21st Century China

China faces the Future Confronted by the Past

2011-12-29T05:52:00.000-08:00

Mogao Grottoes

The challenge of modern China, as we note at every symposium, is to balance the new economic model with the plight of poor rural peasants. The job market for migrant workers has grown stale and this provides a much greater modicum of social unrest which could lead to civil war.

http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2011/12/richard-haass-china%E2%80%99s-greatest-threat-is-internal/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!

2011-12-21T17:12:00.000-08:00

Beijing International Christian Fellowship

People to People Relations Needed in US China Stalemate

2011-12-17T12:33:00.000-08:00

Time for people-to-people relationships

- Kaiser Kuo

"It wasn't long ago that encounters between the two countries were pretty much stage-managed," says Kuo, a New York-born rock musician and director of Baidu International Communications. "Sister cities were established, and trade delegations traveled back and forth."

Today, he says, the need for real people-to-people relations has become critical as China's rising power has become a topic of debate in US elections. While the US is experiencing a crisis of confidence, China is riding a surge of nationalism.

"Both nations have a great sense of destiny and a sense of exceptionalism," he says, and public opinion in both countries is more important than ever.

The Internet, he adds, is not always an asset in the relationship.

"The Internet was supposed to make us all hold hands and sing Kumbaya," he says, "but in reality the average citizen in each country knows just enough about the other to be dangerous."

Kuo recalls the events of May 1999 when US planes bombed the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, an attack the White House said was a tragic mistake.

"At that time, there were 8 million people online in China," Kuo says, "and the outrage was immense".

"Imagine if that happened today, with 500 million Chinese online. The river of fire could overflow almost instantaneously, with people on both sides of the Pacific eager to think the worst of each other."

Three Things to Remember About Chinese Consumers

2011-12-13T10:20:00.000-08:00

Don's son, Hoku, at the Great Wall

They are not as poor as you think.

Status is a bigger deal than you think it is with Chinese.

Major opportunities exist now in smaller cities.

Helen Wang: China Herald

As America's economy slows down (crawls to a standstill), China is expanding opportunities elsewhere, including in surrounding countries. The US needs to recognize these basic facts to produce any lasting trade with China. And it needs to happen soon. One way to do this is through engaging vigorously areas of trade overlooked previously. The three above points are the location of those possible neighborhoods.

The American government is largely responsible for our current mess with China. As the 21st century unfolds, perhaps it is way past time to rethink our China policy as a nation.

Keep your eyes on Huawei going global

2011-12-05T10:50:00.000-08:00

For anybody following Chinese companies going global this should be interesting.NRC is a leading newspaper for the Dutch intellectuals and the add focusing on enterprises. It is obvious developed by professionals and thus does not give a lot of information, apart from the emotion it tries to convey.

What's In A Chinese Name?

2011-11-25T18:53:00.000-08:00

Four-letter names

Updated: 2011-11-25 07:35

By Chen Yingqun (China Daily)

President Obama's brother signs books in Beijing.

http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/weekly/2011-11/25/content_14158859.htm

Personal names in China are different compared with Western cultures, with the family name coming first followed by the given names. Most Chinese family names have only one character, while given names generally have one or two.

In ancient times after a child was born the family would first go to the ancestral temple and burn joss sticks in a tribute to their forefathers. Then the child's father, or grandfather, or some knowledgeable person in the clan, would name the child according to his or her offshoot and connection to the family.
There were about 20,000 family names in ancient times, but now there are only about 4,000, Wang says. However, only about 100 family names are used by 85 percent of the population, he says.

The top 10 most commonly used family names are: Wang, Li, Zhang, Liu, Chen, Yang, Huang, Zhao, Wu and Zhou.

APEC 2011 Wreaks Havoc on Oahu traffic

2011-11-14T06:14:00.000-08:00

I have been working at APEC 2011 all week and I can tell you, it has had some great moments and some horrific ones, beginning with a Federal agent killing a local person at a McDonalds in Waikiki before the event even got started. I worked inside the security zone for the entire event including high level security at the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon, where President Obama and high level State Department officials stayed and at the Hale Koa Hotel, where all 21 leaders met. Right now I am tired from being in the hot sun for the last 10 days or more but here are a couple of pictures.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Lagoon

Rare Chinese art donated by East-West Center leader found in storeroom

2011-11-07T07:31:00.000-08:00

ANN ARBOR, Mich. >> Propaganda pieces produced in China four decades ago during the Cultural Revolution, donated by former East-West Center president Michael Oksenberg, have been unearthed in a storage room at the University of Michigan — a rare find in either the U.S. or its country of origin, experts said.

Why China Can't and Won't Save the World

2011-09-23T12:46:00.000-07:00

(Reuters) - The most China can realistically do for the struggling global economy is to ensure its own growth holds up, and that won't be nearly enough to lift the world.
Visions of China putting its $3.2 trillion in reserves to work by launching another government spending spree or buying up European bonds ignore the political and economic reality that China, like any other country, puts its own needs first.
Right now, China's economy doesn't need more stimulus and its leaders are wary of making bad bets on European debt, which means if conditions worsen in the United States or Europe, China would respond only if and when trouble shows up at home.

