of</strong> dialogue with students. Through dialogue students understand<br />

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better, and explore their own objections to even very important thinkers. We<br />

encourage our students to be critical, and I think that is a good way <strong>of</strong> teaching.<br />

Q: In China, philosophy teachers focus mainly on imparting knowledge. What do you<br />

think <strong>of</strong> such a way teaching philosophy?<br />

A: I don't know much about the Chinese way <strong>of</strong> teaching philosophy, but according to<br />

what you said and what my Chinese friends have told me, there is a lot <strong>of</strong> emphasis<br />

on what is known in philosophy, what Locke said, what Kant said. Philosophy<br />

teachers in the western tradition believe that philosophy should come alive; it is not<br />

simply a matter <strong>of</strong> knowledge, but a matter <strong>of</strong> practice, <strong>of</strong> coming to one's own<br />

personal judgment about what is right or wrong. We encourage our students to think<br />

for themselves about philosophical problems, not just to memorize what<br />

philosophers have said about those problems. So instead <strong>of</strong> focusing only on what<br />

Kant said, for example, we will say, "Here is what Kant said. Do you think that's<br />

right?" Then we begin a deeper discussion. Unlike some philosophers in the western<br />

tradition, however, I believe that we cannot understand the philosophical problems<br />

we now face unless we know a great deal about the history <strong>of</strong> philosophy. Good<br />

teaching will also involve discussions <strong>of</strong> how to interpret what philosophers have<br />

said.<br />

Q: What do you think <strong>of</strong> other kind <strong>of</strong> philosophy, such as continental philosophy?<br />

A: In the United States, analytical philosophy is very dominant in the universities.<br />

The main alternative point <strong>of</strong> view is what we call continental philosophy, which is<br />

western European philosophy since Kant. Analytical philosophers have a difficult<br />

time talking with continental philosophers. I studied continental philosophy quite a bit<br />

as an undergraduate and I found it very interesting, but in the end I was unable to<br />

develop it in a way that I found useful. And I found analytical philosophy more<br />

rewarding. But I do think there is some value in continental philosophy.<br />

Q: Thanks. You know in China, there are more and more students applying for<br />

American universities for further education, could you give us your opinion <strong>of</strong> the<br />

most important qualification <strong>of</strong> a student, especially in humanities?<br />

A: I don't really know much about other humanities, but in philosophy I have been<br />

involved in Graduate School admissions for many years. I think the most important<br />

thing <strong>of</strong> all, especially for Chinese applicants, is to have a very well-written paper that<br />

shows real talent in philosophy. If you apply to an analytical philosophy department,<br />

your writing sample should show skill in understanding analytical philosophy, it<br />

should show that you can write in a very clear, pr<strong>of</strong>essional style <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong>, and that<br />

you can read and understand articles in the pr<strong>of</strong>essional philosophy journals. The<br />

GRE is also important, but it is not as important as the writing sample.<br />

Q: Thank you! I think your advice will be very helpful to philosophy students who<br />

want to apply to graduate programs in philosophy at American universities. But still it<br />

is a really difficult task.<br />

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A: I think the biggest problem for Chinese students is the language barrier. There are<br />

some students who have difficulty speaking fluently, especially at the very high level<br />

required for discussing intellectual matters. If the students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> really<br />

want to study in the US, they should work hard on <strong>English</strong>.<br />

Q: I was really surprised when I found in your resume that you also have a bachelor's<br />

degree in piano performance. So why did you choose to obtain a PhD in philosophy<br />

instead <strong>of</strong> one in music?<br />

A: Well, that's a good question. I went to a school <strong>of</strong> music first. In my first year I took<br />

a course in philosophy, and I found it very beautiful. For a while I did both music and<br />

philosophy. But I had to decide between them when I completed my undergraduate<br />

degrees. It was really difficult to decide, but in the end I chose philosophy because I<br />

thought I would be in the long run more satisfied and happier as a philosophy<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor than as a pr<strong>of</strong>essional musician. Most <strong>of</strong> the musicians that I knew were<br />

teachers, they could not make a living by performing alone. In contrast, in the<br />

academic world <strong>of</strong> philosophy, teaching and research are integrated, which really<br />

make sense to me. I would rather be in a field where what I am doing for a living is<br />

what I really care about. So that is the reason I chose philosophy. Music is still very<br />

important to me, however, and my wife and I share a love for and knowledge <strong>of</strong><br />

music.<br />

Q: That's fantastic! So does the music influence your philosophy thinking?<br />

A: I think it does. But I have not published anything about it - it is a private<br />

connection. I believe the topics that interest me in philosophy are similar to music in<br />

some ways. For example, the ability to share language, I believe, is analogous to the<br />

ability to sing the same song together.<br />

Q: I know that this is your second trip to China. Are things different for you this time?<br />

A: Well this time my wife came with me, so we can experience things together, and<br />

can talk and share our thoughts about what we see. Obviously, on campus there are<br />

new buildings. Also, during this visit I met more people and have had deeper<br />

conversations. I feel more comfortable here this time than I did last time.<br />

Q: Do you enjoy your time here at <strong>PKU</strong> and China? What is the most impressive<br />

thing you've seen?<br />

A: Yes, I am really enjoying my visit. The <strong>PKU</strong> campus is lovely, the people are<br />

friendly, and the food is wonderful. We went to the Forbidden City, which is very<br />

impressive. The architecture is so different from what we know, so beautiful and<br />

harmonious.<br />

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"Beijing Lab" Cooperation Program to<br />

be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Yang Min<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85366606<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 22, 2004: The Beijing Lab Cooperation Program is to be<br />

Held at <strong>PKU</strong> from May 23-June 7. This program is co-sponsored by the <strong>PKU</strong> School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Government and the School <strong>of</strong> policy, Development, and Design <strong>of</strong> the American<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> South California.<br />

This program aims to find out the influence <strong>of</strong> the Olympics on the host city through<br />

researches conducted by teams from both countries and also to enhance the<br />

international academic communications.<br />

Participants from <strong>PKU</strong> are mainly from the School <strong>of</strong> Government, also including the<br />

students from the School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages, the School <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />

Sciences and the School <strong>of</strong> International Relations. Altogether, 20 students from<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and 20 students from USC will participate in this program. The schedule<br />

includes investigations <strong>of</strong> sites <strong>of</strong> the Olympic Games in 2008, sightseeing and<br />

investigation <strong>of</strong> Beijing, lecture by the pr<strong>of</strong>essors From <strong>PKU</strong>, and the presentations<br />

<strong>of</strong> individual research teams.<br />

This program is supported by the China Office <strong>of</strong> World Bank, the institute <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Development <strong>of</strong> Beijing, and the school <strong>of</strong> environmental sciences.<br />

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Facing "Silver Hair Wave": The<br />

Seminar <strong>of</strong> Aging Health and<br />

Economic Development Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—15<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 15th, 2004: From May 12th to 13th, Center for<br />

Healthy Aging and Family Studies, China Center for Economic Research <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and China Research Center for Aging jointly held the seminar <strong>of</strong> ―China<br />

Aging Health and Social Economic Development‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> Yingjie Exchange Center.<br />

Experts scholars and <strong>of</strong>ficials in various fields such as demography, economics,<br />

sociology, psychology and physics, discussed about the relevant policies and rules,<br />

and agreed that China have been stepping into an aged society, facing the heavy<br />

strike <strong>of</strong> ―silver hair wave‖. Especially as a developing country, China is ―getting old<br />

before being rich‖, on the trial <strong>of</strong> fast ageing process.<br />

The attendees shared with each other the latest academic fruits and brought forward<br />

much strategic advice for the later research on health <strong>of</strong> aged, focusing on ten<br />

following subjects: ―endowment insurance‖, ―aging health and its cause‖, ―life quality<br />

<strong>of</strong> the aged and its cause‖, ―psychological situation and longevity <strong>of</strong> the aged‖,<br />

―family, environment, society and longevity‖, ―care and community service for the<br />

aged‖, ―the weak group <strong>of</strong> aged women and the reform <strong>of</strong> medical care system‖,<br />

―old-age economy and the need <strong>of</strong> caring‖, ―social science <strong>of</strong> health and longevity<br />

and physic multi-subjects research‖ and ―longevity and the social economy<br />

development‖.<br />

This seminar symbolized that our research on aging had stepped into a new stage<br />

with multi-subjects crossing research and had been in the front rank among<br />

developing countries. This was another high-rank seminar <strong>of</strong> old-age research held<br />

by <strong>PKU</strong> after the successful holding <strong>of</strong> ―the Seminar for the Health <strong>of</strong> Chinese Senior<br />

Citizens and Longevity‖ in March 2003.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 2003-2004 Yang Fuqing--Wang<br />

Yangyuan Academician Fund Awarded<br />

for Winners<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85366497<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21st, 2004: Recently, <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Yang Fuqing-Wang<br />

Yangyuan Academician Fund, the amount <strong>of</strong> bonus <strong>of</strong> which to each winner is the<br />

biggest at <strong>PKU</strong>, has been awarded to the winners.<br />

Yang Fuqing--Wang Yangyuan Academician Fund was founded at <strong>PKU</strong> by Yang<br />

Fuqing and Wang Yangyuan, two academicians <strong>of</strong> Qingniao Corporation in 1999.<br />

Since 2001,the annual donation has reached 400,000 RMB and it mainly covers four<br />

learning fields: Humanities, Sociology, Science and Information. Up till now, the<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> bonus <strong>of</strong> the fund is the biggest at <strong>PKU</strong> and it has a pr<strong>of</strong>ound influence<br />

upon the teachers and students who are doing research on the campus. This year,<br />

eleven teachers who have done an excellent job in teaching or research and twenty<br />

students who are good both in moral quality and scholarship receive the award. And<br />

till this day, donation from the Fund has reached 1.5 million RMB and altogether 44<br />

teachers and 80 students have been awarded by the Fund.<br />

As famous scholars home and abroad, academician Yang Fuqing and Wang<br />

Yangyuan have been absorbed in the teaching and researches <strong>of</strong> Computer Science<br />

for more than ten years. Besides, they are also active in transforming the results <strong>of</strong><br />

the researches into practical productive forces and founded Qingniao Corporation in<br />

1994. Relying on the technology and person resources <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Qingniao has<br />

achieved extinguished success in promoting the transformation <strong>of</strong> the results <strong>of</strong><br />

researches into market products.<br />

The early years‘ study and development <strong>of</strong> the two academicians <strong>of</strong> Qingniao rely on<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> and now they are promoting the progress <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> with their wisdom and power<br />

<strong>of</strong> which the establishment <strong>of</strong> the Fund is the representation and the pro<strong>of</strong>. It‘s said<br />

that in order to further promote the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, academician Yang Fuqing<br />

and Wang Yangyuan intend to enlarge the amount <strong>of</strong> the donation and extend the<br />

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subject coverage <strong>of</strong> the fund.<br />

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Guanghua-Taida-Bijie: a New Model<br />

for West Development and<br />

Aid-the-poor Program<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85366425<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 20th, 2004: On the morning <strong>of</strong> May 19th, at 9 o‘clock,<br />

the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> ―Guanghua-Taida-Bijie: Leader Training Project‖ <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, that is, subject forum <strong>of</strong> ―Strengthening the force <strong>of</strong> aiding<br />

poverty-stricken areas and fastening the development <strong>of</strong> the economics <strong>of</strong><br />

poverty-stricken areas‖ held in Guanghua Building <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Bijie area <strong>of</strong> Guizhou province, which is the key poverty-stricken area, came into<br />

existence as the experimental area <strong>of</strong> ―zoology construction, population control and<br />

aided poverty-stricken area‖ area, when President Hu Jingtao was the monarch <strong>of</strong><br />

that province. In order to accelerate the development <strong>of</strong> the society and economics<br />

<strong>of</strong> Bijie area, Central United Front Work Development set up an expert adviser group<br />

composed <strong>of</strong> the experts from the famous democratic parties in the country and<br />

abroad. This group was set up in 1989 and now with Li Yining, the dean <strong>of</strong><br />

Guanghua Management School, as its leader. For 14 years, with the ceaseless<br />

support from all circles, the position that its finance income ranked had climbed to<br />

the third from the last one in the whole province. It had been one <strong>of</strong> the quickest<br />

developing areas in Guizhou province. But in recent years, facing the need <strong>of</strong><br />

speeding up the development under a new situation, Bijie area felt its lack <strong>of</strong> talented<br />

people for government and enterprise management.<br />

―Guanghua-Taida-Bijie: Leader Training Project‖ applies itself to training a lot <strong>of</strong><br />

government leaders and enterprise managers who have abundant experience and<br />

rich knowledge and who fit the development <strong>of</strong> Bijie area. There is no shirking the<br />

responsibility for Guanghua Management School to take it in hand to improve the<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> talented people for that area, bringing the precious knowledge and forward<br />

productions to the People <strong>of</strong> Bijie who badly need them. As a commercial school <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Guanghua Management Scholl fulfills its mission <strong>of</strong> ―Creating knowledge,<br />

Broadcasting knowledge and Serving society‖.<br />

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25 Capable Applicants from China and<br />

Abroad Competing for the 7 Posts <strong>of</strong><br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85366350<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 21st, 2004:Physics School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

announced in the proclamation <strong>of</strong> April 6th to invite applications for seven posts <strong>of</strong><br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor. Up till May 9th, totally 25 applications have been received, <strong>of</strong> which 17<br />

from abroad including Hong Kong and Taiwan and the other 8 are from inland.<br />

Mostly applicant are very competitive, <strong>of</strong> whom some are pr<strong>of</strong>essors and<br />

vice-pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> well-known universities from abroad; some are elitists <strong>of</strong> key<br />

universities <strong>of</strong> inland. At present, Physics School has selected 4 persons and waited<br />

for examination and approval <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. The other posts would be confirmed in the<br />

coming days.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

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New Institution <strong>of</strong> Advisers for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

International Students<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85116836<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 20, 2004: the first introduction and training course on ―the<br />

institution <strong>of</strong> advisers for <strong>PKU</strong> international students‖ was given at Zheng Da<br />

international communication center at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The selected advisers for<br />

international students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the core members <strong>of</strong> SICA (the Students‘<br />

International Communication Association) and the director <strong>of</strong> International student<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are presented.<br />

As <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is gaining more reputation from all over the world, more and<br />

more international students come here for further education every year with<br />

admiration for the first-class university in China and deep interests in Chinese<br />

culture. However, to most <strong>of</strong> the international students who step into this campus for<br />

the first time, they not only have difficulty with their language but also are unfamiliar<br />

with the study facilities, the teaching system, the arrangement <strong>of</strong> the courses and all<br />

that. In order to help our international students to accustomed themselves to this new<br />

environment more quickly and <strong>of</strong>fer more chances for both international students and<br />

Chinese students to have intercultural communication, a completely new idea---- ―the<br />

institution <strong>of</strong> advisers for <strong>PKU</strong> international students‖ was put forward by SICA,<br />

supported and supervised by the International student <strong>of</strong>fice. It is intended to unite all<br />

the students with enthusiasm and capability for this special program to participate in<br />

<strong>of</strong>fering guidance and help to the international students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. We are<br />

ready to try our best to solve the problems our international students have in their<br />

study as well as in their daily life. We also hold the belief that this institution will<br />

benefit both sides.<br />

This new idea echoes well on campus as soon as it was advertised lately. Within a<br />

few days, more than 400 resumes were handed in applying for taking part in this<br />

creative program. After the first round selection, only 120 resumes were remained.<br />

The second round selection was the interview in which the 120 remainders<br />

experienced a strict and challenging test. It was carried out on May 16, 2004 at Lin<br />

Hu Xuan at <strong>PKU</strong> with the leaders <strong>of</strong> SICA as the interviewers. The interviewees had<br />

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to go through 3 parts <strong>of</strong> the interview, the second <strong>of</strong> which was the impromptu<br />

<strong>English</strong> speech. Finally, 69 selected ones became the formal advisers <strong>of</strong> this<br />

program, and another 25 students in the waiting list.<br />

As for the first training course this evening, both the leaders <strong>of</strong> the International<br />

Student Office and SICA gave an introduction and detailed explanations <strong>of</strong> this new<br />

institution. Since some <strong>of</strong> the members in SICA had once carried out such kind <strong>of</strong><br />

program in a small scale, so some precious experience were shared during the<br />

course too. All the excellent advisers held a great interest in listening to the specific<br />

work that should be done in the future.<br />

The institution will first aim at the new international undergraduate students<br />

(including the short-term international students for advanced studies) <strong>of</strong> the next<br />

term this year. And hopefully, ―the institution <strong>of</strong> advisers for <strong>PKU</strong> international<br />

students‖ will have great influence on the internationalization <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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Face to face with Students Specialized<br />

in Sports<br />

By Yan Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05--20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85116745<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 20th: as a special part <strong>of</strong> the ―Tennis Cultural Week‖, the<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Tennis Association (PTA) invited elite member <strong>of</strong> all kinds <strong>of</strong><br />

sports societies in campus to join in a talk exchanging their experiences and joys<br />

from doing sports.<br />

Among the guest speakers there are Wu You from department <strong>of</strong> Chinese language<br />

and literature who is good at Chinese chess, Chen Yang from <strong>Peking</strong> university law<br />

school who is a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> boat race team, Luo Chuan from school <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />

language who is in the national tae kwon do team, Bai Fan from school <strong>of</strong><br />

international studies who is in the <strong>Peking</strong> swimming team and Zhu Bin, a drill master<br />

in PTA.<br />

After the host briefly introduced each <strong>of</strong> them, they all talked about their athletic<br />

career. Chen yang gave the listeners a general introduction <strong>of</strong> boat race and then<br />

retraced their hard training in Zhe Jiang Province and their competing with teams<br />

from Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge and other renowned universities. Wu you said<br />

that he had been playing chess for over 15years and had once beaten a famous<br />

Chinese chess player, Liu Da Huo. He also shows talent in calligraphy and a high<br />

grade in college. Bai Fan was the only female in the swimming team but was the<br />

most diligent one, so she had once gotten the championship in a national youth<br />

swimming competition. All the audience was most interested in Luo Chuan‘s<br />

experience so he talked the most. When he was in high school, he once defeated<br />

four thieves who had stolen his parcel only by himself and one <strong>of</strong> the thieves had<br />

injured seriously. He had once won the second place in the tournament held in<br />

Thailand. Now he was the number one player in his bracket <strong>of</strong> tae kwon do in china.<br />

Then was the time for the listeners to ask questions. All the audience was curious<br />

and actively threw out many diverting questions, including whether your choice to be<br />

a special student might make you can‘t have the normal life as other student. They<br />

all believed that sports had become one inseparable part <strong>of</strong> their lives and they were<br />

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deeply in love with their pr<strong>of</strong>icient kinds <strong>of</strong> sports and they would never regret their<br />

choice.<br />

The host then had some questions to ask the audiences and had some gifts sending<br />

out. A video made by the club members were displayed to show love and friendship<br />

in PTA. The atmosphere in the meeting hall was easy and harmonious. The<br />

audience burst into laughter many times throughout the activity.<br />

The tennis association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> who held the activity was founded in<br />

1993 and had enrolled over 1000 members. In this tennis cultural week, they also<br />

organized other activities, such as free tennis teaching, selling T-shirts <strong>of</strong> the club<br />

and some well-known sports brand, introduction <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> tennis and career <strong>of</strong><br />

some outstanding tennis player. All the activities attracted a great number <strong>of</strong><br />

students.<br />

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Pulitzer Prize Winner OUR TOWN at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Zhang Yuan, Dai Yanchao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85100685<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 20, 2004: The Pulitzer Prize winning American Drama,<br />

OUR TOWN written by Thornton Wilder, will be put on in People‘s Arts Theatre from<br />

May 21 to May 23.<br />

The play is directed by Joseph Graves from Hollywood, CA, a noted actor, director,<br />

and writer for both stage and film in America and the U.K, and performed by students<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

This play describes a typical American life <strong>of</strong> a little town named Grover's Corners in<br />

New Hampshire in the US. There the citizens reveal the truth and eternity <strong>of</strong> life by<br />

their work, life, love, and death. The whole story is permeated with deep sympathy<br />

and light humor. As the author, Thornton Wilder, said, ―It is an attempt, expecting to<br />

find some value <strong>of</strong> the most trivial things in life.‖<br />

Our Town's first performance was staged in 1938 in America, which made a great<br />

change to American drama, and for the following 65 years, it fully deserves the<br />

position <strong>of</strong> ―the most welcome drama in American dramatic history‖. In China, Our<br />

Town has been performed many times, and warmly welcomed and highly praised by<br />

Chinese audience. However, the performance in <strong>English</strong> is a creative<br />

experimentation on a Chinese stages.<br />

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Seven Job Fairs for <strong>University</strong><br />

Graduates to Come<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-05—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85100643<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 18th, 2004: Since 20th this month, Beijing <strong>University</strong><br />

Graduates career placement center will hold seven job fairs aimed at specialized<br />

trades or pr<strong>of</strong>essions. The one held in July 8th will be the first for students‘ part-time<br />

jobs in Beijing.<br />

Recently, Beijing is making a statistics on the employment situations <strong>of</strong> the<br />

graduates <strong>of</strong> the year. Generally, every year from 20th November to February the<br />

second year, Beijing Municipal Commission <strong>of</strong> Education and Ministry <strong>of</strong> Personnel<br />

hold ten large two-way selection job fairs for graduates <strong>of</strong> the year; but in order to<br />

help the graduates who have not signed any contracts, this year Beijing <strong>University</strong><br />

Graduates career placement center will hold another seven job fairs aimed at<br />

specialized trades or pr<strong>of</strong>essions, including: IT and Electronics; Architecture and<br />

Real Estates; Automobile, Mechanism and Chemical industry; Finance, Insurance,<br />

Investment and Securities; Medicament, health protection products and medical<br />

treatment appliance; Pr<strong>of</strong>essional school; intern and part-time job.<br />

According to the principal <strong>of</strong> Beijing <strong>University</strong> Graduates career placement center,<br />

at this time <strong>of</strong> each year, most graduates are busy seeking jobs and signing<br />

contracts with enterprises; although many enterprises have already finished their<br />

recruitments, some have not found the right person they need. Wen Shufeng, vice<br />

director <strong>of</strong> Students‘ Affairs Division <strong>of</strong> Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, analyzes that<br />

there are mainly four kinds <strong>of</strong> graduates who have not signed any contracts: those<br />

who failed in the postgraduate admittance exams and missed the golden time <strong>of</strong> job<br />

hunting; those who do not sign the contracts because the enterprises could not solve<br />

the problem <strong>of</strong> residence registration; those are unfit for higher posts but unwilling to<br />

take lower ones and those who do not have the proper capability.<br />

It‘s said that the seven job fairs is the continuation <strong>of</strong> the two-way selection fairs held<br />

in winter and the on-line job fairs held in spring. And it is a responding measure to<br />

the increasing pressure <strong>of</strong> employment.<br />

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Students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to Perform American<br />

Famous Drama ―Our Town‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85100597<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 19th, 2004: The famous drama ―Our Town‖ written by<br />

notable American dramatist Thornton Wilder will be performed in public by students<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in Beijing People‘s Arts Theatre between<br />

May 21st and 23rd.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Joseph Graves from <strong>English</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, who is also<br />

a pr<strong>of</strong>essional actor, dramatist and producer from Los Angeles, will direct and take<br />

part in the drama. Students from <strong>English</strong> Department will be the actors and actresses<br />

<strong>of</strong> this play.<br />

―Our Town‖ was completed and published by Thornton Wilder in 1938, which<br />

describes a typical American life in a small town named Grover‘s Corners, which is in<br />

New Hampshire. Because <strong>of</strong> the beautiful scenery, the exquisite description <strong>of</strong><br />

emotion and the wonderful reappearance <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> American middle class<br />

delivered by the drama, ―Our Town‖ soon became one <strong>of</strong> the most important plays in<br />

the USA and was performed time after time.<br />

―Our Town‖ has also been played in China for many times and is loved by China<br />

audience. However, the dialogue <strong>of</strong> this time‘s performance will be all in <strong>English</strong>,<br />

which is the first time in China. Also, the ticket <strong>of</strong> this drama will be totally free.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

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DV Made by Students Were Evaluated<br />

on the Second Kwans Movie Culture<br />

Day<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85100431<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 16th, 2004: On May 16th, the closing ceremony for<br />

the Second Kwans Movie Culture Day and also the awarding ceremony for the<br />

Kwans Cup campus DV contest took place in the Southern Hall in the library <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. It was the first time students‘ works were evaluated rather than<br />

students evaluated commercial movies.<br />

The second Kwans Movie Culture Day was held by the Department <strong>of</strong> Arts Studies,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>-Kwans Group Co., Ltd, under the theme <strong>of</strong><br />

―the charm <strong>of</strong> arts‖. It started in the beginning <strong>of</strong> April 2003, and lasted one year. The<br />

activities included the face-to-face talk with movie elite, movie displays, movie art<br />

forum and last the campus DV contest.<br />

The DV contest had collected more than forty DV works from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Film Academy and Beijing<br />

Broadcasting Institute. The works were first divided into two genres, then famous<br />

actors and directors were invited to appraise them and finally thirty works were given<br />

the prizes. The five works Seeking, SARS in the North Railway Station and so on<br />

displayed after the ceremony received high evaluation from the audience.<br />

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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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Mr. Paul N. Durr: The Upcoming 2004<br />

US Presidential Election<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85019327<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 18th: Who will win the coming presidential campaign in the<br />

USA? Who will probably be the next USA president? Here Mr. Paul N. Durr was<br />

invited by the School <strong>of</strong> Government Management, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, to analyze the<br />

complicated political situation in the USA.<br />

Mr. Durr first outlined the governmental system in the USA to help the students catch<br />

a whole sight <strong>of</strong> the USA politics. He explained that three main branches constitutes<br />

the political control: the president section, the legislature and the juristic section.<br />

Then he contrasted George Bush with John Kerry on their standpoints upon many<br />

important issues. He also concluded the key issues that might determine their<br />

destinies in the near future. First economy was the fundamental factor that all the<br />

American people concerned with. After the 9/11, national security ascended to the<br />

second main issue, pointed out Mr. Durr. Besides, their viewpoints on social issues,<br />

such as marital issue and education, might influence their images among the<br />

electorate as well. Concerning these complex factors, the strategies <strong>of</strong> Bush and<br />

Kerry were mostly similar except for the opposite positions on health care and<br />

education, explained Mr. Durr. He also predicted that it would be a close election in<br />

November.<br />

As for each candidate‘s future once he would lose the campaign, Mr. Durr answered<br />

that the political life would be over for Bush, while it would not for Kerry unless he<br />

would lose another presidential election. When asked to evaluate Hillary Clinton‘s<br />

political life, Mr. Durr admitted her intelligence and abilities, but he believed that she<br />

was poor at relating to the American people, and possibly she would run for the vice<br />

president first and then the president in the future.<br />

Mr. Paul N. Durr got his MPA degree in the Kennedy Government Management<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Harvard <strong>University</strong>, and has been an assistant financial <strong>of</strong>ficial for the<br />

Massachusetts state government, a famous producer and compere <strong>of</strong> the USA<br />

political TV talk show, and now is a pr<strong>of</strong>essional consultant on the USA Government<br />

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Management.<br />

Mr. Durr is the second U.S. scholar <strong>of</strong>fering lectures focusing on the up-coming<br />

presidential election invited this year by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> faculties. The first one is<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Herbert W. Simons who are focusing on speech communications from<br />

Temple <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> the UK.<br />

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Closing Ceremony for the Third<br />

Cultural Festival <strong>of</strong> SIS: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wei<br />

Speaks on "Idealism and Reality"<br />

By Zhang Yuan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84952784<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 18th, 2004: Closing Ceremony for the Third Cultural<br />

Festival <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> International Studies, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held tonight at<br />

<strong>News</strong> Briefing Hall in Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center. As an honored guest, Pr<strong>of</strong>.<br />

Pan Wei from school <strong>of</strong> international studies gave an excellent lecture on the topic <strong>of</strong><br />

―Idealism and Reality.‖<br />

Today‘s ceremony was consisted <strong>of</strong> three sections. At the beginning, Li Haiyan, vice<br />

secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth Committee, delivered a speech to congratulate<br />

the successful closing <strong>of</strong> this cultural festival. Li Hanmei, vice secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

Communist Party in the school <strong>of</strong> international studies, made an address to thank all<br />

the students in their school who had contributed their time and energy to the cultural<br />

festival, especially those whose diligent work were still unknown to public.<br />

In the second section, a well-made point was presented to demonstrate all the<br />

achievements <strong>of</strong> this cultural festival: the simulated UN Conference, the forum <strong>of</strong><br />

political science <strong>of</strong> Chinese universities, the series <strong>of</strong> academic lectures given by<br />

renowned pr<strong>of</strong>essors, and so on.<br />

The most exciting section was the excellent lecture given by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wei. Firstly,<br />

he thanked the cultural festival for providing him a chance to talk about the cultural<br />

aspect <strong>of</strong> a social science. In the main part <strong>of</strong> his lecture, he dealt with three<br />

subtopics: what is idealism, why should university be a place for fostering idealism,<br />

and why is a society with idealism a harmonious society.<br />

He claimed that idealism was absolutely perfect spirit, which was very close to ―the<br />

good‖ defined by Plato. It was a kind <strong>of</strong> selfless and collectivism. Because idealism<br />

was usually hardly to realize, it would gradually wear down in most <strong>of</strong> the people<br />

when they were getting old and struggling on in the cruel reality. So idealism was<br />

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mostly a characteristic <strong>of</strong> the youth. If a society wanted to have more idealistic<br />

members, the best way was to educate its youth so, which he believed was the<br />

responsibility and also the privilege <strong>of</strong> a university, who was comparatively more<br />

separated from the reality and more independent on its own values.<br />

He ended his lecture with the example <strong>of</strong> his tutor, Chen Hansheng, who was himself<br />

a typical idealist and who had worked all his life for nothing but those perfect ideals in<br />

his mind. His intensive emotion moved everyone on the spot and won him a<br />

long-time applause. After his lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan answered several questions from the<br />

audience.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Pan Wei is now vice pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> international politics department in school <strong>of</strong><br />

international studies, <strong>PKU</strong>. He got his doctor‘s degree in Berkeley branch campus,<br />

California <strong>University</strong> in 1996.<br />

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A Hit Drama Show Won Long<br />

Applause<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84861539<br />

By Wang Yanda<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 17, 2004: Last night, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>'s Drama<br />

Club received a big success for the first round <strong>of</strong> its new play ―Fly‖. Devoting all their<br />

talents and passions, the actors did provide a brilliant performance. In return, the<br />

audiences kept applauding for nearly three minutes at the curtain call.<br />

The script <strong>of</strong> ―Fly‖ was originated by Paul Sartre, one <strong>of</strong> the most famous<br />

philosophers in the 20th century. The original work was a tragedy story about the<br />

commitment <strong>of</strong> murders and revenges taking place in the Ancient Greek royals.<br />

Recomposed and directed by He Ye, a former graduate from <strong>PKU</strong>, the play took on a<br />

brand-new look for the audience.<br />

―On the premise <strong>of</strong> preserving the basic plot, we tried reprogramming the play on the<br />

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ground <strong>of</strong> our understanding and thinking,‖ Cui Wenqin, the leader <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Drama<br />

Club said. To make the drama better understood, they even added some new<br />

elements to the play, according to Cui. ―For example, the eight Black Dressed<br />

People did not exist in the original work,‖ he said.<br />

The performance had been busily preparing from the end <strong>of</strong> last semester. On<br />

account <strong>of</strong> financial limits, not only did all performers devote themselves to play, but<br />

also some fraternal communities, such like <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Youth Associations <strong>of</strong> the culture<br />

<strong>of</strong> Ancient Greek and Hebrew, <strong>of</strong>fered their favors generously.<br />

When asked if they had ever considered <strong>of</strong> commercializing their performances in<br />

the future, Cui Wenqin said: ―In principle, we do not expect to trade our interest and<br />

dream for money. But, as you know, to make the performance more decent, we do<br />

need some financial supports. I should say, we don‘t close the door on commercial<br />

performance, if possible.‖<br />

Due the great success <strong>of</strong> the first round, the <strong>PKU</strong> Drama Club was intending to give<br />

further performances in the near future.<br />

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World Famous Investor Jim Rogers<br />

lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84861485<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 17th, 2004: Jim Rogers, the world famous investor gave a<br />

splendid lecture to the students at <strong>PKU</strong> on the topic ‗The World as in the Eyes <strong>of</strong> an<br />

"Adventure Capitalist"‘ this afternoon in the Wanzhong Auditorium <strong>of</strong> CCER.<br />

As the author <strong>of</strong> the Investment Biker: On the Road with Jim Rogers (Random House<br />

1994) and Adventure Capitalist (Random House 2003), the co-founder <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Quantum Fund, Jim Rogers also hold two Guinness World Records for traveling<br />

around the world by motorcycle. The first one was during 1990-1992, and the second<br />

one was during the three years <strong>of</strong> the turn <strong>of</strong> the Millennium – 1999-2001. He had<br />

been to 116 countries and experienced 152,000-mile overland trip. Today he shared<br />

his memory <strong>of</strong> the two trips with the audiences.<br />

During the conference, Jim Rogers answered various questions raised by the<br />

audiences, including investment, adventurous motorcycle trip and his attitude <strong>of</strong> life.<br />

As an entertaining speaker, he mixes wit with sometimes constraint wisdom that<br />

<strong>of</strong>fers new and enlightened ways to view our world.<br />

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Experience and Comprehend: The<br />

characteristic <strong>of</strong> Chinese philosophy<br />

By Yan Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05--16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84848411<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Sunday, May 16, 2004: The closing ceremony <strong>of</strong> philosophical festival<br />

was held in the auditorium in the library. Lou Yulie, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> philosophy<br />

department, delivered a lecture under the topic ―Experience and comprehend----The<br />

characteristic <strong>of</strong> Chinese philosophy‖.<br />

Firstly Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lou pointed out the differences between Chinese philosophy and<br />

western philosophy. He said that western philosophy was based on substance and<br />

emphasized scrupulous analysis. Also western philosophy focused on details and<br />

theoretical frames and its analysis was mainly static. On the contrary, Chinese<br />

traditional philosophy thought much <strong>of</strong> people, matters and the mutual relations. It<br />

valued the whole and motive connection. Besides, Chinese philosophy placed great<br />

importance on practice and application.<br />

Then he came to the major point--- the characteristic <strong>of</strong> Chinese philosophy. He<br />

remarked that Chinese philosophy consisted <strong>of</strong> two parts---morals and artistic spirit.<br />

Moral principles required people to comply in everyday life, that was a procedure <strong>of</strong><br />

‗experience‘. Arts needed mostly inspiration and digestion, which was a process <strong>of</strong><br />

―comprehend‘. Therefore, ‗experience and comprehend were a chief approach in<br />

seeking for the essence <strong>of</strong> Chinese philosophy.<br />

This gave rise to a question <strong>of</strong> how to put the method into practice? To answer this<br />

question, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lou thought that it was necessary to become the master <strong>of</strong><br />

knowledge and go into the deeper meaning not only words on the surface. Moreover,<br />

one should summarize the experience <strong>of</strong> predecessors and people around him to<br />

make good use <strong>of</strong>. He concluded that it is a process demanding longtime practice<br />

and edification under the whole circumstances.<br />

In the end, another musical piece was played and a honorable guest display the tea<br />

ceremony.This brilliant lecture received ardently reaction and was proved to be a<br />

great success.<br />

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Yuan Pei Plan Receiving High<br />

Compliment<br />

By Yang Min<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05--16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84848171<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, May 16th, 2004, Beijing: Today the seminar on Yuanpei Program was<br />

held at the Memorial Hall. The secretary <strong>of</strong> the CCP <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Min Weifang and the<br />

president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong participated in the seminar.<br />

President Xu highly recommended the achievements that have been made by the<br />

Yuanpei Program. He also said that the program has now come to the pivotal stage.<br />

Different colleges and departments should coordinate in order to aid the executive<br />

council <strong>of</strong> the Yuanpei Program to conduct their work. The development <strong>of</strong> the<br />

direction the Yuanpei Program has been determined. The secretary <strong>of</strong> CCP <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>,<br />

Min Weifang said, the long term track survey <strong>of</strong> the graduate should be conducted so<br />

that the evaluation <strong>of</strong> the program can be made. The trend <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />

science and technology has shown that the Program is <strong>of</strong> supreme importance.<br />

Yuanpei Program is named after Mr Cai Yuanpei, a former president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> who<br />

was also a renowned educationist. This Program is characterized by <strong>of</strong>fering<br />

interdisciplinary education with humanity science instead <strong>of</strong> specifying in certain<br />

branch knowledge. Undergraduate who are in this program are free to choose<br />

courses in their undergraduate years. It is a breakthrough <strong>of</strong> the education system in<br />

China.<br />

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Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs Gives<br />

Publicity to Enrollment at <strong>PKU</strong>: The<br />

Signing Date Will Move Up<br />

By Lei Yongjian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84847875<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 18, 2004: A publicity team <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs <strong>of</strong><br />

China came to <strong>PKU</strong> yesterday afternoon to explain and publicize the Ministry‘s<br />

enrollment policy <strong>of</strong> the year 2005. The publicizing activity was held in Minzhu<br />

Building, and was warmly welcomed by several hundred students who would be on<br />

their road <strong>of</strong> job hunting next semester.<br />

According to the publicity team, the signing date for registering for the Ministry‘s<br />

entrance exam would move up to June, instead <strong>of</strong> September as it was last year.<br />

The team was composed <strong>of</strong> four <strong>of</strong>ficials: Zhang Yuanyuan, director-general <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Translation and Interpretation, Liu Guangyuan, deputy<br />

director-general <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Personnel, Zhang Wei and Yang Yirui, two<br />

deputy division chiefs <strong>of</strong> the Ministry. At the very beginning, a short introductory film<br />

was screened, briefing the history <strong>of</strong> China‘s Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs and its<br />

present situation. After that, the four <strong>of</strong>ficial respectively delivered speeches<br />

concerning their work experience in the Ministry and qualifications that a diplomatic<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficial should have. After the speeches, several students from different schools <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> asked questions they were concerned for.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> alumni have made great contribution to Chinese diplomatic enterprise. Both<br />

Tang Jiaxuan and Li Zhaoxing, former and present foreign ministers <strong>of</strong> China, are<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> graduates <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Foreign Languages.<br />

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Net-Friend Cup Tournament will Take<br />

Place on Campus<br />

By Lei Yongjian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84762678<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 16, 2004: The second Net-Friend Cup volleyball<br />

tournament is going to launch next Friday, according to a chief master <strong>of</strong> the<br />

volleyball channel on <strong>PKU</strong> Weiming BBS (Bulletin Board System). The game will last<br />

one day.<br />

Unlike ordinary games, this tournament is based on the Internet: players are all <strong>PKU</strong><br />

net-friends who knew each other by communicating on Weiming BBS, and the<br />

organizer is composed <strong>of</strong> the masters <strong>of</strong> the volleyball channel on BBS.<br />

There are seven teams altogether: the freshmen, the sophomores, the juniors, the<br />

seniors, the postgraduates, the overseas, and the patriarchs. The tournament will<br />

adopt single round-robin system, and one set determines the victory or defeat <strong>of</strong> one<br />

match because <strong>of</strong> the limited time and volleyball courts.<br />

The Weiming volleyball channel and the Volleyball Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> are two major<br />

actors that promote volleyball game on <strong>PKU</strong> campus, which provide most popular<br />

skill training and referee training programs. This Net-Friends Cup, like <strong>PKU</strong> Cup and<br />

Freshman Cup, will be held annually as fanciers‘ festival on campus.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Lin Jianhua<br />

Invites Students to Talk about<br />

―Summer School‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84761354<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 14th, 2004: During the five weeks from June 21st to<br />

July 23rd, <strong>PKU</strong> will run the first Summer School in a grand new style. On the<br />

occasion, <strong>PKU</strong> will invite excellent scholars home and abroad and famous<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to give various top-quality courses. Some <strong>of</strong> the courses are open<br />

to the society so that <strong>PKU</strong>‘s educational resources could better serve society.<br />

Lin Jianhua, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> who directs the university‘s teaching affairs, will<br />

hold a face-to-face talk with students who care about the Summer School. The talk<br />

will focus on the topics such as how to bring the function <strong>of</strong> the Summer School into<br />

full play; how to enlarge the academic view <strong>of</strong> the students; how to improve <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

education quality, etc.<br />

Up to now, the syllabus <strong>of</strong> the Summer School has been finished. There are about 70<br />

courses, which are divided into three categories. Courses in category B and C are<br />

open to the society.<br />

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Photo Exhibition Marked 3rd<br />

Anniversary School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84761283<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 12, 2004: With the opening <strong>of</strong> Shao Huaze's<br />

exhibition <strong>of</strong> his overseas photograph works on May 12th, School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication (SJC) <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> raised up the curtain on its 3rd anniversary<br />

celebration.<br />

"My favorite picture is the one taken in Hawaii, USA, which I named the Old Man, the<br />

Child and the Sea," Shao Huaze, dean <strong>of</strong> SJC, commented at the opening <strong>of</strong> his<br />

exhibition, "because it symbolized exactly the development <strong>of</strong> journalism at <strong>PKU</strong>."<br />

He went on to explain that the old man represents the long history <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />

journalism, and the lovely child is just like present-day SJC, while the sea indicates<br />

