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Archives of Peking University News Vol. 4 OUTLOOK

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News 2011.3

编写说明/Editor‘s note 《北京大学英语新闻存档》由北京大学英语新闻网出品，定期汇编英语新闻网各个栏目的稿件，尽量保留图文、编排原貌。《北京大学英语新闻存档（第 1-5 卷）》为 2003 年至 2010 年 6 月的新闻报道合集。第 4 卷收录了“Outlook”栏目的文章，依照时间顺序排列。作品共 310 篇，展示了外界眼中的北大与北大人的风采。由于编者水平有限，纰漏、疏忽之处难以避免，敬请读者批评指正！

北京大学英语新闻网 2011 年 3 月

PRESENTED by Peking University News, the Archives of Peking University News are a series of collections of English news and reports. Volume 1-5 of the Archives cover all the articles published from 2003 to June 2010. With 310 pieces, the “Outlook” column (Vol. 4) of the collection is basically following chronological order. PKU News has born the responsibility of being an exclusive window into the university, and from the university outwards to the world at large, showing readers on campus how tightly they are connected to international trends and events, as well as introducing to the rest of the globe a PKU (Beida) filled with character and brimming with knowledge to share. Any comments and suggestions are welcome!

Peking University News March 2011

指导教师刘乃勇

本卷编辑李梁，张昊，马潇

Advisor LIU Naiyong

Editors Jacques, ZHANG Hao, MA Xiao

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News

OUTLOOK Contents Izu Writer Witness to Changing China ....................................................................................... 1 "For China, Stability Inside & Outside Key for Prosperity," Says Wang Jisi .............................. 5 PKU Alumna on The New Yorker's ‗Young Writers to Watch‘ List ........................................... 15 China‘s Wind Electricity Development Ranks Number One in Asia ........................................ 18 21 Cities Hold Seismic Surveying, 80 Active Faults Excluded ................................................ 20 ―Financial Crisis: From Asia to the World‖ ............................................................................... 22 The Science of Life .................................................................................................................. 24 PUHSC Develops New Continuing Medical Education Service .............................................. 27 Physical Review Letters Published Latest Progress of PKU Femtosecond Photophysical and Optoelectronics Research Group ............................................................................................ 30 A Breath of Fresh Air ............................................................................................................... 31 2010 Promotion Month of Taiwan Strait West Coast Starts at PKU ........................................ 35 Love Brings You and Me Together: Voluntary Service at PKU Third Hospital ......................... 37 PKU Prof. Wang Puqu's Project on Social Organizations Concludes ..................................... 39 Guanghua Health Economic Forum held at PKU .................................................................... 41 2010 CIAS Opens, Wu Renbao Lectures on New Socialist Construction of Rural Areas ....... 44 PKU to Support UChicago's New Center in Beijing ................................................................ 47 PKU Student Representatives Supervise Universities Joint Open Bidding............................. 49 Professor Li Yining Interprets 2010 Macroeconomic Condition to Bureau-Level Cadres of Central and State Committees ................................................................................................. 50 Three Academic Journals Release Special Editions to Celebrate College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering‘s Centennial ........................................................................................ 53 PKU State Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Simulation Passes Assessment .. 56 24th Annual ―Jing Hua Cup‖ Chess and Bridge Friendship Match Closes, PKU Sets New Record ..................................................................................................................................... 58 People‘s Hospital under PKU Leads the Public Hospital Reform ............................................ 60 "What is the Meaning of Life?" — Pan Wenshi Research Team Interacted with Students from Guangxi Chongzuo High School ............................................................................................. 62 PKU Wins First Place in BUVA Championships ...................................................................... 65 PKU Wins Five Awards in Beijing Universities‘ Table Tennis Championship .......................... 67 PKU Institute for Cultural Industries Attends 4th Beijing International Cultural and Creative Industry Expo ........................................................................................................................... 69 PKU Student Volunteers in Wenxian County ........................................................................... 71 PKU Undergraduate Wins Second Place in 2009 ―CCTV Cup‖ English Speaking Contest .... 72 1