A Chinese Perspective on the US Debt

2011-08-24T12:57:00.000-07:00

US public is paying the price

By Liu Weidong (China Daily)

The US debt crisis has drawn much criticism both at home and aboard. It is inconceivable to many people that as the only superpower in the world the US was locked in a struggle that threatened to bring the wheels of state to a halt had the politicians not arrived at a last-minute compromise to raise the nation's debt limit in order to avoid a debt default.
As a country that always boasts it has the most "perfect" democratic system in the world, the US is not doing well in its domestic affairs and the debt crisis has exposed the defects rather than the advantages of its system. Even many US citizens have appealed for introspection and reform of the country's political system.

APEC 2011 in Hawaii

2011-08-15T15:42:00.000-07:00

President of Peking University Xu Zhihong
and Peking University Professor Don Eads

APEC 2011 IN HAWAII

This is a tremendous opportunity for not just Hawaii but all of America to engage in the issues of trade, deficits, and working agreements to enhance cooperation and increase trust, especially between the US and China.

2011-08-06T16:46:00.000-07:00

US VP Biden to visit China, Japan, Mongolia

WASHINGTON- US Vice President Joe Biden will start his visits to China, Mongolia and Japan on August 16, the White House said on Thursday.
The White House said that Biden visits China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the first of the planned reciprocal visits between the vice presidents announced during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States in January.
"While in China, the vice president will meet with Vice President Xi and other Chinese leaders, including President Hu and Premier Wen Jiabao, to consult on a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues," the White House said in a statement.

How a Debt Default Might Be Viewed in China

2011-07-29T13:31:00.000-07:00

This article by David Millar outlines steps that the Chinese government might take in this game of economic chicken played out in the US government.

Like most summer blockbusters, we're all pretty sure we know how this is going to end.
Choose your hero: the noble Mr. President, or the brave Mr. Boehner. Contemplate the danger: the shameful triumph of the rich and powerful, or a pathetic capitulation to big government. Now savor the predictable ending -- a high-stakes finale, followed by a last-minute victory over the forces of evil. It's as if Washington hopes to compete with Captain America for next weekend's box office returns.

Massive oil spill shuts down Jilin tollway

2011-07-29T11:49:00.000-07:00

What a mess this caused with traffic backed up 11 kilometers or more.

An oil-leaking accident occurred on the loop expressway in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, July 28, 2011. An oil tank was hit by two fallen containers from a passing truck, which led to massive raw oil leaking. As of 12:30, local firefighters had fixed the leak. Large numbers of vehicles were found stranded on the expressway and the vehicle procession reached as long as 8 kilometers. [Photo/CFP]

Is China's economy actually a train wreck waiting to happen?

2011-07-29T03:00:00.000-07:00

A turning point for China?

Jul 27, 2011 22:48 EDT

By George Chen
The opinions expressed are the author’s own.
Is the train crash tragedy becoming a turning point for China’s political and economic development?
Frustrations among the Chinese public have been growing rapidly — at least on the internet if not yet in the streets. People are particularly unhappy with the way the Ministry of Railways has dealt with the train accident, which so far has cost 39 lives.
It has now turned into a full-blown crisis. Shen Minggao, chief Greater China economist for Citigroup, said in his latest research note to clients that the train tragedy could become “a turning point in the China growth model.”

Heading to Beijing?

2011-07-26T11:22:00.000-07:00

My son, Hoku, at the Great Wall

2011-07-26T06:36:00.000-07:00

Quality in Higher Education: Identifying, Developing and Sustaining Best Practices in the APEC Region

2011-07-24T12:05:00.000-07:00

University of Hawaii System Project to Address Quality in Higher Education in the APEC Region

Charles Morrison, President of East West Center, and Hillary Clinton

Honolulu (March 14, 2011) – A proposal developed by the University of Hawai‘i System to address quality higher education and training in the Asia-Pacific region has been approved and supported by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). As part of the project, higher education leaders and stakeholders from the region will gather in Honolulu in August for a three-day symposium designed to identify and share benchmarks and encourage collaborative efforts.
Entitled “Quality in Higher Education: Identifying, Developing and Sustaining Best Practices in the APEC Region,” the project will address the topic of quality in higher education as a foundation for long-term inclusive growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The planning group, chaired by UH Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost Linda Johnsrud and East-West Center Director of Educational Programs Terry Bigalke, was proposed to APEC on behalf of the United States.

China US Governor's Forum Concludes

2011-07-21T04:37:00.000-07:00

Sino-US meeting enhances ties between two biggest economies

WASHINGTON - The recently concluded first China-US Governors Forum made a significant contribution to further enhancing relations between the world's two largest economies, a senior US State Department official said on Tuesday.
The three-day event was held in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the summer meeting of the US National Governors Association (NGA).
It was co-hosted by the NGA and the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).
Four Chinese provincial leaders from Zhejiang, Anhui, Yunnan and Qinghai met US governors and business leaders to exchange views on trade and investment, green energy, environmental protection and education.
The two sides signed more than 20 agreements or Memorandums of Understanding.