SJC must overcome great difficulty to promote China's journalism industry.<br />

Established on May 28th, 2001, SJC is the youngest school at <strong>PKU</strong>. Yet, SJC is also<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the most rigorous and energetic schools with a faculty <strong>of</strong> 25, including 8<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors and 11 associated-pr<strong>of</strong>essors. Currently there are 555 students in SJC<br />

majoring in journalism, radio and TV news, publishing, and advertising. All <strong>of</strong> the<br />

academic programs <strong>of</strong>fered by SJC have been fully developed in the past three<br />

years.<br />

According to Dean Shao Huaze at the opening <strong>of</strong> his exhibition, although SJC still<br />

faces some difficulty, such as lacking funds and facilities, all the faculty and students<br />

in SJC are confident that <strong>PKU</strong> is able to build the first-rate school <strong>of</strong> journalism in the<br />

near future. Before appointed dean <strong>of</strong> SJC in 2001, Shao had held several prominent<br />

positions such as president <strong>of</strong> China Journalists Association and chief editor <strong>of</strong><br />

People's Daily.<br />

Vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan, the secretary <strong>of</strong> party committee <strong>of</strong> SJC Zhao<br />

Weimin and SJC's executive vice-dean Gong Wenyang attended the photograph<br />

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exhibition opening.<br />

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Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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National Post-doctoral Symposium<br />

Named ―Function and Change in<br />

Chinese Society‖ to be Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84515266<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 12, 2004: The national post-doctoral symposium<br />

named ―Function and Change in Chinese Society‖ will be held at <strong>PKU</strong>, from May 12<br />

to13. The ninety-four year old renowned scholar Fei Xiaotong sent his congratulatory<br />

letter to the meeting.<br />

The Chinese society is undergoing a pr<strong>of</strong>ound process <strong>of</strong> change. In the 21th<br />

century, China is facing both great opportunities and challenges. The social<br />

scientists in China must study the law <strong>of</strong> function and change <strong>of</strong> Chinese society,<br />

and discuss the direction <strong>of</strong> development. Centering on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―the function<br />

and change in Chinese society‖, the representatives will discuss the issues <strong>of</strong> grass<br />

roots political power and participation in the countryside, social welfare and<br />

community construction, citizen society and non- prolific organization, compulsory<br />

education and national quality, and the economic development and the construction<br />

<strong>of</strong> administration.<br />

This is the first discussion on this theme by the postdoctoral students in this country.<br />

This meeting is characterized by the multi-disciplinary and multi-perspective method.<br />

The representatives came from the fields <strong>of</strong> sociology, anthropology, economics,<br />

political science, demography, history, management, Chinese, law, pedagogy, mass<br />

communication, computer science, etc.<br />

The post-doctoral system began in 1985. In 1987, Mr Fei Xiaotong initiated the first<br />

postdoctoral station <strong>of</strong> liberal arts in China, which is the postdoctoral station <strong>of</strong><br />

sociology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The symposium is cosponsored by the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> postdoctoral student management <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, Center for Sociological Research and Development Studies <strong>of</strong> China, <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Chinese postdoctoral science foundation. It is conducted by the <strong>PKU</strong> social science<br />

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postdoctoral scientific research, the Beijing postdoctoral sodality and the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Postdoctoral Sodality.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Yang Min<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Swept the First National<br />

South-West Associated <strong>University</strong> Cup<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84513730<br />

The first ―National South-West Associated <strong>University</strong> Cup‖ Chinese Chess Contest<br />

took place in the New Civil Engineering Hall in Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> on May 11.<br />

Through two days‘ furious competition, the team composed <strong>of</strong> six <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

students won the cup successfully in all the five games.<br />

This contest was first proposed by the Chinese Chess Association <strong>of</strong> Nankai<br />

<strong>University</strong>, and received the whole support from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Chinese Chess<br />

Association and China‘s Chinese Chess Team <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. The three<br />

universities all sent their elites to participate in this competition, and the national<br />

master Li Xuan, the national first-degree chessmen Wu You, Guo Hui and so on<br />

were all joined the contest. The last round between the two equiponderant teams<br />

attracted many amateurs and ended with the success <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> team.<br />

This contest is the reflection <strong>of</strong> the intercourse among the three universities, and will<br />

surely strengthen and develop the deep friendship made since the anti-Japan war,<br />

when the three universities constituted the National South-West Associated<br />

<strong>University</strong> in Kunming in 1938 and dispersed the university in the summer <strong>of</strong> 1946.<br />

Besides, this contest also provides an intercourse and studying opportunity for the<br />

amateurs <strong>of</strong> Chinese chess and makes a contribution to the national campus<br />

Chinese chess course.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : http://sports.sina.com.cn/<br />

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Recollection <strong>of</strong> Philosopher Feng<br />

Youlan<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84409422<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> news, Beijing, May 11th, 2004: After a series <strong>of</strong> activities on the 90th<br />

anniversary <strong>of</strong> the Philosophy Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>----―approaching the<br />

gate <strong>of</strong> philosophy‖: 2004 philosophy culture day, a lecture on the recollection <strong>of</strong><br />

philosopher Feng Youlan was held on May 11th at Ying Jie communication center.<br />

The lecture is held jointly by the League committee <strong>of</strong> the philosophy department and<br />

its student union and graduate student union.<br />

Early before the lecture, the big hall is crowded with students from different<br />

departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> as well as those from other universities. Even the aisles in the<br />

hall were seated with people. At 7:00 p.m., the six honored guest presented on the<br />

platform, among whom are the prominent physicist, the Nobel Prize winner Yang<br />

Zhenning, our respectable writer Zong Pu - daughter <strong>of</strong> Feng Youlan, dean <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Art Studies Ye Lang, researcher Chen Zhanguo from China Social<br />

Science Institution and two other pr<strong>of</strong>essor from the Philosophy Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

The dean <strong>of</strong> philosophy department Zhao Dunhua took charge <strong>of</strong> this lecture.<br />

As the daughter <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Feng, Zong Pu first gave a wonderful speech. She<br />

talked about her impression <strong>of</strong> his father and focused on the influence his father had<br />

on her. When explaining how his father‘s philosophy study influenced her literature<br />

study, she said that his father once wrote a preface for one <strong>of</strong> her book. In this<br />

preface, his father suggested to her that one should read two kinds <strong>of</strong> books: one is<br />

the books written by human and the other is the books without characters, the books<br />

from heaven, which are about nature, society and life. He added that one could write<br />

glorious articles if he read only about 3 to 5 pages <strong>of</strong> the books from heaven.<br />

Then Yang Zhenning talked about his several contacts with Mr. Feng. Mr. Yang first<br />

titled Feng Youlan as one <strong>of</strong> the greatest philosopher <strong>of</strong> China in the 20th century.<br />

But during his speech, he also made some jokes, saying that Mr. Feng was actually<br />

a stammerer, but who never lost in a debate. And this humorous comment aroused a<br />

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big laughter among the full-court.<br />

After the speeches <strong>of</strong> the two distinguished guest, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye from the Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Art Studies shared his opinions with the audiences. He presented that Feng‘s<br />

science on the state <strong>of</strong> life was his most valuable theory.<br />

Other honored guests also talked about their impressions as Mr. Feng‘s assistants<br />

and students. And two <strong>of</strong> Mr. Feng‘s works----the New Yuan Ren and San Song<br />

Tang Preface were sincerely recommended by them.<br />

Many students kept on taking notes during the whole lecture and finally the lecture<br />

come to an end in the warm discuss between students and the special guests.<br />

Of course, we can only get a glimpse <strong>of</strong> Feng Youlan‘s achievements and theories in<br />

this two-hour long lecture. But as the six honored guests pointed out, we were<br />

encouraged to have an intensive reading <strong>of</strong> Mr. Feng‘s great works in the future for<br />

they contained so much philosophy that worth learning.<br />

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A big party for Korean Culture Fans<br />

By Wang Yanda<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84409157<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, May 11, 2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s 1st Korean Culture<br />

Carnival Opening received tremendous success last night. For most <strong>of</strong> the students,<br />

it was the first time to see the Korean swordplay and traditional fashion show from<br />

such short a distance.<br />

The 1st Korean Culture Carnival is going to last from May 10 to May 16. During this<br />

period, students may feel free to join different kinds <strong>of</strong> activities, such as Excellent<br />

Korean movie salon, Korean Wedding show, Speech on Korean history and so on.<br />

Organized by <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s Korean Salon, the Korean Culture Carnival aims to<br />

provide a precious chance for campus students to get an even closer look at the<br />

Korean culture. Students may gain a deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> Korea history though<br />

all the traditional displays. Moreover, they can find out what is new in Korean society<br />

by experiencing all the pop culture shows. With all the well-prepared activities to<br />

come, the organizers are expecting to benefit the Sino-Korean culture<br />

communication among the students.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>, Tsinghua and RUC Doctorate<br />

Forum Hold at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84327199<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.22th, 2004: On the morning <strong>of</strong> April 22nd, the doctors<br />

from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China<br />

together came to Yingjie Communication Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to take part in the<br />

fourth Doctorate Forum. They made communications on the theme <strong>of</strong> ―Chinese<br />

youth and the great historic mission to construct the better-<strong>of</strong>f society‖.<br />

The forum was organized by the three universities together, and this time was<br />

undertaken by the Graduates Union <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Marxism, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Zhan‘an, dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Marxism, presided over the forum<br />

and firstly addressed the forum. And the following theme speeches were presided<br />

over by Wu Fengwu, the chairman <strong>of</strong> Graduates Union <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Marxism, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. An expert from each delegation <strong>of</strong> the three universities first gave a<br />

general introduction <strong>of</strong> their topic, then two doctorate representatives detailed the<br />

topic and finally ten minutes was given for freely discussion.<br />

Meantime, the forum also announced the opening <strong>of</strong> the second Academic Cultural<br />

Festival <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Marxism, and the other activities <strong>of</strong> the festival include a series<br />

<strong>of</strong> lectures on ―May 4th‖ spirit and youth‘s missions, ―May 4th‖ Youth Forum and<br />

movie displays and so on.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Several Posts Have No Bidders at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

First Collective Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Recruitment<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84327098<br />

May 9th is the end <strong>of</strong> the signing up <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s first collective pr<strong>of</strong>essor recruitment.<br />

According to some schools and departments, some posts have no bidders while<br />

some others are contended by more than ten.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Physics engages more pr<strong>of</strong>essors than any other schools this time. In all<br />

the 12 pr<strong>of</strong>essors to be engaged, there will be at least seven from outside <strong>PKU</strong>. Till<br />

yesterday, School <strong>of</strong> Physics has received about eight applications. However, none<br />

<strong>of</strong> them is for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Atmospheric Physics and Atmospheric<br />

Environment. It is said that those branches <strong>of</strong> learning are little known and the<br />

specialists in those fields are rare, which might accounted for the situation.<br />

At <strong>PKU</strong>‘s Law school, more than ten people contend for one job. Some applications<br />

are sent from abroad. Nevertheless, the leading person <strong>of</strong> Law school says that it is<br />

out <strong>of</strong> the school‘s power to enlarge the engagement and the school has to eliminate<br />

the applicants through strict selection.<br />

After the signing up, schools and departments will select their applicants through<br />

tests, interviews, and votes. Then, they will turn in the result <strong>of</strong> the selection to <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Personnel Office. The <strong>University</strong> will run another test under the guidance <strong>of</strong><br />

specialists and then give the final say.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

Source : Beijing Times<br />

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New York Times‘ Best-selling Author<br />

Lectured on <strong>PKU</strong> Campus:<br />

By Zhang Yuan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84262759<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May 10th, 2004: ―People may go to two extremes as they<br />

assert either that philosophy can do everything or philosophy can do nothing. I stand<br />

in between.‖ In his lecture ―The Power <strong>of</strong> Philosophy‖, Alain de Botton, New York<br />

Times‘ best-selling author, made this moderate but pertinent remark.<br />

Alain de Botton is a British writer who graduated from Cambridge. Just 35 years <strong>of</strong><br />

age, he has already written 7 books altogether, many <strong>of</strong> which are on New York<br />

Times‘ best seller list. Tonight he was invited to make his lecture in Room 208,<br />

Democratic Building about his new books.<br />

At the beginning <strong>of</strong> his lecture, Alain de Botton pointed out the changes philosophy<br />

study had undergone from the ancient time till today. In ancient times, philosopher<br />

should be like a doctor who dealt with people‘s soul. But in today‘s universities,<br />

philosophy department paid more attention to the technological aspect and it was<br />

believed that wisdom was impossible to teach.<br />

Then Alain de Botton talked briefly about the impressive ideas concerning life and<br />

love <strong>of</strong> four western philosophers: Epicurus <strong>of</strong> ancient Greece, Seneca <strong>of</strong> ancient<br />

Rome, Montaigne <strong>of</strong> France and Schopenhauer <strong>of</strong> Germany.<br />

He thought philosophy should not be an abstruse discipline in front <strong>of</strong> which the<br />

majority would flinch but be understood and enjoyed by the mass and be applicable<br />

to their daily life. Regarding himself as a layman <strong>of</strong> philosophy, he talked in a plain<br />

but attractive way which made everyone understand and interested. For example,<br />

when mentioning Epicurus‘ three basic human needs --friendship, freedom and<br />

thought, and his division between what one needs and what one desires, Alain de<br />

Botton associated it with modern advertisements as the typical confusion <strong>of</strong> the two.<br />

After the speech was a 20-minute Q&A section. Questions ranged widely, from those<br />

general one such as ―how to become a writer‖, ―the intellectuals‘ social status in<br />

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Britain‖, ―how well can philosophy explain the meaning <strong>of</strong> life‖, to those more<br />

personal and concrete ones such as ―your favorite among all your books,‖ ―your<br />

opinion about the relationship between the popularity and quality <strong>of</strong> best sellers,‖ and<br />

even ―your e-mail address‖.<br />

For the last half an hour, Alain autographed his books for the audience on the spot.<br />

This activity was sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong> Study Center for World Literature with the<br />

cooperation with Guolinfeng Bookstore. The series <strong>of</strong> Alain‘s Chinese version was<br />

sold on the spot for the autographing.<br />

Alain de Botton‘s works includes novels Essays on Love (1993), The Romantic<br />

Movement (1994), Kiss and Tell (1995); prose works How Proust can Change Your<br />

Life (1997), which made him immediately famous, The Consolation <strong>of</strong><br />

Philosophy(2000) and The Art <strong>of</strong> Travel (2002). His works have been translated into<br />

more than twenty languages, including Chinese.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Held International Conference on<br />

the Demographic Window and Healthy<br />

Aging<br />

By Wang Fanfan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--05--10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84262702<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, May,10th, 2004: International conference on the Demographic<br />

Window and Healthy Aging, scheduled on the 10th to 11th <strong>of</strong> this May, is organized<br />

by the International Union for the Scientific Study <strong>of</strong> Population, Asian Population &<br />

Sustainable Development Analysis Center and Center for Healthy Aging and Family<br />

Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Many special guests have been invited to the conference including Jiang Zhenghua,<br />

Vice Chairperson <strong>of</strong> the Standing Committee <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress,<br />

Jacque Vallin, chairman <strong>of</strong> the International Union for the Scientific Study <strong>of</strong><br />

Population, Chinese famous economist Lin Yifu, expert <strong>of</strong> Chinese characteristics<br />

Hu Angang and many experts from both domestic and overseas.<br />

Since 1970s, China has experienced the transition from high birth rate and high<br />

death rate to low birth rate and low death rate, as the result <strong>of</strong> the economic<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the society. Such a transition causes changes in the age structure<br />

and the society is considered as an aging society. Aging in developed countries is a<br />

concomitant <strong>of</strong> urbanization and industrialization and therefore is assumes an<br />

incremental process. However, in China, the demographic transition was late yet<br />

fast; the impact <strong>of</strong> population aging is a problem we can‘t ignore.<br />

However, according to some demographic economists, the aging transition provides<br />

a transitory opportunity which is called ‖the demographic dividend‖. In such a period<br />

<strong>of</strong> time, the proportion <strong>of</strong> child-raising is declining while the proportion <strong>of</strong> the labor<br />

force is increasing. Meanwhile, the proportion <strong>of</strong> the aged people has not reached<br />

the high level. The rapid economic progress <strong>of</strong> Japan and Asia Four Dragon mainly<br />

depended on ‖the demographic dividend‖.<br />

Almost 50 experts from Europe, America and Asia gathered in CCER to<br />

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communicate and discuss the socioeconomic challenges and opportunities <strong>of</strong> the<br />

demographic window and healthy ageing. They also provided suggestions for the<br />

governments <strong>of</strong> the developing countries on how to take full advantage <strong>of</strong> the<br />

precious opportunity <strong>of</strong> ‖the demographic dividend‖ and how to deal with the<br />

challenge <strong>of</strong> the ageing society after 2020.<br />

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6 <strong>PKU</strong> Graduates Volunteer to Serve<br />

the West<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84240133<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.30, 2004: There have already been six graduate<br />

applicants till 5:30pm on April 29th, verified and confirmed by the Project Executive<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> ―Plan <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Voluntary Service to The West‖. There are four<br />

applicants each from the School <strong>of</strong> Mathematical Sciences, the School <strong>of</strong> Economy,<br />

the Department <strong>of</strong> Information Management and the Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanics and<br />

Engineering Sciences, also, two from the Health Science Center.<br />

Generally speaking, the six applicants experienced in social practice and<br />

well-performed at grades are qualified. They all have a great deal <strong>of</strong> warmth towards<br />

voluntary service. ―I am willing to work in the west, and I think my voluntary service<br />

will contribute to our society and shape myself at the same time. I do believe only<br />

through exercise and mill can my life be perfect. ‖ said Sheng Hanrui, the first<br />

applicant.<br />

To make the recruitment go on smoothly, the Project Executive Office has done a lot<br />

<strong>of</strong> careful work. They will examine the applicants, from academic performance to<br />

work experience starting from April 30th.<br />

The plan <strong>of</strong> voluntary service helps to promote the development <strong>of</strong> the poor area in<br />

the middle and west China. Also, it can expand the employment <strong>of</strong> college students,<br />

and enhance their sense <strong>of</strong> responsibility as well.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Situ Yu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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14 Works Won First Prize in Final<br />

Context <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> ―Challenge<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84240087<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.29, 2004: The final <strong>of</strong> the 12th ―Challenging Cup‖-May<br />

4th Youth Science Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held on April 25th and 14<br />

students‘ works got the first place.<br />

The work <strong>of</strong> ―The family in the transforming society: reception and objection‖ by Chen<br />

Chao from the Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology won the highest score from 5 pr<strong>of</strong>essors out<br />

<strong>of</strong> 7. The context also appraised ―the most distinguishing award‖ and ―the most<br />

applied-value award‖.<br />

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Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Holds Forum <strong>of</strong> Social Security in<br />

Transitional China<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84240015<br />

On April 28th, the Forum <strong>of</strong> Social Security in Transitional China was held at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, focusing on how to deal with the social security problems in the<br />

transitional period <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

This forum was organized by the Chinese Social Security Foundation Executive<br />

Council, the Bank <strong>of</strong> China and the School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

With the development <strong>of</strong> the society, the Chinese society has stepped into a new era<br />

<strong>of</strong> development, during which, the social security has become a big topic. The issues<br />

such as survival and the development <strong>of</strong> the weak group and the increased aging<br />

population are the concerned problems.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : Security Daily<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> in the 11th China Youth TV<br />

Singing Contest<br />

By Wang Yi<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—09<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84157229<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> news, Beijing, May 9, 2004: the 11th China Youth TV Singing contest<br />

(unpr<strong>of</strong>essional team competition) is bringing down its curtain at the end <strong>of</strong> this<br />

year‘s May Day holiday.<br />

In this great event, one <strong>of</strong> the spotlight belonged to the entrants from <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. In the initial heat and semi-finals <strong>of</strong> this singing contest, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

delegation won in the very first battle and got the qualification for the finals. Among<br />

the 74 delegations that entered the semi-finals nationwide, ten are from the colleges<br />

and universities. There are only 25 delegations entered the finals, and <strong>PKU</strong><br />

delegation achieved 17th place.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> delegation has a strong lineup, with contestants from the core members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Student Choir and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou Xijin, the director <strong>of</strong> the Student Choir as its<br />

academic advisor. Among the 12 entrants, there are four solo contestants and two<br />

singing groups.<br />

As for the six programs <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delegation, the most splendid<br />

performance belongs to the six-student group. Most people still remember that in the<br />

seventh round <strong>of</strong> the contest, the six youthful boys sang and danced in the stage,<br />

unfolded their shining style and features as colleges before the eyes <strong>of</strong> the judges<br />

and audiences. With the student composer Zhang Ran from <strong>PKU</strong> as the<br />

accompanist, their excellent cooperation got them a very high score, ninety-eight<br />

point forty-four, for their own creation ―Crazy Bicycle‖. The performance, which<br />

incorporated folk and jazz, was a dramatic departure from the ordinary. Some judges<br />

set high values on the performance <strong>of</strong> the six-student group, deeply impressed by<br />

their new and original style <strong>of</strong> singing and their efforts in putting campus culture into<br />

the creation <strong>of</strong> the song.<br />

While all the students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> are excited at the great performance <strong>of</strong><br />

our student group, few students really know what great efforts they have made<br />

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during the preparation period. According to one student from the six-student group,<br />

the six <strong>of</strong> them have practiced their songs for at least 300 times before going onto the<br />

stage. They got together every evening and practiced from 20:00 to 00:30.One can<br />

hardly imagine how much time they have spent after class, let alone how they have<br />

expended all their energies to improve every note and every action <strong>of</strong> their<br />

performance.<br />

Indeed, teachers and students made concerted efforts in achieving a delicate<br />

preparation: From the creation <strong>of</strong> the songs, the arrangement <strong>of</strong> the dance to the<br />

image design. In conclusion, without the leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attaching<br />

importance to this contest, without the great efforts made by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hou and her<br />

assiduous students, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delegation can‘t make such a great<br />

achievement in such a great singing contest.<br />

The final result <strong>of</strong> the 11th China Youth TV Singing contest (unpr<strong>of</strong>essional team<br />

competition) came out at the night <strong>of</strong> May 9th, and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> delegation won<br />

the 6th place by 573.23.<br />

We are delighted to see that our students not only are rising to the top as new<br />

singing stars around China, but also have presented the typical elegant demeanors<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students to all the audiences across the country.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Produced May 4th<br />

Special Program Jointly with CETV<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84157009<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.30, 2004: On the eve <strong>of</strong> the 85th anniversary <strong>of</strong> May<br />

4th Movement, <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station and CETV( China Education Television) produced a<br />

series <strong>of</strong> special programs—―Tradition <strong>of</strong> Youth‖, ―Reality <strong>of</strong> Youth‖ and ―Youth<br />

Broadcast‖ to commemorate it. They will be broadcast during the Labor holiday.<br />

These programs with youth as their themes, unfolded the mental outlook <strong>of</strong> the new<br />

generation college students represented by the student reporters <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station<br />

and revealed the society in their eyes. The programs revealed the development <strong>of</strong><br />

the spirit <strong>of</strong> May 4th Movement by recording the process <strong>of</strong> exploring, understanding<br />

and deeply thinking about the spirit when they planned, investigated, screened and<br />

produced the programs.<br />

The student reporters <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station are quite vivid in campus. They play a more<br />

and more important role in enriching the campus culture, paying close attention to<br />

every daily phenomenon in campus from their sharp perspectives and recording<br />

every news event from a special angle <strong>of</strong> view. Their activities attracted CETV.<br />

In the early <strong>of</strong> this semester, <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station had cooperated with CETV many times<br />

and some <strong>of</strong> their programs had been broadcast in CETV. In the process <strong>of</strong><br />

cooperation, the student reporters got more knowledge about the mode <strong>of</strong><br />

implementation <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>essional TV Station by participating in the whole process<br />

<strong>of</strong> planning, screening and producing. The cooperation <strong>of</strong> this time meant that the<br />

program quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station had reached the pr<strong>of</strong>essional level.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Luo Shenglan<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Active in International<br />

Communication<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—05—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84156713<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.30, 2004: A group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

student-volunteers took an active part in the organization and operation <strong>of</strong> ―First<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> International Cultural Festival‖ and the vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Hao Ping said, ―those students associations represent the university and<br />

bridge the communication between the <strong>PKU</strong> students and foreign students.‖<br />

At <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the students volunteered to organize the students associations<br />

such as SICA (Student International Communication Association), <strong>PKU</strong>MUN (<strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Model United Nations), AIR (Association <strong>of</strong> International Relations),<br />

Korean Salon, and they organize all kinds <strong>of</strong> international communication activities.<br />

SICA received the Oxford <strong>University</strong> Delegation during the ―<strong>PKU</strong> Oxford Day‖ in<br />

March. Since its foundation in 1997, SICA has involved in the reception activities <strong>of</strong><br />

the former US President Bill Clinton and more than 60 presidents from world famous<br />

universities.<br />

The chairman <strong>of</strong> SICA Li Lei said, ―We have learned much in receiving foreign<br />

friends and broadened the view <strong>of</strong> the world. We should both speak fluent <strong>English</strong><br />

and understand the rules <strong>of</strong> intercultural communication.‖<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware and Singapore<br />

Global Education Signed with<br />

American S<strong>of</strong>tware Company<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83287992<br />

Beijing, Apr.27, 2004: School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> associating with<br />

Shanghai Training Center <strong>of</strong> Singapore Global Education recently signed a<br />

talent-training agreement with an American s<strong>of</strong>tware company situated in Silicon<br />

Valley, which has the highest growth in the world. According to the agreement,<br />

Shanghai Training Center <strong>of</strong> Singapore Global Education should train a hundred<br />

senior s<strong>of</strong>tware technologists within half a year for the several research centers <strong>of</strong><br />

this American s<strong>of</strong>tware company in East China.<br />

Singapore Global Education Training Center is a Singapore IT educational<br />

technology company, which has congregated the global famous IT companies‘<br />

technologists, developed a series <strong>of</strong> advanced IT training products and has specially<br />

trained hundreds <strong>of</strong> technologists for several international famous IT companies. The<br />

company entered Chinese market last year, and has directly associated with the<br />

biggest modern s<strong>of</strong>tware education organization-School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> to found training centers in Beijing and Shanghai to train senior s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

technologists.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>PKU</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the first s<strong>of</strong>tware campus schools ratified by<br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and State Development Planning Commission. It has over two<br />

thousand students on campus and can provide courses in seven majors <strong>of</strong> graduate<br />

degree and undergraduate double major.<br />

The association <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> S<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Singapore Global<br />

Education now can provide IT advanced technological trainings for s<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

engineers, testing engineers, database engineers, system engineers and network<br />

engineers. The free public course and special lecture held on April 24th in Shanghai<br />

Training Center has been successful.<br />

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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : China S<strong>of</strong>tware<br />

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Third Round <strong>of</strong> ACM Programming<br />

Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> to be Held<br />

By Sun Yuxiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83287911<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 28th, 2004: The third Round <strong>of</strong> ACM Programming<br />

Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will be held on the morning <strong>of</strong> May 15th at Computer<br />

Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

ACM Programming Contest calls for the abilities <strong>of</strong> reading comprehension, problem<br />

abstracting, algorithm choosing, and coding. All the undergraduates and graduates<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> can enter for the contest from April 25th to May 12th. The<br />

players will be given 4 hours to solve 6 to 8 problems by programming.<br />

The winners <strong>of</strong> the contest may have the chance to be one <strong>of</strong> the members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> ACM–ICPC (ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest) group, which<br />

will compete in ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest.<br />

ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest is a worldwide contest held<br />

every year since 1987, and <strong>PKU</strong> ACM-ICPC group has never entered in the world<br />

finals before.<br />

For more details, please refer to the website:<br />

http://acm.pku.edu.cn/contest/index.htm<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> to Launch Summer School Firstly<br />

in Chinese Universities<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83287856<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.26th, 2004: According to Guan Haiting, Director <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Education Administrator, <strong>PKU</strong> will launch Summer School<br />

at the end <strong>of</strong> June, which had been planned to be carried out last summer but<br />

disturbed by SARS.<br />

During this year summer school scheduled from Jun.21 to Jul.25, 70 courses will be<br />

provided to both <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students and those from other colleges, even<br />

several outstanding senior high school students, amounting to 6000.<br />

Guan Haiting expressed that summer school would provide the students more<br />

choices, promote the international communication and help to make full use <strong>of</strong> the<br />

existing education resources. 60% <strong>of</strong> the summer school teachers will be pr<strong>of</strong>essors.<br />

And 10 pr<strong>of</strong>essors from famous foreign universities will also take part in the program.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : Beijing Times<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> to Build Apartment Park for<br />

Foreign Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83208107<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.26, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> plans to set up the Apartment Park for<br />

foreign students, which covers an area <strong>of</strong> 160,000 square meters and can hold about<br />

4000 foreign students, 276 foreign experts and 266 post doctors. It‘ll also <strong>of</strong>fer<br />

services like dining-room and gymnasium and can hold large-scale conferences as<br />

well.<br />

The first period <strong>of</strong> the project starts on April 28th, and the whole construction is<br />

planned to be completed by 2006.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Will Need Only One<br />

Card after June<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83208064<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.26, 2004: All kinds <strong>of</strong> cards have brought great<br />

convenience to people, except when they are lost. It is the same with the students <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Luckily, <strong>PKU</strong> students will have only one card to take after June <strong>of</strong><br />

2004 while the new card will satisfy all the demands in campus.<br />

Zhang Zugang, the principal <strong>of</strong> the Campus Card Management Center, explained<br />

that the new card would be printed the photo, name, identification, college and card<br />

number <strong>of</strong> the cardholder, and could be used for identification authentication,<br />

borrowing books, dining consumption, going in and out the dormitories, computer<br />

management and so on. However, because the student identification involves the<br />

buying <strong>of</strong> railway tickets, which demands the authentication <strong>of</strong> transportation<br />

departments, whether the card will replace the student identification needs further<br />

research.<br />

As for the meaning <strong>of</strong> using the new card, Zhang Zugang said that this would bring<br />

convenience to students, teaching staff and campus management. Cardholders can<br />

deposit money into the cards through two ways, one to the Campus Card<br />

Management Center, another to the given machines. Moreover, students will enter<br />

the library by brushing the new card, which will help conserve the books.<br />

The making <strong>of</strong> this new card demands the cooperation among the university, bank<br />

and company. The partners were selected by inviting public bidding, and finally the<br />

new card was funded by Industrial and Commercial Bank <strong>of</strong> China, while Harbin<br />

Synjones Group Co. provided the technological support, which had also provided<br />

technological supports for many universities including Sun Yat-sen <strong>University</strong>.<br />

If the students lose the new cards, they can report to Campus Card Management<br />

Center and the information in the cards will be blocked for a while until the students<br />

decide to apply for a new card or not.<br />

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Chinese Scientist Wang Xiaodong<br />

Honored Member <strong>of</strong> US National<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83118734<br />

Wang Xiaodong, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> biochemistry at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Texas<br />

Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, was elected a member <strong>of</strong> the U.S. National<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences on Tuesday. Membership <strong>of</strong> the academy is one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

nation's highest science honors.<br />

Wang was honored for his biochemical studies <strong>of</strong> apoptosis, or cell death, a<br />

phenomenon in which cells activate a self-destruction program. As the body<br />

generates new cells, older cells must activate their self-destruction program. In the<br />

case <strong>of</strong> cancer cells, they are unable to maintain a balance and tend to grow<br />

uncontrollably.<br />

Wang has discovered that several new proteins play a role in apoptosis, including<br />

cytochrome C. This protein is important for generating energy and maintaining life<br />

and is also active in triggering apoptosis. His continuing research could lead to<br />

treatments not only for cancer but also to therapies that include the biochemical<br />

manipulation <strong>of</strong> abnormal cells in neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's and<br />

Parkinson's, and ultimately, the prevention <strong>of</strong> these diseases.<br />

Originally from China, Wang obtained a bachelor <strong>of</strong> science degree in chemistry<br />

from Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> before moving to the United States to attend<br />

Graduate School at UT Southwestern. Following postdoctoral work there, he<br />

established his own laboratory as an assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor at Emory <strong>University</strong> School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Medicine in 1995. He was recruited back to UT Southwestern in 1996.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : www.chinaview.cn<br />

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Seventeen Top Universities Participate<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong> Recruitment Consulting Day<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83118651<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 27, 2004: April 25th is the third open day as well as<br />

the Recruitment Consulting Day <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. According to Liu Mingli, vice direct <strong>of</strong> Office<br />

<strong>of</strong> Recruitment, in order to provide the examinees and their parents with helpful<br />

information, <strong>PKU</strong> invited seventeen Chinese top universities to participate in the<br />

Recruitment consulting Day, including Fu Dan <strong>University</strong>, Shanghai Jiao Tong<br />

<strong>University</strong>, Nan Jing <strong>University</strong>, The Chinese <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> China, etc.<br />

On the same day, for the smooth carrying out <strong>of</strong> all the activities, <strong>PKU</strong> volunteers set<br />

up three service stations in the campus. Although it is raining, the volunteers in red<br />

waistcoats are seen everywhere, giving out guidebooks, answering the questions <strong>of</strong><br />

the examinees and their parents. With their warm smiles, they win the heart <strong>of</strong> the<br />

consulters and gain our university a special glamour.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Wang Beijie<br />

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Chinese Philosopher Zhang Dainian<br />

Passed Away<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83118597<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.26, 2004: One <strong>of</strong> China's best-known philosophy<br />

scholars, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang Dainian at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, has passed away at the age<br />

<strong>of</strong> 95. He died <strong>of</strong> heart failure at a hospital in Beijing early on the morning <strong>of</strong> Apr.24.<br />

Also known by the name Yutong, he was born in Beijing in 1909 and his ancestral<br />

home was in the Xianxian County <strong>of</strong> Hebei Province. He graduated from Beiping<br />

Normal <strong>University</strong> in 1933 and worked as a teaching assistant in Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Philosophy in Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>. He completed his first book, An Outline <strong>of</strong><br />

Chinese Philosophy, in 1936 at the age <strong>of</strong> 27. It was the first monograph on<br />

philosophy in China's modern times. After the war against Japan broke out in 1937,<br />

he worked as a lecturer in a private university. He returned to Tsinghua <strong>University</strong><br />

when it resumed lectures in 1946, and was promoted to pr<strong>of</strong>essor in 1951. Then he<br />

moved to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in 1952 when China's college system underwent a<br />

revamp. Since 1980, he has held posts as a researcher at the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

Social Sciences, head <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Thought and Culture in Tsinghua <strong>University</strong><br />

and president <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Philosophic Historical Association and the China<br />

Confucius Association.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhang is one <strong>of</strong> the few philosophers in modern China to have set up his<br />

own philosophical system using analysis to study dialectical materialism - a way <strong>of</strong><br />

understanding reality, whether through thoughts, emotions or the material world.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

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

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China‘s First Social Research Institute<br />

<strong>of</strong> WTO & Anti-Dumping Set up at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83050839<br />

Konka Group, the famous Chinese TV set producer declared on Apr. 21 that they<br />

established the first social Research Institute <strong>of</strong> WTO & Anti-Dumping in China jointly<br />

with Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management.<br />

The well-known people from governments, corporations and academic circles<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered their suggestions about how to deal with anti-dumping in the unveiling<br />

ceremony.<br />

According to Wang Hejun from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Commerce, as a great country <strong>of</strong> world<br />

trade, it is necessary for China to meet with anti-dumping. Since China‘s interaction<br />

with the global market becomes more and more frequent, commercial friction is<br />

obviously unavoidable.<br />

Zhang Weiyuan, a famous economist and the vice dean <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, pointed out that what counted was to find out a<br />

method to deal with this situation, especially for the TV set corporations which were<br />

good at domestic competition. It was necessary for them to build a cooperation<br />

system to deal with anti-dumping.<br />

He further analyzed that the globalization process <strong>of</strong> Chinese corporations was also<br />

a changing process <strong>of</strong> the world‘s trade rules. In which aspects that we should<br />

accepted their rules and in which aspects we should build the new rules? That is the<br />

key problem for Chinese governments, corporations and scholars to think about.<br />

Hou Songrong, the president <strong>of</strong> Konka, found that it is difficult for many Chinese<br />

corporations to understand those commercial rules <strong>of</strong> the US. So Konka hoped that<br />

Chinese corporations which would meet with the situation <strong>of</strong> anti-dumping could be<br />

<strong>of</strong>fered the experience by studying the rules <strong>of</strong> WTO and the previous anti-dumping<br />

cases.<br />

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Source : www.thebeijingnews.com<br />

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42 Students Received <strong>PKU</strong>-ESEC<br />

Award and Scholarship <strong>of</strong> 2003<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83050743<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.19, 2004: The awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>-ESEC<br />

award and scholarship for excellence in <strong>English</strong> study was held at <strong>PKU</strong>'s Democracy<br />

Building, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> April 19th.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Education Administrator and College <strong>English</strong> Section <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong><br />

Department co-hosted the ceremony. Vice-President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hao Ping attended the<br />

ceremony and delivered a speech. Dr. Yu Guoliang, President <strong>of</strong> ESEC, awarded<br />

prizes to the winners. 41 students in total received the awards and one won the<br />

scholarship in the academic year <strong>of</strong> 2003.<br />

ESEC, which is short for Educational Services Exchange with China, has been<br />

cooperating with <strong>PKU</strong> for no less than 20 years. As early as in 1981, ESEC provided<br />

<strong>English</strong> training courses for teachers at <strong>PKU</strong>. Later in 1994, ESEC set up the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>-ESEC award to reward non-<strong>English</strong> major undergraduates who excel in their<br />

<strong>English</strong> study. Up to this year, nearly 300 students have received this honor. Then in<br />

2001, ESEC set up the <strong>PKU</strong>-ESEC scholarship to help the excellent students from<br />

poor families with their study. By now two have received this scholarship.<br />

Before the ceremony, Education Administrator <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Guan Haiting and Dr. Yu<br />

signed the agreement to further the cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong> and ESEC.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Gan Wenxun<br />

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Memorial Stamp for <strong>PKU</strong> 106<br />

Anniversary & <strong>PKU</strong> First<br />

International Cultural Festival Issued<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=83050479<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.24, 2004: To celebrate <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s 106th<br />

anniversary and <strong>PKU</strong> First International Cultural Festival, the university organized<br />

the experts to design the memorial stamp and the publishing ceremony was held on<br />

the morning <strong>of</strong> April 24th, which was also the day for alumni <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to<br />

gather together to celebrate the birthday <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The Ambassadors to<br />

China from many countries also attended the ceremony.<br />

President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Xu Zhihong addressed the ceremony and explained the meaning<br />

<strong>of</strong> the five-colored dove in the stamp. The five colors <strong>of</strong> red, yellow, green, blue and<br />

black represents the various ethnic groups <strong>of</strong> the five continents, who have created<br />

the rich and colorful human civilization with their own diligent hands. President Xu<br />

hoped that the youth should do research on human civilization modestly and make<br />

contributions to it. The perking dove in the stamp symbolizes peace and friendship,<br />

which are also the goals <strong>of</strong> the International Cultural Festival.<br />

Presidents Xu said that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> have made prominent contributions to<br />

China‘s liberation and construction and therefore to the peace and development <strong>of</strong><br />

the world. In the new historic age, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will cultivate a large number <strong>of</strong><br />

talents, who will not only be the elites <strong>of</strong> the nation, but also have broad love, pursue<br />

peace and development <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />

Zhao Weimin, chairman <strong>of</strong> the ceremony and director <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Center explained<br />

that the newly issued stamp had accessory stamps, in which people could print their<br />

favorite pictures.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>‘s 106 Anniversary: First<br />

International Cultural Festival<br />

By Ma Keke<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82950789<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS Beijing April 24,2004: <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrates its 106th<br />

anniversary today. Alumni <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> gather together at <strong>PKU</strong>. Alumni <strong>of</strong> South-west joint<br />

university and those <strong>of</strong> Yan Jing <strong>University</strong> celebrate their anniversary respectively.<br />

Most alumni are sharing common young and energetic appearing despite <strong>of</strong> their<br />

senior age. They bear the spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> really.<br />

The Centennial Auditorium witnesses another wonderful occasion in the meantime:<br />

the first international culture festival <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Aiming at strengthening<br />

understanding among youth and furthering exchange among different cultures,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has organized the 1st International Culture Festival as part <strong>of</strong> its<br />

celebration <strong>of</strong> 106th Anniversary. A series <strong>of</strong> activities including an Exhibition <strong>of</strong><br />

International Cultures, recreational games and sports, and a carnival held during the<br />

Festival under the guidelines <strong>of</strong> ―inheriting the best traditions <strong>of</strong> the university and<br />

promoting integration between Chinese and foreign cultures; strengthening alumni<br />

feeling for the alma mater and facilitating contact among the alumni; galvanizing<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s overseas exchange programs and building a world-class<br />

university.‖<br />

From the exhibition, we can experience the different glamour <strong>of</strong> different cultures.<br />

The foreign students at <strong>PKU</strong> stand in the booths representing their own country and<br />

warmly introduce their motherland to the students. During the carnival, foreign<br />

students give us wonderful performance. The first program is a popular<br />

song—embracing tomorrow, performed by students from more than ten countries.<br />

Then, Students from South Korea perform hip-pop and also their traditional dance. A<br />

French student performs Ping Shu, Chinese story-telling, about Zhang Fei and Zhu<br />

Ge Liang. A Mongolian student sings a song accompanied by guitar. Girls from<br />

Vietnam dance gently and beautifully. All these programs are warmly welcome by<br />

audiences.<br />

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The Third Political Science Seminar <strong>of</strong><br />

Graduates Held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82947527<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 23rd, 2004:The 3rd Political Science Seminar <strong>of</strong><br />

higher education was held on 23, April in the press meeting room <strong>of</strong> Yingjie<br />

Exchange Center, which was organized by the graduate students unions <strong>of</strong> the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> International Studies and the School <strong>of</strong> Government Administration<br />

Studies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The organizers had invited 80 graduate students from<br />

mainland <strong>of</strong> China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. They focused on the<br />

―development issues‖ and ―administration issue‖ to discuss.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

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May 4th Academic and Cultural<br />

