Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Update on Events Schedule for 21st Century China Symposium

Borders/Starbucks by Walmart, Ross, Island Naturals in Hilo
Friday, July 18, 5:30-8:00 PM
Mayor Harry Kim will speak at 6 PM
6:45 PM-8:30 PM
There will be a Symposium overview and informal discussion
presented by Don Eads
Mahalo to Borders and Starbucks for their support!

Saturday, July 19, 2-6 PM
UH Hilo
At 2 PM, Hawaii County Councilman Bob Jacobson will speak about his many trips
to China and the exciting future of China-Hawaii relations. Library Lanai area
3:15-3:30 BREAK
3:30-4:45 PM Don Eads will present an overview of the 2008 Olympics
as it relates to 21st Century China
4:45-5:00 PM BREAK
5:00-6:00 pm Small groups discussions and special top[ics picked by
symposium attendees

Sunday, July 20
2-5 PM
Closing Ceremonies
Concert
Banquet

For more info:

Don
professor.eads@gmail.com

Monday, June 2, 2008

57 Rules For Olympic Visitors

Wall Street Journal: June 3, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121241380981137725.html?mod=yhoofront

HONG KONG -- The Beijing Olympics organizing committee issued a detailed handbook of ground rules for foreign visitors to this summer's Games. The 57 points address behavior from public drunkenness to political statements, a message that China won't be letting down its guard during the Games.

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