Confucius and Jesus on the Role of Education in the Analects and Four Gospels: Increasing Trust in China-US Relations

2011-07-14T22:08:00.000-07:00

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Abstract: The initial conflict between China and the US was between the American missionaries and the Chinese people, primarily the Confucian scholars. Many smaller misunderstandings in the nineteenth century led to bigger conflicts. The purpose is to examine the cultural roots of the conflict. What Jesus in the Four Gospels and Confucius in the Analects said about the role of education is compatible. This thesis will display their similarities. Ontologically, they both embrace spiritual humanism, the human being as special and unique. Education is the change of the inner heart. The way to clean up the polluted mind and return to the innocent mind is similar. This thesis will shed light on the misunderstandings and how to put the conflicts behind us. Knowing Jesus' and Confucius' views on the role of education is one small step in the process of overcoming the past misunderstandings, and replacing them with trust and friendship.

US Hawaii China Connection Explored

2011-07-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

Don and Maya Soetoro Ng

Excerpt from an article I recently published in China Daily.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE

Today I believe all the more that Hawaii can provide the missing link between the US and China, especially because APEC 2011 will be held here in November. As part of my degree in International Cultural Studies, I interviewed Charles Morrison, the President of the East West Center, and we talked about contextualizing Hawaii in Asia and throughout the Pacific Rim.

My son, Hoku, skateboarding the Great Wall

Xi and Kissinger Meet in Beijing

2011-06-28T01:19:00.000-07:00

Vice President Xi Jinping met with visiting former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Beijing on Monday, speaking highly of the veteran's remarkable contributions in building and promoting China-US relations. "Over the past four decades, Dr Kissinger, as a pioneer of China-US relations, have travelled back and forth across the Pacific dozens of times," Xi said during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People.
"You have set up good working relations and personal friendships with several generations of Chinese leaders, and made great contributions toward improving and developing China-US relations," Xi said.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Kissinger's first "secret" visit to China.
In July of 1971, Kissinger, as national security advisor to then-US President Richard Nixon, secretly flew to Beijing from Pakistan. His visit paved the way for a groundbreaking 1972 summit in Beijing between Nixon and the late Chairman Mao Zedong. This summit eventually led to the normalization of China-US relations.

Increasing Trust in US-China Relations

2011-06-27T07:26:00.000-07:00

Hawaii has a major advantage in this area for a number of reasons, including the fact that we are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The US and Chinese military have been meeting here to work on issues affecting the Pacific Rim. The latest meeting going on currently concerns tensions in the South China Sea. As we get closer to APEC 2011, these high level engagements take on a more focused meaning as the potential for improvement of relations between our two countries increases.

Barack Obama and Hu Jintao: Increasing Trust

US and China meet in Honolulu

Vice-Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai (right) meets United States Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Honolulu on Saturday. The meeting was a result of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue held in May. Zhang Jun / Xinhua

HONOLULU - China and the United States held their first round of talks on the Asia-Pacific region on Saturday, which was hailed by both sides as positive and beneficial.
The one-day closed-door gathering was led by Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai and US Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.
Calling the meeting "friendly, candid and constructive", Cui said it was the results of the third round of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) held in May to implement the consensus reached by President Hu Jintao and his US counterpart, President Barack Obama, during Hu's visit to the US in January.

Barry's Half Brother On Living in China

2011-06-26T02:51:00.000-07:00

"I hope that my book will let Chinese people know more about some aspects of American life, and on the other hand, I hope it will help those in America and other parts of the world understand China," said Mark Obama Ndesandjo, who lives in China.
He was talking exclusively to China Daily ahead of a news conference in Beijing on Friday to mark the release of the Chinese translation of his semi-autobiographical book, Nairobi to Shenzhen: A novel of Love in the East.
The book, originally released in English in 2009, is billed as a part-fiction, part-fact account of his journey to China.

Nixon's fall Coincided with China's Rise

2011-06-25T09:08:00.000-07:00

Since Henry Kissinger is taking credit for being the architect of US-China relations, a number of accounts have emerged. Click on the link below the picture.

What did the US gain from Kissinger's China move?

Gary Locke is Going to be the Next Ambassador to China

2011-06-24T08:44:00.000-07:00

Gary Locke

WASHINGTON: US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is just a step away from being the first Chinese-American to serve as ambassador to China after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to approve his nomination.

If he gets approval at a full Senate vote, he will be confirmed as the envoy to the country where his parents were born.

US Can Learn Much From China

2011-06-21T00:54:00.000-07:00

New York Forum

CEOs, financiers and government officials at the New York Forum were looking for ways to fix the United States economy, from job creation to deficit reduction, but they were divided on how much the US should and can learn from China.

The confidence in China among the audience in the Grand Hyatt New York was high. More than half of them raised their hands when moderator Maria Bartiromo, an anchor for CNBC, asked how many believe that the Chinese economy is going to be the world's largest in 20 years.

Economic Forum to Discuss China's Success

2011-06-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Richard Attias

The 51-year-old former producer of the World Economic Forum in Davos is holding his second annual New York Forum (June 20-21) and in September will launch China360, a semiannual platform that will showcase a selected Chinese city with a population of more than 5 million. One of the key issues in both forums will be how China has created so many new jobs.