Festival Opened at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82947450<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 23rd, 2004: The opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> May 4th Academic and Cultural Festival was held in press conference<br />

room <strong>of</strong> Yingjie Exchange Center in the evening <strong>of</strong> April, 22ed. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu<br />

Yuanfang, member <strong>of</strong> the Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences, delivered a lecture to tell<br />

the students how to cultivate modern scientific qualification.<br />

Academician Liu said that innovation and academic discipline are important<br />

elements in cultivating the modern scientific qualification. The May 4th Academic<br />

and Cultural Festival was co-organized by Academic Practice Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Youth League Commission, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Science and Technology<br />

Association and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Students‘ Union. The organizers will launch a<br />

series <strong>of</strong> activities like ―New Stars in Scientific Field‖ lectures, seminars between<br />

teachers and students.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

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Meng Xiaoyan: Volunteer Worker<br />

Receiving Honor for Excellent<br />

Contribution<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--0—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82700473<br />

By Fu Rao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Apr 23rd, 2004: Meng Xiaoyan, graduate student from School <strong>of</strong><br />

Law Science, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, received an honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial notification <strong>of</strong><br />

commendation from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> authority for her excellent accomplishment <strong>of</strong><br />

volunteer contribution during the last three years that added up to 3,400 hours.<br />

Graduated in 1999 with a bachelor‘s degree from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Meng Xiaoyan<br />

took part in the first round <strong>of</strong> China Youth Volunteers Program for fighting poverty<br />

and became a teacher in Xin County <strong>of</strong> Henan Province, the place which is now still<br />

poverty-striven area. During the entire year <strong>of</strong> her volunteer contribution and being<br />

the head <strong>of</strong> the team, she not only made creative innovations to her teaching<br />

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methods but also show a caring mind to her students as visiting their homes that are<br />

in most cases few and far between high mountains.<br />

After completing this teaching program, Meng Xiaoyan returned to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

campus to continue her study as a graduate student. In 2001, she taught the course<br />

―China Law History‖ in the Middle School Attached to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> again as<br />

volunteer contribution for half a year. Moreover, she rebuilt the Legal Assistance<br />

Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> together with several other students from School <strong>of</strong> Law<br />

Society and provided legal services with people nationwide free <strong>of</strong> charge.<br />

In view <strong>of</strong> her public volunteer service up to 3,400 hours, she received Golden Metal<br />

for Chinese Youth Volunteer Service from the Central Committee <strong>of</strong> League and<br />

China Youth Volunteer Society in 2001.<br />

The Youth Volunteer Service that spreads over the entire nation was according to<br />

Sheng Qianfan, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Committee <strong>of</strong> League member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

first originated from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the year <strong>of</strong> 1993. The Youth Volunteer<br />

Service <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has enrolled 4,000 members since its establishment.<br />

Ming Weifang, Secretary <strong>of</strong> Party Committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> speaks highly <strong>of</strong><br />

Youth Volunteer Service and comments that the latter embodies <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

students in their sense <strong>of</strong> social responsibility. He calls for the all students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

to learn from Meng Xiaoyan for her excellent contributions.<br />

This is the first time in the last 11 years that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has ever bestowed<br />

such honor as giving <strong>of</strong>ficial notification <strong>of</strong> commendation to one student.<br />

―I received this honor actually not on behalf <strong>of</strong> myself,‖ said Meng Xiaoyan, ―it is my<br />

honor to represent so many volunteer members who have once served, and is<br />

serving our nation with their youth and passion in receiving this honor. This honor<br />

belongs to them as a matter <strong>of</strong> fact.‖<br />

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Training Program for Nanning<br />

Exposition Opening at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82693870<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 22nd: forty-eight above middle-level <strong>of</strong>ficials from Nanning,<br />

Guangxi Province today opens their five days' training for Nanning Exposition under<br />

the name <strong>of</strong> China-ASEAN Expo High-class Manager Seminar in College <strong>of</strong> Adult<br />

Continuative Education, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The opening ceremony was held in Zhengda International Center, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Yue Sulan, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Qi Ji, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> City<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> Nanning, Guangxi Province, Li Ke'an, deputy dean <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, and Wei Changhai, dean <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Adult Continuative Education,<br />

attended the meeting.<br />

In October, 2003, China joined Treaty <strong>of</strong> Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia in<br />

the ASEAN 10+1 Leader Conference held in Indonesia, and Premier Wen Jiabao<br />

proposed in the conference that China should hold China-ASEAN Expo annually<br />

from the year <strong>of</strong> 2004. And the first China-ASEAN Expo will be held by Guangxi<br />

Province in Nanning in November, 2004, which is less than two hundred days from<br />

now.<br />

The ceremony was presided over by Zhu Fei, secretary <strong>of</strong> the Party <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong><br />

Adult Continuing Education, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Vice secretary <strong>of</strong> Nanning Qi Ji called<br />

up all the <strong>of</strong>ficial students to study hard and assume the responsibility for conducting<br />

Nanning‘s special exposition. Vice secretary-general <strong>of</strong> City Committee <strong>of</strong> Nanning,<br />

Guangxi Province spoke in the ceremony as the representative <strong>of</strong> all the students.<br />

Deputy Dean Li Ke‘an welcomed the coming <strong>of</strong> students from Nanning, and<br />

introduced that the lecturers for this training would be leaders, experts and scholars<br />

from Ministry <strong>of</strong> Business, Ministry <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs, Chinese Academy <strong>of</strong> Social<br />

Sciences, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, National Defense <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China Army and China<br />

Foreign Affairs <strong>University</strong> and the training would spread in twelve topics. Vice<br />

secretary Yue Sulan told the students that they should value three aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>: the glorious revolutionary tradition, the broad and harmonious academic<br />

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atmosphere and the responsibility for constructing the world first-class university.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>‘s Recruitment in 2004: High<br />

Scored Holders Provided with Multiple<br />

Choices<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04--23-<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82690639<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 23rd, 2004: The admission tickets <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> remains 2650 (not including Health Science Center) in 2004 and two new<br />

majors have been founded, which are Intellectual Science and Technology<br />

(belonging to School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer Science) and Space<br />

Science and Technology (belonging to School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Sciences)<br />

respectively.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> will take some measures to make sure those who receive a high score in<br />

College Entrance Examination be enrolled in the major they most satisfied. Beijing<br />

high school students graduating this year can apply for 5 majors and the university<br />

administration will consider their applications in declining order concerning particular<br />

major by internals <strong>of</strong> 5 points between each. The proportion <strong>of</strong> requested applicants‘<br />

dossiers to the matriculates will be still around 110 percent and as long as the<br />

qualification <strong>of</strong> the applicant fits the demand <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> the dossier will not be returned.<br />

According to the Recruitment Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the pressure <strong>of</strong> adjusting majors is<br />

abated as <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will recruit students by departments instead <strong>of</strong> majors<br />

this year and all the majors in a certain department can be chosen freely. For those<br />

who are still not satisfied by all the majors in these departments, there are still<br />

several solutions for them: first, apply for switching departments in the second<br />

semester <strong>of</strong> the first year; second, choose a double major or a minor; third, adjust<br />

majors when become postgraduates.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

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■ <strong>PKU</strong> Hold Graduate Student Recruitment Consultation Day ( Monday 2005--1-1- 10: 1 )<br />

■ 25 Capable Applicants from China and Abroad Competing for the 7 Posts <strong>of</strong><br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>ess... ( Monday 2005--1-1- 10: 1 )<br />

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Xu Zhaorong Speaks on <strong>News</strong><br />

Distribution <strong>of</strong> Xinhua<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82603125<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 21st, 2004:―Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency should cover the globe<br />

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and let people all over the world hear our voice‖, Xu Zhaorong, the senior editor <strong>of</strong><br />

Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency quoted Chairman Mao Zedong's remark when Xinhua <strong>News</strong><br />

Agency established its first oversea subdivision in Prague in 1948.<br />

Now Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency does encircle the earth. ―Now it has thirty-three domestic<br />

subsidiaries, many branches and reporter stations and more than one hundred<br />

oversea subsidiaries.‖ introduced Xu Zhaorong, who was invited by School <strong>of</strong><br />

Journalism and Communication to give a speech at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon<br />

and is now a senior editor, deputy president <strong>of</strong> Xinhua Net, a member <strong>of</strong> editing<br />

council in Xinhua Daily Telegraph, a specially appointed researcher and member <strong>of</strong><br />

Good-news Evaluating Council in Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency.<br />

Then how does the system for distributing news dispatches in Xinhua operate? Mr.<br />

Xu said that there were three reporting forms in Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency, that‘s<br />

traditional, newspaper & magazine and new media reporting forms. To explain the<br />

traditional form, Mr. Xu combined it with the organization and the operating system <strong>of</strong><br />

Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency. Then Mr. Xu generally listed the newspapers and magazines<br />

owned by Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency, such as Xinhua Daily Telegraph, China Comment,<br />

and so on.<br />

Xinhua <strong>News</strong> Agency was founded in November, 1931 under name Red China <strong>News</strong><br />

Agency, and is now the largest news gathering and issuing center. It now sends<br />

round-the-clock news in seven languages to media all over the world.<br />

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Pulitzer Prize-winning Drama "Our<br />

Town" Come to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82602671<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.22nd, 2004: Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by<br />

Thornton Wilder, "Our Town" will be staged with its opening night in the <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Centennial Auditorium on May15th.<br />

First produced and published in 1938, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama <strong>of</strong> life in the<br />

small village <strong>of</strong> Grover's Corners has become an American classic and is Thornton<br />

Wilder's most renowned and most frequently performed play. Being the first time<br />

performed by Chinese actors and actresses consisting <strong>of</strong> students from <strong>English</strong><br />

Department, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and directed by the American visiting scholar Joseph<br />

Graves, it is highly expected to be a unique theatrical phenomenon in terms <strong>of</strong> both<br />

literary enjoyment and cross-cultural communication.<br />

Tickets can be obtained at the featured promotion booth at the Triangle Place from<br />

May 10th to 15th.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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Candidates for <strong>PKU</strong> Can Dial to<br />

Change Their Majors<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82601944<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 22nd, 2004:The few examinees who cannot be<br />

enrolled by their registered majors after College Entrance Examinations (CEE) can<br />

be given an opportunity to choose their majors at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> from several<br />

provided majors by telephone.<br />

Once students are qualified for the recruitment, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won't decline their<br />

archives to the interests <strong>of</strong> excellent students. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will collect student<br />

archives according to the local policy and enroll them in term <strong>of</strong> their actual scores<br />

for majors. As for students who cannot be enrolled by their registered majors, they<br />

can get an opportunity to change the major on telephone. Students who are recruited<br />

by <strong>PKU</strong> could also go to their ideal first-class university, which shows no risk for<br />

examinees to apply for <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

For specific colleges <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, History Department, Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Philosophy, School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology and Department <strong>of</strong> Geology all<br />

require students <strong>of</strong> intensive studying aspiration and won‘t recruit students who do<br />

not enroll the majors. The four departments in School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and<br />

Computer Science, that‘s Department <strong>of</strong> Computer Science and Technology,<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Electronic Information Science and Technology, Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Microelectronics and Department <strong>of</strong> Intelligent Science, will recruit students in the<br />

name <strong>of</strong> Electronic Information Science.<br />

For more details, please call by 86-10-62751407 and 86-10-62754145 or send email<br />

to bdzsb@pku.edu.cn, and visit the website <strong>of</strong> http://www.gotopku.cn.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : http://www.jfdaily.com/<br />

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GE Foundation Award <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—22<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82601902<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 22nd, 2004:In the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 26th, forty<br />

students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> were awarded GE Foundation Scholarship <strong>of</strong> 2003,<br />

among them, eight from Health Science Center (HSC), fourteen from College <strong>of</strong><br />

Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (CCME), fourteen from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong><br />

Management (GSM), and four from School <strong>of</strong> Electronics Engineering and Computer<br />

Science (SEECS).<br />

GE Foundation Scholarship was founded in 1995 with the endowment from GE<br />

Foundation, and each year 20,000$ is awarded to high-grade undergraduates and<br />

graduates in the related majors in HSC, CCME, GSM and SEECS, which is divided<br />

to award forty students each with equal RMB to 500$. Until the year <strong>of</strong> 2003, three<br />

hundred and fourteen students received this scholarship, and the total number <strong>of</strong> the<br />

prize money reached to 50225$. Besides, GE Foundation also funded a teacher<br />

development project to support the teaching and research <strong>of</strong> educators.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Approaching the Gate <strong>of</strong> Philosophy on<br />

the Culture Day<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82510362<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.20th, 2004: April 16th saw the beginning <strong>of</strong><br />

―approaching the gate <strong>of</strong> philosophy‖ 2004 philosophy culture day, which would last<br />

a month. The forum under the theme <strong>of</strong> the relation between philosophy and the<br />

interrelated subjects became the most important section on the opening ceremony.<br />

The forum was presided by Zhao Dunhua, director <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and the specially invited guests included Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Qiang from<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Government Management, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Jianguo from Guanghua<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Management and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Qiang Shigong from Law School. They had<br />

wonderful talks about the unification between philosophy and social sciences, the<br />

importance, current situation and future mission <strong>of</strong> philosophy for the whole human<br />

being and in the social development, and they also discussed the interdependent<br />

relations between philosophy and politics, economics and law.<br />

A sophomore student from Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy performed the playlet Socrates<br />

in Spring directed by himself or herself to reveal the relation between philosophy and<br />

the real world in a vivid and humorous way.<br />

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Face-to-face with Companies in the 1st<br />

Beijing MBA Employment Conference<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82509939<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.20th, 2004: On April 19th, about six hundred MBA<br />

graduates had direct intercourse with the well-known companies both at home and<br />

abroad in the first Beijing MBA Employment Conference held in Yingjie Intercourse<br />

Hall, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The conference was jointly organized by Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management (GSA),<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, School <strong>of</strong> Business, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China, EMBA <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> International Business and Economics, and was undertaken by MBA<br />

Career Service Center <strong>of</strong> GSA.<br />

In the conference, graduates did not need to hand in their resumes, because they<br />

and the representatives <strong>of</strong> companies had enough time for conversation and mutual<br />

selection.<br />

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Source : Beijing Daily <strong>News</strong><br />

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The Second ―Our Literature Cup‖<br />

Higher School Campus Original<br />

Literature Contest Coming<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82509794<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 17th, 2004: The first ―Our Literature Cup‖ awarding<br />

ceremony and also the opening ceremony for the second ―We Literature Cup‖ Higher<br />

School Campus Original Literature Contest was held by We Club <strong>of</strong> Literature,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, in Yingjie Exchange Hall tonight.<br />

Yu Liangzuo, vice secretary <strong>of</strong> the League, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and teachers from<br />

Dept. <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language & Literature, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, such as Dai Jinhua, Li Er<br />

and Chen Xiaoming attended the ceremony and also addressed their remarks. Wu<br />

Guangfu, former head <strong>of</strong> We Club introduced the activity and Cong Zhichen, current<br />

head <strong>of</strong> We Club announced the beginning for the second contest. Several original<br />

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literature writers, such as Wu Xuan, Wu Wuran, were also present in the ceremony.<br />

We Club <strong>of</strong> Literature was founded in the fall <strong>of</strong> 1997 by literature-loving students <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and they started the first ―Our Literature Cup‖ contest withat<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> last year. The aim <strong>of</strong> the contest was to choose the excellent<br />

original works in novel, drama book, prose and poem. Selling Rice, the original novel<br />

<strong>of</strong> Zhang Peixiang from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Law School, who unfortunately died <strong>of</strong><br />

leukemia over two hundred days ago, and Mei Shi Ting‘s Whole Drama Book, the<br />

original drama book <strong>of</strong> Yu Lifen from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Economics School,<br />

respectively won the first prize <strong>of</strong> best original novel and best drama book, while the<br />

first prizes in original prose and poem were vacant.<br />

The second contest would be extended to all the higher schools in China,<br />

participants could send their original works to weclub@vip.163.com, and the<br />

deadline for works collection would be September 30eth, 2004.<br />

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Score a Success in Interview<br />

By Situ Yu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82436798<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 18, 2004: To help the students to be better performed in<br />

interviews which are the key step in job hunting, lectures sponsored by <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Association for Career Development Research on how to succeed in interviews were<br />

given yesterday at <strong>PKU</strong> by expert Liu Jiali, an experienced human resource<br />

manager, the lecturers also included Zhang Jianglai and Meng Jianing, two excellent<br />

students from the School <strong>of</strong> Government Management at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Once being the manager <strong>of</strong> the Human Resource Departments <strong>of</strong> Intel and Ericsson<br />

successively, Liu Jiali first introduced the general interview process in mass<br />

recruitment <strong>of</strong> foreign enterprises and the general qualities required for interviewees.<br />

On the general qualities, Liu emphasized the importance <strong>of</strong> credibility,<br />

communication ability and team work spirit. She then specifically analyzed the<br />

various kinds <strong>of</strong> questions raised in interviews and gave some principles on how to<br />

answer them, including simplicity, brevity, honesty and so on.<br />

Following Liu‘s comprehensive instructions, two students gave presentations<br />

according to their own experience. Zhang Jianglai, who got the <strong>of</strong>fer from PWC,<br />

introduced PWC‘s interview process composed <strong>of</strong> first round and final round in<br />

detail. In addition to the general qualities mentioned by Ms. Liu, Zhang Jianglai<br />

highlighted a good sense <strong>of</strong> humor and interaction with interviewers. Meng Jianing,<br />

who got the <strong>of</strong>fers from P&G and PWC, gave some tips on the preparation before<br />

interview. To be sufficiently prepared, one not only has to be aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />

information and recruitment procedure <strong>of</strong> the target company in advance, but also<br />

has to prepare some questions for the interviewers. According to Meng, practice<br />

helps a lot and the prime principle in interview is to be yourself rather than beyond<br />

yourself.<br />

ACDR, founded in 2003 and directed by Xiao Ming, the famous expert <strong>of</strong> human<br />

resource, aims at constructing <strong>PKU</strong> as the leading university in the research and<br />

practice fields <strong>of</strong> career development.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Attends 1st Capital<br />

Undergraduate Symphonic Music<br />

Season<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004-04—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82436511<br />

Beijing, Apr. 17th, 2004: Capital Undergraduate Symphonic Music Season, one <strong>of</strong><br />

the key items <strong>of</strong> the 1st Capital Undergraduate Festival, which is set to satisfy<br />

students‘ demand to get in touch with symphonic music, uncovered the curtain on<br />

April 16.<br />

This Music Season is organized by Beijing Student Association and the Beijing<br />

Committee <strong>of</strong> the Communist Youth League, held by Beijing Broadcasting Institute<br />

and also gets supports from Central Conservatory <strong>of</strong> Music, China Musician<br />

Association, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Beijing Foreign Studies<br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

Beijing Broadcasting Institute will ally all the colleges and universities to hold lectures<br />

about musical knowledge and invite well-known pr<strong>of</strong>essional philharmonic orchestra<br />

to give performance for the students. The student philharmonic orchestra will also<br />

play the music in the Capital Undergraduate Culture Square set in Tiantan Park and<br />

Ditan Park. These activities aim to popularize the elegant music among the students<br />

by means <strong>of</strong> lecturing, playing and listening.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : www.sina.com.cn<br />

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2004 China Doctoral Academic Forum<br />

To Be Held At <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—20<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82436295<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 20th, 2004: The preparation work <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> for the 2004 China Doctorial Academic Forum is under way. This forum is<br />

scheduled on 8th to 10th <strong>of</strong> this August, supported and directed by the Degree<br />

Committee Office <strong>of</strong> State Department and Department <strong>of</strong> Degree Management and<br />

Graduate Education under the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education.<br />

More than 600 doctors from colleges, universities and institutions will attend the<br />

forum and discuss about the academic problems in the forefront in all fields. There<br />

will be six groups organized by subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life<br />

Science, Geoscience and Medical Science. Academic report, academic salon and<br />

visit to key labs are also arranged during the forum. Besides, some famous scientists<br />

in related fields and masters in Arts and Social Science are also invited to make<br />

report in order that to have a full exchange between different subjects.<br />

At present, the organizing committee, formed by various departments, Graduate<br />

School and Graduate Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, has held two preparation meetings. The plans <strong>of</strong><br />

all departments have been submitted to the committee. The BBS for this forum is<br />

also opened. For more details about the forum, please visit:<br />

http://grs.pku.edu.cn/daf/index.html.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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Curtain Rises for 2004 <strong>PKU</strong> Host<br />

Competition<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82364085<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 16th, 2004: After more than a month's intensive<br />

preparation, the 2004 <strong>PKU</strong> Host/Hostess competition was inaugurated, organized by<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>TV and <strong>PKU</strong> Students TV Journalist Association.<br />

According to the Organizing Committee, the entrants‘ singing up for the competition<br />

began today. Comprising a preliminary contest, a semi-final contest, and a final<br />

contest, this competition will select from the contestants the champion, the second<br />

place and the third place, and two respectively honored as‖ the most graceful‖ and<br />

―the most eloquent‖. The preliminary contest is scheduled on 25th, April, in the form<br />

<strong>of</strong> written examination. Afterwards, the semi-final on 22nd and 23rd, May. The final<br />

contest and awarding ceremony will be performed in the late September <strong>of</strong> 2004, the<br />

coincident time <strong>of</strong> 15th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>TV. On that occasion,<br />

some leaders from CCTV and Phoenix TV will be invited to form the panel <strong>of</strong> judges.<br />

The winners and outstanding contestants in this competition will be recommended to<br />

take their host/hostess career in CCTV or Phoenix TV.<br />

This competition is one <strong>of</strong> the most important items <strong>of</strong> the 15th Anniversary<br />

Ceremony <strong>of</strong> the Founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>TV. During the past 15 years, from <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>TV, have sprung up batches <strong>of</strong> excellent and renowned hosts and hostesses,<br />

among whom a great deal <strong>of</strong> them has been celebrated in CCTV as ―Leading Witty<br />

Mouth‖ such as Dong Xian, Sa Beining, Zhang Quanling, Geng Shu. This<br />

competition is hoped to discover a new group <strong>of</strong> host and hostess with great<br />

potential, furthermore, function as one channel to cultivate more qualified talents for<br />

our TV cause, expected by the Organizing Committee.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chen Lizhi<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Dr. Simons Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong>: Teaching<br />

Post 9/11 Rhetoric<br />

By Cao Hui<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82102674<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April. 15th, 2004: The difference between teaching and<br />

preaching is that one to teach students how to think while the other what to think,<br />

according to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Herbert W. Simons, who lectured about teachings concerning<br />

post-9/11 rhetoric at <strong>PKU</strong> this afternoon.<br />

The lecture solved questions around issues <strong>of</strong> pedagogy and substance <strong>of</strong> 9/11<br />

case. It is the second lecture given by Dr. Simons this week, who is an international<br />

expert in speech communication.<br />

This tennis-lover emphasized ―neutrality‖ when teaching controversial issues such as<br />

Iraq War. He said he would give facts, conduct discussions and teach students how<br />

to think in teaching rather than tell students what to think. However, neutrality is<br />

within limits. Thus he said ―teachers could present opposing views, held<br />

―even-handed‖ discussions and attempt to correct their own biases to achieve the<br />

maximal neutrality.‖<br />

Showing students the video tape <strong>of</strong> American president George W. Bush‘s address<br />

at Oct. 7th, 2002, this Fulbright Scholar analyzed American government‘s post 9/11<br />

rhetoric. He said case for war is overstated.<br />

When asked the performance <strong>of</strong> American media during the Iraq War, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Simons said he was ashamed about the independence-lost American media to be<br />

the speak-louder <strong>of</strong> Bush administratino.<br />

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Program Collecting Began for<br />

Graduation Evening<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82101296<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 15th, 2004:<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‘s 2004 Graduation<br />

Evening will take place on May 23rd, drawn out by the League, and will be<br />

undertaken by the department <strong>of</strong> associations‘ activities and sports, which manages<br />

all the associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The collecting for evening programs had<br />

started and all the students were encouraged to display their artistic abilities.<br />

It was advocated for students to create programs about campus life, and to express<br />

the attachment to Alma Mater. The department had chosen many experienced<br />

students to form the planning group. The first selection will be conducted in April,<br />

while the final selection will be in the middle <strong>of</strong> May.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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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 />

American Famous Astronomers to<br />

Teach Summer Course at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81992808<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.14th, 2004: Astronomy Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> will invite famous American astronomer, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hollis Johnson to teach<br />

a course in this summer semester, which is set for the first time.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Hollis Johnson is a retired pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Indiana <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> USA. He will<br />

give the course named by ―theoretical astrophysics‖ to sophomores <strong>of</strong> Astronomy<br />

Department, which is one <strong>of</strong> required courses for them. The course will last 3 weeks,<br />

from July 12th to July 30th and graduates and students from relevant departments<br />

can also take it as an elective course.<br />

Considering that students may be not used to <strong>English</strong> teaching, Astronomy<br />

Department will arrange a temporary <strong>of</strong>fice for Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Johnson and students can<br />

get further communication with him in his <strong>of</strong>fice hour every day.<br />

In the summer semester, <strong>PKU</strong> will invite many other excellent foreign teachers and<br />

scholars to give distinctive courses to students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> as well in order to get more<br />

international communication and cooperation, which is one <strong>of</strong> the purposes for<br />

establishing the summer semester.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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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 />

<strong>PKU</strong> to Recruit Freshmen by<br />

Departments and Carry out Tutorial<br />

System for Undergraduates<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81992096<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 13th, 2004: Freshmen <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> in 2004 will enjoy<br />

tutorial system, which is declared from the 2004‘s recruitment scheme <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. The other change is that <strong>PKU</strong> will recruit freshmen by departments not by<br />

majors.<br />

Tutorial system originated from the ―Yuanpei Program‖ class <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which is<br />

founded in 2001 and welcomed by students. 11 Number One students in the<br />

entrance examination for college from different provinces and several winners in<br />

International Physics Olympics and International Chemistry Olympics joined in the<br />

first ―Yuanpei Program‖ class.<br />

Once freshmen enter the campus, they will not only meet changes in study method<br />

and life style but also will have a lot <strong>of</strong> choices in courses and majors. Advisors could<br />

give guidance and help to the students when they make choice. <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

will carry out tutorial system to the whole school gradually.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> will recruit freshmen by departments this year, thus the majors would be cut<br />

down to 35 from the former 79. According to a principal <strong>of</strong> the recruitment <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, the admission rate to students‘ first will rise accordingly.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : China Youth Daily<br />

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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 />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Herbert W. Simons Lectured on<br />

Strategic Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Forthcoming<br />

American Election<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81921878<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 13, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Herbert W. Simons from School <strong>of</strong><br />

Communications & Theater, Temple <strong>University</strong> from Philadelphia, U.S., lectured this<br />

afternoon focusing on a strategic analysis <strong>of</strong> Bush and Kerry in the forthcoming<br />

election this November.<br />

Once involved in the 2000 election debriefing conducted by Annenberg School <strong>of</strong><br />

Communication, Pennsylvania <strong>University</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Simons shows his audience many<br />

video tapes about the debriefing and also some <strong>of</strong> the sample advertisement <strong>of</strong> Gale<br />

and Bush in that election. The follow-up lecture is mainly focusing on a strategic<br />

analysis over Bush and Kerry, who are representative candidates <strong>of</strong> the Republic<br />

and Democratic Parties respectively in the U.S.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Simons explains to the audience the predicted severity <strong>of</strong> the coming election<br />

against what was once foreseen as merely a ―walk-away‖ for Bush but once again a<br />

fight in the same 16 states as in the year 2000. in addition to this, the presidential<br />

debate is rather decisive in that it will help ―late deciders to make decision‖<br />

According to Pr<strong>of</strong>. Simons, Bush is personally liked by many Americans and linked to<br />

―God‖ and ―flag‖ in many American‘s heart, while Kerry is a war hero from Vietnam<br />

battlefield and his qualification from Yale <strong>University</strong> adds extra image <strong>of</strong> intelligence.<br />

However, Bush will encounter problem when being attacked about his incompetence<br />

both before and during the Iraqi war while Kerry may have disadvantage in that he is<br />

only senate <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts while Bush is currently the president,<br />

which indicates that in many cases Kerry can only ―speak‖ while Bush is well able to<br />

―act‖.<br />

―The key issues will be left unsaid,‖ added Pr<strong>of</strong>. Simons, ―for example, the necessity<br />

<strong>of</strong> Pakistan nuclear proliferation will be left unspoken <strong>of</strong>.‖<br />

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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 />

According to Gong Wenxiang, executive dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication, this is the second time that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has ever invited<br />

someone specialized in persuasive communication once again visited the campus<br />

after 17 years later.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Simons has relieved an award for life-long contribution from the National<br />

Association <strong>of</strong> Communication Studies in the U.S. in 1995.<br />

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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 />

Business Plan Contest Receiving Great<br />

Attention<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81918794<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 13th, 2004: The sixth ―<strong>PKU</strong> Science Park Cup‖<br />

Business Plan Contest <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has received 40 original plans during<br />

March 29th to April 2nd.<br />

The 40 entries cover the fields <strong>of</strong> medicine, service, information technology, biology,<br />

finance, environment and so on, the players <strong>of</strong> which are more than 200, from 21<br />

different departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. This business plan contest started on March 1st and<br />

has been receiving great attention among students since then.<br />

The organizational committee <strong>of</strong> the contest started the work <strong>of</strong> initial adjudication on<br />

April 7th. In order to ensure the equity and authority <strong>of</strong> the contest, the entries are<br />

divided into 4 groups to adjudicate and the whole process is anonymous.<br />

The organizational committee <strong>of</strong> the contest also has held some other activities, like<br />

―my starting point‖ consultation week for the business plan contest, ―my starting<br />

point‖ business salon, which also received much response from students.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

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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 />

Chinese Higher School Fiscal Charge<br />

Law Teaching Innovation Conference<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81918722<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.13th, 2004:On April 17th, 2004, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Law School, associating with Research Center for Fiscal Charge Law, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, will hold Chinese Higher School Fiscal Charge Law Teaching Innovation<br />

Conference to celebrate its centennial in the Multifunctional Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Shaoyuan Guest House.<br />

This conference aims to promote the teaching and research development <strong>of</strong> national<br />

higher school on Fiscal Charge Law and increase the intercourse and cooperation <strong>of</strong><br />

teaching staff on it. The topics will include national teaching history and status quo<br />

on it, the teaching history and experience <strong>of</strong> it from foreign countries as well as Hong<br />

Kong, Macao, and Taiwan districts, the teaching status quo and developing trend <strong>of</strong><br />

it in foreign countries, the mutual relationship between its teaching and practice, the<br />

status and function <strong>of</strong> its teaching in the construction <strong>of</strong> Fiscal Charge Law, the<br />

orientation and the countermeasures <strong>of</strong> its teaching innovation and the hot problems<br />

in the field.<br />

Over twenty leaders from the practicing departments <strong>of</strong> Fiscal Charge Law and more<br />

than one hundred researchers from more than eighty national higher schools and<br />

famous scholars from Taiwan District will be invited for this conference. Many media,<br />

such as CCTV, <strong>PKU</strong> TV Station and so on, will report this conference, and the<br />

website www.cftl.cn and www.cntl.cn will set columns to focus on this conference.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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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 />

1st International Culture Festival to Be<br />

Held Celebrating 106th Anniversary <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81818123<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr.11th, 2004: The 106th anniversary celebration <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong> first International Culture Festival will be held on Apr.<br />

24th, 2004.<br />

A series <strong>of</strong> celebration activities have been busy preparing, including the opening<br />

ceremony <strong>of</strong> the first International Culture Festival, get-together <strong>of</strong> Chinese and<br />

foreign students, sports meeting, the 85th anniversary celebration for Wusi<br />

Campaign and so on. Three special subject exhibitions will be held in Triangle Place.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Alumni Association and <strong>PKU</strong> Education Foundation have sent invitation to <strong>PKU</strong><br />

schoolfellows, expecting them to come back on the celebration day. In order to<br />

complete the preparation successfully, they also began to recruit the student<br />

volunteers to work for the celebration activities together with <strong>PKU</strong> Youth Volunteer<br />

Association.<br />

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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 />

3 World Champions Plant Trees with<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Youth Volunteers to Welcome<br />

Olympics<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81733098<br />

Beijing, Apr. 5th, 2004: Mo Huilan, Ling Jie and Liu wei, three world champions,<br />

along with other 200 youth volunteers from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> planted trees on the<br />

opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the tree planting volunteering event, named ―Green Wishes to<br />

welcome Olympic Games‖ on Apr. 3 in the Hongluo forestry center in Huairou<br />

district.<br />

They signed their names on the banner <strong>of</strong> ―Green Wishes to Welcome Olympic: the<br />

tree planting event‖ to show their best wishes for the 2008 Olympic Games.<br />

As a long term project, the tree planting event will last 5 years until 2008, planning to<br />

plant 200, 300, 400, 500, 608 trees each year ever after, amounting to 2008.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

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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 />

Min Weifang Won the IET Educational<br />

Foundation <strong>University</strong> President<br />

Award 2004<br />

By Fu Yu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81732570<br />

By Wang Tiantian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 10, 2004: Min Weifang, the secretary <strong>of</strong> Party committee <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> university, along with Pr<strong>of</strong>. Sheng Shituan, ex-president <strong>of</strong> Beijing <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> Aeronautics and Astronautics and Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng Gengdong, president <strong>of</strong> Dalian<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technology were awarded with the IET <strong>University</strong> President Award<br />

2004 in the award ceremony held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> today.<br />

This is the first time that the IET Educational Foundation awarded the Chinese<br />

university excellent presidents, who have contributes a lot to the development <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese higher education, especially did good at management <strong>of</strong> universities, said<br />

Dr. Fun-den Wang, Chairman and President <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> IET foundation and its<br />

donors.<br />

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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 />

After receiving the award, Min said that to build more world class universities not only<br />

needs the hard-working students and good teachers, but also excellent managers<br />

who realize the importance <strong>of</strong> management in universities,. According to Dr. Fun-den<br />

Wang, the establishment <strong>of</strong> IET Educational Foundation <strong>University</strong> President Award<br />

is to encourage the leaders <strong>of</strong> the high quality education institutions to adopt new<br />

management concepts for the development <strong>of</strong> universities.<br />

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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 />

First Student TV Journalist<br />

Association in Chinese Higher Schools<br />

Founded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81472361<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 5th, 2004: The foundation celebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Student TV journalists association was held in Yingjie Exchange Center. As the first<br />

association <strong>of</strong> student television journalists in Chinese higher schools, it was initiated<br />

by the television station, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Zhao Weimin, the press spokesman and director <strong>of</strong> the Party Propaganda<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, and Sun Zhanlong, the president <strong>of</strong> the television<br />

station <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, attended the meeting. Sun Zhanlong announced the<br />

foundation <strong>of</strong> the association and Zhao Weimin made a special speech on the social<br />

responsibilities <strong>of</strong> media practitioners and the development perspective <strong>of</strong> the<br />

propaganda media <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Big names in television field, such as the<br />

famous CCTV host Sa Beining, Zhang Quanling and so on, were invited to be the<br />

advisors for the association and they sent congratulatory letters for the foundation <strong>of</strong><br />

the association.<br />

On the foundation ceremony, the collection activity <strong>of</strong> the new symbol for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

television station was also started. The association commits itself to providing a<br />

communication and development stage for students interested in communication<br />

and television fields. It will organize a series <strong>of</strong> colorful activities, such as organizing<br />

the members to visit pr<strong>of</strong>essional television stations, inviting senior media people to<br />

give lectures, contacting with television organizations outside campus. Meanwhile, in<br />

order to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station, the association plans<br />

to hold the higher school host contest and the forum <strong>of</strong> higher school TV station<br />

development.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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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 />

<strong>PKU</strong> Kicks <strong>of</strong>f Refined Graduate<br />

Courses Program<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81386695<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Apr. 7th, 2004: As part <strong>of</strong> the Graduate Education<br />

Innovation Project proposed at the beginning <strong>of</strong> 2003 by Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> launched the Refined Graduate Courses Program last year,<br />

aiming to drive the nationwide improvement <strong>of</strong> graduate education quality through<br />

series <strong>of</strong> characteristic and influential Chinese graduate courses. Now three<br />

subprograms have been finished successfully.<br />

The first batch <strong>of</strong> the refined graduate courses are related to 7 subjects, including<br />

mathematics, physics, chemistry, environmental science, Chinese modern literature,<br />

world history and philosophy. Three series courses <strong>of</strong> mathematics, physics and<br />

world history were launched in the summer <strong>of</strong> 2003 and had been completed in spite<br />

<strong>of</strong> the disturbance <strong>of</strong> SARS.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will further the program on the base <strong>of</strong> present achievement. The<br />

students <strong>of</strong> the refined graduate courses are mainly young teachers and excellent<br />

graduate students from colleges and institutes all over the country.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

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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 />

<strong>PKU</strong> BiMBA's Investigation:<br />

State-owned Companies Losing Higher<br />

Managers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81386597<br />

The investigation, conducted by BiMBA, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and an American<br />

company recently about higher managers revealed that 91 percent companies would<br />

confront the lack <strong>of</strong> higher management talents within the next three years. Besides,<br />

53 percent informants expressed that they might leave their companies within the<br />

following two years, and among them, 66 percent department managers or region<br />

directors might leave the recent companies. Among the informants <strong>of</strong> this<br />

investigation, 9 percent were board chairmen, 19 percent presidents, 21 percent<br />

deputy presidents and 42 percent department managers.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang Zhuang, dean on behalf <strong>of</strong> American side <strong>of</strong> BiMBA, analyzed that<br />

companies were lacking in talent resource on one hand, while on the other hand,<br />

such high percentage <strong>of</strong> higher managers might leave the companies, which<br />

worsened the talent crisis in companies. More critical was that the fundamental<br />

reason for the leaving <strong>of</strong> higher managers lied in the limitations <strong>of</strong> company<br />

management, instead <strong>of</strong> the systematic problems. The investigation also found that<br />

49 percent talents thought that the top leaders were low quality, while 78 percent<br />

expressed that their companies had not provided a good stage for the career<br />

development.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yang Zhuang said that surely the basic qualities <strong>of</strong> presidents had<br />

something to do with the loss <strong>of</strong> higher management talents, because the presidents‘<br />

personal behavior would have effects on staff. The qualities <strong>of</strong> presidents should<br />

include the foresight in deciding the company‘s development perspective, the<br />

responsibility in realizing the company‘s development goals, the ability in calling up<br />

others‘ passion, the impetus in determining the leaders‘ internal values and the<br />

charm <strong>of</strong> leadership. And reliability was also an important point for presidents. An<br />

American study also indicated that the management style <strong>of</strong> leaders made 70<br />

percent contribution to the organizational atmosphere.<br />

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The second factor influencing the loss <strong>of</strong> higher managers was the company‘s<br />

cultural atmosphere. The cultural atmosphere <strong>of</strong> a company directly affected its<br />

achievement, and whether higher managers could stay long in a company was<br />

based on their identity with its cultural atmosphere.<br />

The qualities, ideas, visions and behaviors <strong>of</strong> presidents directly affected the<br />

organizational culture, and the cultural atmosphere also directly affected whether the<br />

company could build its brand. Although the leaving <strong>of</strong> higher managers was also<br />

affected by the talent competence in the market, the management problem would<br />

still decide whether the company could keep the talents or not in the next few years.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : http://www.sohu.com/<br />

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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 />

Dr. Yang Speaks on Bodhi Dhamma<br />

and Zen Buddhism<br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81232782<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 6, 2004: Dr. Xiaotian, vice president <strong>of</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> China<br />

Buddhism Culture and deputy editor-in-chief <strong>of</strong> Buddhism Research, lectured on the<br />

life and theory <strong>of</strong> Bodhi Dhamma, the founder <strong>of</strong> Chinese Zen Buddhism. More than<br />

150 students attended the lecture, including the students from Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Religion and members <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zen Society, the latter being the host <strong>of</strong> this activity.<br />

Dr. Yang denied that Bodhi Dhamma is only a virtual figure made up by Chinese Zen<br />

Buddhists. He demonstrated the real existence <strong>of</strong> Bodhi Dhamma in history from the<br />

articles in some ancient Chinese Buddhism books, such as Gaoseng Zhuan (monks‘<br />

biographies) and Leng Jia Scripture. He believed that Zen Buddhism makes<br />

Buddhism popular throughout the world.<br />

―Er Ru Si Xing, which means two approaches and four behaviors to become<br />

Bodhisattva, is the foundation <strong>of</strong> Zen Buddhism‘s theories.‖ Dr. Yang said, ―It‘s also<br />

the core <strong>of</strong> Bodhi Dhamma‘s theory.‖ The audience got a copy <strong>of</strong> this theory<br />

recorded in two different ancient Chinese books. Following this, Dr. Yang translated<br />

the ancient Chinese language into Modern language and explained the meanings <strong>of</strong><br />

some Zen terms to the audience. He also told some Buddhism stories to the<br />

audience. The classroom was full <strong>of</strong> laughs from time to time.<br />

―In the past years, I always think Zen Buddhism is very mysterious, but after listening<br />

to Dr. Yang‘s lecture, I think Zen theory is very useful to practical life.‖ One student<br />

asked Dr. Yang, ―Can you tell me some masters which are very closer to being a<br />

Bodhisattva in modern China?‖ Dr. Yang gave a smile and said, ―It‘s very difficult to<br />

judge other‘s achievements. For to Zen Buddhism, the achievements can‘t be seen<br />

by others. ‖ He also answered other questions.<br />

Zen Buddhism Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, established in 1991, is one <strong>of</strong> the three<br />

university students‘ Buddhist societies in mainland China. It gains support from both<br />

Buddhist temples and researching institutions throughout China and invites several<br />

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renowned experts as counselors, including Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lou Yulie in Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Philosophy and Mr. Yang Foxing in Beijing Buddhist Culture Institute.<br />

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College Students Strive for<br />

