In this publication, we have "Reviewing the Evolution of Property Rights in China" by Dr. Jialin Zhang and "From Mourning Mao to Mourning the Masses" by Wendy Liu. The first article updates you on China’s economic reform which has embedded within it political/ideological changes. The second article shows that a political transformation by the Hu Jintao regime from personal idolization in the past to "putting the people first" has tacitly taken place in the China.
In the Photo Section, we present you with more of Mirian Zhang’s nice photographic work on Tibet again, which is the last series of this presentation.
Letters to the Editor
From Julian Loui, Virginia Beach, VA
Some of your website's visitors may find this page of interest even though it's mainly intended for students of Chinese language and culture.
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~dporter/sampler/sampler.html
From the Editor
Thank you Julian for helping those who are interested in learning Chinese.
From Julian Loui, Virginia Beach, VA
I think that Beijing has not responded to the Tibetan crisis the right way even for its own sake. The only reason I can offer for its not allowing foreign reporters in the area is that their presence may further embolden and abet the so-called protesters (most likely rioters). But there must be ways and means to contain such a possibility. Perhaps it is not too late to correct such a seemingly obvious PR mistake. Its calling the Dalai Lama all sorts of names from the outset does not help it in winning the outside world's sympathy, let alone softening the Dalai Lama's position, regardless of what the truth is. It would have helped itself by using less strident and less harsh language. On the other hand, had the Dalai Lama strongly condemned the irresponsible behavior of the rioters from the outset, he might have convinced China of his sincerity and the situation might not have become so unmanageable. As it is, both China and the Tibetans will continue to suffer so long as the impasse is not resolved, and only the ignorant and self-righteous outsiders feel good. But they too have much to lose because they will have to face the far-reaching world-wide troubles they have stirred up on account of their ignorance of history or sheer hatred for the Chinese government or China. It would definitely help if Beijing shows much greater tolerance and the Tibetans demonstrate sincere interest in being citizens of China, just like the other ethnic groups.
I feel that Beijing may have lost a golden opportunity by way of the 2008 Olympics to gracefully impress the Chinese people and the world how far it has transformed itself, by honoring Zhao Zhiyang, apologizing for the Tiananmen mistake, and dealing gently with its citizens regardless of ethnicity. All these measures would have cost very little except courage. The leaders seem to be overlooking a very important basic Chinese virtue and effective diplomatic tool known as humility. It is naturally easy to follow the same old beaten path. But it's tragic not to seize such a never-again, great moment as it would greatly enhance the entire world's image of the Chinese government.
In conclusion, we can view the outbreak of the Tibetan crisis as a blessing in disguise. Now the logical thing to do is to understand, analyze and tackle it as a social problem scientifically, unemotionally and with compassion. The world should be convinced by now that China is faced with too many problems to think of going to war with the U.S. or anyone else. We can better channel our trillions of advanced-weapon development money to fighting poverty, disease, pollution and other serious social problems instead of a non-existing enemy.
From the Editor
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You have made very constructive suggestions to the Chinese government, the Tibetans and the U.S. government.
From Marshall H. Cohen
Is it possible to link my web site to the China-U.S. site?
It is www.bigmarshnewsphotos.com
I would like to have more exposure in China if possible. Thank you so much.
From the Editor
I am happy to link There are so many happy faces on www.bigmarshnewsphotos.com. Many thanks for cheering everyone up!
From Calvin Tatsey
I'm a regular subscriber to your publication and I'd like you guys to take a look at my site. It's factual and about real Native Americans. The name of the site is The Blackfeet Review and here's the address, http://theblackfeetreview.blogspot.com/.
From the Editor
It is done. Thank you for making our website stronger and richer.
From Harry W. Tong
Congratulations on your steps to "make this a better world" by your efforts to improve understanding between people in China, Taiwan, and America. Keep up the good work!
Don't know how you found my email, but I'm glad to receive this email and hope to get more in the future. The article by Dr. Y Cheng Chang is timely and appropriate in view of the world wide demonstrations during the Olympic Torch run. Many of my friends would be interested in learning the "Truth of Tibet/China" and I will forward your email to them.
Don't know if you knew that the name of your organization is similar to one that existed for more than 50 years called the U.S. China Peoples Friendship Association (USCPFA)? This organization was established in 1952 to promote relationship between the people of China and the people of America when our governments cut off diplomatic relationship. Many of the leaders of USCPFA were investigated as "Communists" and had to appear before Senator Joe McCarthy's witch hunts.
USCPFA had headquarters in Washington DC with regional offices around the country. I was the co-chairman of the Western Regional Office from 1988 to 1994 when due to financial problems we closed our office on Oak Street in San Francisco. The Western Region was made up of chapters in San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Hawaii.
In 1992, we went to Tibet and talked to former serfs (now farmers) and saw pictures of the Dalai Lama in many houses and hanging on the taxi cab mirrors contrary to the lies on TV and newspapers that claim "their friends and family in Tibet were executed just for displaying pictures of the Dalai Lama".
Thanks for bringing up the fact that it is Britain and the U.S. interference that caused the rift between Tibet and China that 99% of the ignorant Americans are kept from the truth.
From the Editor
Thank you very much for your support. We will continue this effort.
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