At the New York Forum, a panel of high-profile business leaders and politicians will put their heads together to discuss a number of global economic issues. Among the participants are 26 Chinese CEOs, such as Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing and Feng Lun, chairman of the Vantone Group, a Chinese real estate firm.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who took part in last year's forum, will participate again this year. Other speakers include Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser to US President Barack Obama, Manuel Camacho Solis, former mayor of Mexico City, and participants from the Middle East and Africa.

Sly James and President Obama

2011-06-18T01:26:00.001-07:00

Kansas City Mayor Sly James is expected to be a guest at the White House on Monday afternoon.

Sly is a close friend for over 40 years now and I have known Barry even longer. I am glad they finally are going to meet.

The Riots of Xintang

2011-06-17T22:36:00.000-07:00

Manufacturing Town Under Siege by Disgruntled Migrant Workers

The unrest seems to belie the image of China as a bustling economy going from strength to strength, enriching the lives of millions across the country, especially in the industrial south. But the problem is many people feel they are not getting their fair share of the rapid growth.

Great Wall Marathon

2011-06-17T04:22:00.000-07:00

2010 Great Wall Marathon Participants
Click on picture for large version

May 19th, 2012. Come Run With Us.

The Great Wall Marathon® is a tough, beautiful and definitely extraordinary experience. The 5164 steps of the Great Wall will put your physique to the test, and the breathtaking surroundings of Tianjin Province will compete with your tired muscles for attention.

Level 4: Highest alert over flooding

2011-06-17T04:01:00.001-07:00

China Evacuates over 500,000 because of flooding.

Chinese media said that as of Thursday evening, floods caused by the most recent four days of rain had resulted in 19 deaths and left seven missing in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and Guizhou provinces and Chongqing municipality.

China raised its disaster alert to the highest level 4, and the government is describing the floods in some areas, such as eastern Zhejiang province's Qianting River area, as the worst since 1955.

2011-06-16T11:40:00.000-07:00

Don Eads doing a radio talk show on Binhai Network.

Are China's leaders Insecure?

Anger that had grown for days after the death in police custody of Ran Jianxin, a local People’s Congress deputy, exploded last Thursday. Relatives said Mr. Ran was beaten to death, and they released photographs of his body. Mr. Ran was widely believed to be fighting official corruption, which residents said had run unchecked for years.

The party celebrates its 90th birthday on July 1, outwardly confident that it deserves to rule for “the next 90 years,” as Li Zhongjie, deputy head of the Party History Research Center, told Beijing News.

Inwardly, however, it is haunted by a sense that it is not truly loved, said Kerry Brown, one of six overseas academics who attended three days of meetings last week with officials of the major party organs.

“They don’t have the hearts of 99 percent of the population, and they are worried about that,” said Mr. Brown, head of the Asia Program at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London.

2011-06-16T02:33:00.000-07:00

Kissinger and Huntsman use China-US Relations Forum for different Ends

Kissinger and Huntsman exchanged ideas on issues ranging from the situation in the South China Sea to China's economic evolution, and China-US military exchanges to different strategic mindsets rooted in US' chess-playing and China's fondness for weiqi, or GO.

We will set up a GO tournament at the next 21st Century China Symposium.

China's Economy to Pass US by 2021

2011-06-14T00:17:00.000-07:00

According to Yao Yang (China Daily)

"Is China poised to surpass the United States as the world's largest economy? The International Monetary Fund recently predicted that the size of China's economy will overtake that of the US in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2016.

Even more radically, Arvind Subramanian of the Peterson Institute of International Economics argues that China actually surpassed the US in terms of PPP in 2010."

Siberia Supplies Raw Materials for Beijing

2011-06-12T10:03:00.001-07:00

Siberian Wasteland

Quite astonishing that on the Russian side of Siberia there are roughly 6 million people left, but on the Chinese side, the population is blossoming. What gives?

RAW MATERIALS

Reuters: Mirnaya was once a thriving garrison town with a movie theater, a kindergarten and a park. The Soviet army maintained a base here to keep an eye on neighboring China. Then the Soviet Union collapsed and the military left. To survive, those who stayed behind gradually dismantled and sold off what was left, piece by piece. First they removed the windows from the prefabricated buildings where the officers had once lived and sold them in Chita. Then they ripped radiators and pipes from the walls and sold them to scrap dealers, who then sold the metal in China. The buildings now stand like skeletons in the steppes,

Water is the MOST Serious Issue in Dragonland

2011-06-12T09:56:00.000-07:00

Early morning in Beijing

Pollution vs. Economic Meltdown in 21st Century China.

So far the pollution is winning. The air is unbreatheable and the water undrinkable, not even suitable for farming as over half of the rivers are severely polluted too. Even the rain is polluted. It is past time the Chinese government fixes this or no one will be able to live there. Many expats I know have recently decided the price of success is not worth dying over, and they have been exiting 21st Century China in droves.

China Seeks to Change Global Monetary System

2011-06-11T22:48:00.000-07:00

Reforming the International Monetary System by Making Yuan the Standard.