Environmental Protection<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81215038<br />

Beijing, Mar.27th, 2004: One hundred thousand Chinese students took part in<br />

various activities Saturday as volunteers to promote environmental protection and<br />

ecological conservation throughout the country.<br />

They gathered, mostly in environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in<br />

22 cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, and 19 provinces and autonomous regions<br />

from southeastern Fujian to northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,<br />

according to the organizer, China Environmental Culture Promotion Society, a<br />

non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization sponsored by the State Environment Protection<br />

Administration (SEPA). The students planted trees, collected trash in the sea, and<br />

called for quick action to save water and protect wetlands.<br />

Despite being the world's fastest growing economy, China is "not on track in<br />

reversing the loss <strong>of</strong> its environmental resources", said the "Millennium Development<br />

Goals: China's Progress", a report released by the United Nations Thursday in<br />

Beijing.<br />

"I believe NGOs will surely play a key role in China's environmental protection,<br />

because the government cannot do everything. However, they need coordination,<br />

training and support," said Pan Yue, vice-director <strong>of</strong> SEPA and an advocate <strong>of</strong> public<br />

participation in environmental campaigns. He said SEPA will help to establish an<br />

NGO cooperation network in two years and provide pr<strong>of</strong>essional training for small<br />

grassroots groups.<br />

According to <strong>of</strong>ficial statistics, there are over 2,000 environmental NGOs in China,<br />

most <strong>of</strong> which are small, loosely organized and lacking in communications<br />

framework. "There is a long way to go to establish full public participation, a<br />

disclosure system for environmental information and a democratic decision-making<br />

process for environmental issues, but it's SEPA's ultimate goal," said Pan.<br />

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Ballet Dancers Communicate with<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />

By Wang Xin<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81214682<br />

Ballet "Red Lantern" By Wang Tiantian<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, April 5, 2004: The National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China held an interesting<br />

communication with nearly one thousand persons at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Centennial<br />

Auditorium, yesterday afternoon.<br />

The National Ballet <strong>of</strong> China, who will soon come to her 45th birthday has achieved a<br />

great success in Red-lanterns this weekend in the Auditorium and becomes a<br />

shining star among <strong>PKU</strong> students. In the lecture, Director Zhao Ruheng and Major<br />

Supervise Zhang Yi introduced basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> ballet and music <strong>of</strong> Etude. The<br />

Ballet held a splendid dress rehearsal <strong>of</strong> Etude orchestra subsequently, directing the<br />

ambience into climax. After that, the ebullient audience and Director Zhao with art<br />

director Wang Yuanyuan had a face-to-face interaction, talking about the sentiment<br />

and opinions to Red-lanterns and ballet, which made the audience get closer to the<br />

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Weiming Poetry Festival<br />

By Ma Keke<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--04—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81147251<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing April 4th, 2004: Dream, passion, romance, and imagination.<br />

Poems are the best illustration <strong>of</strong> these words that belong to youth. On April 2nd,<br />

2004, poets and poem-lovers get together at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, starting the fifth<br />

Weiming Poetry Festival.<br />

The southern hall <strong>of</strong> the library <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was packed. It was even difficult for some<br />

guests to squeeze into their seats. The hostess <strong>of</strong> the poetry party began to call the<br />

roll to have the attention <strong>of</strong> the poets who were scheduled to read their poems,<br />

because they were not in the sight <strong>of</strong> the hostess. There are already-well-known<br />

poets and also fresh ones while the rest being mostly poem-lovers.<br />

The famous poet, Xi Chuan, was present today. He also read his poem, which is full<br />

<strong>of</strong> philosophy. A poet read his work which is about a bird singing in the night, in<br />

Sichuan accent. Hei Dachun, another poet, performed his work through multi-media.<br />

The light on the ceiling faded <strong>of</strong>f, but a purple light shed on him out <strong>of</strong> darkness. With<br />

the rise <strong>of</strong> music specially made to accompany his poem, he emerged himself into<br />

his own world. In this world, he was moved by himself and the audience was moved<br />

too. His wonderful performance won great applause.<br />

This poetry festival, being an annual event held by the literature society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, will last nearly one month, and a serials <strong>of</strong> poetry party will be held in the<br />

month <strong>of</strong> April.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>'S China Credit Research Center<br />

launches ―Ten Credit Research Topics‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81127303<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.30th, 2004:The China Credit Research Center<br />

(CCRC) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> launched the project <strong>of</strong> ―ten major credit research<br />

topics‖ on 30th March on the signing ceremony between the CCRC and the<br />

―Zhongdingcheng‖ science and technology development limited company.<br />

The ten major research topics cover the ten main areas in the construction <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Chinese credit system in the fields <strong>of</strong> credit evaluation, credit control, the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> credit database and credit law and rules and etc. They are<br />

considering the basic theory and practice on establishing the systematic credit<br />

system for the person, the company and the government.<br />

The first project launched systematically and comprehensively about Chinese credit<br />

system is sponsored by the ―Zhongdingcheng‖ science and technology development<br />

limited company, which <strong>of</strong>fers REM 300 thousands each year for the research and<br />

transformation <strong>of</strong> the research results. The project is scheduled to be finished in five<br />

years.<br />

With the backing <strong>of</strong> personal and researching resources and the international<br />

advanced experiences, the CCRC has been conducting a series <strong>of</strong> researches<br />

aiming to develop the economic credit products tailoring the Chinese market and has<br />

achieved an initial success.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Wei, the dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economics <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zheng Xueyi<br />

and the president <strong>of</strong> Zhongdingcheng‖ science and technology development limited<br />

company attended the signing ceremony and delivered speeches.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> 2004 Summer Practice Program<br />

is Warming up<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80869744<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 1st, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> 2004 Summer Practice Program is<br />

Warming up. <strong>PKU</strong> committee <strong>of</strong> Communist Youth League, the organizer <strong>of</strong> the<br />

program has been preparing for it although it's just spring now.<br />

The theme <strong>of</strong> the practice program in 2004 focuses on ―civilized life and healthy<br />

talent‖, which advocates the scientific and civilized living ideas and manners, and<br />

committed to promote the youth to grow healthily. The practice groups will go to the<br />

Northeast and the West <strong>of</strong> China to make investigation and research, and do<br />

internship.<br />

The preparation for this summer program is carried out, including designing the<br />

posters, editing the handbook and building the website.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Funny Sports Meet to Be Held<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—04—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80869543<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, April 1st, 2004: 2004 <strong>PKU</strong> Funny Sports Meet, hosted by<br />

Students Union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Students Union <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government,<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> will be held on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> Apr. 3 in Wusi sports ground.<br />

Instead <strong>of</strong> the athletic contest, the funny sports meet aims to promote the<br />

communication and collaboration among the students and the teachers, and push<br />

the implement <strong>of</strong> the nationwide body-build plan.<br />

Each sports team comes from a department or school <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, including<br />

3 males and 3 females and one <strong>of</strong> them is a teacher. The players will take part in 3<br />

individual contests and 3 collective contests.<br />

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GE Foundation Scholarship in<br />

2002-2003 Was Awarded<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80801281<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.27th, 2004: The awarding ceremony <strong>of</strong> GE (General<br />

Electric Company) Foundation Scholarship was held in the second assembly room <strong>of</strong><br />

Yingjie Communication Center, on the afternoon <strong>of</strong> March 26th. Assistant President<br />

Hai Wen, Associate Dean <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs Department Sun Li, Associate<br />

Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> Education Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Deng Ya, President <strong>of</strong> GE in<br />

China Chen Zhi and Director <strong>of</strong> HR <strong>of</strong> GE in China Hu Zhigang attended the<br />

ceremony. Associate Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> Education Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Deng Ya<br />

hosted the ceremony.<br />

40 students in total have received GE Foundation Scholarship in the academic year<br />

<strong>of</strong> 2002-2003, including 8 students from HSC (Health Science Center), 14 students<br />

from CCME (College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering), 14 students from<br />

GSM (Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management), 4 students from EECS (Electronic<br />

Engineering and Computer Science). Associate Dean <strong>of</strong> Student Affairs Department<br />

Sun Li introduced the evaluation process <strong>of</strong> GE Foundation Scholarship at <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

then read the list <strong>of</strong> winners. Yang Zheng, a junior student from CCME, delivered a<br />

speech as a representative <strong>of</strong> all the winners.<br />

President <strong>of</strong> GE in China Chen Zhi gave an ebullient speech in the ceremony to<br />

congratulate the students and put forward expectations to them as well. He also<br />

discussed with the students about the design <strong>of</strong> future career, combined with his own<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> grown up and as a pr<strong>of</strong>essional manager.<br />

GE Foundation Scholarship was set up in 1995 by GE Foundation, which donates<br />

20,000 US dollars every year and rewards the upperclassmen <strong>of</strong> undergraduates,<br />

masters and doctors from CCME, EECS, GSM and HSC. The premium now is the<br />

equivalent RMB <strong>of</strong> 500 US dollars each year per student. By 2003, students <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

receiving GE Foundation Scholarship had reached 314 person-times and the total<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> the premium had reached 50225 US dollars. Moreover, GE Foundation<br />

also <strong>of</strong>fers premium to teachers in order to support the teaching and research <strong>of</strong><br />

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teachers.<br />

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Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Set up Students Business<br />

Incubation Center<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80696043<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.28th, 2004:<strong>PKU</strong> Science Park and <strong>PKU</strong> Students<br />

Career Service Center jointly founded <strong>PKU</strong> Students Business Incubation Center, in<br />

which the fruits <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Business Plan Contest to be carried out.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Students Business Incubation Center will provide a favorable circumstance for<br />

future enterprisers, such as fields and facilities. It‘s a nonpr<strong>of</strong>it base and commits to<br />

help the students to begin their undertaking with lower costs, and guide them to set<br />

up the market standard.<br />

It's said that the center will serve the students in the following aspects: free field and<br />

public equipment, registration guide, consultation on management and strategy and<br />

so on. The applicants who want to enter the incubation center are required to be<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> students, and they should have the intellectual properties and capitals.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Actively Participating<br />

the Legal Aid ―Scale Project‖<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80695987<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.26th, 2004:―China‘s Excellent Students Legal Aid<br />

Love Activity‖, a national long project organized by China Legal Aid Foundation and<br />

relative departments, organizations and associations, was started in Beijing on<br />

March 24th. Yang Xiaolei, league secretary <strong>of</strong> Law School, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />

accompanied with student representatives from the legal aid association, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, attended the news conference in the Great Hall <strong>of</strong> the People and also<br />

made a representative speech.<br />

―China‘s Excellent Students Legal Aid Love Activity‖ was called ―Scale Project‖ for<br />

short and the main content <strong>of</strong> this activity is to select over two hundred excellent<br />

students from national law schools through the forms <strong>of</strong> public recruitment, voluntary<br />

enrollment, organizational selection and mass sending, to go to the needed districts<br />

especially western districts to provide legal aid service for the poor and powerless<br />

people and parties <strong>of</strong> special law cases.<br />

Yang Xiaolei, league secretary <strong>of</strong> Law School, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, addressed that it<br />

was <strong>of</strong> great importance for the activity to exert the excellent students‘ advantage <strong>of</strong><br />

law knowledge to help the poor and powerless people, and expressed in behalf <strong>of</strong><br />

leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was willing to cooperate with other national<br />

law schools to promote the development <strong>of</strong> the legal aid cause and to realize social<br />

impartiality and justice.<br />

In 2004, it was the first time to organize ―China‘s Excellent Students Legal Aid Love<br />

Activity‖, which was funded by Ford Foundation, the U.S. The selection work began<br />

in December 2003, and received active response from law students all over the<br />

country. At the opening ceremony, the principals also awarded letters <strong>of</strong> appointment<br />

to the selected students.<br />

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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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New Major Adds to <strong>PKU</strong>: Teach<br />

Students Make Robots<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80608153<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 30th, 2004: Universities <strong>of</strong> China are setting up new majors<br />

most needed to supply talents expert on high technology and management for the<br />

burgeoning vocations in China. For instance, Intelligence Science and Technology <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> would teach students to make robots, introduced by the principal <strong>of</strong> Admission<br />

Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Liu Mingli, the vice director <strong>of</strong> Admission Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, says, the students <strong>of</strong> this<br />

new major would engage in the study and teaching <strong>of</strong> enginery apperceive,<br />

intelligent robot, intelligent information process and etc. to be seasoned with the<br />

flying development <strong>of</strong> the intelligence science and technology.<br />

This year, altogether 39 universities in Beijing have set up new majors and the total<br />

number exceeds 100. These new majors are mainly <strong>of</strong> three kinds: the first is high<br />

technology, such as Intelligence Science and Technology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Micro-electronics <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>; the second is arts, such as Recording Arts<br />

<strong>of</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong> Chinese Traditional Opera and Cartoon <strong>of</strong> Beijing Institute <strong>of</strong> Graphic<br />

Communication; the third is management, such as Concessionary Management <strong>of</strong><br />

Zhuhai Branch School <strong>of</strong> Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : China Youth Daily<br />

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Internet Offers Access to <strong>PKU</strong> Courses<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—30<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar 30th, 2004:Successful running <strong>of</strong> 2004 Spring Class <strong>of</strong><br />

Network Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attracts broad attention with the coming <strong>of</strong><br />

Higher Education Entrance Examination. Could network really help to realize the<br />

students‘ dream to get into <strong>PKU</strong>? Reporter had an interview with Cai Run, the<br />

principal <strong>of</strong> network education <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Cai told reporter, <strong>PKU</strong> started on-line education and distance education in the fall <strong>of</strong><br />

2001. The aim is to extend <strong>PKU</strong> on the base <strong>of</strong> all-around copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> with the<br />

advanced technology <strong>of</strong> Internet. The tenet <strong>of</strong> network education is called BLUE, i.e.<br />

spread education and culture <strong>of</strong> Beida; lead moral <strong>of</strong> Lifelong learning; promote<br />

Universal education and provide handy E-learning.<br />

Law School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> first co-operated with Beida Online, coming up with the<br />

requirement <strong>of</strong> judiciary to promote acquirement <strong>of</strong> all staff. At present, Beida Online<br />

has set up 5 majors and have collaborations with College <strong>of</strong> Economics, Department<br />

<strong>of</strong> Political Science & Public Administration, Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology and<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Sociology, etc.<br />

Cai said, the impulsion <strong>of</strong> network education brought to <strong>PKU</strong> is the opening and<br />

equality. Students, whoever he or she is, could have a platform to communicate and<br />

learn.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : Dazhong Daily<br />

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Drought Worsens <strong>PKU</strong> Weiming Lake<br />

Water Crisis<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80530715<br />

Beijing, Mar.19, 2004: The Weiming Lake at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is running dry this<br />

spring after suffering 5 years straight years <strong>of</strong> drought.<br />

The water level is less than 30 centimeters in some areas <strong>of</strong> the lake, and the stone<br />

carving <strong>of</strong> a fish that was submerged in the lake before now stands out <strong>of</strong> the water.<br />

The Weiming Lake is not alone and the Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace and<br />

the lakes in Yuanmingyuan Park also face the similar problems.<br />

Workers began replenishing water into the lakes in Yuanmingyuan Park and the<br />

public may not be able to take part in any water activities, such as boating, until<br />

mid-April, said Duan Qinglin, deputy head <strong>of</strong> the management <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the park.<br />

Experts say Beijing is in a drought period and the usual water supply <strong>of</strong> 4 billion cubic<br />

meters a year is down to 3.6 billion cubic meters.<br />

Zheng Qiuli, an <strong>of</strong>ficial with the water resources bureau, said the city is trying to<br />

create a larger drinking water supply besides conserving more.<br />

She said rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> the Guanting Reservoir, the second largest in Beijing, will<br />

be finished next year. The water <strong>of</strong> the reservoir should then be fit for drinking again.<br />

Moreover, the city will dig two wells at its suburbs this year. The two projects are<br />

estimated to provide Beijing with 170 million cubic meters <strong>of</strong> water every year.<br />

Edited By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : www.chinaview.cn<br />

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2004 <strong>PKU</strong> Recruiting Plan added Two<br />

New Intelligent Majors<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—24<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80530636<br />

Beijing, Mar.24, 2004: Recruitment Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> announced that<br />

intelligent science and technology and space science and technology were added as<br />

the new undergraduate majors in the year <strong>of</strong> 2004 to meet the need <strong>of</strong> the mergence<br />

and development <strong>of</strong> subjects.<br />

The major <strong>of</strong> intelligence science and technology is to set up in School <strong>of</strong> Information<br />

Science and Technology. The main educational information and researches include<br />

the study <strong>of</strong> intelligent robot, intelligent information processing and machine<br />

cognition.<br />

The major <strong>of</strong> space science and technology is launched to meet the need <strong>of</strong> the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> spatial science and technology. There are four main study directions<br />

including space physics, space environment, space climate and space detection<br />

technology and protection technology <strong>of</strong> spacecraft.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : www.thebeijingnews.com<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Sets Up Research Center for<br />

Senescence<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—21<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80529316<br />

Beijing, Mar.21, 2004: Research Center for Senescence was founded at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> to explore the advanced medical study <strong>of</strong> human senescence with the<br />

multi-subject integration among the fields <strong>of</strong> preclinical medicine, clinic medicine,<br />

molecular medicine and social science.<br />

Dean <strong>of</strong> the center, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Tong Tanjun, said that with the development <strong>of</strong><br />

science and the improvement <strong>of</strong> medical care, it is very possible for human beings to<br />

prevent from being senile while becoming old, which is the fundamental cause <strong>of</strong><br />

senile diabetes, senile dementia, senile osteoporosis and Parkinson‘s disease. The<br />

research is to study the mechanism <strong>of</strong> the elder and make prevention methods with<br />

the purpose <strong>of</strong> reducing the incidence <strong>of</strong> senile diseases.<br />

Based on the comprehensive advantages <strong>of</strong> multi-discipline, the center will focus on<br />

the researches <strong>of</strong> senile diabetes, senile osteoporosis. It is also to establish a China<br />

Healthy Older website hoping to contribute more to the elder people.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : www.xinhua.org<br />

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Green Life Society: Green and Blue,<br />

Life and Water<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80264637<br />

By Liu Li<br />

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By Liu Li<br />

By Wang Fang<br />

By Wang Fang<br />

―Green represents life and blue, water,‖ Wang Fang, senior student majoring in<br />

biology from the School <strong>of</strong> Biology Science and also president <strong>of</strong> the Green Life<br />

Society (GLS for short), explains to me, pointing to the emblem <strong>of</strong> their society.<br />

In addition to ordinary lectures held to popularized environmental protection and<br />

general biological knowledge, the Green Life Society did make some efforts to push<br />

forward the environmental protection right here in campus. Last year, the carpeting<br />

man-made grassland in campus alone the Weiming Lake, which according to the<br />

GLS, was quite detrimental towards the protection <strong>of</strong> an intact biological circle within<br />

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the campus. Considering this together with the high cost <strong>of</strong> man-made grassland<br />

carpeting and daily maintaining, the GLS made a survey over the grassland at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> campus and submitted it to the horticultural department. In the<br />

meantime, focusing on the magnificent biology world within campus, they‘ve done<br />

many surveys ranging from campus fallen leaves survey to data base <strong>of</strong> angiosperm.<br />

With their biology knowledge, the GLS leads its members to become aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />

great variety <strong>of</strong> birds and plantations in campus, and outside it. Just as what Wang<br />

himself describes, ―we can notice those touching moments <strong>of</strong> life in campus which<br />

are usually overlooked by other people if they don‘t have specialized knowledge<br />

about biology.‖<br />

Of course nothing can be more inspiring when recording the long-range traveling and<br />

relative investigations during summer and winter vocations. This is universally true to<br />

almost every society in campus. The GLS is also the same.<br />

―Usually we choose locations with rich botanical and biological resources and most<br />

<strong>of</strong> which locates to the south <strong>of</strong> Yangtze River,‖ Wang Fang explained, ―for example,<br />

last year we went to Tianmu Mountain and Chongming Island, which are both among<br />

the largest natural reservations nationwide. We also have been to Shennongjia<br />

natural reservation and Yunnan.‖<br />

When recalling their investigation in Shennongjia natural reservation in Hubei<br />

province, Wang cannot help but express his deep concern over the local<br />

government‘s policy <strong>of</strong> developing the local natural reservations, which is according<br />

to him, should be among the least to be recommended. ―At least the central part <strong>of</strong><br />

the reservation, which is vital towards the monkey living there, should never open to<br />

the outside world under governmental policy.‖ He said. ―In addition to this, the hot pot<br />

<strong>of</strong> giant salamander appears to be quite a popular dish served there with a pretty low<br />

price.‖ Wang frown on such phenomenon.<br />

As to their trip to Yunnan which began in this winter vocation, Wang expresses deep<br />

regrets, but this time the regret is only towards their short lingering in Yunnan and so<br />

much left to be discovered and appreciated.<br />

―We chose the route which winds to the southeast part <strong>of</strong> Yunnan, which is quite an<br />

unusual one in tourists‘ eye but was highly valued among the international biology<br />

researching circle for its rich resource <strong>of</strong> vertical botanical and biological<br />

distributions.‖<br />

Apart from the 500 birds pictures taken there, Wang comments on Yunnan trip as<br />

unforgettable mainly because <strong>of</strong> the pleasant memories about people there who are<br />

always self-effacing but quite willing to help and over those dishes with local flavor.<br />

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―that is why we commented the Yunnan trip as ‗regretful‘ for we all believe that place<br />

worth being visited for several times,‖ concludes Wang.<br />

Founded in 1995, the Green Life Society now has a membership up to 300 students,<br />

among which dozens are regularly involved in its weekly activities. With their focus<br />

on life and environmental protection, which echoes well with current trend, we are<br />

confident towards their next expenditure to be another fruitful triumph.<br />

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The First Cultural Festival Held by the<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Life Science (SLS) Began<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80264157<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, March 25, 2004: under the slogan <strong>of</strong> ―life is splendid for the sake<br />

<strong>of</strong> you‖, the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> the first cultural festival held by the School <strong>of</strong> Life<br />

Science (SLS) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> began this evening in the multifunctional hall <strong>of</strong><br />

the newly erected researching complex <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> Life Science.<br />

Mr. Zhang Yan, deputy-secretary <strong>of</strong> the Communist Party committee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> was present and expressed his understanding <strong>of</strong> a good campus life and<br />

how much students can benefit from the latter. Also presented was Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ding<br />

Mingxiao, dean <strong>of</strong> the SLS, who delivered his good wishes towards the festival and<br />

stressed on the importance <strong>of</strong> campus life and academic atmosphere within the<br />

university.<br />

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Held by the SLS, undertaken by the League committee and students research<br />

association <strong>of</strong> the SLS and sponsored by Beijing Wuzhou Oriental Technology<br />

Developing Company Ltd., the cultural festival is due to be consisted <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong><br />

activities and events ranging from ―Research Star‖ nomination, Lad Cup ball game,<br />

scholar interview to a variety <strong>of</strong> lectures focusing on developing scientific research<br />

skills. Just as what Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ding described, such events are designed just<br />

expressed what he thinks a good campus atmosphere should be like.<br />

Consisting <strong>of</strong> 5 national key subjects, the SLS <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> ranks on top <strong>of</strong><br />

other life science researching institutes nationwide both in terms <strong>of</strong> overall research<br />

capacity and faculty quality. As to the latter, there are altogether 3 academicians, 9<br />

Yangtze scholars, 45 pr<strong>of</strong>essors, 32 associate pr<strong>of</strong>essors in SLS and most <strong>of</strong> the<br />

fundamental subjects are taught by pr<strong>of</strong>essors while experiments hosted by<br />

associate pr<strong>of</strong>essors or pr<strong>of</strong>essors. With the best students, say, golden, silver and<br />

bronze medal winner <strong>of</strong> every international biological Olympic match recommended<br />

and admitted to the SLS each year, the SLS has the best students resource to<br />

ensure a potential successful and efficient scientific research. As the further study <strong>of</strong><br />

human genetic group and biological genetic group and their relative functions<br />

develops, so will our capability to prevent and cure disease and thereby creating a<br />

much brighter and healthier future. Understanding this and with many <strong>of</strong> its important<br />

research tasks, it is no doubt that a better research condition should be vital to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> SLS.<br />

The newly erected researching complex <strong>of</strong> the SLS, locating at the east gate <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and covering an area <strong>of</strong> 3,000 square meters, cost 240,000,000<br />

RMB to complete its construction.<br />

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Two Environment Protection Masters<br />

Communicated at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80263799<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 23, 2004: March 22 is world Water Day. Mr. Qu<br />

Geping, former director <strong>of</strong> the Environmental and Resource Protection Committee <strong>of</strong><br />

the National People's Congress and president <strong>of</strong> China Environmental Protection<br />

Foundation, and Mr. Maurice Strong, vice secretary-general <strong>of</strong> the UN and special<br />

counselor <strong>of</strong> Mr. Annam were invited to communicate with over two hundred<br />

teachers and students in the report hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> library.<br />

At 6:30 p.m., after the salutatory delivered by Jiang Jiasi, dean <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong><br />

Environmental Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, the two masters respectively gave an improvisatory<br />

speech. They reviewed the environmental protection cause in the past over thirty<br />

years, and displayed the milestone events to the audience. They also introduced the<br />

environmental crises and challenges faced by China and the world and they placed<br />

great hope on the youth to devote themselves into the sustainable development<br />

cause.<br />

As the sponsors, participants, leaders and witnesses <strong>of</strong> China‘s and the world‘s<br />

environmental protection causes, they spent more than thirty years in the green<br />

cause. Their excellent contribution and preeminent achievement brought them nearly<br />

all the influential prizes in environmental protection.<br />

Environmental protection made the two masters come together, and their friendship<br />

grows with the development <strong>of</strong> the cause. After the speech, Mr. Maurice Strong<br />

thanked the chairmen, ―I have known Mr. Qu Geping for over thirty years, but we<br />

have never communicated like today. This makes us think about our age-long<br />

friendship and the scene we worked together, and today‘s lecture will be our<br />

beautiful reminiscent part.‖<br />

―I admire the two masters, and today I'm extremely inspired by their talk.‖ said a<br />

student <strong>of</strong> the College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Will Join IGRS: Boosting<br />

Implementation <strong>of</strong> New Standard for<br />

Chinese Digital Family<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80179594<br />

Beijing, Mar. 19th, 2004: According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor He Xingui, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong><br />

Electronics Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />

Doctor Sun Yuning, leader <strong>of</strong> Chinese IGRS Workshop, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will join<br />

the organization <strong>of</strong> IGRS (Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing) and boost the<br />

implementation <strong>of</strong> IGRS Standard in China, which is about the wired or wireless<br />

connectivity among electric appliances, PCs and cell phones.<br />

IGRS organization held a secret meeting on March 17th and ratified 7 new IGRS<br />

members including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Huawei Corporation and Amoy Corporation.<br />

So far the number <strong>of</strong> IGRS members increased to 23, including the super magnates<br />

such as China Telecom.<br />

The new members‘ affiliation also promoted IGRS Standard Workshop to form a<br />

complete industry chain, from developing bottom protocol, designing chips and<br />

operation system, <strong>of</strong>fering network equipment and content to carrying out terminal<br />

products. At the same time, many other enterprises like Founder Group and some<br />

enterprises from Taiwan are applying to join IGRS.<br />

―This is a great event <strong>of</strong> our nation. China must have her own kernel technique<br />

patent,‖ Academician He Xingui commented on the affiliation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and the other<br />

organizations to IGRS.<br />

IGRS is a corporation alliance sanctioned by Science and Technology Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Ministry <strong>of</strong> Information Industry. IGRS Standard Workshop was set up on July 17th,<br />

2003 and comprised <strong>of</strong> 12 high-tech information enterprises, including Legend, TCL,<br />

Konka, Hisense and Great Wall. IGRS would be responsible for establishing the<br />

standard <strong>of</strong> ―Information Equipment Resource Sharing and Coordinating Service‖,<br />

which would contain the content <strong>of</strong> intelligent connectivity, resource sharing and<br />

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working methods among products like PC, electric appliance, cell phone and so on.<br />

The idea <strong>of</strong> such standardization completely conforms to the concept <strong>of</strong> future<br />

―digital family‖.<br />

It‘s the first time for an academic organization to join IGRS. Sun Yuning said that, the<br />

affiliation <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will make theory and practice combine more effectively and<br />

efficiently, and will be valuable to the design and implementation <strong>of</strong> IGRS Standard.<br />

―Our organization was originally confined to 30 units, but now we have canceled the<br />

confinement, the more the better.‖ Sun Yuning expressed, ―The implementation <strong>of</strong><br />

IGRS Standard can only be promoted by the participation <strong>of</strong> the whole industry.‖<br />

As the expanding <strong>of</strong> IGRS, ―Information Equipment Resource Sharing and<br />

Coordinating Service Protocol Standard Version 1.0‖ will be submitted to Ministry <strong>of</strong><br />

Information Industry for sanction on March 31st, which is a sign <strong>of</strong> the coming out <strong>of</strong><br />

IGRS Standard and it may even become the state standard.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : The Beijing <strong>News</strong><br />

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First Students Graduate from GSM<br />

Women Administrators Class<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—23<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80099116<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.23th, 2004: The first 33 students from ―Woman<br />

Administrator Class‖ <strong>of</strong> GSM (Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management) graduated on Mar.<br />

18th. Dr. Lü Feng, the designer <strong>of</strong> the curriculum, said the nearly 10 courses<br />

including ―Women Stress Management‖ were specially designed for women<br />

administrators, which was the first attempt in China.<br />

The tuition <strong>of</strong> the ―Woman Administrator Class‖ is rather high. The half year‘s<br />

courses cost 30,000 yuan, averaging more than 1,600 yuan <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the 18 study<br />

days. The class is also called ―Xifeng Class‖ by GSM, since it was designed for<br />

women elites (―Xifeng‖ is the name <strong>of</strong> a capable woman in the famous ancient<br />

Chinese masterpiece ―Stone Story‖).<br />

By the time <strong>of</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> 2003, Chinese women owners and women artificial persons<br />

had been more than 20 million. The proportion <strong>of</strong> Chinese women enterprisers has<br />

increased from 10% in the 1980‘s to 20% at present. The latest ―Report <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Women Enterprisers Development‖ showed that, 85% Chinese women enterprisers<br />

needed to burden the responsibility <strong>of</strong> their children‘s education, and 60% needed to<br />

attend the elders. The survey aimed at women in Jiangsu province showed that, 80%<br />

career women spent 232.75 minutes every day doing housework averagely, 150.85<br />

minutes longer than men.<br />

The designer <strong>of</strong> the curriculum, Dr. Lü Feng considered that, the stress on women<br />

administrators not only came from the role impediment from social custom, but also<br />

came from the too much involvement in housework, and the latter cause is more<br />

important. Comparatively the stress on women is generally larger than that <strong>of</strong> men,<br />

so GSM launched this class and set up courses such as ―the Art <strong>of</strong> Women<br />

Leadership‖, ―the Management for Women in Organization Transformation‖ and<br />

―Women Stress Management‖.<br />

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Weaver and Founder Formally Sign<br />

Strategic Collaboration Agreement<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80098980<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.17,2004: Recently, Weaver S<strong>of</strong>tware Corporation<br />

made a breakthrough <strong>of</strong> seeking cooperative partners and formally founded a<br />

strategic collaboration relationship with Founder Group, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, aiming to<br />

combine the advantages <strong>of</strong> both sides to expand the collaborative market.<br />

Founder Group is a famous high-tech company invested and founded by <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> in 1986. Now it owns six public companies, which have come into the<br />

market in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Malaysia and Hong Kong, and has more than twenty<br />

its own or joint-stock companies at home and abroad. The total <strong>of</strong> its staff has<br />

already been more than 15,000. So far, Founder Group has been focused on IT<br />

industry, and selectively entered the traditional industries, such as communication,<br />

finance and medicine industries, actively seeking for the development <strong>of</strong><br />

multi-industry. Its ultimate goal is to be a technological, creative and international<br />

corporation group.<br />

Weaver S<strong>of</strong>tware is a domestic leading service provider <strong>of</strong> collaborative business<br />

system. For a long term, it has been enhancing its competitive advantages by fully<br />

utilizing its internal resources and establishing cooperative relationships with the<br />

famous IT companies both at home and abroad. It also has a set <strong>of</strong> mature plans for<br />

collaborative partnership in order to provide better service for customers.<br />

The both sides have common fields not only in the understanding <strong>of</strong> company<br />

informationization, but also in IT consulting and application aspects, which is just the<br />

foundation for the collaboration <strong>of</strong> Weaver and Founder. After several times <strong>of</strong><br />

deeply contact and communication, they quickly found the beneficial cooperative<br />

points and established the strategic partnership in the collaborative market and the<br />

sales field.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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Wang Zhidong Shares Career<br />

Experience with BiMBA Students<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80004570<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar 14th, 2004: Wang Zhidong, the founder <strong>of</strong> the well-known<br />

Chinese website (www.sina.com) gave a speech with the theme ―The Third Career<br />

Planning‖, to the BiMBA (Beida International MBA) students.<br />

In his speech, he gave a detailed introduction <strong>of</strong> his experience and his feeling when<br />

he carved out his career from the observation <strong>of</strong> the tide <strong>of</strong> Internet industry to the<br />

technical planning <strong>of</strong> the career, capital financing and the development <strong>of</strong> his<br />

company.<br />

Wang Zhidong, the present president <strong>of</strong> the Beijing Hitting Science and Technology<br />

Co., Ltd, left Sina.com in June <strong>of</strong> 2001. His leaving caught much attention from the<br />

mass media and people <strong>of</strong> the relevant fields. He fleetly built up the Hitting Science<br />

and Technology, whose operation includes telecom, s<strong>of</strong>tware and Internet service.<br />

Wang said he spent several months in analyzing the fashionable conceptions and<br />

pivotal words and to find the direction <strong>of</strong> the Internet industry. In the end, he<br />

considered providing the Internet application schemes on management as the base<br />

point <strong>of</strong> his new career.<br />

Wang concluded his experience <strong>of</strong> starting new career that the key point is to make<br />

clear what stage and what state the enterprise is in. He emphasized the construction<br />

and maintenance <strong>of</strong> personal brand, which is the embodiment <strong>of</strong> confidence on<br />

morality and capability. The one who doesn‘t have background in this field should<br />

strive to make his own credit records by all means. He recalled his career story, and<br />

reckoned the accumulation <strong>of</strong> enough resources and friends marked the most<br />

important.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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

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―<strong>University</strong> Day‖ Becomes New<br />

Landscape <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> International<br />

Collaboration and Exchange<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80003537<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.19th, 2004: Oxford Day scheduled on 22nd to 23rd <strong>of</strong><br />

March at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> attracts people's attention after Ecole Normale<br />

Supérieure Day. Since Moscow <strong>University</strong> Day <strong>of</strong> 2001, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has<br />

successfully held Cambridge Day, Leiden Day, Yale Day and Ecole Normale<br />

Supérieure Day. This year <strong>PKU</strong> will hold Paris Tech Day, Free Berlin Day, Stanford<br />

Day, Humboldt Day and Melbourne Day in the coming days.<br />

<strong>University</strong> Day has become the brand-new form <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> welcoming the visits <strong>of</strong><br />

world-famous universities. At present, the calendar scheduled for the visits are<br />

generally as follows: the speech given by the president <strong>of</strong> visiting university in the<br />

morning, the dissertation <strong>of</strong> the well-known scholars coming with the visiting group<br />

and the learned exchange with <strong>PKU</strong> in the afternoon. During the visiting days, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

would give an all-sided introduction to the teachers and students <strong>of</strong> the development<br />

history, the characteristics and the research fruits <strong>of</strong> the visiting university, and would<br />

also negotiate with the visitors about the co-operation programs on education and<br />

study.<br />

Li Yansong, the head <strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> International Relations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> says,<br />

understanding each other is the base <strong>of</strong> co-operation. He considers that the<br />

advantage <strong>of</strong> the form <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> Day lies in the rich information about the<br />

successful experience <strong>of</strong> these universities, which creates the good conditions for<br />

the internationalization <strong>of</strong> the teaching and science research.<br />

Since the implementation <strong>of</strong> 985 Project, <strong>PKU</strong> has quickened its step <strong>of</strong> constructing<br />

the world first class university and strengthened the exchange and collaboration with<br />

the world famous universities, such as Moscow <strong>University</strong>, Tokyo <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Harvard <strong>University</strong>, Yale <strong>University</strong>, Standford <strong>University</strong>, etc. For instance, Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong> launched Summer school; <strong>PKU</strong> and Moscow <strong>University</strong> built up joint<br />

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graduate school; Leiden <strong>University</strong> and Ecole Normale Supérieure <strong>University</strong> set up<br />

scholarship at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

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Japanese Culture Day: the Opening<br />

Ceremony<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79942462<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, March 18th: From 2 o'clock to 3 o'clock, p.m. today, Japanese<br />

tea and pastries were provided in the formality <strong>of</strong> Japanese style for free by<br />

Japanese women in kimonos in the northern hall <strong>of</strong> the library, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

The tea and pastries were very delicious, but the drinking style was most special,<br />

which was an indispensable part <strong>of</strong> Japanese tea culture. This was just the prelude<br />

to the opening ceremony <strong>of</strong> Japanese culture day.<br />

At 3 o‘ clock, the opening ceremony began and was presided by Teng Jun, associate<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> department <strong>of</strong> Japanese language and culture, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. First,<br />

Lin Junjing, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> addressed the meeting. He said that<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had already been doing research on Japanese culture and<br />

appreciating to communicate with Japanese people and he also hoped that the<br />

culture day would help the communication <strong>of</strong> China-Japan cultures and even the two<br />

countries. Then Liu Jincai, superintendent <strong>of</strong> research center <strong>of</strong> Japanese culture,<br />

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<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, introduced the related information <strong>of</strong> the activity. Jingchu Jingsan,<br />

Japanese ambassador in China, also addressed the ceremony, believing that the<br />

activity would accelerate the communication between the two countries and help<br />

strengthen the two countries‘ relationship. At last, Yu Wenzhu, commander <strong>of</strong><br />

China-Japan youth intercourse association, introduced the specific sessions <strong>of</strong> the<br />

activity.<br />

The culture day was sponsored by China-Japan youth intercourse association,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, research center <strong>of</strong> Japanese culture, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Japanese<br />

embassy in China, Liqianjia <strong>of</strong> tea culture <strong>of</strong> Japan and Japan Music Information<br />

Center, while many departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, such as school <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />

languages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, also cooperated to organize the activity.<br />

According to schedule, after the ceremony from 4 o‘ clock to 6 o‘ clock, Mr. Qian<br />

Xuanshi, a famous master <strong>of</strong> Japanese tea culture, gave a wonderful spot<br />

performance <strong>of</strong> Japanese tea culture, and representatives <strong>of</strong> the association also<br />

presented flowers to the master. With the half hour after the performance, students<br />

also could enjoy the delicious tastes <strong>of</strong> Japanese tea and pastries.<br />

As extension to today‘s activity, on March 19th, Friday, Japanese ambassadors<br />

would give a special lecture also in the northern hall <strong>of</strong> the library, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

On the same day, Japanese cartoon art show would also take place in the exhibition<br />

hall in the second floor <strong>of</strong> the library, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and would last four days to<br />

March 22nd, Monday, when Japanese kendo and aikido performances would be<br />

displayed in May-4th gymnasium, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Then on March 25th, J-pop<br />

music audiovisual meeting would play J-pop music in the southern hall <strong>of</strong> the library,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. On March 26th, Friday, Japanese classical movies would be<br />

played in the science building <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. At the same time, several<br />

lectures on Japanese culture would also be given by pr<strong>of</strong>essors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> BIMBA Favors Managers from<br />

Small and Medium Enterprises<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—19<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79658738<br />

Beijing, Mar.19th, 2004: <strong>PKU</strong> BIMBA (Beida International MBA) will launch a ―Master<br />

<strong>of</strong> Finance‖ program with CCER (China Center for Economic Research), in order to<br />

train senior talents who have a good knowledge <strong>of</strong> modern financial theories, master<br />

financial innovation tools and are familiar with the running <strong>of</strong> financial affairs.<br />

According to the dean (the U.S.) <strong>of</strong> BIMBA Yang Zhuang, BIMBA not only passes the<br />

management knowledge and skills to the students, but also aims to nurture<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional managers with excellent characters.<br />

It‘s said that the enrollment would check the pr<strong>of</strong>essional accomplishments and<br />

future program <strong>of</strong> the applicants, as well as their working experience, education<br />

background and <strong>English</strong> abilities <strong>of</strong> listening, speaking, reading and writing. As to the<br />

students <strong>of</strong> senior manager class, the pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience, the basic characters<br />

for a leader and the sense <strong>of</strong> social duty are essential.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> BIMBA will pay attention to the variety <strong>of</strong> the students in the enrollment. Except<br />

for those who come from the transnational companies and the renowned domestic<br />

enterprises, BIMBA expects the managers from the promising small and medium<br />

enterprises to apply.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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Source : www.stardaily.com.cn<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Kicks <strong>of</strong>f Comprehensive<br />

Cooperation with Zhejiang Province<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—13<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79658639<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.13th, 2004: The president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu<br />

Zhihong and the governor <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang Province Lü Zushan signed the cooperation<br />

contract on the morning <strong>of</strong> March 13, which spread the cooperation between <strong>PKU</strong><br />

and Zhejiang to more fields such as economics, technology and society.<br />

The GDP <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang ranked the 4th among nation last year, which indicates the<br />

good tendency <strong>of</strong> its economic development. However, the problems also exist. Xi<br />

Jinping, the secretary <strong>of</strong> the Zhejiang provincial committee <strong>of</strong> CCP said, the industry<br />

structure <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang is required to be upgraded, and the technology innovation<br />

capacity and economic competence should also be improved.<br />

Min Weifang, the vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> referred to the historic relations between<br />