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News ―General Plan for Beijing‘s Land Use‖ by PKU College of Urban and Environmental Sciences Approved by State Council ...................................................................................................... 73 Asian Poetry Festival 2009 Opens at Peking University ......................................................... 74 China Establishes ―Ivy League‖, Academic Credits Mutually Recognized .............................. 75 Guangzhou and PKU Co-found AVS Industrialization Center ................................................. 77 2009 PKU Summer School Introduces New Programs ........................................................... 78 Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping Visits PKU ......................................................................... 81 Closing of 3rd ―Beijing Universities‘ President‘s Cup‖ Table Tennis Tournament Held ............ 82 Forum of University Media in Beijing Held at PKU .................................................................. 83 PKU Students Selected as Image Ambassadors of 2010 Expo Star ....................................... 85 PKU Holds Shenzhen Alumni Conference .............................................................................. 87 Li Yanhong Requiting Fund Established at PKU ..................................................................... 88 Prof. Li Chengyan Delivers Speech at Opening Ceremony of Hong Kong Center of Anti-Corruption Studies ............................................................................................................ 90 PKU Holds Ceremony on Tomb-Sweeping Day ...................................................................... 91 Cross-Cultural Design Project of Stanford University Starts at PKU ....................................... 92 Exploration of Longquan Kiln from Yuan and Ming Dynasties Exhibited at PKU .................... 94 First Training Session for CYL Secretaries of Universities and Colleges in China Visit PKU . 96 Nearly 80% of Graduates of PKU HSBC Business School Signed Employment Contracts ... 97 12 PKU Shenzhen Graduate School Teachers Awarded Shenzhen‘s Most-Talented............. 98 PKU Youth League Launches Lectures for 90th Anniversary of "May 4th Movement" ......... 100 Breakthrough Made in Top Quark Studies ............................................................................. 101 Research Findings on Melamine Cited by New England Journal of Medicine ...................... 102 International Volunteer Day Celebrated Through Series of Volunteer Work ......................... 103 PKU Co-hosts First International Forum on Technological Innovation and Competitive Technical Intelligence ............................................................................................................ 104 Duncan Rice, President of University of Aberdeen, Visit PKU .............................................. 106 President of Griffith University Visit PKU ............................................................................... 108 Changchun Feng takes charge of the Great Science Support Scheme of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan ........................................................................................................................ 110 David Kennedy, Vice-President of Brown University Visits PKU ............................................ 111 Nanjing, PKU Hold Meeting to Discuss Partnership ............................................................... 113 1 million worth of drugs donated by Founder transported to the earthquake-stricken areas . 114 Indian Alumnus Bai Chunhui Visits Ji Xianlin ......................................................................... 116 People's Daily: PKU Heads towards the Goal of World's First-class University .................... 119 PKU to Research Sheep‘s Gene with Massey University ..................................................... 121 Enlightening New Life of Drama——Finale of Drama Star Competition 2008 of PKU .......... 123 PKU Team Wins Prizes in 2008 Beijing Postdoctoral Fellows Sports Meeting ..................... 127 PKU Tackle 19 Key Technologies for the Olympic Games .................................................... 128 2

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Professors from SFL won the 1st China‘s Government Award for Publishing ...................... 130 International Symposium on New Progresses of Sustainable Development Held at PKU ... 131 Samsung Released Final List of Torchbearers of 2008 Olympic Games .............................. 133 Olympic Torchbearer Luo Xuejuan Initiated China‘s Baton in Greece .................................. 134 Culture of Tolerance of Medieval Spain-Interview with Prof. Maria Rosa Menocal of Yale University ............................................................................................................................... 135 Vice President of Sherbrooke University Visits PKU ............................................................. 137 Taiwan Students‘ Employment in Mainland Will Be Improved ............................................... 139 Basic Education Equally Guaranteed, Higher Education Reformed and Developed: An interview with 11th National People‘s Congress Representative Xu Zhihong ....................... 141 2008 PKU Graduates' Job Fair Held on Campus .................................................................. 143 Olympic Volunteers of PKU Visit the Bird's Nest ................................................................... 144 PKU Holds First Plenary Session on International Promotion of Chinese Language ........... 146 Prof. Jefferey Weinberg of University of Kansas Visits PKU ................................................. 147 The 7th Chinese Economics Annual Conference held in Shenzhen Graduate School ......... 148 Yang Lan Devoted 4.5 Million to Peking University Education Foundation ........................... 150 PKU won foison in IBM Host Computer & Universities Cooperation Program ...................... 152 Proceedings of Prof. Li Yi‘s Group on the Infection Mechanism of Plant Virus ..................... 154 Sino-Australia Center of Excellence for Stem Cell Sciences Established in PUHSC ........... 155 Peking University Day Held at Waseda University ................................................................ 156 China Film Group Corp. cooperate with PKU ........................................................................ 157 PKU Teachers Chorus Won Gold Prize in Capital Teachers‘ Art Festival.............................. 159 "Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore" Lectured by Shandong Culture Scholars ................. 160 ‗Puzzle is just the motivation for the future creation‘, given by CEO of IAC .......................... 162 Break-through of PKU Schoolfellow: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Derived from Human Somatic Cells ......................................................................................................................... 164 1st China International Forum of Career Planning & GCDF Global Summit Held in Beijing 165 ―Peking University Day‖ Held in Waseda University Japan ................................................... 166 Strategic Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony Held at PKU ...................................... 168 PKU President Xu Zhihong to Preside First PKU Alumni Association-Shanghai Forum....... 170 Vice-President Hai Wen Attends the Work Conference of ―10+10‖ Project .......................... 171 ―University of Sydney Day‖ Held at PKU ............................................................................... 173 PKU Students Attend Third George H.W. Bush U.S. – China Relations Conference ........... 174 PKU won the champion in the Mainland-Taiwan speech competition ................................... 176 PKU Student Wins the Interschool Speech Tournament ....................................................... 178 "Olympics and Culture" Doctoral Student Academic Forum at PKU ..................................... 179 Scrapped Golden Weeks, Paid Vacation ............................................................................... 181 Visiting Group of NCTU Welcomed by PKU Students‘ Union................................................ 182 Beijing Forum 2007: President Xu Talks about Beijing Forum: "Harmony" Slogan to the World 3