The Chinese government has been seeking to internationalize the yuan in two ways. First, China is continuously exporting yuan, which involves encouraging enterprises to use the yuan in transactions. Despite the global success of Chinese exporters, the yuan plays only a minor international role because it cannot be freely exchanged for other currencies. And official controls make it difficult to move the yuan in and out of China. But in July 2009, China successfully ran a pilot program of cross-border trade using the yuan.

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2011-06-11T21:25:00.000-07:00

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Rapid Change

2011-06-11T15:24:00.000-07:00

Main Gate at Renda: Peoples University in Beijing

Whatever China you think you know it has changed, since last night. This is the nature of the Land of the Dragon. High tech companies are sprouting wings and flying away because labor is no longer cheap and abundant. To even begin to try to keep up is exhausting and usually unfruitful.

The best way to stay in touch is through a consortium of people who are on the scene and that is what we provide through the 21st Century China Symposium every year. Join us as we explore the Wild, Wild East.

Zhao Qizheng is on a diplomatic mission.

Purple Forbidden City at Night

2011-06-11T14:32:00.000-07:00

Microsoft (Gates Foundation) and Baidu form Health Alliance.

2011-06-11T03:39:00.000-07:00

Alliance for a Healthy China

Bill Gates (R), Microsoft Corp co-founder and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, laughs after he and Robin Li, founder and chief executive of Chinese search engine Baidu, put on shirts bearing the slogan: "Say No to Involuntary Smoking", during a media conference in Beijing June 11, 2011. Gates and Li signed an agreement to form an alliance between their charitable foundations called the "Alliance for Healthy China."

2011-05-30T16:16:00.000-07:00

My son, Hoku, skateboarding the GREAT WALL

The 7th Annual 21st Century China Symposium occurs at a crossroads in US-China relations. We can either learn to trust each other or our relationship can get worse. My entire academic thrust emphasizes the former over the latter. I personally believe we have the best opportunity in the history of the world to change things for the better if China and the US can find ways to work together and support each other with reciprocity. Is this naive on my part? Probably but I am not about to change my tune now.

Come be a part of 21st century history in the making at the 7th Annual 21st Century China Symposium.

7th Annual 21st Century China Symposium

2011-05-24T06:13:00.000-07:00

US-China Relations Scholars gather in Hawaii.

We are currently putting together this year's symposium. If you are interested in participating, let us know. There will be a call for papers shortly and I encourage you to consider submitting a paper for possible publication in our journal, and the possibility of presenting at the conference.

Please subscribe to this blog for all UPDATES. The closer we get to the event, the more exciting it is. Feel free to browse through our archives and see how far we have come.

7th Annual 21st Century China Symposium

2010-11-10T14:41:00.001-08:00

Vince Pollard

William Edward Eads

Harry Kim

This symposium is dedicated to three people I dearly love. First to Dr. Vince Pollard, a UH professor, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly one day not too long ago at UH Manoa. He never got the chance to speak at one of our symposiums but he wanted to and he helped us with so many of the details of our publication The 21st Century China Symposium Journal. We are dedicating the journal to him this year.

The second person is our good friend Harry Kim who has spoken at almost every single symposium except the one right before he had a heart attack. Harry is a great guy and the chief reason we have carried on. His support for my family and our dreams has made most of them come true already and he has caused us to dream bigger because of his forgiving and nurturing heart.

The third person is my brother William Edward Eads, one of the smartest people I have ever known. I recently found out he passed away in San Diego and I had been looking for him for more than 15 years. His academic performance inspired my entire family and we miss him as if it were yesterday. Bill, this one is for you brother. All your friends at Stanford miss you too.

Sixth Annual 21st Century China Symposium: July 2010

2009-11-20T18:46:00.000-08:00

Peking University Students Watching Video of Don Eads Rock Star Daze!

Plan now to submit papers and participate in this annual event.
More info at:
2010 21st Century China Symposium

Symposium Postponed Due to Flu Concerns

2009-07-17T13:45:00.001-07:00

A number of participants in this year's Symposium have been in contact with people who have contracted swine flu. To err on the safe side, the Symposium is being postponed. We will attempt to reschedule it.
Sincerely,

21st Century China Symposium Staff

Symposium Most Likely Held at Campus Center Ballroom

2009-07-11T04:56:00.000-07:00

Former US Congressman Ed Case and wife Audrey discuss US-China Relations with Don Eads

2009 21st Century China Symposium July 17-19
Friday Saturday Sunday
UH Manoa
Campus Center Ballroom
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We recognize that economic circumstances are tough.
Come and donate whatever you can.
Be a part of this year's events no matter what your budget is.
Aloha! Bring your friends
Friday evening: 5:30-9 PM
Saturday
9AM-4 PM
Mayor Mufi Hannemann: 10:30 AM
Dan Piccuta: 1:30 PM

Sunday TBA

2009 21st Century China Symposium

2009-07-04T14:51:00.000-07:00

Beijing Professor Don Eads with Favorite Mao Zedong Watch and Sunglasses

Dan Piccuta: Charges D'Affaires US Embassy in Beijing

Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann Will Speak at Symposium

"INCREASING TRUST IN US-CHINA RELATIONS"
Theme for 2009 Symposium
July 17-19
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Symposium Is Shaping Up Nicely

2009-07-01T12:04:00.000-07:00

Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann willl deliver Keynote Address at Symposium

Riding Camels Through the Gobi Desert Northwestern China

We are pleased to announce that in a bad economy we are going to have a great Symposium. Make plans now to attend. Mayor Mufi Hanneman is planning on delivering a keynote address, as well as Dan Piccuta from the US Embassy in Beijing. The 21st Century China Symposium draws a diverse group and is open to the public. This year we have planned more social media events to participate in and we hope you will choose to come and hang out with us at some favorite spots on Oahu as we discuss how to increase trust in US-China Relations.