Zhejiang and <strong>PKU</strong>. Many former famous <strong>PKU</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essors came from Zhejiang,<br />

including Cai Yuanpei, Lu Xun, Ma Yinchu, Mao Dun, Jiang Menglin, Yu Dafu, Xu<br />

Zhimo, Xu Guangxian, and Jiang Boju. He believed the university-province<br />

cooperation would promote the development <strong>of</strong> both sides.<br />

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Mr. Guo Jianxin Speaks at <strong>PKU</strong>: In<br />

Face <strong>of</strong> the Changing World<br />

By Cao Hui<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79575721<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March.17th, 2004: Mr. Guo Jianxin, editor <strong>of</strong> Eastern<br />

Horizon (Dongfang Shikong) <strong>of</strong> CCTV, gave a lecture named ―in face <strong>of</strong> the changing<br />

world‖ at <strong>PKU</strong> this afternoon.<br />

The speech was mainly about how to report international news. Mr. Guo emphasized<br />

two important perspectives in reporting international news. The first is the historical<br />

perspective. He proposed that yesterday shapes today‘s perspective and today will<br />

form that <strong>of</strong> tomorrow. Thus when reporting international news, journalists should<br />

excavate the cause <strong>of</strong> the story, the relative cues in the historical perspective in<br />

order to be closest to facts. The other journalists should know is the perspective <strong>of</strong><br />

eternity. Journalists are supposed to gain understandings which can be evaluated by<br />

time and space. With the two perspectives, the international news should further<br />

realize its three functions: finding truths, transmitting information and recording<br />

histories.<br />

Mr. Guo said international news will become the mainstream <strong>of</strong> news report in the<br />

future world, in which different countries connected with each other more closely.<br />

However, international news reports in China still fall behind China‘s development.<br />

As the producer <strong>of</strong> ―Elites Interview‖ (Gaoduan Fangwen) <strong>of</strong> Dongfang Shikong, Mr.<br />

Guo makes interview plan for Chinese famous TV host Shui Junyi. They interview<br />

the elites in almost every field such as American former president Clinton. According<br />

to his own experience, Mr. Guo suggest students accumulate as much news<br />

interview experience as they can and broaden their horizon by extensively reading<br />

books in history, literature, philosophy, physiology and so on.<br />

At last, Mr. Guo gave some comments on the terrorist attacks happened in Spain<br />

and Iran. He believed global anti-terrorism union will not be affected by these<br />

attacks.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Qing Lectured on Issue <strong>of</strong><br />

Agriculture, Countryside and Farmers<br />

at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79574915<br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.14th, 2004, Beijing: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye Qing, member <strong>of</strong> 10th NPC<br />

vice-chairpersons <strong>of</strong> Hubei branch <strong>of</strong> China Association Promoting Democracy and<br />

vice president <strong>of</strong> Hubei Statistics Bureau, was invited by Rural China Society <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to give a lecture on issues concerned agriculture, countryside and<br />

farmers at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Sunday evening.<br />

About eighty college students and two farmers from Hebei province were at present.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye firstly introduced new features <strong>of</strong> the newly elected NPC (National<br />

People's Congress) as compared to that <strong>of</strong> last year's. He said last NPC mainly<br />

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concerned on the new leaders election while this year's NPC adds three more<br />

focuses: issues concerned agriculture, countryside and farmers, the modification <strong>of</strong><br />

Constitution, and regional economy. Then he turned to the core issue <strong>of</strong> the lecture:<br />

the issues concerned agriculture, countryside and farmers. He quoted Nobel<br />

Economics Prize Winner Klein and Deng Xiaoping‘s words to stress the importance<br />

<strong>of</strong> the issues relevant to agriculture, countryside and farmers. Then he mainly told <strong>of</strong><br />

three questions: what are the issues concerned agriculture, countryside and farmers<br />

and how they come into being; how will the government resolve these issues; the<br />

obstacles to resolving the issues.<br />

In the first part, he said that the issues concerned agriculture, countryside and<br />

farmers mainly consisted <strong>of</strong> five issues. Firstly, the gap between city areas and rural<br />

areas that becomes deeper and deeper. In 1985, the ratio <strong>of</strong> city residents‘ income to<br />

rural ones is 1.9 to 1. But last year, the figure rises to 3.32 to 1. If the social welfare<br />

and public production were included, the figure will be 5 to 1, while the average<br />

figure <strong>of</strong> the whole world is 1.5 to 1. Secondly, the burden on the shoulders <strong>of</strong><br />

farmers is too heavy. All kinds <strong>of</strong> taxes and fees take up 7% <strong>of</strong> farmers‘ total income<br />

averagely in 2003. In some places, the figure can reach up to 20% or 30%, while the<br />

figure in 1988 is only 4.8%. Thirdly, rural finance in some places is near to bankrupt.<br />

Building new school buildings, the construction <strong>of</strong> broad roads, build new <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

building and other projects make the loans <strong>of</strong> some villages reach up to six millions<br />

RMB. All these fees impute to farmers. Fourthly, farmers are losing their fields. With<br />

the growth <strong>of</strong> private economy and industrialization progress, more and more local<br />

government <strong>of</strong>ficials in rural areas transfer a lot <strong>of</strong> field into factories. In the dealing<br />

between local <strong>of</strong>ficials and enterprisers, the government takes 20% <strong>of</strong> the lucre,<br />

private enterprisers 70%, farmers only 10%. At last, exceed labor in rural areas <strong>of</strong><br />

China reach up to over 0.2 billion. Half <strong>of</strong> them go to cities to look for jobs. But they<br />

<strong>of</strong>ten can‘t get their salaries in time. The total salaries unpaid in the past years reach<br />

up to one hundred billions RMB. The figure in 2003 is 0.6 billion RMB.<br />

In the second part, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye gave the solutions. One is NO.1 document <strong>of</strong> the central<br />

government. Another is the modification <strong>of</strong> Constitution. When using farmers‘ field as<br />

factories, government and enterpriser should compensate the farmers. The third,<br />

farmer shouldn‘t pay tax any more. Central government has decided to not tax the<br />

farmers any more or tax less in the following five years. It is said that when Premier<br />

Wen came to this point at the meeting, the applause lasted twelve seconds and the<br />

loudness detected is 88 db. The fourth is allowance. Government should give<br />

farmers agricultural allowance. ―It‘s a very strange phenomenon that only the<br />

government <strong>of</strong> China, Vietnam and North Korea don‘t give farmers allowance.‖<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye said. ―United States Government gives a farmer planting corn thirty<br />

thousand dollars allowance every year, while China‘s doing nothing.‖ Finally, to<br />

protect farmers‘ rights by passing related law and setting up related committees in<br />

NPC or CPPCC. Other solution included setting up agriculture insurance and so on.<br />

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In the end, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ye listed out the obstacles. The city residents will disagree if<br />

government makes the farmers working in city become city residents, some persons<br />

disagree to open up agricultural market completely, providing public production will<br />

make public finance more difficult. The lecture lasted two hours.<br />

After the lecture, two farmers from Hebei province handed in a draft to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Ye.<br />

The draft is to set up a series <strong>of</strong> associations <strong>of</strong> farmers, including Rural Area<br />

Construction Promoting Committee, Agriculture Economy Cooperation Committee<br />

and Union <strong>of</strong> Farmers‘ Rights Protection.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> CCME: Academic Ethic is the<br />

Required Course for Postgraduates<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79574615<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 18th: President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Academician Xu Zhihong<br />

delivered a speech named ―Social Responsibilities <strong>of</strong> a Scientist and the issues <strong>of</strong><br />

ethic and morality in scientific research‖ to near 400 postgraduates <strong>of</strong> CCME<br />

(College <strong>of</strong> Chemistry and Molecular Engineering) on the evening <strong>of</strong> March 8th,<br />

which was not only the 200th lecture <strong>of</strong> CCME's ―Xingda lecture series‖ which started<br />

in 1995, but also the 4th <strong>of</strong> the course ―Academic Ethic and Science and Technology<br />

Paper Composition‖, to near 100 postgraduate freshmen <strong>of</strong> CCME..<br />

The course <strong>of</strong> ―Academic ethic and Science and Technology Paper Composition‖ is<br />

set up for the first time, and it is a required course <strong>of</strong> postgraduates. To<br />

postgraduates in most <strong>of</strong> the universities in China, the knowledge about academic<br />

ethic and paper writing is from the private contacts with the advisors, but not from the<br />

normal course.<br />

As the teacher <strong>of</strong> this course, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen Erqiang said that, this course is a part<br />

<strong>of</strong> normal postgraduate education in western countries, while it may be neglected in<br />

universities in China. In The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Akron <strong>of</strong> the USA, in which he gained his<br />

doctor‘s degree, academic ethic and technology and science paper composition are<br />

two different courses, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen said.<br />

President Xu Zhihong expressed the same opinion in his speech. He considered<br />

that, when we brought in the science <strong>of</strong> western, we more consider it as a technology<br />

or a method to prosper our country while have little consideration <strong>of</strong> its own inherent<br />

value. He said, in the past long time, we have neglected the building <strong>of</strong> academic<br />

ethic.<br />

Strengthening the building <strong>of</strong> academic ethic is just the purpose <strong>of</strong> setting up the<br />

course <strong>of</strong> ―Academic ethic and Science and Technology Paper Composition‖.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen considered that, the embodiment <strong>of</strong> fruit <strong>of</strong> science research is<br />

focused on the paper, while the paper can embody the academic ethic and academic<br />

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criterion. ―We hope that our students become righteous, responsible people and<br />

make academic ethic a part <strong>of</strong> habit,‖ said Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Chen.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : China Youth <strong>News</strong>paper<br />

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Nine Teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Receive Fok<br />

Ying-tung Awards<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79574522<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.18th, 2004: Henry Ying Tung Fok Education Foundation<br />

publicized the list <strong>of</strong> the ninth university Young Teacher Award and Young Teacher<br />

Funds winners. 7 teachers from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> won Young Teacher Award,<br />

including 4 first class awards in research area, 1 second class, 1 third class, and 1<br />

third class in teaching area. It is the time that teachers from <strong>PKU</strong> won the most first<br />

class awards in research area since the foundation set up. 2 teachers won the<br />

excellent research topic funds.<br />

Henry Ying Tung Fok Education Foundation was set up by Henry Ying Tung Fok and<br />

the Commission <strong>of</strong> Education (now Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education) in 1986, with 100 million<br />

Hong Kong dollars, to encourage more young prominent people to join the university<br />

teaching staff and make contributions to scientific research, and encourage<br />

university young teachers under 35 to emerge. Since the setup <strong>of</strong> the foundation, 17<br />

excellent young teachers has won the Young teacher Funds, besides, 2 teachers<br />

won the excellent research topic fund for the first time this year; 31 teachers won<br />

Young Teacher Award, including 22 in research area and 9 in teaching area, most <strong>of</strong><br />

whom have become the academic leaders or backbones.<br />

The ninth Henry Ying Tung Fok Education Foundation, <strong>University</strong> Young Teacher<br />

Funds patronized 139 excellent young teachers form 210 universities all over the<br />

country, 32 <strong>of</strong> whom won the excellent research topic fund; 168 people won Young<br />

Teacher Award, 54 in research area and 114 in teaching area.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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<strong>English</strong> Debate Final: Commemorating<br />

the Centennial Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Law<br />

School <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79486981<br />

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By Liu Li<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, March 16th, 2004: the Dell <strong>English</strong> Cup Debate Final between<br />

representatives from Thailand and Hong Kong, as an important event constituting<br />

the first Asian Law Students‘ Association Conference, is held today in the Simulated<br />

Courtroom <strong>of</strong> Law School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, with the Hong Kong team being the<br />

final winner.<br />

Over a classic case <strong>of</strong> domestic violence in which a woman killed her husband<br />

during the latter‘s sound asleep out <strong>of</strong> the fear <strong>of</strong> continuously being abused, the<br />

debate turns out to be a rather hot one around the topic that whether the woman‘s<br />

action constitutes self-defense. Hong Kong team states that law should protected the<br />

underprivileged group while the Thailand team insists that the woman killed her<br />

husband when the latter is sleeping, and ―a sleeping man can harm no one‖; in<br />

addition to this, ―three stabs were not self-defense‖, ―she is intended to kill the guy‖.<br />

After a debate with both sides asking and answering questions and final statements<br />

<strong>of</strong> their own positions, the debate ends with Hong Kong team winning with an<br />

advantage by 68 points. Mr. Steve, a teacher now teaching in Dell <strong>English</strong>, once<br />

working as a probation <strong>of</strong>ficer in the state <strong>of</strong> Connecticut, U.S., who was invited as<br />

one <strong>of</strong> today‘s judges, comments on today‘s debates as practical in that it ―addresses<br />

problem that is universal‖.<br />

The Dell <strong>English</strong> Cup Debate was held as one essential component <strong>of</strong> the First Asian<br />

Law Students‘ Association Conference (ALSAC for short) held in the Law School <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as commemorating to the centennial celebration <strong>of</strong> the latter. Law<br />

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students‘ associations from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and universities from Japan also<br />

participated in this debate. The ALSAC also involved other universities in China such<br />

as the Central Finance and Economy College and College <strong>of</strong> Law Science <strong>of</strong><br />

Southwest China. However, this international conference was mainly organized and<br />

arranged by students.<br />

―this conference was organized by students themselves almost from the earliest<br />

stage <strong>of</strong> simple planning,‖ Xiang Tianning, sophomore from the Law School and also<br />

once the leader <strong>of</strong> the debating team <strong>of</strong> the Law School introduces, ―some <strong>of</strong> the<br />

domestic students seek for donations and other financial aids to make their<br />

participation possible, while foreign students come here mostly from donations<br />

affiliated to their own organizations as a regular benefit.‖<br />

Today's debate is out <strong>of</strong> some combination and innovations in its processes and<br />

rules, according to Xiang. ―We introduced the stage <strong>of</strong> mutual questioning which is<br />

absent from traditional Singapore and Korean debating style but popular with<br />

Thailand style,‖ he explains, ―and we introduced a simulated congressional debating<br />

process with each one representing certain roles like ‗Prime Minister‘, ‗Deputy Prime<br />

Minister‘, ‗leader <strong>of</strong> the Opposition‘ and ―Deputy Leader <strong>of</strong> the Opposition.‘‖.<br />

Kit Chan, one <strong>of</strong> the Hong Kong team member and freshman from Kong Hong<br />

<strong>University</strong>, expressed his amazement over the organizing efforts the hosting student<br />

association has paid, for ―it is very difficult to organize even only for Law School for<br />

Asian universities. They‘ve done a very good job.‖ In addition to this, he states that ―it<br />

is very important to have a look on different jurisdictions.‖ His teammate, Mandy Ng,<br />

also first year student from the same university, stresses on the hard-working<br />

diligence <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students and also mentions the latter‘s academic<br />

researching attitudes. She concludes by pointing out the importance <strong>of</strong> having a<br />

global vision.<br />

As the runner-up <strong>of</strong> today's debate, Thanassaya Chatidesa from Chulalongkorn<br />

<strong>University</strong>, together with her teammate, Pirasoot Warachil from Assumption<br />

<strong>University</strong>, both expresses their excitement and joy <strong>of</strong> meeting so many new friends<br />

here and so many viewpoints shared with them in their first overseas exchanging<br />

activity. ―to find out how people live and think and using their spare time is to me<br />

rather useful and evocating‖, said Thanassaya.<br />

Today's activity will be extended with an evening party. Two days later, a Hong Kong<br />

session will begin and next such conference is due to be held this summer in Hong<br />

Kong, according to Kit Chan from Hong Kong <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Held ―Health Express‖<br />

Whip-round on Campus<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—17<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79486416<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.17th: The ―Health Express‖ whip-round activity aimed<br />

at curing cataract patients started on March 9th on campus <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, which is a<br />

commonweal activity brought in by Youth Volunteers Association <strong>of</strong> Guanghua<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Management and Love Association together. The whip-round spots were<br />

set in Triangle Area and other places. The organizer said that all the money donated<br />

by the donators would be used in the great project <strong>of</strong> curing cataract patients.<br />

The publicities <strong>of</strong>fered by GSM (Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management) Youth<br />

Volunteers Association introduced the situation <strong>of</strong> cataract patients in mainland <strong>of</strong><br />

China. According to the statistics <strong>of</strong> Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health <strong>of</strong> China, there are about 4<br />

million cataract patients, and the number <strong>of</strong> new patients increased by 400 thousand<br />

each year. Cataract is a kind <strong>of</strong> disease that usually happens to aged people, but the<br />

postnatal injury or disease and connatural factors can also result this disease. In the<br />

remote and impoverished country area, the portion <strong>of</strong> the middle-aged and youth<br />

with cataract disease is far larger than the counterpart in the city, because <strong>of</strong> the bad<br />

sanitation condition, too much physical labor and the weak eugenic consciousness.<br />

More than half patients live in the remote areas; they can‘t receive timely treatments<br />

because <strong>of</strong> poverty and so live in the darkness for a long time.<br />

―Health Express‖ was initiated by celebrities <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong, such as Ms. Nellie Fong<br />

and so on, at the time <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong returned to China in 1997. They advised giving<br />

a present to the mainland <strong>of</strong> China, which can benefit the people living in poverty in<br />

the long run. Enlightened by the idea <strong>of</strong> Indian ―Life Express‖, they decided to recruit<br />

money to build a train hospital and delivered free medical treatment. Considering<br />

that cataract is a disease <strong>of</strong> high frequency and may induce much pain, the train<br />

hospital was oriented to be an eye hospital special for cataract patients after<br />

discussion with Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health <strong>of</strong> China.<br />

The first ―Health Express‖ with special design set out on July 1st, 1997 from Kowloon<br />

station <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong. More and more ―Healthiness Expresses‖ are built and put into<br />

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use after that. By the time <strong>of</strong> last year, ―Health Express‖ had walked into 38<br />

impoverished areas along the railroad, and more than 35 thousand cataract patients<br />

had received free operations.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

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Mr. Wang Yong: Sino-U.S. College<br />

Education in My Eye<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—14<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79399202<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, March 14th,2004: Having lived in the U.S. for several years, Mr.<br />

Wang Yong gave a lecture on the difference in college education <strong>of</strong> China and the<br />

U.S. As we are all familiar with the educational system in China, Mr. Wang<br />

emphasized the college education <strong>of</strong> the U S.<br />

Since 1991 when Mr. Wang graduated from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, he has studied and<br />

completed research at California Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, Massachusetts Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

Technology and Brown <strong>University</strong>. In January in 2003, Mr. Wang returned to work in<br />

department <strong>of</strong> mechanics and engineering science, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Although he<br />

had worked at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for less than a year, he was very popular with the<br />

students and was chosen through public appraisal as one <strong>of</strong> the Best Excellent<br />

teachers last year.<br />

Mr. Wang introduced college education in the U.S. from admission to graduation,<br />

and as he knew Caltech (California Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology) better than other<br />

universities, he focused particularly on the latter‘s education. The SAT (Statistic<br />

Aptitude Test) were <strong>of</strong>ten used by American colleges and universities while there<br />

was no unified college entrance examination in the U.S. High school GPA<br />

(Grade-Point Average). Recommendation letters were also emphasized and there<br />

were also many other factors when a college decided whether to recruit<br />

undergraduate students. Since students were not given systematic training in high<br />

schools, students had an orientation period to be accustomed to the college study. In<br />

Caltech, students‘ performances were scored to ―pass/fail‖ in the first two terms.<br />

With the aim to cultivate scientists and engineers, Caltech set high requirements with<br />

their students. A student had to spend fifty-two hours per week on their homework,<br />

and it was not uncommon that you got a homework set and did not have a clue on<br />

any <strong>of</strong> them. So American education called for the collaboration among students and<br />

all the undergraduates were collaborative rather than competitive, explained Mr.<br />

Wang. But exams there were never proctored and most <strong>of</strong> them were take-home<br />

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exams. That‘s because everyone signed an honor code, which read ―No member <strong>of</strong><br />

the Caltech community shall take unfair advantage <strong>of</strong> any other member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Caltech community‖ when entering the college. Besides, students would not choose<br />

their major until the end <strong>of</strong> first year, and you could still change your concentration<br />

anytime you want so long as you had to take the fixed sum <strong>of</strong> credits for graduation.<br />

It was a big deal to graduate from an elite college because it demonstrated your<br />

abilities while entrance to a college was not. You could also gain confidence and<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge after four years‘ study.<br />

Combined with the questions students asked, Mr. Wang appealed to Chinese<br />

students to open their minds, to realize that we had a long way to go in academic<br />

research and an even longer pursuit in attaining a modest and diligent academic<br />

atmosphere. As for building <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> into the world first-class university, Mr.<br />

Wang said that first-class teaching forces and system and good academic traditions<br />

were essential. When asked <strong>of</strong> the original intention <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Mr. Wang hoped<br />

that every student could value and make full use <strong>of</strong> the four years at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>. Concerning education <strong>of</strong> the children, he believed that Chinese children<br />

should grow up in China to have the edification <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. On<br />

de-emphasizing the specialty in undergraduate education now, he commented that<br />

he agreed with it but hoped that pr<strong>of</strong>essors could teach pr<strong>of</strong>essionally during each<br />

course. He also talked with students about the prospects <strong>of</strong> special fields in the U.S.<br />

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Retrial Requirement for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Graduate Application Rises by a<br />

Minimum <strong>of</strong> 10 Points<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79399097<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar. 16th, 2004:The retrial mark points for graduate application <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is higher than last year, all the subjects have risen by above 10<br />

points, announced by the head <strong>of</strong> Gradate Admission Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

It is said that, the entry requirement for prospective students applying for MBA, set in<br />

the subject <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong>, Integrative Ability and Management should be a minimum <strong>of</strong><br />

250 in total, <strong>of</strong> which Politics not less than 50, both <strong>English</strong> and Management not<br />

less than 55, Integrative Ability not less than 110. As for the candidates applying for<br />

major <strong>of</strong> Law, the total mark above 335 points is a must, both <strong>English</strong> and Politics not<br />

less than 55, both Law and Integrative Ability not less than 90. All the subjects<br />

including Philosophy, Economics, Education, History, Science, Technology, Arts and<br />

Management have two bottom lines for the retrial application. For instance, the<br />

minimum <strong>of</strong> Education should be 335 and 355, for History should be 320 and 340,<br />

these two subjects are basically at the same level with last year.<br />

According to the head <strong>of</strong> Gradate Admission Office, the applicants for <strong>PKU</strong><br />

increased by about 1000, and on the whole the grades <strong>of</strong> the admission exams are<br />

much higher than last year, so the retrial requirements are stricter than before.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : Beijing Star Daily<br />

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The Forum <strong>of</strong> Automobile Industry's<br />

Prospect<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79319394<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, March 11th, 2004: A forum <strong>of</strong> automobile's future prospect<br />

opens today at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

First, Li Jun, vice proprietor <strong>of</strong> China Consumers Press, addressed the forum. Mr.<br />

Cui Xuewen‘s speech was focusing on the point that the independent brands were<br />

the souls <strong>of</strong> automobile industry. Combined with the experience <strong>of</strong> Hrfei Motor Co.,<br />

LTD, he explained why and how to develop companies‘ own brands and the effects<br />

<strong>of</strong> independent brands. Mr. Li Jia flashed back over his company‘s history and<br />

concluded that it was very important for companies to choose proper marketing<br />

strategy and always compete with other companies while good products and<br />

excellent service being the essential factors. Then Mr. Guo Zhenxi deduced<br />

marketing from the a media perspective. He introduced the important role media<br />

played in the economic development based on the statistics <strong>of</strong> CCTV‘s advertising<br />

incomes. He said that advertising increase just reflected the development <strong>of</strong> different<br />

industries and advertising service department also accelerated the economics <strong>of</strong><br />

many areas and new industries. As an alumnus <strong>of</strong> Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong>, Mr. Li<br />

Jindian told students to remember three principles when making marketing:<br />

confidence, benefits and individuation.<br />

As a conclusion to all the wonderful speeches, Mr, Xue Xu generalized that<br />

companies should create customer values, which were crucial to the survival and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> companies. Mr. Cui Xuewen also left homework to the students, and<br />

he wanted to use the intelligence <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> students to design a strategy<br />

to help Hrfei create customer values.<br />

The marketing forum was held annually as an addition to the marketing course <strong>of</strong><br />

department <strong>of</strong> economic science, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> with this year‘s forum being the<br />

second time. It was also sponsored by department <strong>of</strong> advertising service <strong>of</strong> CCTV<br />

and Automobile Weekly <strong>of</strong> China Consumers. The speakers were mostly deputies to<br />

National People‘s Congress and CPPCC, including Cui Xuewen, board chairman <strong>of</strong><br />

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Harbin Hrfei Motor Co., LTD, Li Jia, manager <strong>of</strong> Beijing Monarch Lubricant Co., LTD,<br />

Guo Zhenxi, director <strong>of</strong> department <strong>of</strong> advertising service <strong>of</strong> CCTV, and Li Jindian,<br />

board chairman <strong>of</strong> Liaoning Shuguang Automotive Group. The forum was presided<br />

over by Xue Xu, a teacher <strong>of</strong> department <strong>of</strong> economic science, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Signs 11 Cooperative Contracts<br />

with Jiangsu Province<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

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The president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Xu Zhihong and the governor <strong>of</strong> Jiangsu province<br />

signed 11 cooperative contracts on March 9th in the aspects <strong>of</strong> new technological<br />

innovation and personnel development.<br />

The 11 contacts include ―project <strong>of</strong> utilization <strong>of</strong> homemade network computer‖,<br />

―development <strong>of</strong> e-government s<strong>of</strong>tware‖ and the other projects relating to the<br />

research fields <strong>of</strong> medicine, biology and chemical industry.<br />

Min Weifang, the secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> committee <strong>of</strong> the CPC said, ―Through the<br />

province–university cooperation, the local society can provide much more information<br />

about the social requirements for the research and development, which will help the<br />

university utilize the technological information <strong>of</strong> home and abroad.‖<br />

The Jiangsu part also showed great enthusiasm on cooperation. As an economically<br />

developed province in China, Jiangsu expects to be technologically backed up by<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and also hopes the university can aid them in emancipating the<br />

minds <strong>of</strong> people.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> to Choose 10 Academically<br />

Excellent Graduates<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79318977<br />

The sixth ―Xu Ji Cup‖ <strong>of</strong> choosing the 10 academically excellent graduates began on<br />

March 9th at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. This program is to encourage the innovations <strong>of</strong> the<br />

graduates‘ research and prompt the utilization <strong>of</strong> their academic research into<br />

practice.<br />

This event, organized by the <strong>PKU</strong> graduates union and its branches in every<br />

departments, is a comprehensive academic movement, which had been successfully<br />

held for 5 years.<br />

There are 3 parts in the process <strong>of</strong> choosing the 10 excellent graduates: application<br />

section, preliminary section and final judgment. 20 and 6-8 candidate students will be<br />

chosen by <strong>PKU</strong> graduates union and <strong>PKU</strong> Health Science Center respectively to<br />

take part in the final round. A judging committee composed <strong>of</strong> famous scholars will<br />

eventually choose the 10 winners.<br />

According to the organizers, the 10 academically excellent graduates will give a<br />

nationwide tour report after election in order to demonstrate the academic fruits <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> graduates.<br />

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Chamber Music Performance in the<br />

Office Hall<br />

By Shimin<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79055568<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.11, 2004: More than one hundred students enjoyed a great<br />

concert at the Office Hall on Thursday evening.<br />

Michael, Frienmann pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Yale, musical theoretician and pianist, gave a<br />

wonderful concert in the form <strong>of</strong> demonstration course <strong>of</strong> chamber music with<br />

students from the Central conservatory <strong>of</strong> music.<br />

Debussy‘s Stirring Quarter No.1, Op.10 was played in the first section and Dvorak's<br />

First movement, Piano Quintet in V major, Op. 81 was played in the second one.<br />

After the movement was fully performed by the students for the first time, pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Frienmann gave a brief introduction to the composer and his music and commented<br />

on the performance. Then he shared his comprehension <strong>of</strong> the music and told the<br />

players in what way they could performed much more convince and more touching<br />

as well as training with them. During this process audiences found out that music<br />

was being more and more rich and pleasant to hear.<br />

Perfect performance has arouse the audiences‘ interest and many <strong>of</strong> them handed<br />

up to ask questions which were answered frankly and humorously.<br />

Audiences expressed their appreciation by applauding continuance, saying that they<br />

have known more about music and have a deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> those two<br />

movements.<br />

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Lin Yifu and Wang Yifu Jointly<br />

Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79055374<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 10th, 2004: Lin Yifu, the director <strong>of</strong> CCER (China Center<br />

for Economic Research) and Wang Yifu, the vice governor <strong>of</strong> Fujian Province jointly<br />

gave a wonderful lecture on Taiwan issue and the situation across the Taiwan Strait<br />

on the evening <strong>of</strong> March 10th.<br />

As a renowned economist, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu stated that the main reasons for the<br />

rapid development <strong>of</strong> Taiwan economy from 1950s to 1990s from the perspective <strong>of</strong><br />

comparative advantage. In his opinion, the prosperity <strong>of</strong> Taiwan economy really due<br />

to the realization <strong>of</strong> the upgrade and the transform <strong>of</strong> industry structure, instead <strong>of</strong><br />

the explanations <strong>of</strong> the theory <strong>of</strong> neo-Confucianism and the theory <strong>of</strong> international<br />

relations. However, the relation between Taiwan economy and mainland economy<br />

has been partitioned artificially since 1996 and economy stagnancy appeared in<br />

Taiwan. He claimed that the best way to develop future Taiwan economy was to<br />

make the combination <strong>of</strong> the advantages <strong>of</strong> capital and technology in Taiwan and the<br />

advantages <strong>of</strong> labor and resources in mainland.<br />

Then Lin Yifu introduced Wang Yifu, who has the same first name with him to the<br />

audience. Wang is not only the vice governor <strong>of</strong> Fujian (the nearest mainland<br />

province to Taiwan), but also a researcher <strong>of</strong> Taiwan culture. He analyzed the culture<br />

<strong>of</strong> Taiwan from the perspective <strong>of</strong> the relation between Fujian and Taiwan. He looked<br />

back on the educational relation between Fujian and Taiwan and stated that the root<br />

<strong>of</strong> the culture and folk-custom is in mainland.<br />

The two Mr. Yifu also answered the various questions from the audience.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

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People's Daily Journalist Ding Gang<br />

Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Situ Yu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—10<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78982420<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Mar 10th, 2004: Ding Gang, senior journalist in the international<br />

department <strong>of</strong> People‘s daily, came to lecture at School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and<br />

Communication, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this afternoon. Centering on his career<br />

experience abroad, he expressed his views on being a qualified international news<br />

reporter.<br />

In addition to fluent foreign language and a good knowledge <strong>of</strong> the foreign country,<br />

always being full <strong>of</strong> curiosity is a key factor for an international news reporter, said<br />

Mr. Ding. A qualified journalist has to be Jack <strong>of</strong> all trades, and to achieve this, a<br />

journalist must develop the habit <strong>of</strong> accumulating a wide range <strong>of</strong> knowledge in daily<br />

work. Also, thinking diligently can enable journalists to report from better<br />

perspectives. To make his words more persuasive and vivid, he took his famous<br />

reports on the 9.11 case and the hotly-discussed medical case <strong>of</strong> transplanting<br />

heads for example. He added that a journalist is not an instructor and should stand in<br />

the readers‘ shoes to write news.<br />

The present students were interested in his experience abroad and asked many<br />

correlated questions. When asked whether a journalist‘s reports will be influenced<br />

the foreign country‘s culture and ideology during his staying abroad, Ding admitted<br />

that it is to some degree, true but also emphasized the importance to put his native<br />

country‘s benefits on the considerable position. He mentioned the imbalance culture<br />

exchange between our country and other countries that he noted in his staying<br />

abroad.<br />

Ding worked as a resident correspondent in Belgium, Sweden and the United<br />

Nations successively after graduation from the department <strong>of</strong> journalism in Social<br />

Academy. He had successfully reported many international issues and won the first<br />

place in dispatches <strong>of</strong> the fourth China International <strong>News</strong> Award.<br />

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Science Fiction Writers Face to Face<br />

with Students at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78967920<br />

On the afternoon <strong>of</strong> February 29th, the famous science fiction writers including Wang<br />

Jinkang and Liu Cixin, arrived at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> to make face-to-face<br />

communication with science fiction lovers from more than 10 universities and<br />

colleges in Beijing and Tianjin.<br />

The host was the one-year-old association <strong>of</strong> science fiction, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The<br />

association invited the famous writers and critics <strong>of</strong> science fiction to the activity<br />

when they came to Beijing to participate the rollout <strong>of</strong> the book The Glory <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Universe published by ocean press. The lineup <strong>of</strong> the famous guests attracted a<br />

large number <strong>of</strong> science fiction lovers from Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Aeronautics<br />

& Astronautics <strong>University</strong>, Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> and so on. Science fiction<br />

associations <strong>of</strong> Nankai <strong>University</strong> and Tianjin <strong>University</strong> also sent their<br />

representatives to participate the activity.<br />

The first section <strong>of</strong> the activity was topic discussion. The writers gave their systemic<br />

opinions about the topics such as science fiction and literature, objects <strong>of</strong> science<br />

fiction and the situation and future <strong>of</strong> Chinese science fiction, and then science<br />

fiction lovers proposed the questions to discuss deeply with them. The writers not<br />

only delivered their special ideas, but also displayed their personal charms.<br />

Surprisingly, the eldest Wang Jinkang announced a striking decision that he would<br />

fade out the composition <strong>of</strong> science fictions.<br />

In the freely asking section, the science fiction lovers competed to put forward their<br />

original ideas. The writer Zheng Jun praised that he saw the hope <strong>of</strong> future Chinese<br />

science fiction from the students.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wei Jie: the Reform <strong>of</strong><br />

State-owned Enterprises Need Private<br />

Economy<br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78880803<br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Mar 6th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wei Jie, the vice dean <strong>of</strong> China Economics<br />

Research Center <strong>of</strong> Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, gave a lecture on the reform <strong>of</strong> state-owned<br />

enterprise at North Attaching Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Library Saturday afternoon.<br />

His lecture focuses on the reform on enterprise system and cooperation culture.<br />

First, he listed the six components <strong>of</strong> enterprise system: ownership, governance<br />

mechanism, organization structure, administration, personality and contract. Then he<br />

analyzed the governance mechanism <strong>of</strong> state-owned enterprise. He pointed out that<br />

state-owned enterprise should differentiate human resources from human capital<br />

and establish two kinds <strong>of</strong> allocation system. He believed that average workers<br />

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holding share will not be useful to state-owned enterprise. After the WTO entry, the<br />

first war to break out between China enterprise and foreign ones is to acquire<br />

excellent human capital. Then come the components <strong>of</strong> product and market. As to<br />

ownership reform <strong>of</strong> state-owned enterprise, he said that past reform demonstrated<br />

that enterprises owned only by state have a low efficiency. Contrary to this, the ones<br />

with mixed ownership work better. Ownership reform <strong>of</strong> state-owned enterprise, to a<br />

large degree, must rely on the nonpublic economy. Of course, he pointed out that<br />

there are many shortcomings existing in private economy. The boss <strong>of</strong> private<br />

enterprise must face and handle the wealth properly.<br />

When it came to the corporation culture, he first pointed out the wrong doings<br />

nowadays.<br />

―Establishing corporation culture does not mean to sponsor cultural events or run<br />

culture industry, neither to make VI (Vision Identity).‖He said, ―The core is the value<br />

system <strong>of</strong> its employees. Corporation culture is the reflection <strong>of</strong> the employee‘s<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> value on their enterprise system.‖ State-owned enterprise should give up<br />

the traditional ideas that everyone is similar in ability but different in position and one<br />

shouldn‘t get more salary than the others. State-owned enterprise must tell its<br />

employees that they are different in abilities. So their positions are different. Different<br />

positions hold different responsibilities and risks. So their incomes must be different.<br />

He believed it will make state-owned enterprises become more energetic. He also<br />

neglected that enterprise culture is the culture acquired by its boss or CEO through<br />

education or social experience.<br />

The lecture is one <strong>of</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> lectures which are the courses <strong>of</strong> remote education<br />

program hosted by School <strong>of</strong> Economics and Beida-Online Company, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Takes Part in Construction <strong>of</strong><br />

National Nano-Science Center<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78812720<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar 1st, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Jianhua, vice president <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was appointed as the vice-director <strong>of</strong> National Nano-Science<br />

Center, which was founded in March, 2003.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has a strong force <strong>of</strong> nano-science study, and was the first<br />

Chinese university to set up the Center for Nano scale Science & Technology in<br />

1997. The staff came from the fields <strong>of</strong> physics, chemistry, electronics,<br />

micro-electronics and biology and have made significant progress on nano-material,<br />

nano-unit, nano-biology and nano-examining technology.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> research staff made great contributions to the foundation <strong>of</strong> National<br />

Nano-Science Center. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Xing at School <strong>of</strong> Physics is the general<br />

engineer <strong>of</strong> the center.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> (Chinese)<br />

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Volunteers Devote to Serving for the<br />

Anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—01<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78812628<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 1st, 2004: The training program for the volunteers <strong>of</strong> the<br />

100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law started on 7:30 p.m. with the enthusiasm <strong>of</strong> more<br />

than three hundred volunteers.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Zhu Suli, Dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Law delivered a speech on the mobilization<br />

meeting. He said, School <strong>of</strong> Law has saw its 100th birthday since it was founded in<br />

1904, and the history <strong>of</strong> its development was also the time <strong>of</strong> the appearance and<br />

development <strong>of</strong> the modern study and education <strong>of</strong> law. Therefore it‘s meaningful to<br />

look back on the history <strong>of</strong> the school and study <strong>of</strong> law, and expect the rule-<strong>of</strong> -law<br />

road <strong>of</strong> China and the direction <strong>of</strong> law education on this anniversary. Zhu thanked<br />

these volunteers and considered that this activity could help to cultivate their sense<br />

<strong>of</strong> duty and develop their abilities.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Law will have a series <strong>of</strong> activities to congratulate its birthday, which need<br />

a lot <strong>of</strong> students to serve for the work <strong>of</strong> contact, reception, report and review. To<br />

solve the problem <strong>of</strong> understaffing, <strong>PKU</strong> recruited volunteers among all the students.<br />

In a short time, above 300 students including undergraduates, graduates and as well<br />

as doctors took part in this activity.<br />

On the mobilization meeting, the teachers introduced to the volunteers about the<br />

preparation and content <strong>of</strong> this anniversary and the training work.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Xinsheng: On Issue <strong>of</strong><br />

Japan's Security and Safeguard<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—07<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78795815<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Mar 7th 2004: After the sending <strong>of</strong> Japan's troops into Iraq, it<br />

was argued heatedly about the resurgence <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s militarism. Here tonight<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Xinsheng was invited to give a speech on issue <strong>of</strong> the security and<br />

safeguard <strong>of</strong> Japan.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Xinsheng has been appointed by CCTV as a special commentator<br />

and is now a pr<strong>of</strong>essor in department <strong>of</strong> history, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He has been<br />

researching on the modern history <strong>of</strong> Japan since he was a graduate student in<br />

Beijing Normal <strong>University</strong> in 1982. Now at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, he is focusing on the<br />

research and teaching <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s history and politics.<br />

He dated the sending <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s troops back to the Peace Constitution, legislated by<br />

MacArthur after the Second World War. He reviewed how Japan had been trying to<br />

enlarge the territory <strong>of</strong> the troops and abolish the confinements over recruiting<br />

troops. The process was divided into five phases, and ended with the final<br />

dispatching. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang also introduced the effects <strong>of</strong> the expansion <strong>of</strong> Japan‘s<br />

militarism on the China-Japan relationship.<br />

When asked the prospect <strong>of</strong> the China-Japan relationship, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang said that<br />

the promising relationship with ASEAN (Association <strong>of</strong> Southeast Asian Nations) <strong>of</strong><br />

both countries would help to maintain the harmony <strong>of</strong> the mutual relationship.<br />

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First <strong>of</strong> the ―Celebrities under<br />

Spotlight‖ Seminar Series: Women <strong>of</strong><br />

Intelligence and Wealth<br />

By Ma Keke<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78795772<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>, Beijing, Mar 6th, 2004: The first ―Celebrities under Spotlight‖ seminar in<br />

2004 is held in Yingjie Sunshine Hall with Ms. Chen Jixin and Ms. Zhang Sai'e being<br />

the two distinguished guests.<br />

Ms. Chen is the general manager <strong>of</strong> a cultural communication corporation. In face <strong>of</strong><br />

the immature cultural market, She grasps every chance to study and has the<br />

courage to meet all kinds <strong>of</strong> challenges. The concert <strong>of</strong> the three Tenors in the<br />

Forbidden City Square was successfully sponsored by her company and she made<br />

her fame from then on.<br />

Ms. Zhang is the chairman <strong>of</strong> the board <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong Nan Hua group. Her name is<br />

well-heard <strong>of</strong> among the Hong Kong negotiable securities circle. Her career involves<br />

many different industries. And she is the delegate <strong>of</strong> Chinese People‘s Political<br />

Consultative Conference (CPPCC).<br />

In Chen‘s eyes, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a place full <strong>of</strong> pursuit <strong>of</strong> personality and creation,<br />

and the girl students at <strong>PKU</strong> are confident and excellent. She said that the most<br />

fortunate thing for a person is to take up the career in which he is interested. People<br />

need to find a comfortable life style and to take the initiative all the time. On most<br />

occasions, the manifestation <strong>of</strong> one‘s value lies in the sense <strong>of</strong> being needed by<br />

others. Sometimes things look terrible in people‘s eyes but opportunities usually may<br />

be hidden behind the scene. On issue <strong>of</strong> the cultural industry, she stated that one<br />

should know how to tap the potential <strong>of</strong> the market and know how to blend the<br />

cultural spirit and management perfectly. She said a person without responsibility is<br />

only corps who can walk and one ought to self-stimulate and self-constrain in order<br />

to be successful.<br />

For Ms. Zhang, <strong>PKU</strong> is a university <strong>of</strong> neatness and beauty. She raised several<br />