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News ............................................................................................................................................... 183 Volunteers from School of Foreign Languages of PKU Assisted Beijing International Culture Tourism Festival ..................................................................................................................... 185 ‗Environment Education Goes to Community‘ Program Starts Up ........................................ 187 A Beautiful Life of Li Ying ....................................................................................................... 189 6th international seminar ‗overseas Chinese in the world‘ held at PKU ................................ 190 President Xu Zhihong Inspected Education Base in Wuxi .................................................... 192 PKU-TSU-NKU Starts 1st Round Table Meeting ................................................................... 193 2007 China Advertising Trend Forum Held in Beijing ............................................................ 194 PKU Computer Institute‘s "High-end Color Print Server System" Appraised by the MII ....... 196 First Success of Children Living Donor Transplantation at Peking University Third Hospital 197 UNESCO Awards a Renovation Project of a Chinese Lounge Bridge .................................. 199 PKU-Ewha University Day Kicks Off ..................................................................................... 200 Exchange Rate of RMB Hits a New High to CNY 7.6951 against One US Dollar ................ 201 PKU Microelectronics Institute Set Up in Shanghai .............................................................. 202 Research of Prof. Jia getting Hot ........................................................................................... 203 Cultural Festival in Department of Philosophy in Full Swing ................................................. 204 Hong Kong Officials Trained at PKU (Shenzhen) .................................................................. 206 Symposium ‗The Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympics I expect‘ Held ............................. 207 BIMBA on Top of ―Forbes‖ List for Three Consecutive Years ................................................ 209 SCPRC Authorize Large-scale Airplanes‘ Manufacture ........................................................ 210 Shenzhen Daily: Business Pilots out of Guanghua EMBA ..................................................... 211 Preparation for Beijing Forum 2007 Begins .......................................................................... 213 Donation from the Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat towards the Building of Peking University‘s New Sports Complex ............................................................................................................. 215 Five Years Thanksgiving—— 2006 Sunshine Wind Band Charity Concert .......................... 219 The Seventh Cross-Straits Continuing Education Forum Coming Soon at PKU .................. 220 Guanghua School of Management wins the first place of Chinese Most Influential MBA .... 221 Laboratory Built under Cooperation of Asia Info, China Mobile and PKU ............................. 223 17 Projects of PKU Press Selected as the National ―11th Five-Year‖ Key Publishing Projects ............................................................................................................................................... 224 PKU Physics and Chemistry Listed as National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers ............................................................................................................................................... 225 Liu Wenjian Received Highest Award for Theoretically Oriented Youth Chemists ................ 226 PKU Professor Ren Guangxuan Receives Maxim Gorky Medal .......................................... 228 PKU Team Joining 2006 Suzhou International Performing Contest of Four-legged Robots . 229 PKU Founder Fight Their Way for 2006 Ping-Pong Tournament .......................................... 230 Nation Called on to Follow Professor Wang Xuan ................................................................ 231 Influential Medical Research Project by PKU SBMS Won the First Award of BSTA ............. 232 4