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Why Have This Symposium Anyway?

2009-06-18T12:42:00.000-07:00

First Holiday Party for the China-US Relations MA program UH Hilo 2004

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In the lower left hand corner of the picture, next to me, is my mentor, John Hsueh-li Cheng. He is precisely why I do the Symposium. Oh sure there are lots of reasons but when push came to shove, John Cheng told me, "You have to go and live in China, then you will understand." Dr. Cheng was right. I moved to China and still live there. Part of my heart is always in China with my dear friends and colleagues all over the Land of the Dragon. I have been blessed with the extraordinary opportunity to catch a glimpse of the dragon waking up and coming alive after a long snooze. And wow, there is nothing like it. Hawaii allows us to bring aloha into your hearts with fun activities like the Saturday night Bash in Waikiki, the Chinese film night, and the Sunset Closing Banquet. Memories that will last forever WITH OUR OHANA!

I produce the Symposium for our growing international community with deep roots in Hawaii and China. One of the most interesting aspects of Hawaiian culture is the never-ending Chinese connection. A greater cooperative effort is possible in Hawaii between the US and China for precisely these types of inter-cultural connections historically. The 21st Century China Symposium opens the door with aloha and casual elegance for just such a possibility. After all, The theme for this year's symposium is "Increasing Trust in US-China Relations." Of course it takes all of us, our entire city, state, nation, and world, to effect such change, but Hawaii is a perfect place to be some small part of the whole. The tropical nature of paradise can give us a chance to share local values such as aloha and sharing.

As we enter this final phase before the 2009 Symposium, I look back on the new century and what has happened. It has been fulfilling, more than any other description. To know I am doing what I am supposed to be doing is a completely peaceful assurance. We welcome your support and participation. Please know that we do not take any of it for granted. We are grateful for the opportunity to present experts like Dan Piccuta and others who will give us depth of perspective on how to best approach the new China.

I will emphasize the cultural connection. We are fortunate to be able to travel all over China through the years. As a country, China is exceedingly diverse with distinct regional and local personalities and this comes out as one travels.

We will engage in dialogue about many interrelated topics, such as the economy, the challenges of North Korea to the already strained relationship between the US and China, politics, human rights issues, doing business, living and working in 21st Century China, etc. We will also entertain your questions and comments within the context of topical references.

In the end I encourage you to do the same thing John Cheng encouraged me to do: Come to our Symposium, and let us help you with aloha to become an essential part of our 21st Century China Ohana!
Aloha and xie xie,

Don Eads
21st Century China Symposium

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Peoples University: Beijing, China waiting for my ride every Friday

Symposium Theme: Increasing Trust in US-China Relations
July 17-19
Honolulu (various locations)
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Thank you if you are one of the many from all over the world who submitted your paper for inclusion. Our jury was tough, fair, and stuck doggedly to the theme. We have notified everyone of the decisions and we will print an annual journal starting this year.

Living, studying, and working in China is pleasant and truly wonderful. Chinese people are very friendly to Americans and especially, Hawaiians. So consider taking a China Tour with us in the future. Details will be available at the Symposium on how you can hang out with us in Beijing and other parts of China that have tremendous cultural significance. We know China well and can facilitate your special needs and requests whatever they may be, including securing your visas and various permits that may be required by the Chinese government. We can also help with other types of visas, too, including business, student, resident permits, etc. long term employment (Z) visas, etc. Contact us first. we live in China, and have the right information and contacts, both here and there. And in the spirit of aloha we are willing to share our knowledge with you and your group. You can join our growing ohana. We have lots of regulars who have come to the 21st Century China Symposium every year since the beginning. Look back through these archives to see the last few years.

We also have large groups of Chinese tourists who want to come here and we are looking for investors for our Hawaii Tours for Chinese visitors to help us further build a solid bridge between the US and China. Either way, Chinese tourism may be one of the brightest spots in Hawaii's economic downturn. We can provide business consultations in the Chinese environment, accommodate your desires to see the Terra Cotta warriors, travel the Silk Road, etc. Attending all events of the Fifth Annual 2009 21st Century China Symposium is just the beginning. You will form relationships with experts in US-China relations and travel later with many of us to various parts of China and probably stay in touch for a lifetime.

The ticket prices are by suggested donation because this event will benefit the global grove project created by Aloha Christian Fellowship to end global hunger and homelessness within our lifetime. So please donate buy lots of tickets, support our 3-day event. Get your tickets before July 1st as prices go up. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE FOR KAMA'AINAS at a substantial discount. Get them today.