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points related with success: to do something intently, to be alert to everything and to<br />

be objective. These three points help her to be successful in Hong Kong industry and<br />

help her own a happy life. She stated frankly that the responsibility for an<br />

entrepreneur is to make pr<strong>of</strong>its and people should not always necessarily refer to<br />

immorality when talking about being a merchant.<br />

Last, the two ladies with both intelligence and wealth answered some questions from<br />

students and encouraged students at <strong>PKU</strong> to have a happy and successful life in<br />

future.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association (12): Cinema<br />

& TV Association<br />

By Cao Hui<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—06<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78718978<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 6th: Hundreds <strong>of</strong> students attended the premiere <strong>of</strong><br />

the movie Uniform (zhifu), which won Dragons & Tigers Award <strong>of</strong> the 22nd<br />

Vancouver International Movie Festival. Students also have the opportunity to<br />

communicate with the director Diao Yinan. This has been the second premiere held<br />

by Cinema & TV Association (CTA) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this week.<br />

This Tuesday, CTA has arranged this semester's first movie premiere Beauty Grass<br />

(meiren cao) starred by Shu Qi and Liu Ye. These series <strong>of</strong> movie premiere is one<br />

main kind <strong>of</strong> activity initiated by CTA.<br />

Established in 2001, CTA has a membership <strong>of</strong> more than four hundred students.<br />

Though this association was named ―Cinema & TV‖, it has a long tradition to follow<br />

the development <strong>of</strong> non-commercial movies both in China and abroad with great<br />

interests.<br />

Qin Haiyan, head <strong>of</strong> CTA, a senior student in the Department <strong>of</strong> Art, told the<br />

journalist, ―Today the non-commercial movies are experiencing a hard time in China.<br />

They usually have a small audience compared to commercial movies. We want to<br />

provide a channel for these movies to face university students and also provide<br />

opportunities for students to appreciate art, raise questions and gain a deep<br />

perception <strong>of</strong> the real world.‖<br />

The backbones <strong>of</strong> CTA are a group <strong>of</strong> young people who ardently love movies and<br />

admire the spirit <strong>of</strong> freedom and independency. They do not advocate flowery<br />

advertising much but do the travails <strong>of</strong> the CTA with an enthusiastic heart.<br />

Besides movie premieres, CTA have topical movie shows, such as female movies,<br />

French movies, and so on. Moreover, they invite experts in various areas <strong>of</strong> movie<br />

production to give speech at <strong>PKU</strong> every month.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Li Daoxin: on Chinese<br />

Motion Pictures<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--03—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78718706<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 5th: Does plutonomy have any relationship with<br />

motion in movies? But they were connected in Mr. Li Daoxin's speech given tonight.<br />

The speech was one <strong>of</strong> the series speeches given by the Best Ten Teachers on<br />

campus elected this year. Mr. Li was associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> department <strong>of</strong> art<br />

studies, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. His research fields were Chinese movie history and<br />

movie criticism. The activity <strong>of</strong> the series speeches was organized by student union,<br />

and the speech was already the second one, following Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Gengnian‘s<br />

Antarctic speech which we covered before..<br />

Mr. Li first quoted what the famous movie commentators‘ words and displayed<br />

classical photographs in popular movies to demonstrate that motion was the<br />

essence <strong>of</strong> movies and it did imply cultural symptoms. He said that motion was the<br />

perfect object for movies to shoot, and motion in movies could be classified into three<br />

forms: movement, action and expression.<br />

Mr. Li then substantiated his conclusion with the analysis <strong>of</strong> the swordsmen movies<br />

in Hong Kong and Taiwan from the 1960s to the 1980s. As for Hong Kong<br />

swordsmen movies, he took the movies acted by Li Xiaolong for instance. He played<br />

the classical part in Lee‘s representative movie to the students, and explained that<br />

Li‘s particular performance reflected the lack <strong>of</strong> identity in Hong Kong people and<br />

their need <strong>of</strong> the male strength to smoothen their anxiety at that time. All these<br />

symptoms were the reflection <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong‘s politics and economy. Hong Kong was<br />

the colony <strong>of</strong> U.K. and the people there could not decide their identity as Chinese or<br />

<strong>English</strong>. Besides, the commercialization <strong>of</strong> their movies required that movies should<br />

help abreact people‘s anxiety. On the other hand, Taiwan swordsmen movies<br />

emphasized the heritage <strong>of</strong> Chinese ancient culture, such as Confucianism, Taoism<br />

and Buddhism, and movies directed by Hu Jinquan were representative <strong>of</strong> that,<br />

which were the willful understandings <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. That‘s because Taiwan<br />

was an indispensable part <strong>of</strong> China and people there were trying to explain ancient<br />

culture from another angle.<br />

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When it came to our mainland swordsmen movies, he said that Hero was the latest<br />

one, which was successful in inheriting ancient culture while unsuccessful in building<br />

classical action or expression. He suggested that our mainland swordsmen movies<br />

should select our unique expressive forms to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our audience.<br />

American swordsmen movies were inclined to emphasize the motion itself while<br />

ignoring deep cultural meanings, compared Mr. Li. When asked the prospect <strong>of</strong> Hong<br />

Kong swordsmen movies, Mr. Li commented that the commercialization <strong>of</strong> them<br />

might be efficient in boosting their development.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Schiller from Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong>: Long-term Risk & New<br />

Financial Order<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78717213<br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 5th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Schiller from Yale<br />

<strong>University</strong>, author <strong>of</strong> the newly published New Financial Order: Managing Risks in<br />

the 21st Century, gave a speech this afternoon in the Wanzhong Multi-functional Hall<br />

<strong>of</strong> China Center <strong>of</strong> Economic Research (CCER) under the name <strong>of</strong> Fundamental<br />

Long-term Risks and the New Financial Order.<br />

After a rough analysis <strong>of</strong> current hotly discussed financial issues in China, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

turns to one <strong>of</strong> his main topic today: long-term risk.<br />

Relating to the much discussed winner-take-it-all effect, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schiller illustrates<br />

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his overall idea about risks people may be facing now in a digitalized era. As the rise<br />

<strong>of</strong> information industry, all kinds <strong>of</strong> risks concerning people‘s career prospect as well<br />

as everyday life may vary a great deal from what they were traditionally thought to<br />

be.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor raises two points supporting his view. First, the search engine provided by<br />

the Internet will help people to access the information that best suits their needs in<br />

the shortest time possible. Second, the quick replication feature <strong>of</strong> modern industry<br />

will also provide people the best product they need with incredibly high efficiency. As<br />

a result, such rapid acceleration <strong>of</strong> information technology may create the same<br />

effect for more and more occupation replacement. According to him, occupation like<br />

translator, assembling line worker and chess player will be facing risks <strong>of</strong> gone<br />

obsolete, for they can be easily replaced by computers or robots. Meanwhile, as the<br />

family insurance, which focuses solely on fire insurance previously, has obviously<br />

gone out <strong>of</strong> date, people need new insurance policy, especially to protect their estate<br />

values against real estate bubbles if there is any, and inflation.<br />

In solving these two questions his points out, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schiller lists two new<br />

insurances created by his own: the livelihood insurance and home equity insurance.<br />

First, for people who facing the risks brought by information technology<br />

development, they may now benefit from the livelihood insurance <strong>of</strong> getting financed<br />

to retrain themselves if their major would by any chance, ―gone obsolete‖. Second,<br />

for people who were hesitating about the rocketing prize <strong>of</strong> real estate, they may<br />

benefit from home equity insurance to protect their property values.<br />

―However, if all these are not based on an indexed basis, in another word, if<br />

everything is not counted by economic units,‖ said Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schiller, ―the whole<br />

system would still be far from successful.‖<br />

With this statement, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schiller naturally moves his second topic today: a new<br />

financial order based on an index basis.<br />

He starts from the income taxation system, which according to common knowledge,<br />

is not so successful in the western countries in that they failed to sustain the equality<br />

between rich and poor as they previously thought to be. According to Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Schiller, ―inflation indexed debt allow savers to lock in their future returns,‖ while<br />

―inflation indexed life annuities allow people guarantee their retirement.‖<br />

―Economic unites <strong>of</strong> measurement, in this sense, will function much better, compared<br />

to previous polices.‖<br />

However, an indexed financial order must be based on an e-money system. With a<br />

e-money system, ―the previously impossible real time indexing can be realized<br />

easily‖.<br />

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Apart from these two innovating new insurances, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Schiller also suggested<br />

Chinese government sell its GDP shares to foreign investment. This suggestion,<br />

which was what he himself called as ―crazy idea‖, caused hot discussion during the<br />

later Q&A part. Many students question the possible influences on the nation‘s<br />

sovereignty if China does sell its shares. Others are interested that why the U.S.A.<br />

would not sell its shares if such trying would really brought only positive incentives to<br />

economy.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Robert Schiller's speech has reshaped usually sophisticated economic<br />

terms into easy-to-understand stories. His focus on everybody‘s daily concern and<br />

rich examples he raised during his speech have won him good attention throughout<br />

the entire speech.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Scholars Took Part in the First<br />

National-Entrusted Demography<br />

Program<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78716970<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 8th,2004: Scholars <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, along with other<br />

23 research scholars and pr<strong>of</strong>essors took part in the first national-entrusted<br />

demography program "Population <strong>of</strong> 50 years in P. R. China", which was recently<br />

examined and approved to wind up.<br />

The research program ―Population <strong>of</strong> 50 years in PRC‖ has been conducted by a<br />

subject team led by a research scholar Lu Yu from Shandong Social Science<br />

Academy along with other pr<strong>of</strong>essors from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, State Family Planning<br />

Commission, State Statistics Bureau, Renmin <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> China and Shandong<br />

Social and Science Institute. This project finished at the end <strong>of</strong> 2003,<br />

comprehensively illustrating the population development <strong>of</strong> our country and is to be<br />

published by The Press <strong>of</strong> Chinese Demography.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

Source : http://www.e23.com.cn/rkb/default1.asp (in Chinese)<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> "Ten Excellent Teachers" Give<br />

Series <strong>of</strong> Lectures<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78716876<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar 8th, 2004: The students‘ union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is<br />

organizing a series <strong>of</strong> lectures from Feb. 26th to March 15th, inviting the ninth ―Ten<br />

Excellent Teachers‖ at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. They are to lecture on the hot topics in<br />

relevant academic fields.<br />

The first two were lectured by Liu Gengnian from Environment department and Li<br />

Daoxin from Art department respectively on 26th and 29th. The information about<br />

follow-up lectures will be put in the ―triangle center‖ on campus. The <strong>PKU</strong> news<br />

website and the BBS <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> will also deliver the messages about the lectures.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association (11):<br />

Environment and Development<br />

Association<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78449096<br />

More than 50 members attended the recruiting ceremony <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> EDA held last<br />

Friday and watched the movie Last Show on Earth, which concerned with<br />

environmental troubles. A brief introduction to the association and its task this<br />

semester was made and communication among its members was encouraged.<br />

―This is not the earth <strong>of</strong> ours, nor inherited from forefathers, but borrowed from<br />

<strong>of</strong>fspring. It‘s an arduous but glorious task to leave a beautiful home to descendants.‖<br />

announced EDA.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Environment and Development Association (EDA), the first environmental<br />

protection association, was established in 1991. Several generations <strong>of</strong> EDA men<br />

have scored great achievements in the past 12 years, which can be read in its title <strong>of</strong><br />

―<strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Students‘ Societies‖ for successive years. Instructed by College <strong>of</strong><br />

Environmental Science and Office <strong>of</strong> Environmental Protection, it has been well<br />

shouldering the task <strong>of</strong> both popularization and promotion. It has enrolled the largest<br />

membership, over one thousand, and reached a comparatively high level in scientific<br />

researches.<br />

In the previous year, EDA did a lot to arouse public awareness <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />

protection.<br />

Waste paper recycling bins in every dormitory building were highly praised.<br />

Environmental photo exhibitions displayed at Triangle drew the attention <strong>of</strong><br />

passers-by. Forum <strong>of</strong> the future <strong>of</strong> EDA focused on its own development in long run.<br />

Survey on disposable chopsticks on campus was carried out. Exhibition <strong>of</strong><br />

Mongolian environment and nomadic culture was given on April 22 ―Earth Day‖. The<br />

signs <strong>of</strong> ―Please Save Water‖ in washrooms <strong>of</strong> every building remind us <strong>of</strong> the<br />

shortage <strong>of</strong> water in Beijing City.<br />

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―In the days to come, we hope to further introduce humanism to our activities, focus<br />

on the status quo and contemplate the prospect.‖ said the chairman <strong>of</strong> EDA.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Source : http://www.environ.pku.edu.cn/student/eda/index.htm<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Sees Rich Fruits <strong>of</strong> Humanities<br />

and Social Science<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—05<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78448616<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Mar.5th, 2004: According to the latest statistic <strong>of</strong> department <strong>of</strong><br />

social science, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the total <strong>of</strong> humanities and social science fruits in<br />

2003 added up to 3,020, which had increased by 12.3% than in 2002. The result was<br />

calculated by the online management system on campus to add the fruits <strong>of</strong> all the<br />

organizations <strong>of</strong> the university.<br />

In November, 2003, department <strong>of</strong> social science, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, started to use<br />

the new social science research management system V1.5, which had been<br />

improved in the stability and convenience than before. Department <strong>of</strong> social science<br />

also input former research fruits into the new system, and the total <strong>of</strong> the research<br />

fruits reached over 22,000, which was convenient to the daily use for the<br />

organizations <strong>of</strong> the university. Owing to the use <strong>of</strong> the new system, it was fed back<br />

that the statistic work had been done totally and accurately. Until February 23rd this<br />

year, the statistic work <strong>of</strong> social science in 2003 was finished completely.<br />

In future, department <strong>of</strong> social science will also try to <strong>of</strong>fer public search service and<br />

teachers‘ research management service to provide better technology for the social<br />

science research management.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association (10): Wind &<br />

Thunder Association<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78366883<br />

―More than 100 faces appeared… The atmosphere was extraordinarily high on the<br />

spot. Everybody was engrossed in learning and feeling HIPHOP.‖ One <strong>of</strong> the<br />

organizers, Zi Xing, commented on the first HIPHOP lesson this semester last<br />

Sunday.<br />

―Wind‖ stands for speed, ―thunder‖ for strength, you may guess what the association<br />

is through its literal meaning. <strong>PKU</strong> HIPHOP was initiated by a group <strong>of</strong> fans, being<br />

eager to spread the fashion to young men who had forthright and uninhibited<br />

natures.<br />

At its first Triangle recruiting, initiators‘ performance and charm attracted all the<br />

passers-by and more than 110 fresh members, including international students and<br />

even middle-aged teachers.<br />

As an art association at <strong>PKU</strong>, Wind & Thunder livens up recreational activities on<br />

campus. Invited by some students‘ societies and academic institutions, it has given<br />

fantastic performances on several occasions and achieved reputation among <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students. With its expanding influence, it has received enormous attention <strong>of</strong> public<br />

media, including CCTV and Beijing TV.<br />

Its activities include weekly dance lessons given by pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, basic training<br />

under the instruction <strong>of</strong> W & T elites, irregular lectures and video shows on HIPHOP<br />

culture.<br />

As a W & T leader once remarked at the recruiting ceremony, HIPHOP is actually a<br />

spirit to seek, release and surpass oneself. The return to the real self to the rhythm is<br />

accomplished by the expression <strong>of</strong> limbs and trunk. ―You will find what seemed<br />

impossible right in yourself through repeated practice.‖<br />

Dance is a way to express and HIPHOP, as a more enthusiastic and energetic<br />

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fashion, better expresses individual innermost confidence and unrestrained manner.<br />

A W & T member talked about his HIPHOP exercise on the porch <strong>of</strong> school building<br />

during study period, regardless <strong>of</strong> others‘ focus, ―Because I find my way!‖<br />

―Wind & Thunder kindles in me a passion, fresh and vital; though young, it has a<br />

promising future‖ one left his word on BBS.<br />

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My Music, I Decide: Campus Contest<br />

<strong>of</strong> the Best Ten Singers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78366769<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.4th, 2004: After the fierce bouts in the first and<br />

second contests, the final contest <strong>of</strong> campus‘s best ten singers will take place in the<br />

end <strong>of</strong> March. Eighteen singers from the campus and four singers from Health<br />

Science Center will contend for the laurel <strong>of</strong> the best ten singers. Recently the<br />

prophase preparations are unfolding in order.<br />

Compared with the former contests, current contest will introduce new expressive<br />

techniques such as DV, Flash. Contesters will be encouraged to display their<br />

personalities to design the appearance ceremonies. As for the scoring standards,<br />

additional forms, such as to give contesters names <strong>of</strong> songs to sing extemporarily,<br />

will be adopted to change the form <strong>of</strong> scoring contesters just by one song. Two<br />

interview programs will be made to tell the behind-the-scenes stories. Besides, this<br />

contest will invite famous musical people both on campus and outside. At the<br />

meeting <strong>of</strong> contesters last week, they all expressed that they would contribute their<br />

best music to every student and young heart beside Weiming Lake.<br />

During the prophase propaganda, students could learn details about the contest at<br />

the triangle and almost all the cafeterias and class-buildings. Moreover, <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong>,<br />

homepage <strong>of</strong> Student Union and the radio station also broadcast fully and timely<br />

about the contest. With the active participation <strong>of</strong> students, the slogan was decided<br />

-―My Music, I Decide!‖. The orientation <strong>of</strong> the contest was our own brand <strong>of</strong> the Best<br />

Ten Singers‘ Contest.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> To Hold IT Seminar Focused on<br />

Management and Competitive<br />

Advantages<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—04<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78366557<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar.4th, 2004: ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> IT management and<br />

competitive advantages seminar‖ hosted by department <strong>of</strong> Information Management,<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Beijing research base <strong>of</strong> National Institute for Information<br />

Resource Management, undertaken by <strong>PKU</strong> ICO (Chief Information Officers) forum<br />

and CIO website will be held on April 17th and 18th.<br />

This conference includes two parts: motif conference and expert training, the main<br />

topics <strong>of</strong> which include competition and management mode in global environment,<br />

how to make revolution and innovation to management by using IT method and<br />

advance enterprises‘ competitive advantage, how to make IT strategic program and<br />

how to evaluate the benefit <strong>of</strong> IT investment, the practical difficulty and remarkable<br />

issue <strong>of</strong> enterprise IT systems (like ERP, CRM, SCM), and experiences and lessons<br />

<strong>of</strong> informationization and IT management talked by CIOs. There will be many famous<br />

experts both in domestic and abroad attend this conference and give lectures or<br />

trainings.<br />

There are many concepts, theories and products <strong>of</strong> informationization, about which<br />

related experts and celebrities have talked a lot, but the goal <strong>of</strong> informationization<br />

and the benefit <strong>of</strong> IT investment have always been neglected. To achieve low cost<br />

and high effective IT management, to make innovations in operation and<br />

management and to increase the synthetically competitive advantages are the goal<br />

<strong>of</strong> enterprise informationization. Enterprises must make sure the real benefits that<br />

informationization can bring to themselves. The issue <strong>of</strong> IT management and<br />

competitive advantages are the one that enterprises must understand deeply in the<br />

process <strong>of</strong> informationization.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

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CCTV Journalist Qu Changying<br />

Lectured at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Cao Hui<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78364043<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, March 3rd: Mr. Qu Changying, 2003 ―China‘s Top Ten<br />

Journalists <strong>of</strong> the Hour‖, gave a speech on TV news interview and supervision <strong>of</strong><br />

mass media at <strong>PKU</strong> this afternoon. Students were deeply attracted by his rich and<br />

exciting journalist experiences in the program ―Focus‖ (Jiao Dian Fang Tan) <strong>of</strong><br />

CCTV.<br />

Mr. Qu mainly introduced his experiences in ―Focus‖ to students. He used two<br />

examples. The first was how they made the program about the illegal act <strong>of</strong><br />

―Yuanhua‖ Group in Fuzhou <strong>of</strong> Fujian province. From this example, students could<br />

know what a journalist could do when the people related to the event refused<br />

accepting interview. The second example was how he successfully discovered the<br />

truth <strong>of</strong> the coal mine calamity happened in Linfen, Shanxi province in 2003. Mr. Qu<br />

emphasized that a qualified journalist should equip himself with ability to discover<br />

problems through minor clues. Because <strong>of</strong> the skeptical spirit and the consistency to<br />

explore truth he showed in this report, he was titled 2003 ―China‘s Top ten<br />

Journalists <strong>of</strong> the Hour‖.<br />

Students were quite interested in Mr. Qu‘s speech and deeply moved by his<br />

courageous and pr<strong>of</strong>essional attitudes towards media‘s monitoring power. When<br />

being asked the biggest pleasure in TV news interview, he said, ―the feeling <strong>of</strong><br />

success lies in the process <strong>of</strong> exploring truth‖.<br />

Mr. Qu also contributed his success to the flexible personnel system <strong>of</strong> ―Focus‖, a TV<br />

news commentary program famous for its investigating news report since 1994. With<br />

almost 300,000,000 audiences every night, ―Focus‖ has three journalist teams, two<br />

<strong>of</strong> which are responsible for daily news report that function as monitoring power and<br />

the other is in charge <strong>of</strong> sudden events. ―Focus‖ sets various prizes for the teams<br />

every quarter, thus they can gain improvements through competing with each other.<br />

He highly commended this competitive system that satisfies audiences on one hand,<br />

and on the other hand, provides an impartial environment for journalists with free rein<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (9):<br />

Zen Buddhism Society<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78276912<br />

The first salon <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Zen Buddhism Society was held last Saturday afternoon at<br />

Hao Hai Building in Hai Dian. Venerable Master Ming Zhuang from Bai Lin Temple in<br />

Hebei Province gave a lecture on basic meaning <strong>of</strong> Chan and Xin Jing, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Buddhism scriptures. Honored guests from Chinese Buddhist Association, Beijing<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chinese Medicine, as well as more than 50 members attended the<br />

salon.<br />

―Our chairman is a little bit like Maitreya, grinning, kind and serene.‖ said an<br />

undergraduate in smile when asked <strong>of</strong> the first impression <strong>of</strong> Zen Buddhism Society.<br />

Maitreya is a Bodhisattva usually represented as a very stout monk with a broad<br />

smile on his face. Delicate souvenirs were distributed while heated discussion raised<br />

and Xin Jing intonated among participants.<br />

Zen Buddhism Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, established in 1991, is one <strong>of</strong> the three<br />

university students‘ Buddhist societies in mainland China. It is devoted to explore<br />

Zen, a section <strong>of</strong> Buddhism, from the views <strong>of</strong> philosophy, history, society, art,<br />

religion and nature science. The Society makes effort to seek Zen‘s stem in modern<br />

society and reveal its active meaning to practical life.<br />

Its regular activities include lectures on Zen and Buddhism given by distinguished<br />

Masters or scholars, visits to temples in the suburb <strong>of</strong> Beijing City, and group study<br />

and discussion on Zen scriptures. Information <strong>of</strong> Zen summer camp is also provided<br />

free.<br />

Zen Buddhism Society has its own library and publications. It remains close<br />

relationship with the other two associations in Fudan and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>, and<br />

also a few traditional cultural societies in Beijing, such as <strong>PKU</strong> Vegetarian Culture<br />

Association, Tsinghua Animals Protection Society, Taijiquan Association in Beijing<br />

Foreign Language <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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It gains support from both Buddhist temples and researching institutions throughout<br />

China and invites several renowned experts as counselors, including Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lou Yulie<br />

in Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy, Mr. Yang Foxing in Beijing Buddhist Culture Institute.<br />

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Source : www.pkuchan.com<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> TV Station Becomes an<br />

Important Base <strong>of</strong> Diathesis Education<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—03<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78276640<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Mar. 3rd, 2004: From the beginning <strong>of</strong> this semester, the<br />

journalists from <strong>PKU</strong> TV station are especially busy, for they should attend the<br />

specialty training from TV station several days consecutively in a week. Once<br />

stepped into <strong>PKU</strong> TV station, students come to a brand-new field full <strong>of</strong> challenge.<br />

From the originality and plotting to the interview <strong>of</strong> the program, from the using <strong>of</strong><br />

pickup camera to the final edit, every student fond <strong>of</strong> TV media can be improved and<br />

enriched in the systemic training and practice, and can experience all the bitterness<br />

and happiness <strong>of</strong> a TV pr<strong>of</strong>essional.<br />

Actually, this kind <strong>of</strong> training has existed for more than ten years. Since 1989, <strong>PKU</strong><br />

TV station not only has played a significant role in publicizing all kinds <strong>of</strong> events <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong>, but also has been an important base for students‘ diathesis education. There<br />

are many new students come to <strong>PKU</strong> TV station every year, where they study and<br />

practice, and refine themselves in all aspects.<br />

Vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station, Wang Xingzhang says: ―TV is an all-around job<br />

and requires a lot in the abilities <strong>of</strong> plotting, communicating, harmonizing, and<br />

cooperating. Students not only can learn how to produce TV programs, but also can<br />

learn how to accomplish a job by cooperating here, and they can improve their<br />

aesthetic ability and the apprehension <strong>of</strong> literature, arts and music as well.‖ Now, all<br />

the programs <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station, from plotting, interview, filming to final edit, are all<br />

accomplished by students independently under the supervision <strong>of</strong> teachers. The<br />

students are divided into several groups by columns and produce programs with<br />

separate and assisted working, just like pr<strong>of</strong>essional TV staff, and improve<br />

self-abilities all the time through the training and practice.<br />

―<strong>News</strong> outlook‖ is a column <strong>of</strong> news commentary launched last year. Principal <strong>of</strong> the<br />

program, Jin Zi said, she joined TV station only with the passion and curiosity at the<br />

very beginning and never dreamed to be improved so fast there. After she took over<br />

the column <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>News</strong> outlook‖, she acquired an even bigger enhancement. Recalling<br />

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those days, Jin said with smiling: ―When first taking over this column, I felt much<br />

stress. However, the teachers in TV station helped me a lot. They didn‘t tell me how<br />

to settle those problems in detail, but brought me to experience a whole process <strong>of</strong> a<br />

program. When this program finished, I was already clear where to set about.‖ Jin<br />

now just likes a little program producer, and the biggest dream <strong>of</strong> her is to produce<br />

the most pr<strong>of</strong>essional programs, aimed at the best news commentary columns.<br />

Actually, besides Jin, many excellent student reporters have become excellent<br />

journalists or presenters during the 15 years since the setup <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station. The<br />

famous presenters <strong>of</strong> CCTV, Sa Beining and Zhang Quanling were once members <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> TV station. Geng Shu, who is still a graduate student <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Journalism<br />

and Communication, <strong>PKU</strong>, is also a presenter <strong>of</strong> CCTV. Moreover, the foreign affairs<br />

group <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station played a very important role in exhibiting <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

students to the world. Many political celebrities and presidents <strong>of</strong> famous universities<br />

have been interviewed by the student reporters <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station, and they praised<br />

much to the reporters‘ excellent spoken <strong>English</strong> and agile ideation. For example,<br />

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was quite impressed by that reporters from<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> TV station can advance questions in fluent <strong>English</strong> and Urdu. Many student<br />

reporters have gone to world famous universities like Oxford and Harvard to get<br />

further education, relying on their excellent study achievement and work experience.<br />

When referred to the student reporters, vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> TV station, Shi<br />

Junying, who has worked for more than 30 years at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, was very<br />

proud: ―These children are so great. Many <strong>of</strong> them were not familiar with the work at<br />

first, but they love study and the programs they made are very splendid. I feel that<br />

these kids are so excellent that they must have a brilliant future.‖<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Sun Yuxiang<br />

Source : Beida <strong>News</strong><br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Volunteer Teachers in Midwest<br />

Depressed Areas Held a Discussion<br />

Meeting<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—25<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78276572<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb 25th, 2004: On the morning <strong>of</strong> Feb.25, the volunteer teachers<br />

who worked in the schools <strong>of</strong> Midwest depressed areas in the past 6 years gathered<br />

to hold a discussion meeting.<br />

The volunteers selected from <strong>PKU</strong> graduate students first went to the depressed<br />

areas in 1999. Hitherto 71 <strong>PKU</strong> students have taught in the mid-west provinces<br />

including Tibet, Qinghai, Shanxi, Henan and made their efforts to local education.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the first group volunteers Chen Yingwu has been a teacher <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> now. He<br />

looked back on his one-year teaching life and remained <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> respect,<br />

lenience and persistence.<br />

Shi Shanfeng who volunteered to teach in Tibet realized that, college students<br />

should keep on learning and improve their managing and communicating skills. He<br />

also suggested that <strong>PKU</strong> students should make some research on local economic<br />

and educational development besides their teaching task.<br />

Yi Li, who is teaching in Tibet this year said, the volunteers in Midwest now had been<br />

accustomed to the environment in spite <strong>of</strong> the bad climate. He believed that they<br />

would made greater contribution to local education and development in the left year.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Gengnian: We Were in<br />

Antarctic This Evening<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--02—29<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78188767<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, February 29th,2004: ―Tonight we will sit here while<br />

traveling on Antarctica.‖ That was what pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Gengnian said when giving a<br />

speech on the geology, exploration and scientific observation <strong>of</strong> Antarctica, as one <strong>of</strong><br />

the best ten teachers elected by <strong>PKU</strong> students.<br />

At the speech, he first gave a general introduction <strong>of</strong> the geological conditions on<br />

Antarctica. Then he described not only the degree <strong>of</strong> the coldness, the storm and the<br />

aridity but also the beauty <strong>of</strong> aurora australis on Antarctica.<br />

When it came to the discovery <strong>of</strong> Antarctica, he said it was due to the spirits <strong>of</strong> both<br />

human imagination and adventure. As early as the second century, B.C., Greek<br />

scientists had already imagined that there existed a continent at the southern zone <strong>of</strong><br />

the earth. As long as the technology permitted, people started to risk searching the<br />

continent in the fifteenth century. The most famous event was the contest to be the<br />

first to reach the South Pole, which ended with the success <strong>of</strong> the Norwegian Roald<br />

Amundsen. And China built the Station <strong>of</strong> the Great Wall on February 20eth, 1985,<br />

and the Station <strong>of</strong> Zhongshan on February 26th, 1989.<br />

With the cold climate, the animals on Antarctica all had very thick fat, which was<br />

exploited excessively by early discoverers. But it had to be admitted that Antarctica<br />

was rich in animals, explained pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Gengnian. With the visual pictures,<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu gave a vivid description <strong>of</strong> them. There were also abundant natural<br />

resources on Antarctica, such as petroleum, natural gas and iron, while the use <strong>of</strong><br />

fresh water in the form <strong>of</strong> glaciers was under research.<br />

With the development <strong>of</strong> the exploration, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu explained that problems<br />

existed as to the dominion <strong>of</strong> Antarctica. But it was the life on Antarctica that<br />

interested students. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu described the life <strong>of</strong> Antarctica as busy,<br />

interesting, tiring and meaningful, which was expressed fully by the photographs<br />

taken there. Students also asked a lot <strong>of</strong> questions about the life on Antarctica and<br />

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the environmental conditions there. When asked the current situation <strong>of</strong> China‘s<br />

related research, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu commented that we were leading in the fields <strong>of</strong><br />

science <strong>of</strong> glacier and oceanic biology.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Liu Gengnian was one member on the fourth team <strong>of</strong> China‘s Antarctic<br />

Research Group, and stayed on Antarctica from November in 1987 to March in 1988.<br />

And now he is a pr<strong>of</strong>essor at the college <strong>of</strong> environmental sciences, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and was chosen through public appraisal as one <strong>of</strong> the best ten teachers<br />

on campus last year.<br />

Lectures and courses <strong>of</strong> these Top Ten Teachers will open to all students on campus<br />

later on.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Economics And China<br />

Center Of Economic Research Join<br />

Hands<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—03—02<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78188486<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, March 2nd, 2004: School <strong>of</strong> Economics and China Center <strong>of</strong><br />

Economic Research (both are <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>) on February 26th signed a<br />

cooperative agreement, which said that students <strong>of</strong> the two institutions could listen to<br />

the other's courses. It was introduced that after the collaboration, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

would have more strength in the economic science.<br />

School <strong>of</strong> Economics develops from the commercial science <strong>of</strong> Jingshi Daxuetang.<br />

After the development <strong>of</strong> more than one century, it becomes a most important place<br />

for economic research and for cultivating economic researchers. On the other hand,<br />

China Center <strong>of</strong> Economic Research was founded in 1994. It was a new exploration<br />

for the reformation <strong>of</strong> the teaching and research system and a new try to absorb<br />

returnees from abroad, and it has facilitated the economics <strong>of</strong> China to approach the<br />

international level.<br />

According to the agreement, school <strong>of</strong> economics will appoint all the researchers <strong>of</strong><br />

China Center <strong>of</strong> Economic Research as special teachers. Specific group will be set<br />

to plan the share <strong>of</strong> teaching resources as a whole. Students <strong>of</strong> the two institutions<br />

could listen to the courses <strong>of</strong> each other, including basic courses for undergraduate<br />

and graduate students and selective courses. As for the research, the two institutions<br />

will reinforce the cooperation <strong>of</strong> research staff and programs.<br />

Min Weifang, secretariat <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, said that the cooperation was<br />

advantageous to each other and the two sides could expand the depth and scope <strong>of</strong><br />

the collaboration gradually. When it came to the possibility <strong>of</strong> combination, Min<br />

Weifang commented that it would depend on the will <strong>of</strong> the staff <strong>of</strong> both sides.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xiaoling<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

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2004 ―<strong>PKU</strong> CUP‖ Chess and Card<br />

Tournament Start<br />

By Cao Hui<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78111299<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 28th, 2004: The 2004 ―<strong>PKU</strong> CUP‖ Chess and Card<br />

Tournament, which is organized by <strong>PKU</strong> Communist Youth League starts at 8:30am<br />

today and will produce championships tomorrow.<br />

There are four items in this tournament: Chess, Chinese Chess, Weiqi and Bridge, <strong>of</strong><br />

which Bridge is the most popular among players. Nearly one hundred<br />

undergraduates and graduates join in this tournament and ninety percent <strong>of</strong> them are<br />

boys. The champion produced tomorrow will get their prize financed by <strong>PKU</strong> League.<br />

Most players take part in the activity because <strong>of</strong> interests. The former chess<br />

champion Li Xiaopeng says ―it is really an opportunity for us to make friends,<br />

communicate with other chess lovers and improve our chess skills‖.<br />

This tournament has been held since 2001 by the Department <strong>of</strong> Recreations and<br />

Sports under <strong>PKU</strong> League and is the only activity held by <strong>PKU</strong> opening to all the<br />

students at <strong>PKU</strong>. Besides, the tournament gets full support <strong>of</strong> four students<br />

associations <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. They are <strong>PKU</strong> chess association, Chinese chess association,<br />

Weiqi association and bridge association.<br />

This tournament is also a prelude <strong>of</strong> the 18th ―Jinhua Cup‖ Chess and Card<br />

Tournament between Qinghua <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong>, which will begin at the first<br />

weekend <strong>of</strong> April every year. The winners will represent <strong>PKU</strong> to contend with<br />

Qinghua Students.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> League has the plan to enlarge the size <strong>of</strong> the tournament to attract more<br />

students. The student responsible for the chess item told the journalist ―<strong>PKU</strong> is<br />

developing to the first class university world-wide and our tournament is also<br />

developing to match well with <strong>PKU</strong>.‖ Their recent plan is to hold a ―Chess &<br />

Friendship‖ activity between Harvard <strong>University</strong> and <strong>PKU</strong> at the beginning <strong>of</strong> April.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao Jianfu Speaks on the<br />

Issue <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Rural<br />

Development and Farmers<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78111184<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb. 26th, 2004: Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao Jianfu from Harvard<br />

<strong>University</strong> gave a speech on the problem <strong>of</strong> agriculture, rural development and<br />

farmers at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Different from the process <strong>of</strong> ordinary speeches<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao Jianfu began with listening to the questions <strong>of</strong> the audiences.<br />

According to these widely concerned questions pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao focused his speech on<br />

the following three points: the modernization <strong>of</strong> agriculture, the rights that farmers<br />

deserved to, then comments on the case <strong>of</strong> Sun Dawu.<br />

First <strong>of</strong> all, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao emphasized that there is a long way to go before we attain<br />

our destination: the modernization <strong>of</strong> agriculture. In addition to this, different region<br />

should have the right to choose its own proper method because <strong>of</strong> different climate,<br />

hypsography and so on.<br />

Secondly pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao listed several rights should be equally enjoyed between<br />

farmers and citizens. For example, the tax and fees paid by farmers should be<br />

reduced in order to fill the gap <strong>of</strong> the salaries between farmers and citizens. The<br />

farmers shouldn‘t be responsible for the cost <strong>of</strong> compulsory education. Furthermore<br />

the government should loosen the restriction against migration <strong>of</strong> farmers. Finally,<br />

the best method to solve the problem <strong>of</strong> farmers is to reduce the number <strong>of</strong> farmers.<br />

Last but not least, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao commented on the case <strong>of</strong> Sun Dawu which had<br />

become the center <strong>of</strong> public attention. In his opinion the society is lack <strong>of</strong> trust which<br />

is highly regarded by Sun Dawu. What‘s more, the enterprise <strong>of</strong> Sun Dawu helps to<br />

solve the problem <strong>of</strong> excess labors in countries. It is the disaccord development <strong>of</strong><br />

market in rural areas that leads to the tragedy <strong>of</strong> Sun Dawu.<br />

The speech ended in unanimous applause. Lots <strong>of</strong> students discussed with<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao even after the speech. It is reported that pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao came back<br />

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from Harvard <strong>University</strong> to China ahead <strong>of</strong> schedule. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Yao said he wanted<br />

to spend more time and energy on the research <strong>of</strong> the problem <strong>of</strong> agriculture, rural<br />

development and farmers in China.<br />

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Job Recruiting Special Session at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78111051<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 27th, 2004: the job recruiting special session <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> opens today in the Wusi Badminton Hall.<br />

Attracts more than 130 companies and institutions and thus <strong>of</strong>fers almost several<br />

hundred positions open to graduating students this year, this job recruiting special<br />

session is the biggest one held annually by the university authority. According to the<br />

host, today‘s session attracts more than ten thousands students, including students<br />

from neighboring universities such as Tsinghua <strong>University</strong> and Beijing <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

Posts and Telecommunication.<br />

Positions <strong>of</strong>fered in today‘s session are from a wide variety <strong>of</strong> industries. Some<br />

companies focusing on trainings specially designed for successful interview also<br />

take part in and definitely become a hot spot. Universities such as Nankai <strong>University</strong>,<br />

Yantai <strong>University</strong> also show up, seeking for suitable talents. Konka Group, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

leading domestic private-owned groups which had already held one special session<br />

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at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> last November, takes part in today‘s session again.<br />

―we have received almost 100 CVs, most <strong>of</strong> which are from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, but we<br />

also received students from other universities,‖ said Mr. Dong, one <strong>of</strong> the recruiting<br />

members <strong>of</strong> Konka Group, ―we <strong>of</strong>fer many positions. According to the specific<br />

working requirements, some <strong>of</strong> the position only opens to master‘s degree holders.‖<br />

Media also show up, but as employers rather than news haunts. Beijing Evening<br />

Post and China Broadcasting and Television Press, together with some other media,<br />

post their requirements for suitable talents on the wall.<br />

The session closed around 16:00 pm today. Participating companies and institutions<br />

are all back with students‘ CVs.<br />

According to statistics, there are altogether 3,400 students graduating from <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> who involve themselves into the job market seeking for a suitable position.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (VIII):<br />

Vegetarian Culture Association<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77844635<br />

You may always hold the thoughts as much as other people the vegetarians are<br />

self-restricted or mentally twisted ones. But you may be wrong.<br />

Vegetarian Culture Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is the first vegetarian society<br />

among Chinese universities. Initiated by several peace-lovers on campus, it has<br />

attracted more than 500 members since its establishment in May, 2000. They<br />

believe that vegetarianism is <strong>of</strong> great benefit to human health as well as to the<br />

preservation <strong>of</strong> animals and nature thus more people should become aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />

benefit and gradually transfer to vegetarians. The Association carries the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />

―Promoting vegetarian culture, advocating green life.‖ It is a misunderstanding that<br />

only vegetarians can be admitted to the society. Everybody is welcomed to learn<br />

more about vegetarianism and try to identify with the idea.<br />

Buddhists began to appear in the reign <strong>of</strong> Emperor Liangwu in China (about AD 500).<br />

Long before that, specialized vegetarian cuisine came into existence and<br />

vegetarianism has received substantial support ever after. With quite a few recipes<br />

coming down, it is widely accepted that Chinese vegetarian food tastes better than<br />

meat. Vegetarian Culture Association is active in theoretic promotion on campus: it<br />

has invited several environmentalists, legislators and nutritionists to give lectures.<br />

They also spread vegetarianism by video and pictorial board and conducted forum to<br />

exchange vegetarian experience.<br />

Moreover, well-supported by the vegetarian circle in Beijing City, the Association has<br />

led its members to taste vegetarian food around. Vegetarian trips to Bolin Temple,<br />

Guanghua Temple and specialized restaurants have been arranged. Long Hua Tree<br />

Vegetarians‘ Home at the foot <strong>of</strong> Fragrant Hill, a unique restaurant, is their weekly<br />

haunt. The owner <strong>of</strong> it is the only man working, and payment is according to diners<br />

themselves rather than to the bills. Though small and simple-decorated, it has<br />

received hundreds <strong>of</strong> vegetarians and non-vegetarians, domestic and overseas<br />

together with their high appreciation. The vegetarian window in Yi Yuan canteen on<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> campus is also the effort <strong>of</strong> the Association.<br />