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News 27 Awards for PKU & DAM System ....................................................................................... 233 Professor Wang Jianbo Wins the Second LillyChina ............................................................ 235 PKU-Shenzhen-HKUST Development Institution Established .............................................. 236 MAPKU Won Outdoor Skill Match of China‘s Universities .................................................... 237 Xu Fengxiong: Stories behind ―Deep Blue‖ ........................................................................... 238 Professor Dong Qiang Lecturing on Ancient Chinese Painting and Poetry in Paris ............. 239 PKU's Medical Journal Admitted into the CCJSD.................................................................. 240 PKU to Set Up Fund for Students‘ Visit Abroad ..................................................................... 241 Deputies to the People's Congress Visited PKU's Graduate School in Shenzhen ............... 242 PKU Adopts T-Cell Vaccines to Treat SLE ............................................................................ 243 China Printing Circle Mourned over Academician Wang Xuan ............................................. 244 Achievement Report about Prof. Meng Erdong at the Great Hall of the People ................... 245 Lien Chan Meets President Xu Zhihong ................................................................................ 246 President Xu Zhihong Visited the National Taiwan University ............................................... 247 Three Professors from PKU Selected into Chinese Academy of Sciences........................... 249 Yisi Electronic Wins Golden Prize in Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition ................... 250 PKU Communication Trip in Taiwan Begins .......................................................................... 251 The First Demographers Frontier Forum of China Held at PKU ........................................... 252 PKU Theses Frequently Cited in 2004 .................................................................................. 253 President Xu Zhihong Prescribed for the Elementary Education .......................................... 255 Doctorial Schooling Prolonged and Dissertations‘ Quality Stressed ..................................... 256 CEO of Streaming Media Co. Addressed Universities Nationwide, Sharing Youth Startup Stories .................................................................................................................................... 257 China Auditor General: Watching Dog to Contribute More for a Harmonious Society .......... 258 Cooperation between PKU and Handan on Culture Industry ................................................ 260 ―DV Night of Youth‖ Held at PKU ―Store of Blind Coal‖ Won Documentary Prize ................. 261 Protein Standard Committee held Meeting at PKU ............................................................... 262 Advocating Healthy Transportation Way—―Beijing for Bikes‖ Came to PKU ........................ 263 PKU Nongovernmental Business Economy Academe‘s Forum at Shenzhen ....................... 264 Chinese Appraisal System For Civilian Enterprises' Social Responsibility to be issued at PKU ............................................................................................................................................... 266 Mascots for the 2008 Olympics ............................................................................................. 267 PKU to Excavate Cave Group in Flower Mountain ............................................................... 269 Researcher Tang Zhi Won Top Grade Honor Awarded by Chinese Invention Institute ......... 270 Zhao Jiuzhang Prize for Prominent Young Scientists Awarded to Wang Jingsong ............... 271 Important Discoveries on the Donghulin Relic Made By Archeologists from Peking University ............................................................................................................................................... 272 NPO Pioneers Talk about ‗Localization of Charities‘ ............................................................. 273 ―Go to Communities and Co-build a Harmonious Society‖ Activities Started ........................ 275 5

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Microprocessor ...................................................................................................................... 276 Forum to be Held at PKU on the Day of Journalists .............................................................. 278 PKU Students Engaged in Long-distance Social Practice and Da Xing Power Supply Company Made Donations..................................................................................................................... 280 PKU Technological Products Shown up in the 7th China High-Tech Fair ............................. 281 Sun Dongdong Calls for Resuming Medical Examination before Marriage .......................... 282 The High-Level Sino-Japan Economic Forum Held Today.................................................... 283 China Brand Leaders Annual Meeting to hold at PKU in Dec ............................................... 285 Liu Jianwen: Personal Income Tax up from 1,600 Yuan ....................................................... 287 PKU Admission Line in 14 Provinces Rank First ................................................................... 288 Joint Enrollment from HK, Macao and Taiwan: No.1 Students of Arts and Sciences Both Apply for PKU .................................................................................................................................. 289 PKU Summer School Open to Public .................................................................................... 290 PKU Alumnus Elected As Member of the Academy of Science of America .......................... 291 Ministry of Education and PKU together establish Chinese Character Design and Research Center (CCDRC).................................................................................................................... 293 Government Servants Studying China‘s Domestic Situation at PKU .................................... 295 Global Times Set up Scholarships in Four Universities ......................................................... 296 Examining Meeting of the Manuscript of ―the History of the World‖ at PKU.......................... 297 Tang Jiaxuan Met with Cenozoic Enterpriser of Chinese Descent------Students of Class for China Economic Advanced Research ................................................................................... 298 PKU ―Sunshine‖ over Chinese Universities ........................................................................... 300 PKU Hospital Establishes Bank of Human Blood Specimens ............................................... 301 Professors Standing on Middle School Dais ......................................................................... 302 PKU‘s Four Research Findings Won the Prize for National Science and Technology of 2004 ............................................................................................................................................... 303 The Outstanding Contribution Award for Persian Language and Literature Presented to Zhang Hongnian, Zeng Yansheng and Ye Yiliang ............................................................................ 304 BiMBA Program Rated the Most Marketable in China .......................................................... 305 Xu Zhihong: We Won‘t Give up Enrolling New Students According to Their Regions .......... 306 PKU Alumnus Zhou Songbo: Top Ten Intelligent and Richest People in China .................... 307 PKU Scholars: Wheat Found Planted In Gansu Corridor 4500 Years Ago ........................... 308 Unearthed Relics of Zhougong Temple Exhibited in Sian ..................................................... 309 PKU Alumnus Elected Member of the American Law Institute .............................................. 310 PKU Set Up Daimler Chrysler Forum ..................................................................................... 311 College Volunteers------An Impressive Scene Today ............................................................ 312 Capital College Media Forum took place............................................................................... 313 Peking University and Suzhou University Hold International Proseminar on History of Chinese 6