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Mahalo nui loa,

Don

Brief Overview of 3-day Symposium
read earlier blogs for more detail

Friday evening: Registration, Meet and greet, Chinese film with English subtitles, Live entertainment

Saturday: Introduction and overview, keynote address, Break for lunch Brief presentation of papers, discussions, break for dinner
Saturday evening: Huge Party in Waikiki, drink specials, live entertainment

Sunday: Second Keynote Address, Special topics by China Experts, Lunch, Round tables, small group discussions, one on one
Sunday evening: Sunset banquet closing ceremonies, special entertainment, presentation of awards

We will publish an annual journal with pictures from the symposium, papers, keynotes, etc. starting this year. YOU MAY PRE-ORDER IT AT THE SYMPOSIUM. Mahalo, xie xie

See you soon

Don Eads

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Don Eads performs and talks story on Binhai Radio Network in Tianjin, China

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Having produced this Symposium for 5 years now no one is more aware than me of the costs involved, especially in this economy. The 2009 21st Century China symposium is by far the best one yet. The papers that came in this year are the best, the symposium topic and speakers are excellent, the entertainment and fun factor have been increased, like the Friday night Chinese movie, the Saturday night bash in Waikiki, the closing Sunset beach banquet, all are designed to give us the opportunity to connect and bond. Lifetime friendships form in Hawaii and that is our intention.

America needs to breed a new generation that is attuned to China and Chinese culture. The Symposium offers you the opportunity to connect with the people who are already doing this. We have kept the ticket prices as low as possible. Please help us by buying your tickets early. It is a win-win situation. You get a great deal, and you help us during this critical phase. Group rates are available.
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Why Should You Attend the 21st Century China Symposium?

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Former US Congressman Ed Case with US-China Relations Group
Event Organized by Don Eads(Second from right)

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Why Your Group Should Attend the
Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium

There are many reasons for you and your group to attend the 5th Annual 21st Century China Symposium. It gives you a chance to be a part of the future of US-China Relations by learning and participating in round table one-on-one and small group discussions with top China experts. We also are conducting 21st Century China Tours to help your entire team adjust to doing business, traveling, understanding, and enjoying Chinese culture to the fullest. America has a duty to become culturally sensitive to China, and to share the uniqueness of American and Western culture with China. Lasting friendships and relationships form here and help to open the door to your long-range future in China. You will never forget this event. The impact of getting more comfortable with CHINA IS A LIFE-LONG SET OF REWARDS.
Additionally, here are several more good reasons to participate in all of the events associated with the 21st Century China Symposium, July 17-19 at various locations, including Manoa, Waikiki, surprises,China town, and the beach.

1. Don Eads has a passion for all things Chinese, and more importantly, he is a local from Hawaii. He believes his job is to bridge the gap between the US and China with Hawaiian Aloha. Don is a musician/songwriter who has performed all over Hawaii, America, and China. Don also has business ties in China with the top advertising agencies, many of whom are his former students from Peking University. He knows the in's and out's of doing business in China, and he provides this foundation during the Symposium. He is a professor with expertise in China-US Relations and a PhD candidate in International Education.

2. Access to top China Experts. A great example is Dan Piccuta who just retired from Foreign Service. He was in charge of the US Embassy in Beijing until recently when Utah Governor John Huntsman was appointed by President Obama. Dan will share his insights and expertise and take questions. Do you have a visa challenge? Are you thinking about traveling in China? Is your business contemplating setting up shop in the Land of the Dragon? Dan will be at the Symposium to answer your questions, and provide you with up to the minute information about the national leaders, the movers and shakers, and the future of US-China relations.

3. FUN. Aside from all of the great forums we have planned, on Friday night we will host a meet and greet party, followed by a Chinese film. On Saturday night we will have a huge party in Waikiki. On Sunday evening we will host a

BEACH banquet with top notch entertainment.

4. Academics. Papers are coming in echoing this year's theme, "Increasing Trust in US-China Relations." Hear from top academic experts about 21st Century China. We will also publish a Journal of these papers.

5. We are planning 21ST CENTURY China Tours to help each person get oriented and to experience China for yourself. Details will be announced at the Symposium. Don has lived and traveled extensively in China and he can guide you.

6. Early bird ticket prices give you the best deal, just as making travel arrangements soon will save you money. Contact us for the best deals. Group discounts are available.

7. HAWAII! Spend some time with us in paradise while learning about 21st Century China. There are many close ties between Hawaii and China. Hawaii is often described as the bridge between the East and the West.

Aloha. Let us introduce you to the study of
21st Century China in the
tropical paradise of Hawaii.
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Papers Coming In From All Over The World

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Deadline for Papers: June 1, 2009 Midnight Hawaii time

The Symposium is moving into high gear. Be sure to get your tickets early-contact me directly for the best deal-and make travel arrangements soon. We also provide group discounts. We work with the best travel professionals so I can help you get good deals on inter-island, domestic and international rates, including hotels, airfare, rent-a-cars, etc. Why not spend the weekend of July 17-19 in Honolulu? Decide now to become a China Expert. Attend the Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium. We are having a big party in Waikiki Saturday night, a banquet in Chinatown on Sunday night, and lots of wonderful surprises along the way. Join us, and experience Hawaiian Aloha along with Chinese expertise. Hear Dan Piccuta talk about his experience at the US Embassy Beijing. Once in a lifetime opportunity!