Vegetarianism attracts misunderstanding and criticism rather than recognition in<br />

China. However, <strong>PKU</strong> Vegetarian Culture Association believes that its work is<br />

meaningful and original, in that vegetarianism contains, more than itself, humanism<br />

and social culture.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (VII):<br />

Students Practice Advance Association<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77844542<br />

Students Practice Advance Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> (SPAA) is a society<br />

practically established in Nov. 2001. Its members are encouraged to develop a<br />

deeper perception <strong>of</strong> theoretical knowledge and put it to good use. What‘s more, they<br />

are provided with quite good opportunities to penetrate into the society and build up<br />

the faith in serving the nation.<br />

SPPA mainly works in the following five aspects: providing free information <strong>of</strong><br />

part-time jobs and interns, supplying job-hunting service in the form <strong>of</strong> lectures and<br />

publications, providing the campus and neighboring communities with voluntary<br />

work, conducting social surveys in visits and explorations during weekends, and<br />

devoting to pr<strong>of</strong>essional works in Chinese rural areas during summer vacations to<br />

answer the call <strong>of</strong> ―Science, Culture and Hygiene to the country‖.<br />

SPPA directs its focus <strong>of</strong> intramural investigation on topics students take interest in,<br />

such as ―On images <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students on campus‖, ―On commodity <strong>of</strong> Dormitory 33#‖,<br />

―On mobiles at <strong>PKU</strong>‖. Its social survey at Yi County in Anhui Province in the summer,<br />

involving tourism exploration, education promotion and rural economy developing,<br />

won itself the title <strong>of</strong> ―Excellent Social Survey Team‖ <strong>of</strong> year 2002.<br />

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Microprocessor R&D Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Joins <strong>University</strong> Plan <strong>of</strong> Verisity<br />

Company<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77843931<br />

Microprocessor R&D Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> announced that <strong>PKU</strong> has been authorized to<br />

use the Verisity Specman Elite s<strong>of</strong>tware by Verisity Company, USA, and has been<br />

the first college in China mainland to join the company‘s <strong>University</strong> Plan. This will<br />

help to promote the SOC research <strong>of</strong> Microprocessor R&D Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

improve the designing level <strong>of</strong> integrate circuit in China mainland.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>. Cheng Xu, Dean <strong>of</strong> Microprocessor R&D Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> said, ―Our students will<br />

have access to the first-class SOC technology through the cooperation. We‘ll make<br />

use <strong>of</strong> the advantages <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and cultivate more pr<strong>of</strong>essional talents.‖<br />

The vice president <strong>of</strong> Verisity Company Asia-Pacific region branch Coby Hanoch<br />

expressed that they took positive view upon the development <strong>of</strong> IC designing in<br />

China mainland, and the cooperation gave them more chances to take part in the<br />

development in this field.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : Beida <strong>News</strong> 2004-02-24<br />

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Recruiting War Broke Out At Triangle<br />

Place<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77758996<br />

By Zhou Yijun<br />

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From last Monday, the war <strong>of</strong> recruiting new members among the student<br />

associations broke out. Though it is a tradition <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> for many years, there are<br />

always something new for each year.<br />

There are more than one hundred student associations at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

―Student associations are the basic cells <strong>of</strong> campus culture.‖ said the secretary <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> branch <strong>of</strong> Chinese Youth League which is the managing body <strong>of</strong> the student<br />

association. Many lectures given at <strong>PKU</strong> are held by various student societies. Every<br />

year <strong>PKU</strong> CYL elects Top Ten Students‘ Society.<br />

The usual scene <strong>of</strong> recruiting new members was characterized with tables put on<br />

both sides <strong>of</strong> the road in triangle and flags and banners hung up on the trees behind.<br />

Posters in different styles were arranged like a wall around the iron fence <strong>of</strong> triangle<br />

place. Music was broadcasted out from the stereo cassette players or computers.<br />

Every day between 11:30 and 13:00 during the recruiting period, the road crossed<br />

with Wusi Road and leading to triangle place was very crowded. Behind the desks<br />

are the old members <strong>of</strong> each student societies. They are responsible for registering<br />

for the new members. In front <strong>of</strong> the desks are the students who were interested in<br />

the student societies. They asked all kinds <strong>of</strong> questions. What activities will be held<br />

by the society in the new term? How much is the membership fee every term? What<br />

are the requirements <strong>of</strong> the society to his new comers? What can I get from the<br />

society if I join it? And so on. On the road stand many boys and girls with a lot <strong>of</strong> fly<br />

sheets in their hands. When a student passed by, they would give him or her a fly<br />

sheet. The sheet always is the introduction to the societies and their activities. Some<br />

students even shouted out ―Welcome to join in our society!‖ again and again, just like<br />

a salesman in the flea market.<br />

But some new established societies add some new color to the recruiting activity.<br />

The members from HIPHOP society gave a live perform. With the background music,<br />

they organized a team to hip and hop. It drew a lot <strong>of</strong> attention. The members from<br />

PAFE gave a martial arts show, including TAE-KWON-DO and Chinese Kong Fu.<br />

Another student society Modern Music Association brought out their music<br />

instruments and played some famous songs, including foreign ones. Students'<br />

Society <strong>of</strong> Calligraphy and Painting took out their magazines. In the magazine, there<br />

are many calligraphy works done by the old members and some articles written by<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essors from Art Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. Such activities attracted the passers-by.<br />

Even a man <strong>of</strong> middle age walked up to the desk <strong>of</strong> SSCP and asked whether he<br />

could join in the society. Of course, he received a warm welcome.<br />

Usually the recruiting war will last two weeks.<br />

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Bell Green Demonstration Course<br />

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Bell Green Demonstration Course, a multidisciplinary course and an experiment <strong>of</strong><br />

national higher environmental education, entered <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> for the first time.<br />

About one hundred graduate and undergraduate students <strong>of</strong> different majors from<br />

Beijing's seven universities, listened to the wonderful speeches gave by the<br />

scientists both home and abroad in the fields <strong>of</strong> environment, energy, finance and so<br />

on.<br />

The course will last from February 13 to May 28. Every Friday night it takes place in<br />

Room 101 <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy at <strong>PKU</strong>. As the chief sponsor, the vice<br />

director <strong>of</strong> propaganda and education center <strong>of</strong> State Environmental Protection<br />

Administration <strong>of</strong> China, Mr. Jia Feng introduced that he had the tentative plan for<br />

the course when studying in U.S.A and then got in touch with the scientists both<br />

home and abroad. With his efforts, Bell Green Demonstration Course was soon put<br />

into practice. The course not only got the cooperation <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />

Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, but also received the sustention <strong>of</strong> Shell Petroleum Company.<br />

Jia Feng introduced, many undergraduate students contacted them through<br />

Internet or telephone. The registration number was over two hundred. In the end,<br />

eighty students were selected according to their specialties and aptitudes.<br />

At the first class, the classroom holding more than one hundred people was<br />

crowded. The eight pr<strong>of</strong>essors made the wonderful deduction <strong>of</strong> the eight key<br />

environmental words, such as marsh gas, solar energy, biologic diesel oil, organic<br />

food and so on. The students all listened carefully and put forward some acute<br />

questions, which excited the pr<strong>of</strong>essors. It was said that the students would be<br />

divided into eight groups in terms <strong>of</strong> the eight key words according to their interest.<br />

Each group would discuss directed by one pr<strong>of</strong>essor.<br />

Zhang Shiqiu, a pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Sciences <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, said that it<br />

was the first time for <strong>PKU</strong> to combine environment with market. She also predicted<br />

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that the course would have positive effect on students because <strong>of</strong> the careful<br />

preparations and the high jumping-<strong>of</strong>f point.<br />

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Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : www.chinanews.com 2004-2-23<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Cycling Association: I Am on My<br />

Way<br />

By Liu Li<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77672099<br />

By Yu Haibo<br />

―Have you ever tried cycling through the sunset glow or through a wide patch <strong>of</strong> corn<br />

field that seems to be endless?‖ seating in front <strong>of</strong> me, Yu Haibo, a graduate student<br />

from the School <strong>of</strong> Chemistry, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, tried to illustrate everything<br />

wonderful in his journey to the northern part <strong>of</strong> China by bike with his eyes glowing<br />

with excitement, ― it was terrific memories indeed.‖<br />

As someone holding a considerably longer membership <strong>of</strong> the Cycling Association,<br />

Yu has involved substantially throughout the later part <strong>of</strong> his college year and was<br />

once head <strong>of</strong> the trip to the northern part <strong>of</strong> China under the name <strong>of</strong> ―Fresh and New<br />

Life‖ last summer, which was also an essential part <strong>of</strong> the social practice and<br />

involvements <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> as a whole. From Shenyang to Mohe, they<br />

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encountered not only severe weather testing such as heavy rain but also<br />

uncomfortable road conditions. However, they managed to overcome all these and<br />

reached at Mohe, the town lying to the northern tip <strong>of</strong> China. Covering a distance up<br />

to 2,000 kilometers, involving 29 members while doing social investigations alone<br />

their road, Yu commented on this trip as ―very impressive‖.<br />

―We coorperated with local government or institute to convey our belief to a larger<br />

group <strong>of</strong> people. We held activities, mostly on the local plaza under the same theme<br />

alone our route and received rather good result.‖<br />

The Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has achieved a combination <strong>of</strong> the<br />

aspiring spirit campus sports usually has and cultural and social awareness that<br />

always embodies social associations. As an association with a history over 8 years,<br />

the CA <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has developed a working system that functions well.<br />

When being asked about how they had made those social investigations, Yu<br />

introduced with proud. ―Actually we have specialized department to take charge <strong>of</strong><br />

social investigation matters,‖ Yu explained, ―we have communication department to<br />

get in contact with local government and academic department to arrange special<br />

speeches focusing on social investigation skills.‖<br />

―And don‘t worry about your bicycle being broken half way; for we have team<br />

specialized in fixing any <strong>of</strong> your problem. As to each <strong>of</strong> our activities, we have special<br />

team to take videos during activities.‖<br />

―The CA was famous for its integration.‖ Yu added with proud. He raise last<br />

weekend‘s bicycle trip to Shihua Cave as an example. ―Most <strong>of</strong> our members are<br />

new enrolled ones last week and most <strong>of</strong> them has never traveled so far away by<br />

bike,‖ he paused for a while and then said, ―but they all said it was rather joyful and it<br />

was such exhaustion that truly brought them real pleasure. We will never let one<br />

single member to be left behind.‖<br />

Founded in October, 1995, the CA was one <strong>of</strong> the oldest students‘ associations at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Furthermore, being the essential part <strong>of</strong> the annual social<br />

involvement and practice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the CA has added extra polish to the<br />

latter. With a membership up to 2,000, the CA has no doubt ranked itself among the<br />

most famous students‘ associations now at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series<br />

(VI):International Investment &<br />

Management Association<br />

By IIMA<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77586685<br />

International Investment & Management Association (IIMA), a comparatively young<br />

society at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, has attracted a lot <strong>of</strong> attention since its establishment in<br />

Oct. 2003.<br />

―Our students are so farsighted as to establish such an association, which is adapted<br />

to the trend <strong>of</strong> the world...On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, I strongly support IIMA…‖<br />

Vice President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Wu Zhipan encouraged.<br />

Honor President <strong>of</strong> IIMA, Mr. Wang Lianzhou, who used to be Director <strong>of</strong> Finance<br />

and Economics Policy Office <strong>of</strong> the National People‘s Congress, regarded the<br />

association as an outstanding organization <strong>of</strong> superior start and large potential.<br />

Vice President <strong>of</strong> Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Zhu Shanli expected IIMA<br />

to ―shoulder an academic task‖. International investment in China ranks top in the<br />

world, but few domestic academic research is conducted in this field. ―The<br />

establishment <strong>of</strong> IIMA will contribute to the theoretic study in the circle, I believe.‖<br />

Compared with other societies on campus, IIMA makes more effort to absorb<br />

distinguished scholars and entrepreneurs, and to approach the academic level as<br />

well as to build up a communication platform. The initiators and leaders <strong>of</strong> IIMA are<br />

mainly from Guanghua School <strong>of</strong> Management at <strong>PKU</strong>, with pr<strong>of</strong>ound theoretical<br />

basis and practical working experience. Now IIMA has over 400 members and nearly<br />

1/3 <strong>of</strong> its key members are international students, which contributes to the<br />

cosmopolitan corporation.<br />

Its program includes weekly ―Elite Dialogue‖, between two special guests, usually<br />

leaders in business or finance community, on a heated-discussed topic; a quarterly<br />

senior forum, focused on the national economic performance and existing problems;<br />

regular parties to better mutual understanding among its members.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> SSG: from Free Lunch to<br />

Meaningful Community Contributions<br />

By Liu Li<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77240122<br />

Among all the buildings standing in campus, the library remains as the one most<br />

commonly visited by us. However, do you know there existing one small group <strong>of</strong><br />

students who are making their contribution to the maintaining and daily cleaning? As<br />

part <strong>of</strong> the Students Service Group (SSG), they have kept doing this for almost half a<br />

year since last September.<br />

The Students Service Group (SSG), first founded in June, 2003, was aimed at<br />

achieving a shift in the concept <strong>of</strong> aiding the underprivileged students group among<br />

tertiary institutions nationwide. Changing from the previous old style under which<br />

students were characterized <strong>of</strong> being always ―waiting, dependent and asking for<br />

more‖, the SSG was expected to make a well combination <strong>of</strong> aiding and educating by<br />

providing students practical experiences in making contributions to their<br />

communities. The SSG was specially designed for those who receive an educational<br />

loan in campus. Students <strong>of</strong> SSG can apply for posts in campus previously set by<br />

SSG and work for flexible hours ranging from 1 to 3 hours per week to complete their<br />

service.<br />

The library service appears at the beginning <strong>of</strong> our story was the branch group <strong>of</strong><br />

SSG from School <strong>of</strong> Mathematics. ―By helping teachers and communicating with my<br />

teammates, I learned a lot. SSG has provided me such a platform to perform my<br />

capability. I should say that it is also a good platform for me to return what I get from<br />

the community,‖ said Fang Ming, leader <strong>of</strong> this branch group <strong>of</strong> SSG.<br />

Of course the service <strong>of</strong> the SSG is not confined to such cliché area as daily<br />

cleaning. Actually they are putting much energy into applying what they learn to<br />

practical uses. Other than the library workers we may find that students from School<br />

<strong>of</strong> Information Management <strong>of</strong>fer to fix other students‘ radio or Walkman free <strong>of</strong><br />

charge. They also visited schools specially established for farmer worker‘s kids and<br />

provide their help to them. As a step out <strong>of</strong> the campus, they make contributions in<br />

the outside world. They teach farmer worker‘s kids and provide free <strong>English</strong> training<br />

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to communities. Moreover, last December, the SSG held a speech contest focusing<br />

on the topic <strong>of</strong> ―trust‖. What is the essence <strong>of</strong> being trusted? Have we already last the<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> being trusted and trust others in current society? 6 contestants out <strong>of</strong> the<br />

3,000 group members <strong>of</strong> SSG participated this contest and shown their answers.<br />

Ms. Yang Aimin, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor and leader <strong>of</strong> the SSG pointed out that it is not<br />

only material donations that the underprivileged group in campus need but also<br />

spiritual care. In fact, almost all <strong>of</strong> them entered university with more or less mental<br />

pressure from their being poor. ― specific cases may vary from one to another, but<br />

over all they are under much more pressure than their city counterparts,‖ Said Ms.<br />

Yang. ―they have to face this reality that their families are belong to the<br />

underprivileged group in society. In addition to this, stepping into such a metropolitan<br />

environment, the huge environmental difference may also bring them great shock.‖<br />

Many group members agree that the SSG, composed mainly <strong>of</strong> students with similar<br />

experience will provide them a platform to get aware <strong>of</strong> what a real life is all about.<br />

Receiving the donation is no longer embarrassing to them; in return, when they are<br />

making contributions to the society, what‘s in their minds are merely internal peace<br />

and inspirations.<br />

Furthermore, Ms. Yang stated again that ―it is the practical capability that we have<br />

always been focusing on upon others‖.<br />

Though having made little efforts in publishing their activities, the SSG attracts much<br />

attention since the very first day it was born. Many media, including China Youth<br />

Daily and www.sina.com among many others has published their stories. Now that<br />

they are busy planning the Trust Forum for the new semester and let‘s expecting a<br />

much brighter future <strong>of</strong> SSG.<br />

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Mr. Hu Xijin Gives a Lecture on<br />

Journalism at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Shimin<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--02—18<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77155623<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Feb.18, 2004: Hu Xijin, the subeditor <strong>of</strong> the Global Times which is<br />

one <strong>of</strong> the most popular newspapers in China, delivered a speech on how to be a<br />

good journalist this afternoon at <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Mr. Hu was invited as the first lecturer <strong>of</strong> the Media Foreland Forum, a course held<br />

by the School <strong>of</strong> Journalism and Communication <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>. He used to be a famous<br />

war correspondent in People's Daily and was appointed to work in Iraq and many<br />

other places to cover the warfare news. And now he is the subeditor <strong>of</strong> the Goble<br />

Times.<br />

Mr. Hu emphasized that journalism is a very challenging pr<strong>of</strong>ession that enquires<br />

great passion. To be a good journalist, Hu said, one should have the ability to adapt<br />

to a brand-new circumstance and good communication skills. But the most important<br />

quality <strong>of</strong> a journalist is to be enthusiastic and sensitive.<br />

Mr. Hu‘s frank and interesting talk greatly attracted the audience. A lot <strong>of</strong> students<br />

asked him questions about his experience at the front line, his opinion on China‘s<br />

journalistic practice, etc.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (V):<br />

Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77153938<br />

You may notice that many a bicycle on <strong>PKU</strong> campus has a label <strong>of</strong> ―CAPU‖ at the<br />

rear. Tale has it that the label will protect the bicycle from theft. Whether true or not, it<br />

stands for what?<br />

Cycling Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, a students‘ society <strong>of</strong> cycling sport and<br />

social surveys. Established on Oct. 25th1995, it is one <strong>of</strong> the first university cycling<br />

groups in China, and it carries the purpose <strong>of</strong> ―Be united, be robust, be progressive,<br />

be participant‖. It organizes various kinds <strong>of</strong> activities, through which CAPU<br />

members learn the society, serve the people and train themselves.<br />

CAPU is under the instruction <strong>of</strong> China Cycling Association and distinguished<br />

experts on sport. Though it is young among <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ associations, CAPU has<br />

attracted great attention from not only the campus but the society. Since it was born<br />

in 1995, CAPU has been elected among Top Ten <strong>PKU</strong> Students‘ Societies every<br />

year and ranked among one <strong>of</strong> the three most influential societies on campus.<br />

Seeing the success <strong>of</strong> CAPU, quite a few universities in China have set up their own<br />

cycling associations, and developed cycling from a mere transportation to a popular<br />

sport.<br />

The regular activities <strong>of</strong> CAPU include physical exercises, camp and field training,<br />

voluntary bicycle repairing. Physical exercises are held from 9:20 to 10:00 every<br />

Monday, Wednesday and Friday night. Camp and field trainings are arranged at<br />

weekends and in vocations. Trips on bicycle to the places <strong>of</strong> interest on the outskirts<br />

<strong>of</strong> Beijing city help its participants accumulate cycling experience and enjoy the fresh<br />

air at leisure, as well as enhance the mutual understanding and prepare for the<br />

expedition in the summer holiday. None-CAPU members are also welcomed.<br />

Voluntary bicycle repairing at the Triangle from 3:00 to 5:30 every Friday afternoon<br />

aims at serving the campus. Some other kinds <strong>of</strong> activities, such as pursuit races,<br />

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ball games, visits and lectures, are held irregularly during the term period.<br />

The most fascinating <strong>of</strong> CAPU is its annual cycling expedition in the summer holiday.<br />

Expedition in celebration <strong>of</strong> the 60th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the success <strong>of</strong> Long March in<br />

1996 (from Beijing to Yan‘an). Expedition in celebration <strong>of</strong> the return <strong>of</strong> Hong Kong in<br />

1997(from Beijing to Shenzhen). Expedition along Silk Road in 1998(Xi‘an to<br />

Dunhuang). Expedition in celebration <strong>of</strong> the return <strong>of</strong> Macao in 1999(from Chongqing<br />

to Macao). Environment investigations along the middle and lower reaches <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Yangtze River in 2000 (from Chongqing to Shanghai). Expedition to the west <strong>of</strong> Tibet<br />

in 2001 (from Beijing to Xining, from Germo to Lhasa to the foot <strong>of</strong> Mt.<br />

Qomolangma). ―Sunshine the Southwest <strong>of</strong> China‖ expedition in 2002 (Chengdu,<br />

Chongqing, from Pan Zhihua to Dali). ―Healthy life, new life‖ expedition to the<br />

Northeast in 2003(from Shenyang to Mohe). CAPU has covered 26 thousand<br />

kilometers in the eight expeditions, attracted a great deal <strong>of</strong> publicity along the road,<br />

and spread the cycling culture to where they visited.<br />

It differs from most <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> students‘ societies in its well-organized framework. CAPU<br />

consists <strong>of</strong> the council, which negotiates and supervises, and the collegium, which<br />

decides and performs. The six branches <strong>of</strong> the collegium are under the leadership <strong>of</strong><br />

its two Presidents: General Office, Department <strong>of</strong> Social Surveys, Department <strong>of</strong> Art<br />

and Sport, Department <strong>of</strong> Liaison, Department <strong>of</strong> Propaganda, Department <strong>of</strong><br />

Academic. The performance <strong>of</strong> each and the cooperation <strong>of</strong> all contribute to the<br />

efficient CAPU teamwork.<br />

In the eyes <strong>of</strong> CAPU members, cycling is a culture as well as a sport. Bicycle is a tool<br />

for hitting the road and reading the society. Its members come to realize how to face<br />

the deep ends and survive the fierce competitions. CAPU is more like a home than<br />

an association, in which sincere friendship is born, optimism is encouraged,<br />

enterprise and faith are aroused. ―Understanding the society, embracing the nature,<br />

challenging the limit and transcending oneself.‖ is the logo and the forever pursuit <strong>of</strong><br />

CAPU.<br />

Edited By : Cen Yuhao<br />

Translated By : Cen Yuhao<br />

Source : www.chexie.net<br />

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Nine Courses <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Selected as<br />

National High-Quality Courses <strong>of</strong> 2003<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77069541<br />

China has selected 151 academic courses as high-quality ones, nine <strong>of</strong> which are<br />

from <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, including Modern Chinese (by Lu Jianming), China Ancient<br />

History (by Yan Buke), Analytical Chemistry (by Li Kean), Biochemistry (by Jia<br />

Hongti), Electromagnetics (by Zhao Kaihua), etc. These courses are put online<br />

through the <strong>of</strong>ficial website <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education (MOE), with a view to giving<br />

excellent education resources free to the public.<br />

Wu Qidi, vice-minister <strong>of</strong> education, said the 151 courses, selected out <strong>of</strong> nearly 500<br />

courses, was the first step <strong>of</strong> a national project on improving higher education<br />

quality. The MOE plans to promote 1,500 academic courses in five years and realize<br />

the sharing <strong>of</strong> education resources with the help <strong>of</strong> modern technologies.<br />

The selected academic courses, all given by Chinese pr<strong>of</strong>essors, were<br />

recommended by schools and local education administrations, and gradually<br />

approved online by specific jury committees organized by MOE. According to Wu,<br />

China's national academic courses not only emphasize the subject itself, but also<br />

include construction <strong>of</strong> teaching material and teaching staff. An MOE investigation<br />

showed that since 2001, the degree <strong>of</strong> Chinese students' satisfaction with teaching<br />

material and their teachers has increased by 22 percentage points.<br />

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Epilepsy Caring Center Founded at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Hospital<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77069369<br />

Feb.14 has been Epilepsy Caring Day since this year. As one <strong>of</strong> the 25 Epilepsy<br />

Caring Centers, Epilepsy Caring Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Hospital was founded<br />

recently. The hot line 8008208884 for epilepsy caring also started to work.<br />

According to pr<strong>of</strong>essor Wang Wenzhi from National Office <strong>of</strong> Prevention and<br />

Treatment <strong>of</strong> Cerebrovascular Disease, about 50 million people suffer from epilepsy<br />

in the world, including the 9 million in China. And the new Chinese patients are<br />

increasing by 400 thousand every year. In order to make people understand the<br />

disease correctly and encourage people to care for the epileptic patients, Feb. 14<br />

has been set as Epilepsy Caring Day.<br />

The experts pointed out, epilepsy could be cured. Those who suffer from this disease<br />

should get more help from society, instead <strong>of</strong> prejudice.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : http://www.morningpost.com.cn<br />

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Report from Wanliu: What are you<br />

doing on Valentine's Day?<br />

By Ma Keke<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--02—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76982195<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 16th, 2004: The Valentine Day has passed but its<br />

sweetness still lingers in the air. How did you pass it? Students living in Wanliu<br />

Session demonstrated a great variety <strong>of</strong> answers relating to this question. Following<br />

is a close contact with them. You may find which category you belong to, won‘t you?<br />

Student A: living as usual<br />

―This is a festival from western world. I do not have the habit indulging myself into<br />

this exotic festival. I may do some reading today or just work for a while. Or I will<br />

watch movies in my dorm and all the items <strong>of</strong> my life are <strong>of</strong> no difference from that <strong>of</strong><br />

other days. By the way, I have no boyfriend yet.‖<br />

Student B: having a party or going out with my friends<br />

―The Valentine‘s day is not the day only for lovers. It happens that the Feb14 is also<br />

the weekend, so my friends and I go out shopping and singing, and then we have a<br />

small party in our dormitory. That is terrific and we have a good time.‖<br />

Student C: a little bit melancholy and a little bit sweet<br />

―My girlfriend is working in Shanghai while I am here in Beijing. Usually we contact<br />

each other mainly with QQ and on telephone. Actually, I have got used to loving in<br />

this way. But today is a special day and we cannot meet each other, I feel a little bit<br />

melancholy. Certainly, love is there and its sweetness makes no change to our<br />

separation.‖<br />

Student D: expecting love<br />

―Love is always the most popular topic around us. On Valentine‘s Day everybody is<br />

talking about love. I don‘t have girl friend and I feel sort <strong>of</strong> pressure from my<br />

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surroundings. I expect love and I even envy those who own love. Aha, I am waiting<br />

for my love.‖<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (IV):<br />

Business and Finance Association<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76904393<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Business and Finance Association (BFA) is the first student<br />

organization initiated jointly by American and Chinese students at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

BFA has been elected among <strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Students‘ Societies for two years since<br />

its establishment in 2001. It now has an enrolment <strong>of</strong> more than one thousand<br />

students from different countries, and it carries the purpose <strong>of</strong> preparing its members<br />

and young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to enter the global investment arena.<br />

BFA resorts to a ―Project Manager System‖ to operate the whole association,<br />

achieving great success and high appreciation in organizing Sino-Japan Comparing<br />

Development Forum, Sino-US Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals Communication Forum, Series<br />

Forum on World Top 500 Best Enterprises. The imminent China-Hong Kong<br />

Investment Simulation Competition will provide Chinese university students with a<br />

communication platform.<br />

BFA directs attention to better communication with public media, such as CCTV,<br />

China Economic & Finance Daily, Beijing Youth Daily, Beijing Financial Radio<br />

Station. And also, as an international and pr<strong>of</strong>essional student organization, BFA has<br />

great network with its sponsors, such as Merrill Lynch (Asia), Micros<strong>of</strong>t MSN (Hong<br />

Kong), DELL, Cash Financial Group (Hong Kong). They highly appraised <strong>PKU</strong> BFA<br />

as pioneer in the young investors training area, which is essential to the Chinese<br />

capital market.<br />

Dedication, challenge, communication and cooperation is BFA‘s logo and the crucial<br />

elements to build up a BFA world!<br />

Edited By : Cen Yuhao<br />

Source : www.pkubfa.org<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>'s Feb.14: Happy Valentine's Day<br />

By Chang Huili<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004—02—15<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76904141<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb 15th, 2004: February 14 came. It meant another<br />

valentine‘s day was celebrated on campus. It had different meanings to different<br />

students, and naturally they celebrated it in different ways.<br />

For these whose girlfriends or boyfriends were also at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, the two<br />

might be together all day long. Before the girls got downstairs, the boys had already<br />

been waiting for them, <strong>of</strong> course with a bunch <strong>of</strong> roses in their hands. When the girls<br />

got there, they also took out their gifts prepared before. Then they would have<br />

breakfast. After breakfast, some <strong>of</strong> them might go out as planned for sightseeing or<br />

shopping, while some <strong>of</strong> them might walk around the campus. In the afternoon, many<br />

couples would probably go to watch films. Supper would also be enjoyed together,<br />

and most <strong>of</strong> them would go around the campus to stay together longer.<br />

For these whose girlfriends or boyfriends were also in Beijing, the two might try to get<br />

together. Then films or sightseeing would be the first two choices for them. Of<br />

course, they also exchanged their gifts for each other and had dinners together.<br />

For these whose girlfriends or boyfriends were not in Beijing, admittedly it was a<br />

disappointing day. But telephone helped reduce the distance between them and<br />

convey the care <strong>of</strong> the others. Possibly some careful boyfriends might order a bundle<br />

<strong>of</strong> roses delivered to the girlfriends, and <strong>of</strong> course that would be quite a surprise for<br />

the receivers.<br />

For these who still remain single, it might not be a sad day. They could gather to<br />

entertain themselves, for example sightseeing, watching films or having a dinner with<br />

their friends. They might be proud <strong>of</strong> their freedom to choose their own ways to<br />

celebrate the day. Though they might feel a little lonely.<br />

By the way, some observant and conscientious people decorated a bench beside<br />

Jingyuan Lawn with rose petals. Some wishes were also left there, saying may all<br />

the loving couples can be together finally and may all the students have a happy<br />

valentine's day.<br />

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A Thirteen-year-old Wonder Child<br />

Admitted into <strong>PKU</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76903251<br />

Bao Yuyang, a student in Class Eighteen, Grade Three, in 1th High School attached<br />

to Central China Normal <strong>University</strong>, Wuhan, Hubei province, recently received the<br />

recommendation for admission to <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Only thirteen years old, Bao<br />

Yuyang becomes the youngest student among those who have received the<br />

recommendation in recent years. He spent only four years on elementary school<br />

courses, which costs an average child six years to complete. And he just stayed in<br />

junior high school for one year when he skipped to the high school department,<br />

where he received three years systematic education. During high school, he won<br />

Hubei‘s first-class awards both in national high school mathematics and chemistry<br />

league matches in 2003 and other awards in 2002, any <strong>of</strong> which was difficult for<br />

ordinary people.<br />

On November 30, 2003, in a recruiting consultative meeting, a vice president <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> became deeply interested in Bao Yuyang, and communicated with<br />

him specially after meeting. Quickly the president was impressed by Bao Yuyang<br />

and then took his material to Beijing for further research. In December, 2003, <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> agreed on the admission <strong>of</strong> Bao Yuyang.<br />

Although Bao Yuyang skipped the second and third years <strong>of</strong> junior high school, he<br />

could quickly come up with the classmates in a few days and even go ahead in<br />

algebra and chemistry. When he was studying, he devoted all himself to it and<br />

nothing could affect him. he studied mainly by himself with the guidance <strong>of</strong> teachers.<br />

He is very fond <strong>of</strong> reading and has preeminent memory. He can work out twenty-five<br />

mathematics contest problems and the length <strong>of</strong> each equals an essay.<br />

His chemistry had already reached the university level before the third year <strong>of</strong> high<br />

school, however, because <strong>of</strong> his short stature, he had to stand on a chair to do<br />

experiments, he had to change to do research in mathematics. ―And his mathematics<br />

level has greatly exceeded high school level and he has already taught himself part<br />

<strong>of</strong> university calculus,‖ said Ye Xinnian, the teacher in charge <strong>of</strong> Bao‘s class, ―Not<br />

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surprisingly, his Chinese and <strong>English</strong> are poor, and he cannot write compositions,<br />

which is closely related with his little life experience. But with excellent memory, he<br />

has a large pool <strong>of</strong> <strong>English</strong> vocabulary and can easily learn it well with several<br />

months‘ efforts.‖<br />

In extracurricular time, he displays the normal children‘s state <strong>of</strong> the same age, such<br />

as curiosity, love <strong>of</strong> playing, interest in little animals and flowers and grasses.<br />

Admittedly, Bao Yuyang has some difficulty in getting along with the classmates, but<br />

this is common trouble in a person‘s growing.<br />

Edited By : Chen Hong<br />

Translated By : Chang Huili<br />

Source : Shenyang Evening Paper<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Promoted the Reform <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Course<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76661306<br />

―Do you like the course <strong>of</strong> Chinese?‖ When faced with this question, several high<br />

school students replied without hesitation, ―We don't like it!‖ Today this situation is<br />

common among high school students and directly impacted the quality <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

education in college.<br />

Wen Rumin, Dean <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese Language and Literature said, the<br />

course <strong>of</strong> College Chinese set in many universities was not successful. People<br />

hadn‘t paid enough attention to it.<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> last year, Chinese Education Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> was founded. The<br />

well-known scholars including Lin Tao, Yuan Xingpei, Xu Zhongyu, Lu Jianming,<br />

Wang Ning, Qian Liqun and so on joined the institute. In their eyes, with the process<br />

<strong>of</strong> course reformation in primary school and high school, College Chinese education<br />

should also be innovated.<br />

The head <strong>of</strong> Chinese Education Institute Wen Rumin pointed out, Chinese education<br />

innovation must be promoted steadily. The requirements for Chinese course <strong>of</strong><br />

pupils and college students were quite different. The goal <strong>of</strong> Chinese course is not to<br />

foster writers, but to improve people's reading and writing skills. As for college<br />

students, they should enjoy learning Chinese rather than repeat what they had<br />

learned before.<br />

Edited By : Hu Xianhong<br />

Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

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Folk Dance Troupe<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76466160<br />

The Traditional Chinese Folk Dance Troupe <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a branch <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Students Art Ensemble. It is an amateurish dance troupe <strong>of</strong> high artistic quality,<br />

engaged in the training and performance <strong>of</strong> traditional Chinese folk dance and<br />

modern dance. The Dance Company was established in 1987, and it now has a<br />

membership <strong>of</strong> more than 30. Since its establishment, the troupe has choreographed<br />

36 works and participated in around 100 large-scale performances. Combining<br />

charateristics <strong>of</strong> the time and artistic taste <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> with the essence <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />

Chinese folk dance, <strong>PKU</strong> Dance Company has formed its unique dance style.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> Chinese university students, <strong>PKU</strong> Dance Troupe has exchanged the art<br />

<strong>of</strong> dancing with international student ensembles from the United States, Japan,<br />

Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan, well appreciated by experts and audience. Invited<br />

by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii, <strong>PKU</strong> Dance Troupe visited Hawaii in October 1995 and<br />

received a warmly welcome. Its fantastic performance caused a sensation<br />

throughout the islands.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Offers On-line Higher Education<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76463639<br />

The term <strong>of</strong> Modern Long-Distance Education <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> begins on March<br />

3rd, and the students enrolled will register on February 27th.<br />

The Modern Long-Distance Education program <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> works via the<br />

satellite and the computer internet. The students can use the teaching materials and<br />

communicate with the teachers on the internet either collectively at school's training<br />

center or individually by themselves. For some courses, the students can also use<br />

the CD-ROM teaching materials. The university provides live broadcasting by the<br />

means <strong>of</strong> satellite and teachers answer students' questions on line.<br />

In 1999, the <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and the Qingdao Radio and Television <strong>University</strong><br />

cooperated to recruit students in this Long–Distance Education program. So far, the<br />

students who have obtained <strong>PKU</strong>'s bachelor degree <strong>of</strong> law and economy totals<br />

48.8% <strong>of</strong> the graduates for three years.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Student Association Series (I):<br />

The Youth Amateurs‘ Society <strong>of</strong><br />

Photography<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76386986<br />

The Youth Amateurs‘ Society <strong>of</strong> Photography <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, established in 1995 with no<br />

more than thirty, now has a membership <strong>of</strong> 400. Under the instruction <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

Photographers Society, it organizes all kinds <strong>of</strong> activities inside and outside campus<br />

regularly. YASP has been elected among <strong>PKU</strong> Top Ten Students‘ Societies for<br />

several years for its achievement and influence. YASP inherits the good traditions <strong>of</strong><br />

―Guang She‖ established by Liu Bannong in the 1930s, with the purpose <strong>of</strong> carrying<br />

forward the art <strong>of</strong> photography, developing aesthetic values, and also popularizing<br />

mass photography. It organizes lectures and salons on campus, visits to photo<br />

exhibitions and trips for photo-taking during the semester period, and arranges<br />

expeditions for photo-taking during the holidays. In the past 5 years, YASP members<br />

set their feet upon Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Yunnan and the Northeast in<br />

China.<br />

YASP successfully hold the first ―Samsung Beijing Universities Photography<br />

Competition‖ It initiated and helped to establish Beijing Universities Photography<br />

Association. In the 100th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the founding <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, YASP‘s members<br />

joined the university celebration journalist team and took a large number <strong>of</strong> precious<br />

pictures, <strong>of</strong> which a lot were contributed to <strong>PKU</strong> Press and several magazines.<br />

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Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu: China's Economic<br />

Growth will Continue<br />

By Zhou Xiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76291108<br />

Renown economist, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Yifu gave a speech focusing on Chinese economy<br />

on Jan 31st, 2004 in School <strong>of</strong> Law Science, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Fordham, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />

cooperating members <strong>of</strong> BiMBA. After his influential speech, we made an interview<br />

and following are some <strong>of</strong> his point view concerning current hot-debated issues.<br />

Q: Chinese economy shows an increase by 9.1 % despite <strong>of</strong> the negative influence<br />

<strong>of</strong> SARS in 2003. Some overseas media cast their doubts on this. Is there some sort<br />

<strong>of</strong> exaggeration?<br />

Lin: first I want to state that China has shown a genuine high growing speech recent<br />

years. China shows a tendency <strong>of</strong> current shrinking as early as 1998, however,<br />

during the 5 years after that, China still carried on a growing speed as high as 7.8%<br />

per year. That is why some foreign media keep their doubts on this point. According<br />

to international economic theory, whenever a deflation occurs in a country, there<br />

should appear zero growth or negative growth. Why our nation can keep a high<br />

growing speech in this sense? The only explanation is that different countries have<br />

different causes <strong>of</strong> deflation. China has been long in an imperfect economy. Price<br />

falling was an effect <strong>of</strong> improved productive ability and over-supply <strong>of</strong> commodities.<br />

Economic growth comes from consumption and investment. In this sense, although<br />

the domestic consuming capability stayed the same recent years, infrastructure<br />

investment due to positive governmental policy has stimulated fixed asset<br />

investment <strong>of</strong> the entire society and has pushed forward the national economic<br />

development as a whole.<br />

There is no basis doubting on our statistics. We have two economic statistic systems<br />

now: one is reporting system, the other, investigation system. We has established<br />

over 6,000 specialized monitoring spot nationwide, which are responsible for statistic<br />

investigation and data collection about economic development. Currently our<br />

economic statistics are mainly relied on the latter, which in a larger sense eradicated<br />

exaggerations in reporting. As a result, the economic growing rated we reported is<br />

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true and reliable.<br />

Q: how long do you think such high growing rate will last?<br />

Lin: The potential growing ability in a long term <strong>of</strong> an economic entity depend on its<br />

own capability for technology innovation. Development countries achieve their<br />

technology innovation through invention. However, this requires huge investment<br />

both in time and money. Developing countries achieve their technology innovation<br />

through introducing, learning and imitating from developed countries. The latter<br />

method is more effective both in cast and result. In 2000, the percentage <strong>of</strong> domestic<br />

agricultural export in GDP and citizen income Engel Index were only equal to that <strong>of</strong><br />

Japan‘s in its 1960‘s. This can be taken as a pro<strong>of</strong> that the technological innovating<br />

ability <strong>of</strong> China has far from being fully stimulated and the tendency <strong>of</strong> constant<br />

growing <strong>of</strong> Chinese economy will high possible to continue for a pretty long period <strong>of</strong><br />

time.<br />

Q: do you think there are problems and hidden menaces <strong>of</strong> Chinese economy?<br />

Lin: absolutely. For example, the process <strong>of</strong> financial system reform is carried on in a<br />

rather slow process. Four major state-owned banks bear too many dead bills. In<br />

addition to this, the necessity <strong>of</strong> eradicate corruption has grown into a very urgent<br />

stage and the gap between urban and rural has been growing wider and wider.<br />

Q: which way is the most effective one to help farmers raise their income, be more<br />

easily covered by health service and children have their access to education?<br />

Lin: the problem concerning farmers and agriculture is the major problem <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />

economy in achieving its sustainable development. Currently, our farmers are short<br />

<strong>of</strong> ways to increase their income. It is hard to achieve the goal as raising farmers‘<br />

income by 4%. We need to start from reforming the entire system by changing the<br />

twisted agricultural and mineral products prices and forming products market to<br />

cultivate real agricultural products price system and finally benefit from the<br />

agricultural and mineral advantages from the rural area <strong>of</strong> middle and western areas<br />

<strong>of</strong> China. At the same time, turn part <strong>of</strong> village population into urban population by<br />

develop village and town owned enterprises. As a result, the one who produce<br />

agricultural products will be turned into consumers.<br />

Q: which way do you think can solve the problem <strong>of</strong> farmers‘ wages being not able to<br />

be paid in time?<br />

Lin. This problem requires an effort from many aspects ranging from project<br />

subcontracting, triangle debts, defaults on bank loans to real estate bubbles. When<br />

such phenomena occur, farmers, as the under-privileged group, will always be the<br />

first ones to suffer. This problem is now highly recognized by the central government<br />