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Literature ................................................................................................................................ 314 The excavation of the Zhougong Temple Begins .................................................................. 315 PKU Vice-President Attends China High-Tech Trade Fair ..................................................... 317 PKU Designs Top-Class Ceramics Site Museum for Jingdezhen ......................................... 318 Progress Made in National 973 Project ................................................................................. 319 The Trial Excavation of the Western Dynasty Noble Tombs Began ...................................... 320 The First Chinese College Forum of Intellectual Property Dropped the Curtain ................... 321 TOEIC BOOM IN CHINA (B) ................................................................................................. 322 TOEIC Boom in China (A) ..................................................................................................... 324 Talents for Digital Game Design in Deficiency....................................................................... 325 First Employment Rate of Graduates from Beijing Colleges Approaching 90% ................... 326 School Helps Student Start-ups ............................................................................................. 328 PKU Organizes Comprehensive Research of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal .............. 329 Hunan Province Culture Research Association of PKU Investigate in City of Zhangjiajie .... 331 Dental Hospital's Presidents Symposium Held in Beijing ...................................................... 332 PKU started the 2004 ― Chinese College Students Drama Festival‖ ..................................... 333 PKU MBA Internship Base Set up in Shanghai Anting New Town ........................................ 334 Chinese University Graduates Challenged by Salary Fall..................................................... 335 Survey Shows College Students Optimistic about Government ........................................... 337 Steering Committee for PKU Press Founded ........................................................................ 339 English Tests Trigger Gold Rush in China ............................................................................. 341 London School of Economics to Give Summer Courses in China ........................................ 343 PKU Professor Liu Jianwen Appointed Chief-Expert of Project Funded by World Bank ...... 344 PKU President Xu Zhihong Talks about PKU Teaching Reforms .......................................... 345 Kitchen Hand at Tsinghua University Scores High in TOEFL ................................................ 347 PKU Participated in 7th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo.................................... 349 China will invest 10 billion Yuan boarding schools in western rural areas ............................ 350 E-governance conference to be held in Beijing ..................................................................... 351 SARS Vaccine Human Test Begins Through Efforts of PKU and CJFH ............................... 352 Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing Watched ―Our Town‖ ............................................................... 353 Does Higher Degree Contradict with Love? .......................................................................... 354 ―China University Men Online‖ Opened ................................................................................. 355 PKU Research Group Investigate in Jiangmen ..................................................................... 356 Biopharmacy Experts from PKU Visited Beihai City .............................................................. 357 China, Canada Cultivate Social Service Personnel for Rural Women .................................. 358 Satellite-based Distant Learning Launched in Beijing ........................................................... 359 Recruitment Fair for Radio & Television Talents Held in Beijing ............................................ 360 Ministry of Education: Enlarge Postgraduate Enrollment and Maintain That of Doctor ........ 363 More University Students Trained for Military Service ........................................................... 364 7

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News PKU to Train Public Servants from Jinjiang ........................................................................... 366 Student Couple's Wedding Arouses Public Interest .............................................................. 367 Peking University Delegation Attended Mianyang Science Fair ........................................... 369 PKU Students Mark 85th Anniversary of May 4th Movement ............................................... 370 Chinese Universities Hold Education Exhibition in Nepal ..................................................... 372 6,000 Volunteer Graduates Needed for Western China ........................................................ 374 PKU Specialist to Attend the Conference Named by Public Arts in China ............................ 376 Intellectuals Stand Up Against Foreign Language Tests ....................................................... 377 Students Seeks Position through Web .................................................................................. 379 Chinese Private Schools Get Legal Protection ..................................................................... 381 Ministry of Personnel Promulgated 4 Characteristics of Demand for University Graduates in 2004 ....................................................................................................................................... 383 Fudan Launched Chinese First Sports Marketing MBA Program .......................................... 384 Beida Jadebird Group Puts the NetSureXpert Software on the Market ................................ 385 Female Graduates Encounter Bias on Job Markets .............................................................. 386 State Spends Billions on Educating the Poor ........................................................................ 388 China to Strengthen High Quality Education ......................................................................... 389 China's Oldest Academy Recruits Doctoral Students ............................................................ 390 Chinese First MPA Students Graduated from Renmin University ......................................... 392 Chinese Universities Need to Attract More Foreign Students ............................................... 393 Chinese Applicants for US University Drastically Dropped ................................................... 394 Hong Kong Holds Educational Conference ........................................................................... 395 Founder Group of PKU Ranks The Second in PC Market .................................................... 397 Ministry of Education Cooperates with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous District to Construct Xinjiang University ................................................................................................................. 398 Radio Consultation Shows Up for Beijing's College Entrance Exams .................................. 399 Private Schools Get Well in Beijing ....................................................................................... 400 Students Favor Course on Sex Studies ................................................................................. 401 Shanghai Universities Start Up 6 E-academes ..................................................................... 403 Doctor Recruiting Reform is on Trail...................................................................................... 404 Nearly 10 Thousand Graduates Competed for Hundreds of Jobs ........................................ 405 The Elite Education of the Ecole Normale Superieure .......................................................... 406 Jiangxi Province Supply Free Training For University Graduates ......................................... 408 Sino-Australian Program To Train Teachers On AIDS In Xinjiang ......................................... 409 The First University for Kids Comes To China ....................................................................... 410 Students Evaluate Teachers on the Internet ........................................................................... 411 New Standards for College English Course Promulgated ..................................................... 412 China to Develop English Test Data Bank for College Students ........................................... 414 Focus on the Ninth International Education Itinerant Exhibition ............................................ 415 8

