By clicking http://www.forbes.com/2008/05/23/lhasa-tibet-macbain-oped-cx_lbm_0523lhasa.html?partner=daily_newsletter, you will discover that serenity has returned to Tibet. Wish you enjoy viewing Tibet sceneries in the Photo section. Thanks go to Mirian Zhang for her generosity of providing us with these precious photos.
Next, we present you with an interview of Dr. Sheng-Wei Wang by reporter Buhmika Gilmire on the subject of "China and the World - Expert Speaks on the Country's Changing Role."
Also, please help the Chinese people. Here are easy and reliable ways to donate for the earthquake victims in Sichuan Province.
1) https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=1858753775&df_id=3198&3198.donation= form1 Donation2?idb=1858753775&df_id=3198&3198.donation= form1
Check donation, please pay to American Red Cross (China Earthquake), mail to: American Red Cross, 85 Second Street, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, telephone no 1-800-red-cross.
2) http://www.tzuchi.org/global/help/index.html; Tzu Chi Northern California Chapter, 175 Dempsey Road, Milpitas, CA 95035
Tel: (408) 262-3389, Email: northerncal@us.tzuchi.org
3) HK Red Cross www.redcross.org.hk
4) http://www.osccf.org/children_story.aspx?id=103; No service cost.
Photos and reports on the Sichuan earthquake are shown below:
1) A boy salutes soldiers who rescue him. He has a broken arm and injuries on his face.
http://news.creaders.net/headline/newsViewer.php?nid=343951&id=799933&dcid=21
2) They held pens in their small hands: http://news.creaders.net/headline/newsViewer.php?nid=344252&id=800549&dcid=2
3) Can you even find 1.3 billion people like this anywhere outside that country?
http://bbs.sina.com/viewthread.php?tid=40372&extra=page%3D1
Finally, we thank Vivian Yang for emailing the song by Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven - for the deceased in the Sichuan earthquake:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsJlAJvOSM&feature=related
Letters to the Editor
Many readers have written to the editor on the Tibet issue. The editor has answered all their emails. But for brevity, we will not post all of them in this publication.
From Dr. M. Marko
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2008/05/19/PH2008051902047.html
From the Editor
Thank you very much for your kind help to the earthquake victims.
From Julian Loui
"Going Overboard on China" by Doug Bandow
http://www.nationalinterest.org/Article.aspx?id=17718
From the Editor
Thank you for the article.
From George O. Uwaifo
I am very saddened by the carnage and the huge loss of lives caused by the earthquake in China. I want to express my sincere condolence to you and the people of china as you grieve and mourn the dead. In this difficult and trying time, I pray that you would be strengthened and continue to move forward progressively as a country. The feels your pains and mourns with the good people of China.
From the Editor
Thank you so much for your support. There is nothing more important and precious than your comforting words at this very sad moment for the suffering people.
Many thanks to you again.
Comments Made by Harley Schlanger
Unfortunately, Rep. Pelosi's attack on China over Tibet is not motivated by concern over human rights, but is part of an escalation of tension between China and the U.S., as elements of London-connected corporate and banking interests in the U.S. are pursuing a policy of global confrontation. Their immediate targets are Russia and China. The goal is to force both Russia and China to give up their national sovereignty. In return, they will be granted the right to provide cheap labor and cheap raw materials in a new, globalized world economy, under the auspices of the WTO. In the old days, this was recognized as a policy of colonialism. It is sad that Pelosi, who is nominally the leader of the Democratic Party in the U.S. Congress, would lend her office to be used against the interests of both the people of the United States, and the people of China.
From Kenneth Fong
I must commend you for initiating this wonderful work on China-U.S. friendship exchange. It is like a start-up company that I hope will blossom into something of significant value and influence in the future. Good luck!
From the Editor
Many thanks for your encouragement. In a few months, there will be a new program launching for China-U.S. friendship exchanges. We will announce it and invite your participation. For the time being, just guess what might be in the plan!
From Kok Wah Chang
Please go to: www.petitiononline.com/MPROB
From the Editor
Thank you. The website gives a complete story and true account of the Tibet issue.
From Dr. Ravindra Kumar, Former Vice-Chancellor, CCS University, MEERUT-250001 [India]
I read your views. It is a great task you are undertaking. Please keep it up. My best wishes and support are with you. Please do let me know if I can do something for your mission.
From the Editor
Thank you very much for your support. China and India face many challenges resulting from poverty, corruption and lack of a civil society. While in the 19th - 20th centuries, Asian countries were colonies of Western powers, they are now emerging world powers that become aware of the importance of Asian regional integration to serve their own economic and strategic interests. The total population of China and India amounts to more than 35% of the world population and it has been predicted that in the next few decades China's GDP will top the world and India will be the fourth. It is very important that the two countries maintain a harmonious relationship to keep regional stability. The two countries had, historically, a close relationship and Indian Buddhism which spread to China is still the most popular religious belief of the Chinese people.
Both countries can learn a lot from each other and should collaborate in many areas for mutual benefits.
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