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and I am confident towards a perfect solution <strong>of</strong> it.<br />

Q: the criticism from the U.S. manufacturing industry towards Sino-U.S. trade deficit<br />

has never stopped and recently they began an anti-dumping act against Chinese<br />

furniture. Could you share your opinion about this with us?<br />

The initial cause <strong>of</strong> Sino-U.S. trade deficit was the problem laid in their property<br />

structure. According to economic principle, products that require labor-intensified<br />

manufacture should be produced in a location with cheap labor. In this sense, due to<br />

a high price <strong>of</strong> domestic labor cost, the U.S. has to import furniture from other<br />

countries even though it excludes China from its importing list. There will be no way<br />

out if the furniture manufacturers refuse to make a property reform but only rely on<br />

trade protection. This will also applicable concerning other products manufacturing.<br />

Q: there is famous saying that the ―stocks market is the weather glass <strong>of</strong> economy‖.<br />

However, the Chinese economy keeps growing while the stock and change market<br />

has stayed in downturn recent three years. why this could happen?<br />

Lin: the key reason is that our enterprises that come into market bear different<br />

characteristics compared with foreign enterprises. Our enterprises have mostly been<br />

through a process <strong>of</strong> ―make-up‖ before coming into market. According to my own<br />

investigation, there are 69 enterprises in A stock in Shanghai stock market in 1991<br />

but now they all turned into valueless stocks. There are many causes to this, but their<br />

remaining unchanged without any substantial reform should be among the major<br />

ones. Furthermore, such enterprises can hardly reflect the real picture <strong>of</strong> the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> every industries. So it is a matter <strong>of</strong> fact that the stock market did not<br />

reflect the development <strong>of</strong> economy.<br />

Q: do you think the exaggerations <strong>of</strong> the stock market have been completely ―shrunk‖<br />

<strong>of</strong>f now?<br />

Lin: I don‘t think so. The pr<strong>of</strong>it per each stock is almost 50 times as high as its<br />

original price. Such price is definitely abnormal. If the pr<strong>of</strong>it an enterprise wins stays<br />

the same, to reduce in stock price will simply be <strong>of</strong> no use. In a word, to raise the<br />

fixed asset quality should be the key factor.<br />

Q: flashing back over your 50 years <strong>of</strong> unusual life, which choice is according to you<br />

the most important one? Do you have anything to share with our overseas students?<br />

Lin: the most important choice is when I finished my study, I chose to come back. I<br />

like what I am doing now. My interests in theoretical research and contemplation<br />

over practical problems helped me to prove my life value. The Chinese Economic<br />

Research Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> I directed is among the best research<br />

environment in China. I think now is time for them to come home.<br />

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Source : Global Times<br />

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Healthy Scrutiny Measures against<br />

Bird Flu Taken in Universities<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76034408<br />

Beijing City's Education Committee held an emergent conference on Feb. 4th and<br />

demanded all the schools to carry out healthy scrutiny to the teachers and students<br />

who return from Bird Flu infected areas. The inspect sentries will be set in 12<br />

universities including <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and Tsinghua <strong>University</strong>.<br />

According to the committee‘s request, teachers and students who came back from<br />

Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Anhui, Shanghai and other provinces that has<br />

discovered the Avian Influenza together with people have been to Japan, Korea and<br />

other countries in the Southeast Asia during the vocation should receive a healthy<br />

check. The food in the campus restaurants should be examined.<br />

It is also commanded by the committee that every dormitory, classroom and<br />

restaurant should be disinfected within one to two weeks after students‘ return. Each<br />

hospital <strong>of</strong> school should be well prepared and be ready for any emergency.<br />

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Source : Jinghua Daily<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Task Group Conducted 10-year<br />

Research <strong>of</strong> Golden-monkey<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=75963322<br />

At <strong>PKU</strong>'s department <strong>of</strong> psychology, there is a task group on research <strong>of</strong><br />

golden-monkey, led by pr<strong>of</strong>essor Su Yanjie. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Su explained that the<br />

research <strong>of</strong> golden-monkey is derived from their interest in human. So the research<br />

about the social behavior <strong>of</strong> golden-monkey may help people understand the<br />

evolvement <strong>of</strong> the ability <strong>of</strong> human wise, and it can help us to know the human<br />

being‘s status in the whole nature, and make us know ourselves better.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Su Yanjie and the research group entered Shennongjia in 1991, and<br />

began the long-term observation <strong>of</strong> the wild Chuan golden-monkey. From 1991 to<br />

1995, among the golden-monkey groups they observed in Shennongjia, the biggest<br />

has more than 300 golden-monkeys, while the smallest has more than 90<br />

golden-monkeys. The golden-monkey is very beautiful: it has bright and dark eyes,<br />

turn-up nose and light blue face. Besides, it has fair-sounding voice, and their move<br />

is well-regulated, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Su said.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Su also said that, through the 10 years‘ research, the task group gets more<br />

understanding about the group structure <strong>of</strong> Chuan golden-monkey. Although many<br />

details and mechanism still need further discussion, the actual data has shown lots<br />

<strong>of</strong> revelation. From the result <strong>of</strong> the observation, the task group confers that the<br />

Chuan golden-monkeys‘ group structure is an organization, which consists at least<br />

three parts.<br />

Inevitably, the task group encountered many difficulties. The first is the shortage <strong>of</strong><br />

fund and researchers. The second is the development <strong>of</strong> the tourism in Shennongjia.<br />

The tourists‘ visit is changing the environment <strong>of</strong> the golden-monkey day by day, and<br />

makes the golden-monkeys have to change their living field accordingly, which leads<br />

more difficulties to the task group and the researchers have to go to much further<br />

places to find the golden-monkeys.<br />

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A Call from <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union and<br />

Graduate Union upon Students for the<br />

New Year: To Make Progress Step by<br />

Step Every Day<br />

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http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=75945919<br />

At the beginning <strong>of</strong> new year the student union and the graduate union <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> propose that all the students should make progress step by step every<br />

day.<br />

To make progress step by step every day we students should improve study method<br />

and learn effectively. Every day there will be new discovery and everyday there will<br />

be new harvest. What a shame to waste time in the beginning <strong>of</strong> the new semester.<br />

To make progress step by step every day we students should form the habit <strong>of</strong> taking<br />

exercises and keep a healthy life style. As SARS and Avian Influenza outbreak<br />

successively in some provinces <strong>of</strong> our countries we should play more importance to<br />

defending diseases under the instruction <strong>of</strong> scientific knowledge.<br />

To make progress step by step every day we students should keep pace with the<br />

times. To make <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the first-class universities in the world<br />

should be a great aim we share.<br />

To make progress step by step every day, in this way we will approach the<br />

destination nearer and nearer day after day.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> Bulletin<br />

By <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong><br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73984575<br />

Due to the spring festival vocation, <strong>PKU</strong> <strong>News</strong> will not present updates during Jan.14<br />

- Feb. 8, 2004. Welcome to our website on Feb. 9 when we resume to update it.<br />

Thanks for your attention and Have a happy Chinese Lunar New Year!<br />

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CCER's BiMBA Seminar on<br />

Investment in Industries<br />

By Hu Yan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--01—11<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73956458<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan.11,2004: Several industrial analysts from China<br />

International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), Boshi Fund Management Co. LTD,<br />

Guotai Jun'an Securities and so on gave lectures on investment in industries such as<br />

cars and real estate at <strong>PKU</strong> China Center for Economic Research (CCER). The<br />

seminar is part <strong>of</strong> the Corporation Finance lesson <strong>of</strong> BiMBA <strong>of</strong> CCER. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

Zhang Xin from China Securities Regulatory Commission presided over the lecture.<br />

The seminar was divided into six parts and each part focus on one industry. The<br />

speech covered transportation, petroleum, cars, real estate and banks. In the end<br />

board chairman <strong>of</strong> Dongsheng Group delivered a speech on annexing and<br />

recombining. During the Q&A time after each speech the analysts saw an active<br />

audience response. The students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> were welcomed to the<br />

seminar and what they learned was not only the general situation <strong>of</strong> several<br />

industries but also the ways the analysts solving problems. The teaching method that<br />

inviting pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to classroom and communicate with students was highly<br />

praised. The students from BiMBA presented gifts to analysts and had photographs<br />

taken with them.<br />

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Founder's Exporting S<strong>of</strong>tware Made<br />

Breakthrough In Japan<br />

By Chen Hong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73875837<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> 2003, Founder Corporation made a breakthrough in the<br />

internationalization process <strong>of</strong> possessed s<strong>of</strong>tware. The Japanese newspapering<br />

system developed independently by Founder successfully functioned in Japan.<br />

Founder replaced NEC to be the system provider for one <strong>of</strong> the top 10 printing<br />

enterprises in 2001, and began to develop the new system. The famous academician<br />

Wang Xuan paid much attention to this project and regarded it as the important<br />

project to take up Japanese newspapering market.<br />

In order to finish the tough task, Founder organized several developing groups. In<br />

August 2003 the new product announced 5 days ahead <strong>of</strong> time. Compared with<br />

foreign same kind products, the price <strong>of</strong> the new one is the tenth <strong>of</strong> those. Founder‘s<br />

valuable achievement gained great reputation. Wang Xuan said, ―Founder has been<br />

regarded as Chinese most successful high technique enterprise in Japan. Market is<br />

the best teacher and competition is the strictest coach.‖<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Vice President Lin Jiuxiang Talks<br />

about the Issue <strong>of</strong> Psychological Health<br />

with Students<br />

By Fu Yu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2004--01—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73621896<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Jan.8th, 2004: Lin Jiuxiang, vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> and also an expert on stomatology, along with the president and vice<br />

president <strong>of</strong> the university hospital talked about the topic <strong>of</strong> ―Psychological Health‖<br />

with 20 representatives <strong>of</strong> student in the 103 meeting room <strong>of</strong> administrative building<br />

at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

When talking about the definition <strong>of</strong> psychological health, the president <strong>of</strong><br />

university-owned hospital Zhang Hongyin explained that the there are many ways to<br />

explain the mental health, but the first requirement is that one should adapt oneself<br />

to the environment he or she involves in. President Lin added that in terms <strong>of</strong><br />

medical concept, the one who has a healthy body, sound interpersonal relationship<br />

and the ability to deal with difficulties can be regarded as psychologically healthy. He<br />

highly praised the club <strong>of</strong> ―Mountain Eagle‖, a mountain climbing club <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

students, for their courage <strong>of</strong> challenging the difficulties and adapting into the<br />

society.<br />

When answering the question about the set-up <strong>of</strong> psychological health care clinic,<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin said that the university will continue to set up the psychological health<br />

consulting center to meet the need <strong>of</strong> students. The university will try it best, fully<br />

making use <strong>of</strong> the psychology department in providing aids for the students. He<br />

encouraged the students to take part in various activities and learn to communicate<br />

with each other.<br />

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Living Skills Education Helps to<br />

Improve Teenagers' Psychological<br />

Health<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73618844<br />

Zhou Xuan and Ye Guangjun from the School <strong>of</strong> Public Health <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

won the prize <strong>of</strong> ―Excellent Paper <strong>of</strong> Chinese Science Association Periodicals‖. Their<br />

research shows that living skills education do good to teenagers‘ Psychological<br />

Health.<br />

Their paper ―Living Skills Education Helps to Improve Teenagers' Psychological<br />

Health‖ is a research project <strong>of</strong> World Health Organization. They had conducted<br />

lessons on living skills to 700 first-grade students in 9 middle school in Beijing for<br />

three semesters. The research shows that the education on living skills will help the<br />

students have a healthy attitude towards the society, especially in dealing with<br />

interpersonal relationship and adjusting emotions.<br />

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Translated By : Fu Yu<br />

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Great Archaeological Discovery Made<br />

in Qi Shan<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73270330<br />

Xu Tianjin, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor at School <strong>of</strong> Archaeology and Museology <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

made a great archaeological discovery surprisingly and pleasantly with his students<br />

in the relics <strong>of</strong> Fancun, Qishan on Dec. 14th, 2003. Two turtlebacks for augury were<br />

found, which were engraved as many as 55 characters.<br />

In history some bronze wares <strong>of</strong> Shang Dynasty were discovered in the relics <strong>of</strong><br />

Fancun. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu and his students began to make on-the-spot investigation in<br />

the relics on Dec. 11th. At about 2 a.m., Dec.14th, pr<strong>of</strong>essor Xu discovered the first<br />

turtleback and found the stokes and characters in surprise. Then they found the<br />

second one also carved with characters.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essor XU introduced excitedly, compared with formerly found shells, the newly<br />

discovered shells have three features. Firstly, the two shells are comparatively big<br />

turtlebacks. Secondly, the font size is big enough to see with naked eyes and the<br />

number <strong>of</strong> characters is hitherto the biggest. And thirdly, the carved traces are<br />

distinct. Primary appraisal suggests that the characters are oracle bone inscriptions,<br />

and the detailed information require further research.<br />

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Translated By : Chen Hong<br />

Source : Shanxi Daily<br />

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Donation Ceremony <strong>of</strong> Book Collection<br />

<strong>of</strong> Qian Duansheng Held at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Library<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003--12--30<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73269996<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.30th, 2003: The donation ceremony <strong>of</strong> book<br />

collection <strong>of</strong> Dr. Qian Duansheng is held this morning in the VIP room <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

Library.<br />

Dr. Qian Duansheng is a famous Chinese political science researcher and jurist. He<br />

achieved his PhD degree in Harvard <strong>University</strong> in 1924. From 1924 to 1948, he gave<br />

lectures on political science, comparative politics, comparative constitution, and<br />

Chinese government and politics in Tsing Hua <strong>University</strong>, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> and<br />

Harvard <strong>University</strong>. He took up the post as President <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> law school, President <strong>of</strong><br />

Beijing Politics and Law School. He was also the law consultant <strong>of</strong> 1954 constitution<br />

draft committee, vice president <strong>of</strong> China Society <strong>of</strong> Political Science and Law, and<br />

vice president <strong>of</strong> Chinese People‘s Institute <strong>of</strong> Foreign Affairs. His major works<br />

include Political organization in France, French Government, German Government,<br />

Comparative Constitution, History <strong>of</strong> the political system in the Republic <strong>of</strong> China,<br />

Chinese Government and Politics.<br />

According to the will <strong>of</strong> Dr. Qian Duansheng, his eldest son Qian Dadu decided to<br />

donate a collection <strong>of</strong> 2539 books to <strong>PKU</strong> Library and its School <strong>of</strong> Government<br />

branch to help promote the research and teaching activity.<br />

Dr. Qian Duansheng donated more than 4000 books to <strong>PKU</strong> library in 1980s. So far,<br />

all the collection by Dr. Qian during his lifetime has been donated to <strong>PKU</strong> library.<br />

Qian Duansheng‘s eldest son Qian Dadu, former vice president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Hao Bin,<br />

former dean <strong>of</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> International Politics Zhao Baoxu, vice curator <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong><br />

library Wu Zhenjiang, vice dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government Wang Puqu attend the<br />

ceremony.<br />

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Carnival at <strong>PKU</strong> Greeting New Year<br />

By Fu Yu<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73268997<br />

By Wang Tiantian<br />

―Five, four, three, two … Happy New Year!‖ The Countdown and Bell Ringing<br />

activities marked as the climax <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> New Year‘s carnival. Around 8000 revelers at<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> celebrated the New Year on Wednesday night at the square <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Centennial Lecture Hall.<br />

The president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, Xu Zhihong, along with the representatives <strong>of</strong> faculties and<br />

students stroke the <strong>University</strong> Bell, on which the school motto was carved and then<br />

delivered New Year‘s greeting to the revelers, who had already crowded the square.<br />

President Xu said that despite the strike <strong>of</strong> SARS, <strong>PKU</strong> still achieved success in the<br />

field <strong>of</strong> academic research and teaching.<br />

The carnival is the fourth one held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> since 2001. Together with the<br />

Countdown and Bell Ringing activity, performances were held earlier at 10:20 at the<br />

stage decorated with lanterns and colored streamers. On the main stage, ―Wind<br />

&Thunder Club‖ a famous Hip Hop group on campus performed high-energy medley<br />

and circus skills. The audience downstairs danced together with them. Band<br />

―Wood&Wood‖ appealed the carnival-goers with the music composed by<br />

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themselves. The audience was also enchanted by the campus singers and their<br />

popular songs.<br />

―I will remember tonight forever. I wish everybody healthy and happy in the coming<br />

year!‖ a freshman said during the carnival.<br />

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A Forum Held on Prosperous Tang<br />

Dynasty Series<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003--12--28<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72781001<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec.28th, 2003: A forum on Prosperous Tang Dynasty<br />

Series is held at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> this morning. Prosperous Tang Dynasty Series<br />

were published in August, 2003, by Shanghai Dictionary Press. The Series explore<br />

Tang history from different angles, especially in the fields which were seldom<br />

detected but necessary for overall study <strong>of</strong> a dynasty, such as the relationship<br />

between female and society, religion and society, area and space.<br />

Prosperous Tang Dynasty is a charming period in Chinese history. Tang culture<br />

exerted tremendous influence on its neighboring countries, formed Chinese<br />

character circle and made great contribution to the world civilization. The researches<br />

on Tang Dynasty is <strong>of</strong> worldwide academic significance. Prosperous Tang Research<br />

Project was initiated at <strong>PKU</strong> in January 2000 and since then, a group <strong>of</strong> established<br />

researchers on Tang or Song Dynasty has been involved.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> will carry on the research to the second stage, topics under<br />

construction being ―Tang from the archeology and art respect‖, ―social order and<br />

migration in Tang and Song‖, and so on. Researchers hope to provide a perfect<br />

answer to ―what is the root <strong>of</strong> Tang‘s prosperity‖, and also to establish a national, or<br />

even an international research platform <strong>of</strong> ancient Chinese history.<br />

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Award Ceremony in Honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>'s<br />

Outstanding Teachers<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—12—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72780646<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Dec. 26th, 2003: An award ceremony in honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

outstanding teachers was held on campus.<br />

In the 2003 selection organized by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Education and Beijing Education<br />

Commission, eight teachers <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> were awarded Beijing Outstanding Teacher<br />

Prize, and four <strong>of</strong> them State Outstanding Teacher Prize, ranking first in number<br />

among universities in Beijing City. Besides their achievement in academic research,<br />

the eight teachers have made advanced accomplishment in teaching. They take<br />

active parts in giving basic courses, and bring about renovations in teaching content<br />

and method.<br />

<strong>PKU</strong>‘s vice president Min Weifang highly praised the honored teachers‘<br />

accomplishment in teaching area. He remarked that it‘s teachers who train talents in<br />

the future, and to a university a high-level teaching team is the solid foundation; thus<br />

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the outstanding teachers what a university treasure most. Vice President Lin Jianhua<br />

also delivers a speech, in which he encouraged the honored teachers to bring along<br />

the others, especially the young, to improve the <strong>PKU</strong>‘s teaching quality as a whole.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Leaders Attending Lectures<br />

System<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—11—12<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72166062<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov. 12th 2003: Vice President Lin Jianhua, who is in<br />

charge <strong>of</strong> the teaching activities at <strong>PKU</strong>, is sitting with students in the classroom <strong>of</strong><br />

―Evolution‖, an optional course for undergraduates <strong>of</strong> science given by Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gu<br />

Hongya from <strong>PKU</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Life Sciences. Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin records the lecturer‘s<br />

performance and class‘s reaction in a particularly designed chart as he listens. This<br />

marks the start <strong>of</strong> ―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Leaders Attending Lectures System‖.<br />

As to the impression <strong>of</strong> the lecture, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Lin Jianhua appraises: ―The teacher<br />

has made full preparation for the class. She combines the content with general<br />

knowledge and daily life, as well as the recent development in the field <strong>of</strong> biology. It<br />

is quite a good optional course.‖<br />

<strong>University</strong> leaders attending school lectures is not a new form in education. A lot <strong>of</strong><br />

school leaders at <strong>PKU</strong> history proposed and practiced this activity, to fulfill the<br />

function <strong>of</strong> enforcing teaching management and improving teaching quality.<br />

However, no complete system has been set up. In order to promote the teaching at<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> to the international first-class level, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has considered setting up<br />

―<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> Leaders Attending Lectures System‖, in the hope that school<br />

leaders go deep into the teaching activities orderly, to find out, examine and solve<br />

the problems involved. According to Attending Lectures System, each university<br />

leader should attend at least one lecture a semester.<br />

On Nov. 21th, Vice President Lin Jianhua attends the lecture ―A History <strong>of</strong> World<br />

Cinema‖. It is said that President Xu Zhihong, Vice President Chi Huisheng, Wu<br />

Zhipan and other university leaders will step into the classrooms and listen to<br />

lectures with students recently.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> and Singapore National<br />

<strong>University</strong> Makes Contract on IMBA<br />

By Wan Zhihong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—09—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72165859<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep.8th, 2003:Singapore National <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> makes the contract on International MBA Training in this morning, which<br />

successfully completes the first- round cooperation <strong>of</strong> the two universities.<br />

Starting from May 31st, 2001, the training program is among the first that provides<br />

bilingual courses in the world. The students <strong>of</strong> its program will have courses in both<br />

China and Singapore and get MBA degrees <strong>of</strong> the two universities. The students can<br />

learn both oriental and occidental commercial knowledge to make a solid foundation.<br />

Furthermore, since the students are given courses in both Chinese and <strong>English</strong>, their<br />

language skill will improve a lot.<br />

By now the program has enrolled 106 students, among which 14 Singaporean<br />

students, 4 Korean students, 1 American student are included. The first 29 students<br />

<strong>of</strong> this program graduated in July 2003 and all got their degrees <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Singapore National <strong>University</strong>. The second 32 students went to Singapore to start<br />

their second-year study in July 2003. The third group passed the entrance<br />

examination and the interview and started their course in Sept. 2003.<br />

Li Yining, dean <strong>of</strong> Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management and dean <strong>of</strong> the Commercial<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Singapore National <strong>University</strong> attends the contracting ceremony. Also at<br />

the ceremony there are counselor <strong>of</strong> Singapore to China, leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, leaders<br />

from College <strong>of</strong> Postgraduate.<br />

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China‘s First Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

E-Government Established at <strong>PKU</strong><br />

By Chen Hong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—09—16<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72165431<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep.16, 2003: China‘s first comprehensive academy <strong>of</strong><br />

e-government was established at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> E-Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was established on the base <strong>of</strong><br />

Research Center for E-Government set up in May 2001. With the process <strong>of</strong> the<br />

construction and development <strong>of</strong> e-government in China, the center gained great<br />

achievements through a series <strong>of</strong> research projects, which were supported by both<br />

central and local governments.<br />

The newly founded academy aims to further the research in this field, promote its<br />

cooperation with governments and corporations, and make greater contribution to<br />

the program <strong>of</strong> Chinese e-government. It mainly focuses on investigation into<br />

practice <strong>of</strong> e-government in China, planning and demonstrating e-government<br />

projects, measuring efficiency and effectiveness <strong>of</strong> e-government, teaching <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />

the specialized knowledge about e-government and so on.<br />

Vice-president <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Wu Zhipan said, the establishment <strong>of</strong> Academy <strong>of</strong><br />

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E-Government was <strong>of</strong> great importance to the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>.<br />

Wang Puqu, Vice-dean <strong>of</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> assumed <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> dean <strong>of</strong><br />

Academy <strong>of</strong> E-government, and Yang Fengchun, who is famous for his expertise in<br />

the field <strong>of</strong> e-government, held the post <strong>of</strong> vice-dean.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students: Celebrating the 10th<br />

triumph<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72165286<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> seemed to come back to 22 years before on Nov. 16th, 2003.<br />

Celebrating for the tenth triumph <strong>of</strong> our volleyball heroes the crowd cheered the<br />

victory ―Draw together - develop China‖.<br />

From 5 pm. more the five hundred students assembled in the biggest refectory,<br />

Nongyuan at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> watching the game. when our volleyball team won<br />

Japanese by three to zero, everyone applauded and jubilated ―Long live our<br />

volleyball heroes! Long live China!‖ Someone waved the national flag singing songs.<br />

Ge Minglei, director <strong>of</strong> the physical department <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> Student Union, said not only<br />

all the refectories but also most dormitories were watching the game.<br />

In 1981 we won our first volleyball champion <strong>of</strong> the world. The exciting student went<br />

out <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> yelling to express their patriotism. The scene had become<br />

an eternal memory <strong>of</strong> the times.<br />

Although the national power and the circumstances change now the victory<br />

encouraged all students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> once again.<br />

Wang Ye, a student from medicine department, said ―After 17 years‘ turndown the<br />

triumph was hard-won and heart-stirring. What‘s more important, the victory won<br />

glory for our motherland. It will inspire the national pride and solidarity.<br />

It‘s said that <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has organized a series <strong>of</strong> celebrating activities and<br />

planned to invite volleyball heroes to deliver a speech. What‘s more, a banner full <strong>of</strong><br />

signature <strong>of</strong> the students will send to our heroes as a gift.<br />

Edited By : Liu Li<br />

Translated By : Hu Yan<br />

Source : http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2003-11-16/04391126881s.shtml<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Key Cross-Disciplinary:<br />

Recruiting for Graduate Students <strong>of</strong><br />

2004<br />

By Sun Yuxiang<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—11--10-<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72160629<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Nov 10th, 2003: As the first university in Mainland China<br />

who recruited cross-disciplinary graduate students last year, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> is still<br />

carrying out this scheme this year.<br />

Cross-discipline is an innovative research pattern among international science and<br />

education area. Many famous universities, such as Stanford, Harvard, have already<br />

established cross-disciplinary research centers that cover the field <strong>of</strong> biology,<br />

physics, chemistry, informatics and so on. The key cross-disciplines in last year‘s<br />

recruiting scheme are biology-informatics, biology medical engineering and<br />

nanometer technology respectively. This year‘s scheme has increased two other<br />

cross-disciplines, namely computing science and Confucianism thoughts and sutra.<br />

Still, there are many other cross-disciplines in some departments, such as Center for<br />

Information Science, China Center for Economics Research.<br />

Following is a simple introduction <strong>of</strong> the five cross-disciplines:<br />

1.Biology-informatics<br />

It is objected on biology big molecules such as nucleic acid and protein, based on<br />

natural science, information science and computer science, using computer<br />

hardware, s<strong>of</strong>tware and internet as main tools, storing, administrating and<br />

processing the data <strong>of</strong> the big molecules to get information with straightforward<br />

meanings. This programming is expecting undergraduate students with the major <strong>of</strong><br />

biology, computer science, mathematics, physics, and chemistry.<br />

2.Biology medical engineering<br />

Its aim is to solve the problems in biology and medicine with the technology and<br />

engineering method. It is a cross-discipline <strong>of</strong> biology, medicine and engineering.<br />

The research directions include biological chip, medical image processing, computer<br />

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associated diagnosis and surgery, biological mechanics and so on. Students from<br />

electronics, computer science, physics, mechanics, chemistry, medicine and biology<br />

are ideal prospective members in this program.<br />

3.Nanometer technology<br />

It is one <strong>of</strong> the most important high-tech areas <strong>of</strong> 21st century, which can create new<br />

material and apparatus for human beings. <strong>PKU</strong> Nanometer Science and Technology<br />

Center was established on September 27, 1997. This program is expecting students<br />

studying electronics, physics, chemistry, material science, microelectronics and<br />

computer science.<br />

4.Computing science<br />

The aim <strong>of</strong> computing science is to investigate experimental phenomena which can‘t<br />

be gained by real experiments or simulation. It makes computer simulation an<br />

important method to model complex phenomena and projects which can be used in<br />

modeling social and economic system. This project recruits students from<br />

mathematics, mechanics, physics, computer sciences, chemistry, biology, medicine,<br />

physical geography and environment.<br />

5.Confucianism thoughts and sutra<br />

The compiling and research ―Confucianism sutra‖ is a tremendous academic project<br />

which is expected to finish by 10-15 years. From year 2004, recruit graduate<br />

students to participate the work <strong>of</strong> compiling as well as study. Welcome students<br />

from Chinese, history, philosophy and archeology to join this program.<br />

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Confucianism Sutra: <strong>PKU</strong>‘s<br />

Tremendous Academic Project<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72160331<br />

In Chinese history, Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism are always mentioned<br />

together. However, they stand at unequal positions. Confucianism is the main body<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. The ―Six Classics‖ constructed before Confucius are essence <strong>of</strong><br />

the Xia, Shang, Zhou Dynasties. Chinese ancient culture demonstrated by the ―Six<br />

Classics‖ have developed until today as a result <strong>of</strong> the continuous efforts <strong>of</strong><br />

Confucians. In each dynasty, many Confucians sorted out, explained and developed<br />

the ideas <strong>of</strong> Shangshu, Book <strong>of</strong> songs, the Spring and Autumn annuals and Book <strong>of</strong><br />

Changes, which constitute the vital content <strong>of</strong> Confucian classics. However,<br />

Buddhism sutra and Taoism sutra have been compiled in history but there is no such<br />

a sutra <strong>of</strong> Confucianism. This condition does not match its important position.<br />

Confucianism has long and distant cultural origins, an active and pragmatic spirit, a<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ound feeling <strong>of</strong> history and morality and its awareness <strong>of</strong> delivering the<br />

Confucian thoughts to future generations. Therefore, the governors <strong>of</strong> each dynasty<br />

put great emphasis on the political and culture functions <strong>of</strong> Confucianism, thus the<br />

view <strong>of</strong> value <strong>of</strong> Confucianism gradually became the main body Chinese people‘s<br />

sense <strong>of</strong> value. Thus, Confucianism became the mainstream <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture. It<br />

has deep influence on Chinese philosophy, literature, art, ethics, religion, science,<br />

technology, medicine and nearly all walks <strong>of</strong> politics and economy. In the Ming and<br />

Qing dynasties, some scholars had suggest to compile a collection <strong>of</strong> Confucian<br />

classics, but this suggestion could not be carried out owing to the difficulty <strong>of</strong> hard<br />

work. Nowadays, China is on the threshold <strong>of</strong> its great national revitalization, so the<br />

retrospect <strong>of</strong> Chinese cultural origins and history will definitely play a significant role<br />

in this process <strong>of</strong> revitalization. In order to do a systematic, comprehensive and deep<br />

research on Confucianism, it is necessary for us to compile an encyclopedia <strong>of</strong><br />

Confucianism which contains Confucian classics, the annotations or the works <strong>of</strong><br />

Confucian scholars and other documents about Confucianism. This project has great<br />

historical and practical significance on the rise <strong>of</strong> Chinese culture in the world<br />

civilization.<br />

As for Confucianism sutra, the complete set should not neglect the important<br />

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classics <strong>of</strong> Confucianism; while the selected set must include the most significant<br />

works. Therefore, cataloguing itself is a research work. It is a great achievement if<br />

we can make good catalogues <strong>of</strong> both these two sets. In addition to this, the<br />

correctness <strong>of</strong> punctuating for each works,, the appropriateness <strong>of</strong> relative selecting<br />

process and the conciseness <strong>of</strong> collating records should all be treated in an<br />

academic research manner.<br />

Since the compilation <strong>of</strong> Confucianism sutra is a long-term project that will last for 10<br />

to 15 years, or even 20 years, we should carry out all-round research on<br />

Confucianism during the compilation. We must bear in mind that the encyclopedia is<br />

not a decoration <strong>of</strong> our culture, but a tool to understand Confucianism. We should<br />

carry forward the spirit ―Make efforts constantly; be virtuous always. ‖ in<br />

Confucianism, so that we can make the Chinese culture known by the whole world.<br />

Besides, while compiling the sutra, we can compose a series <strong>of</strong> high-standard<br />

books such as ―The History Of Confucianism‖, ―Research On Confucian Classics‖,<br />

―Research On Confucian Theory‖. Each collection can include 50 books in order to<br />

make a full cover <strong>of</strong> all the aspects <strong>of</strong> Confucianism. We can also think <strong>of</strong> linking<br />

Confucianism with some significant problems that our society faces nowadays. For<br />

instance, ―Confucianism And ‗Peace & Development‘‖, ―Confucianism And Global<br />

Ethics‖ ―Confucianism And Ecosystem‖, ―Confucianism And National Cohesion‖ and<br />

so on. We do hope that our work can do some contribution to our society.<br />

We suggest some universities recruit a number <strong>of</strong> master and doctor students. They<br />

can join in the compilation during their study in the university. We believe that they<br />

will be the backbone in researching Confucianism after several years.<br />

The Advantages <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> in the compilation Confucianism sutra, which<br />

has about 800 million Chinese characters, cannot completed by one university alone.<br />

However, <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has some advantages in organizing this project.<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> has a long tradition <strong>of</strong> the Chinese culture. Many departments in<br />

our university such as Department <strong>of</strong> Chinese, Department <strong>of</strong> History and<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Philosophy are all the best <strong>of</strong> China. Our university has a group <strong>of</strong><br />

experts on Confucianism. We have already published many books on Confucianism.<br />

Now we have invited many famous scholars to join in the compilation, for example<br />

we have invited Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Pang Pu to be our editor in chief and we have also invited<br />

many scholars from America, Japan and other countries. Our library can provide<br />

70% data during the whole compilation. Early this year, we have founded the leading<br />

group <strong>of</strong> the compilation, which includes our president Xu Zhihong, Wu Zhipan and<br />

other famous scholars such as Ji Xianlin and Zhang Dainian. We also have<br />

established the compiling group which is made up <strong>of</strong> several pr<strong>of</strong>essors from<br />

Department Chinese, Philosophy and History and Library. Now the preparation for<br />

the compilation has received support from all the departments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />

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Edited By : Liu Li<br />

Translated By : Ma Keke, Wang Zhihong<br />

Source : <strong>PKU</strong> newspaper<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> and Singapore National<br />

<strong>University</strong> Makes Contract on IMBA<br />

By Wan Zhihong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—09—08<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71803917<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep.8th, 2003:Singapore National <strong>University</strong> and <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> makes the contract on International MBA Training in this morning, which<br />

successfully completes the first- round cooperation <strong>of</strong> the two universities.<br />

Starting from May 31st, 2001, the training program is among the first that provides<br />

bilingual courses in the world. The students <strong>of</strong> its program will have courses in both<br />

China and Singapore and get MBA degrees <strong>of</strong> the two universities. The students can<br />

learn both oriental and occidental commercial knowledge to make a solid foundation.<br />

Furthermore, since the students are given courses in both Chinese and <strong>English</strong>, their<br />

language skill will improve a lot.<br />

By now the program has enrolled 106 students, among which 14 Singaporean<br />

students, 4 Korean students, 1 American student are included. The first 29 students<br />

<strong>of</strong> this program graduated in July 2003 and all got their degrees <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and<br />

Singapore National <strong>University</strong>. The second 32 students went to Singapore to start<br />

their second-year study in July 2003. The third group passed the entrance<br />

examination and the interview and started their course in Sept. 2003.<br />

Li Yining, dean <strong>of</strong> Guang Hua School <strong>of</strong> Management and dean <strong>of</strong> the Commercial<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Singapore National <strong>University</strong> attends the contracting ceremony. Also at<br />

the ceremony there are counselor <strong>of</strong> Singapore to China, leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong>, leaders<br />

from College <strong>of</strong> Postgraduate.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong>- Pfizer Chinese Hospital Senior<br />

Managerial Courses Starts<br />

By Cen Yuhao<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—09—27<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71803790<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Sep. 27th, 2003: Long Run Park at <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. A<br />

ceremony is held to start the ―<strong>PKU</strong>- Pfizer Chinese Hospital Senior Managerial<br />

Courses‖. It marks the beginning <strong>of</strong> the execution <strong>of</strong> the project, which represents the<br />

highest level in training the hospital management in China.<br />

Official Wu Jiangming and Liu Jinfeng from the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health, PRC, director and<br />

general manager Mr. Al Gabor from Pfizer Pharmaceutical Ltd., Vice CEO Mr. Martin<br />

Chin from North Shore-LIJ Health System, United States commercial<br />

minister-counselor to China Mr. Craig Allen, as well as 63 hospital presidents from<br />

Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing attend the ceremony.<br />

Vice Dean <strong>of</strong> China Center for Economic Search Dr. Li Ling reads out the instruction<br />

on this project by Vice-Premier Wu Yi. Ms. Wu Yi directs much attention to the reform<br />

<strong>of</strong> Chinese health care system. She appraises that the <strong>PKU</strong>- Pfizer project is <strong>of</strong> great<br />

significance and is to contribute to the medical causes in China.<br />

Mr. Al Gabor and Mr. Martin Chin say that they are willing to help promote medical<br />

health care service in China, and will fully support the project. Mr. Martin Chin talks<br />

about his six-year experience involved in Chinese medical causes, with special<br />

reference to the rapid development <strong>of</strong> Chinese hospitals. Also, he points out Chinese<br />

hospitals management is to face greater challenge in the years to come, is to<br />

manage and run the hospital in a market environment. Commercial managerial mode<br />

is not in conflict with the aim to provide the public with medical service <strong>of</strong> high quality.<br />

―<strong>PKU</strong>- Pfizer Chinese Hospital Senior Managerial Courses‖ was first established by<br />

China Center for Economic Search and China Academy <strong>of</strong> Health Policy at <strong>Peking</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong>, undertaken by BiMBA, supported by North Shore-LIJ Health System. In<br />

year 2003, its success attracted Pfizer and Pfizer Foundation was set up at <strong>PKU</strong> to<br />

support the project in long run.<br />

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Though a lot <strong>of</strong> hospital presidents hope to take part in, only 63 students have been<br />

admitted in year 2003. All the courses will be completed in 4 periods during Sep.<br />

2003 to April, 2004.<br />

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National School <strong>of</strong> Administration and<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> Cooperated in MPA Training<br />

Program<br />

By Chen Hong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003--02—26<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71800134<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Feb.26th, 2003: The ceremony <strong>of</strong> the signature <strong>of</strong> the<br />

agreement on the cooperation in MPA (Master <strong>of</strong> Public Administration)training<br />

program between National School <strong>of</strong> Administration and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was held<br />

in National School <strong>of</strong> Administration.<br />

State Councilor and Secretary-general <strong>of</strong> the State Council Wang Zhongyu attended<br />

the ceremony <strong>of</strong> signature. He stressed that deepening China‘s administrative reform<br />

and government restructuring is an important aspect <strong>of</strong> the implementation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

spirit <strong>of</strong> the 16th Party Congress. Building a contingent <strong>of</strong> administrators who are<br />

highly competent and pr<strong>of</strong>essionally specialized is very important, because it is the<br />

public servants who carry out the specific reformative measures and lay the<br />

institution foundation for the realization <strong>of</strong> China‘s goal <strong>of</strong> building a well-<strong>of</strong>f society.<br />

Wang said, the cooperation in MPA training program between National School <strong>of</strong><br />

Administration and <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> made an attempt to innovate China‘s degree<br />

awarding system. It helped to create the new form <strong>of</strong> training the public servants and<br />

improving their pr<strong>of</strong>essional abilities.<br />

President Xu Zhihong <strong>of</strong> <strong>PKU</strong> and Vice-dean <strong>of</strong> National School <strong>of</strong> Administration<br />

Chen Fujin signed the agreement <strong>of</strong> cooperation.<br />

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<strong>PKU</strong> Students Hail Successful Launch<br />

<strong>of</strong> Shenzhou V<br />

By Chen Hong<br />

<strong>PKU</strong> NEWS 2003—10--16-<br />

http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71740892<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Beijing, Oct.16, 2003: The students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> excitedly<br />

celebrated the launch and the return <strong>of</strong> China‘s first manned spacecraft Shenzhou V.<br />

China's first manned spacecraft, the Shenzhou V, blasted <strong>of</strong>f from the Jiuquan<br />

Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern province <strong>of</strong> Gansu at 9 a.m. Beijing Time<br />

October 15 and returned safely at 6:23 a.m. the next day. China has become the<br />

third country in the world, which can independently carry out the manned space<br />

activities. The students <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> were extremely inspired and excited by<br />

this great achievement and expressed congratulations and respect to the astronauts<br />

and specialists by a variety <strong>of</strong> means.<br />

On the morning <strong>of</strong> Oct.15, around 40 students gathered to watch the whole process<br />

<strong>of</strong> the launch via TV broadcast and then had a heated discussion. A student from<br />

College <strong>of</strong> Economics said, ―The successful launch <strong>of</strong> Shenzhou V marked the<br />

breakthrough <strong>of</strong> China's manned space project and exhibited our increasing national<br />

strength. We young students are proud <strong>of</strong> it and decide to make greater endeavors to<br />

construct our country. ‖ Another student from Department <strong>of</strong> philosophy said, ―I<br />

deeply understand the tough work and life <strong>of</strong> the spaceflight specialists because my<br />

father was one <strong>of</strong> them. We should never forget the people who have contributed to<br />

China's space mission development.‖<br />

At the same time, many students came to the Triangle Spot and signed their names<br />

on a red streamer expressing their congratulations to the successful launch <strong>of</strong><br />

Shenzhou V. Some foreign students also took part in this activity, and one <strong>of</strong> them<br />

said, ―The launch is an important achievement <strong>of</strong> people all over the world.‖<br />

The famous pr<strong>of</strong>essor Jiao Weixin from School <strong>of</strong> Earth and Space Science <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> was invited to give a lecture to students titled ―the development<br />

history <strong>of</strong> manned spaceflight and the mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>‖ on the evening<br />

<strong>of</strong> Oct.16. He first introduced the contributions <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had made to our<br />

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country‘s space exploration, and then talked about the close relationship between<br />

the space program and the subject development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong>. He believed<br />

<strong>Peking</strong> <strong>University</strong> had the duty and ability to make greater contributions to China‘s<br />

space science.<br />

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