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Graduate Advisors are Overburdened: One Advisor Directing 47 Students.......................... 417 Babysitters Graduated from Professional Institute Appear In Shanghai ............................... 418 New Access of High Education Supplied For Rural Students ............................................... 419 Mental Health Examination To Be A Must For Freshman Before Enrollment ........................ 421 2003: The Number of Chinese Graduates Returning From Overseas Exceeded 20,000 ..... 422 Foreigners Feel the Pinch of Tough Job Market .................................................................... 424 Plan for Charging Graduate Students Is on the Way ............................................................ 427 Spare-time Reading of Chinese University Students in 50 years .......................................... 428 Does the Theme of College Love Change? .......................................................................... 430 China's First On-line College Opens for Handicapped .......................................................... 432 Doctoral Advisor in Shanghai Fired For His Being Irresponsible for Students ...................... 433 New Job Hunters Wander between Ideal and Reality ........................................................... 434 The Ninth China International Education Itinerant Exhibition to Open on February 21st, 2004 ............................................................................................................................................... 436 Hainan Normal University's Feb.14: A Special Valentine ...................................................... 438 New TOEFL to Come in Sept.2005 ....................................................................................... 439 MBA Applicants Decline in Number ....................................................................................... 440 Hard Times for College Graduates in Job Markets ............................................................... 442 Founder Group Foreruns New China Cyclone ...................................................................... 444 Zhang Weiying Delivers Speech in 4th Annual Conference of Chinese Enterprisers Forum 446 PKU to Undertake the ―National Academic Forum for Doctor Students of 2004‖ .................. 447 PKU Experts Attended the Symposium on National Human Resource Development .......... 448 144 College Students from Taiwan Visit the Chinese Mainland ............................................ 449 China's State Science and Technology Awards Add Special Award ...................................... 450 Peking University in 2003: Top 10 News Pieces (II) .............................................................. 451 Peking University in 2003:Top 10 News Pieces (I) ................................................................ 453 Reread Classics of Mao: in Memory of Mao's 110th Birthday ............................................... 455 CEO, President of BCG‘s Speech at PKU: Adaptiveness and Sustainability in the Global Trend of Competitive Strategy ......................................................................................................... 456 A Grand Occasion: The Centennial of Peking University ...................................................... 459 2003 Chinese International Education Exhibition Held in Kunming ...................................... 462 Seminar for Chinese University Leaders Being Undergoing ................................................. 463 Nation Expects 2.8 Million College Graduates in 2004 ......................................................... 465 May 4th Movement ................................................................................................................ 466 Boya Tower: The Support of Spirit ......................................................................................... 468 Weiming Lake: Goddess of PKU ........................................................................................... 470 TOEFL Sees Sharp Drop in Attendees in China ................................................................... 472

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Izu Writer Witness to Changing China PKU NEWS 2010--07--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=278323683

By Qin Zhongwei Peking University, July 5, 2010: Chinese usually have mixed and complicated feelings toward Japan. The attitude toward Yoshikazu Kato, a PKU graduate coming from Japan, is a rare exception. As one of the most recognizable post-80s Japanese critics and columnists focusing on Sino-Japan relations and culture, Kato has won positive comments from Chinese readers and domestic media. However, the 26-year-old has been branded a "quisling" in his native Japan. When studying at the School of International Studies (SIS) of Peking University, Kato participated in the 2005 anti-Japan student demonstration and urged communication between Chinese and Japanese students when the Sino-Japan relationship was at its most tense. Meanwhile, many are familiar with his columns in several mainstream Chinese newspapers and his appearances on local television talk shows. Recently, the young Japanese writer and commentator released his latest book, How Far Is It Between Izu and Beijing, in which for the first time he reveals his childhood experiences and why he made the bold decision seven years ago to come to China, when he had "no friends, no Chinese-speaking skills and no money.‖ Born in Izu, the small village made famous by Yasumari Kawabata's acclaimed novel, The Izu Dancer (1984), Yoshikazu Kato was not a promising student at school. Instead, he often badly behaved and liked beating up his young brother and fighting with others. But his potential began to surface when his family ran into financial difficulties and he had to shoulder the responsibility of being the oldest son and began supporting the family by doing translation work and selling newspaper part time.