This symposium is not just for academic types. We strive to make it entertaining, fun, and informative. Our goal is to constantly provide the most up to date information about 21st Century China. This is no easy task.

We are organizing a tour to China for all of you who are interested. We will provide complete details at the Symposium.

Fifth Annual
21st Century China Symposium

Keynote Address

Daniel Piccuta
US Embassy Beijing
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Obama Appoints Utah Governor as Beijing Ambassador

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US Ambassador to China John Huntsman
Chinese Refer to him as "No Panda Hugger"

Hu Jintao and Barack Obama

China's Take on the "No Panda Hugger"

The 21st Century China Symposium has its finger on the pulse of China in many diverse ways. Dan Piccuta, who just retired as the Charges D'Affairs at the US Embassy in Beijing will be one of our keynote speakers at the Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium. His expertise and background make him the perfect choice to address the complicated issues effecting US-China Relations. Hear his reflections on US-China Relations and his take on the new US Ambassador to China, Utah Governor John Huntsman.

Dan has recently traveled with the top leaders of China to the earthquake memorial held in remembrance of those who lost their lives. He has been in high level meetings with all of China's leadership and knows China very well. His presence at the Symposium alone is an incredible chance for you to understand China much better and avoid mistakes when dealing with China on any level, whether it be business, military, government or tourist.

Plan now to attend and hear what Dan Piccuta has to say firsthand.

Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium
July 17-19
Honolulu, Hawaii
Keynote Speaker
Daniel Piccuta
US Embassy Beijing
Contact:
Don Eads
professor.eads@gmail.com

Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium Update

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Fifth Annual
21st Century China Symposium

Daniel Piccuta
US Embassy Beijing
is Confirmed as Keynote Speaker

Schedule
July 17-19 Friday-Sunday

Friday July 17
5:30-10 PM

Friday evening meet and greet
followed by a Chinese film

Saturday July 18
9 AM-4 PM

9-10:15 AM
Symposium Topics

15 minute break

10:30-11:45 AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:45-Noon
Questions

Lunch
Noon-1 PM

1-3 PM
Paper Presentations

3-4 PM
Break out sessions

Sunday July 19
9 AM-10:15 AM
We will provide a non-denominational service
15 minute break

10:30-NOON
KEYNOTE ADDRESS

NOON-1 PM
Lunch

1-4 PM
Round tables in the afternoon

5-9 PM
Closing banquet with entertainment
Tickets for banquet will be available in advance
One of China's top classical pianists will perform

This event is an awareness/fundraiser
for the global grove project
which provides housing and food globally.
Please send donations to:

Aloha Christian Fellowship
437 Keolu Drive
Kailua, Hawaii 96734

Don Eads, the founder of the 21st Century China Symposium, is currently in International Cultural Studies at the East West Center
and a PhD candidate in International Education.

His son, Hoku, is attending college at 15.
They have lived in China part of the year since 1999.
Don works with Tony Robbins as
International Coordinator

Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium Update

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Don Talks With Chinese Grad Student at His Home In Hawaii

Fifth Annual
21st Century China Symposium
Increasing Trust in US-China Relations
July 17-19 2009
University of Hawaii Manoa

FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS

Theme:
Increasing Trust in
US-China Relations
We encourage interdisciplinary work
We welcome any field of specialization
Symposium is 3 days Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Deadline for submission June 1, 2009.
Submit to:
Professor Donald Eads
professor.eads@gmail.com
More info at:
http://21stcenturychina.blogspot.com/

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Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium
July 17-19
Honolulu, Hawaii
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Don Eads on Andy Bumatai Show May 7 2009
1 PM Hawaii time
Live and Interactive
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Tune in for the live interactive broadcast or view it from the On Demand archives. Either way Don and Andy will provide an informative entertaining segment on how social media affects US-Hawaii-China relations. You can find both of them on Twitter: @DonEads and @AndyBumatai

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Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium July 17-19

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Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium
July 17-19
Honolulu, Hawaii
Increasing Trust in US-China Relations
Make Travel Arrangements Early
Contact:
Professor Don Eads
professor.eads@gmail.com

Hawaii Governor Ben Cayetano Recognizes Eads family

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Michael, Angel, and Don Eads
with Governor Ben Cayetano

Eads Kids Are Recognized as Educational

Role Models by Governor and Legislature

Don Eads Hanging Out With Old Friend Neil Abercrombie

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US Congressman Neil Abercrombie and Don Eads Talk Story
About US-China Relations and Neil's Run for Governor

Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium
July 17-19
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Chinese films, Entertainment, Banquet, Round Table

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Fifth Annual 21st Century China Symposium
July 17-19
Honolulu, Hawaii
Increasing Trust in US-China Relations
Make Travel Arrangements Early

Lt. Governor Duke Aiona, John Cruz,
Don Eads, Hoku Eads, and others
KauKau Wagon at Sun Yat Sen Park
Thanksgiving Event and Concert

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