Letter to friends about the President's Upcoming China Trip

Hello CPU friends Everyone is so quiet and polite like Confucius. Here is some news. We should be excited about being Chinese American at this juncture as China emerges as leading power after 166 years being underdogs since 1839 war against Britain’s selling Opium. Qing dynasty got defeated and signed the first unequal treaty in Nanking in 1842. Unequal treaties were undone in 1942 by the Nationalist government with the endorsement of President Franklin Roosevelt. China was free. We should never forget about the hard works by the people, soldiers’ sacrifice and the government of the Republic of China, ROC. Together we will move forward with the current Chinese government, PRC and we hope all the justices can be restored and clarified, sooner better than later. I think early November is better than late November as it gets too cold in Beijing. Only Xiang Shan, Fragrance Mountain has red leaves all over maybe worthy to take a look. Nanking’s Qi Xia mountain also has beautiful red leaves to enjoy. Please let me know if there is any group tour plan. Elizabeth http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-09/15/content_3496795.htm US President Bush to visit China in November www.chinaview.cn 2005-09-15 08:15:54 BEIJING, Sept. 15 -- US President George W. Bush will visit China in November after a summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in the Republic of Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Thursday. US President George W. Bush said he expected to visit China in November, Qin said. Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with his US counterpart George W. Bush in New York Sept. 13. (Xinhua) Bush said he looked forward to visiting China following the summit meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum scheduled for November in Busan, a port city in the Republic of Korea. Bush made the announcement Tuesday in the talks with visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao in New York. The two presidents held talks on Tuesday afternoon, immediately after Hu arrived in New York to attend the summit on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. China will jointly work with the United States to ease the trade frictions and to address bilateral trade imbalance through trade co-operation, Hu said. He said that he hopes the US side will ease its restrictions on exports to China, particularly its high-tech exports, and take corresponding active measures to enhance the trade balance between the two countries. The Chinese president pointed out that due to the rapid and large-scale development concerning the trade ties, the emergence of some frictions and disputes are inevitable. "A sound and steadily growing China-US relationship not only serves the interests of our two peoples, but also contributes to peace, stability and development in the world," Hu said. "The mutually beneficial and win-win co-operation is the mainstream of our relationship," which "on the whole, has been developing quite well," he said. Looking at crucial issues to Sino-US relations, Hu said China hopes "the United States will join the Chinese side in safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits and opposing so-called 'Taiwan independence.'" Bush said the US-China relationship is very important for the United States, and both he himself and the US Government attach great importance to it, and will strengthen consultation and co-operation in various fields with China. On the Taiwan question, Bush said the US side understands it is a highly sensitive issue and its one-China policy will not change. Bush also said he hoped the two countries will strengthen co-operation in the protection of intellectual property rights. He thanked China for its important role in the Six-Party Talks aimed at resolving the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and reiterated that the US side will insist on resolving the issue diplomatically through the Six-Party Talks. In a speech delivered at the High-Level Meeting on Financing for Development at the United Nations Summit yesterday (Wednesday local time), President Hu said that China will adopt a package of measures to assist other developing countries. The measures are as follows: China has decided to accord zero tariff treatment to certain products from all 39 less developed countries (LDCs) that have diplomatic relations with China. China will further expand its aid programmes to the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries and LDCs, working through bilateral channels, said Hu. Within the next three years, China plans to provide US$10 billion in concessional loans and preferential export buyer's credit to developing countries. China will also increase its assistance to developing countries, especially African countries, by providing them with anti-malaria drugs and other medicines, and help them improve medical facilities and train medical personnel. China will help train 3,000 personnel of various professions for developing countries within the next three years so as to help these countries accelerate human resources development. President Hu also addressed the Security Council Summit yesterday. He called for an enhanced role of the UN Security Council in responding to terrorism and other non-traditional security threats. He also said that China stands for an enlarged Security Council based on a broad consensus and increasing representation of developing countries.Enditem ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 4:28 PM Subject: 600 years anniversary of Cheng He to NanYang - Message from Prof Wu Jin, former Minister of Education Dear Jin: Glad to hear from you again. I assume you are now back to the States for Summer. The real amazing thing on Katrina is no one claims responsibility for causing this disaster, not even the Jihads or Hamas. After all, they don't dare to compete with Almighty. As for Cheng He, you are absolutely right it is the most powerful message we Chinese should convey to the world, especially USA, on how to behave as the most powerful nation on earth. If I am not mistaken, economists made claims that China accounted for more than half of the world's GDP during Cheng He days. I am sorry our SF Bay Area has not taken any significant step to promote this historical event. Perhaps we should start from the media coverage first. In the meantime, I am taking the liberty to forward your letter and attachments to some of the people on my e-mail list. Perhaps they may have inputs on how we can help to move this project further. Lester ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 11:33 AM Subject: Fw: Congratulations and Thank You! Dear Lester, How have you been? Much of the disturbing aftermath of Katrina can be associated with the way American's handling of international affairs. You and I talked about this earlier that Chinese can do better, as illustrated by Zheng He's Voyages. You also suggested earlier that to carry out Zheng He related activities is better to start at the local level. Here are some of the progresses: First of all, slowly I have moved toward an expanded goal now: the spreading of Chinese culture. Zheng He's story can actually serve as the best vehicle to achieve this goal. Following my lectures at various cities, four Zheng He Society/Forum/Foundation have been established in the States (Washington, D.C., New Jersey Area, Chicago, and Seattle), one in Taiwan, and two in the Mainland; there are four more in the talking stage (LA, Detroit, Minneapolis, and Toronto). I am NOT an officer in anyone of them; but participate actively in whatever I can, as shown in the two attachments from the Chicago Zheng He Foundation. Any thoughts for starting some activities in the Bay Area? Regards, Jin ----- Original Message ----- From: XIAOMAO WU To: Jinwu Cc: Mou-ying Fu Lu ; Norman Li ; Helen Mui ; Wu Jin Tzuchen Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 4:32 AM Subject: Congratulations and Thank You! Dear Professor Wu: While the organization has received many congratulation letters for the Zheng He event in Chicago, I always consider that the only person who deserves the most honor is you. In fact that, 1. You were the best speaker in the entire event. Nearly all event participants were benefited mostly from your marvelous speeches. 2. The event was produced mainly as a result of your previous inspirational speeches. Myself is an example that my personal devotion to the event was rooted from your visits and presentations in the previous two years. 3. A significant number of supports and participants reached to the event largely due to your attraction to them. I therefore congratulate you for your another significant achievement in teaching and advocating the Zheng He's history. Other people involved in the event such as myself have been very proud of ourselves for being able to conduct the event from its beginning to its end, and to contribute to cultural diversity in this society. I shall thank you for helping us in achieving our such a goal. In reviewing the event, I shall take the major responsibility for quite a few flaws, which was primarily due to inadequate communications. However, from all people talked to me after the event, the event was a huge success despite these minor flaws. The organization has certainly become more mature after the first trial. We are looking forward to achieving more in the same direction. Your continuous encouragement, advice and help will always be treasured. Due to family and job reasons, I have being quite behind the expectation of wrapping up the event, including a delay in responding your comments on the event and request for event reporting materials. I will try to complete them in this week. Again, may say "Thank You" and wish you the best! Sincerely yours, Xiaomao P.S.: Would you please send me your mailing address in Maryland? We will mail you a replicate of the trouphy that was broken accidentally.