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In 2003, he made the decision to come to Beijing and study international relations at Peking University. Initially it was so he could save some money for his family, so that his young brother could go to university, but recalling the decision he made seven years ago, he feels it was the right one at the right time. Although he did not know any Chinese when he arrived, his language-learning approach proved to be both money saving and efficient. With strict self-discipline, he talked with the women selling ice cream at street stalls several hours a day, read People's Daily and wore headphones so he could listen to the radio. Within a year, after he had talked with "countless" people, he could converse with his classmates and professor in Chinese. However, he spent more time engaged in off-campus activities and events than studying. While most of his foreign classmates were happy just to observe the changes taking place in China, Kato was not content with being an onlooker and he decided to become involved and began writing. In his articles, he never tries to avoid sensitive issues such as Japan's invasion of China from the late 19th century, the different attitudes of the two countries toward that period of history, as well as the wave of anti-Japanese campaign he witnessed 3

北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News in 2005 in Beijing. He believes that "communication at both the official and local level, as well as building a concrete mechanism of crisis management will help contribute a healthy relationship between the two countries.‖ His new book is a memoir, in which his seven years in Beijing are definitely the highlight, but the book does not end with a full stop. As a man who still keeps the habit of running 10 km to 15 km a day that he developed in his teens, Yoshikazu Kato has a clear map for his future and is eager to keep moving forward. Although he has received some very good offers to work overseas after graduating from PKU, he has chosen to stay and carry on observing this fast changing country with his "Third Eye" (the name of his column on the Financial Times' Chinese website). But in the future, his goal is to achieve an international vision. "In the next few years, I will go to the United States to be a university teacher. It is something I will achieve sooner or later," he said. As another country that has a great impact on Japan, he believes that a profound understanding of both China and US will help clarify his vision. "As for being a politician, that probably won't happen until I am 40 years old... before that, I would rather be a drifter in the world," he said.

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"For China, Stability Inside & Outside Key for Prosperity," Says Wang Jisi PKU NEWS 2010--06--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=276325602

Prof. Wang Jisi (The Asahi Shimbun)

Peking University, June 12, 2010: The Asahi Shimbun publishes today an interview with Prof. Wang Jisi, Dean of PKU School of International Studies, at its eleventh installment of an interview series under the title "Brave, grave new world." Below is the full text. ---The ascent of China will most likely be the biggest geopolitical drama of the 21st century. Prof. Wang Jisi, Dean of the School of International Studies at Peking University, discusses China's military expansion, the longevity of the country's 'peaceful rise,' and the effects on global governance and international rules. The interview is by Yoichi Funabashi, Editor in Chief of the newspaper. ---Question: I remember a couple of years ago the CCTV aired a program called "The Rise of Great Nations" that featured the histories of Rome, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union. What implications do these lessons have for China? Answer: I think the consensus here is that economic growth is the key to becoming a rising power. The Chinese have also concluded that to sustain economic growth it is also necessary to maintain political stability. In the rise and fall of great powers, one lesson the Chinese always learn is that aggression will not pay.

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So the lessons we have learned are very consistent with the current policies. Some younger-generation opinion leaders and others, maybe some officials as well, are calling for a more assertive policy toward other countries. But the mainstream thinking, I mean the top leadership, is still very sober-minded about China's own power and influence, and they are very conscious of China's internal challenges combined with external challenges. So they will continue to pursue a policy following Deng Xiaoping's teaching that we should keep a low profile. Q: To be honest, I don't have a problem with China being more assertive, since it will commit the country more deeply to constructing and maintaining peace and security in the world. That commitment is perhaps driven by Chinese people's growing confidence in themselves, as China grows much bigger and much more powerful. I have more of a problem with China's nationalism driven by humiliation or a victim complex. This means that two kinds of nationalism are emerging in China. And I hope the more constructive or healthy nationalism will prevail over the more negative and reactionary nationalism. A: I share your sentiments and observation. There are people in China who feel China is still being humiliated by advanced countries. This kind of sentiment is a very interesting combination of superiority and inferiority. On the one hand, some people say we are stronger than before, China is a rising power and China may dominate the world in the future. On the other hand, when unpleasant things happen they say China is being humiliated and still a victim of world politics. How can we overcome this mentality? I think by more exposure to the outside world, and more importantly, by better education in China itself. I mean, we have to improve our own society and rule of law. China was indeed humiliated by Western powers in its modern history. But that humiliation was not only a result of Western aggression; it had a lot to do with China's own problems. Our history books have not provided very balanced and comprehensive interpretations. That's why I think we should restudy history. I also believe we should upgrade the level of our civilization and have better social conduct. If one does not enjoy equality and is mistreated in society, how can he or she treat others as equals? So I think the feeling of being humiliated and victimized internationally has deep roots in China's own society. When Chinese citizens have more self-esteem, dignity and confidence toward each other, and when the hierarchical order as we see today is changed, they will have more confidence in

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News international affairs. Q: What is the primary driving force that will shape the world in terms of politics and global governance in the next 20 years? A: Well, I can think of three or four driving forces. The first is globalization. I think globalization is still going on, although it has setbacks and the negative effect of globalization is more obvious than before. The negative effect is basically twofold. The first is social and economic disparity, not only between rich and poor countries, but within all rich and poor countries. But globalization, with all its problems, will have to go on as a driving force. You cannot reverse it. And then the second driving force I can think of is still the traditional competitions and relations between nation states, or the rise and fall of great powers. Some powers are stronger, some are weaker than before. China, the United States, Japan, the European Union, Russia, India, Brazil and many others, they together shape the world order, and they are the biggest driving forces. Still, smaller countries also are driving forces. The third driving force I can think of is ethnic groups, religious groups and their organizations that are not under the control of nation states. Those groups can take actions and mobilize their populations. In the Middle East, for instance, Islamic groups are active. In the United States, we also see influential religious groups. In China, we have ethnic groups, Tibetans, Uighurs and so on. Q: China is becoming more involved in regional strategic politics, particularly in the oil and gas fields. This could complicate China's peaceful foreign policy as well as its relations with the United States and other countries. Have you any suggestions on how to overcome these potential problems? A: Well, when we talk about peaceful rise and peaceful development, I don't think that is a declaration that China will never use its military force under any circumstances. When we think about peaceful rise, I'm thinking that China should avoid direct military confrontation with great powers and with other countries, including smaller neighbors like Cambodia and Mongolia. We should not engage ourselves in military conflict in solving problems with those countries. But I cannot exclude the possibility that sometimes we have to use military force to solve a local problem, for instance, to rescue Chinese citizens from being kidnapped and to protect some communication line if the line is threatened by piracy or some

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News terrorist group. Q: Some might argue that although we have had this military-industrial complex since the Eisenhower days in the United States, there seems to be a sort of military-oil-and-gas complex emerging in China. And that could actually upset the "peaceful rise" strategy, to use the official phrase. That could perhaps bring about some setback or perhaps negative implications for this peaceful conduct of foreign policy. How would you respond to those concerns? A: We are depending more and more on oil and natural gas supplies and other natural resources imports from all over the world, from Sudan to Angola to Venezuela to Chile. So there are communication lines China is concerned about. There are sea lanes not only through the Malacca Straits, but also through the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and Central Asia. Military forces are needed. We already have sent fleets to fight piracy in Somalia and elsewhere. China participates in quite a few UN peacekeeping operations, as well. These moves do not need to bring about tensions with other countries. Rather, they have increased the opportunities for international cooperation, including with the United States and Japan, because we share the common goals and interests to provide security and safeguard peace. We don't fight each other in the Malacca Straits and stop each other from getting oil supplies. We are guarding against terrorist groups, pirates and natural disasters. I don't think China's expansion of naval forces alone can solve the problem of ensuring oil supplies. International cooperation is the key. We also have to protect China's economic interests and our citizens in many countries. We have seen Chinese people being kidnapped in Afghanistan and killed elsewhere. Enhancing our diplomatic activities can help, but maybe sometime in the future China would use its rapidly deployed forces to rescue Chinese citizens. These are very comprehensive operations, not simply military issues. What's more, China should diversify oil and natural gas supplies. Now we have supplies from Iran, which is faced with possible sanctions. We also seek alternatives in, for instance, Saudi Arabia, Angola, Sudan, Myanmar, and Venezuela. Interestingly, most of the countries I refer to are not favored by the United States. This is an additional reason why the US is an important but complicating factor. One strong Chinese argument here is that the Americans have good trade relations with the traditional, reliable and large oil producers, while China is a newcomer and has to compete. Does the United States intend to set obstacles for China to get supplies by putting pressure on those countries that are friendly to China but not so friendly to the US?

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To be sure, China is more and more involved in those regional issues. And this is a fairly new challenge. In the Mao era, China was isolated from world economics and was not very much influenced by regional instability. In the initial years of reform and opening, China was in a sense a free rider. With fast-expanded economic interests, especially in many less-developed countries like Afghanistan, Central Asia and southern Africa, China will have to be more responsible and proactive in providing, or in helping provide, political stability in those countries and sustaining regional peace. Q: What do you think would have a direct impact on China's stability and security in the coming years? It seems that religious and ethnic strife will likely come from the western part of China, whereas the fallout of the great power struggle will likely come from the eastern border. Globalization perhaps will come from everywhere. Which direction will China's primary threat come from? A: Problems are rising in the western part of China in recent years. But those coastal areas also have many, many vulnerabilities and pitfalls, but of a different nature. China is kind of representative of the whole world. You have the First World in Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Shanghai and somewhere in Beijing. And you have the Third World in some remote areas in the west. They are going through different phases of historical development. In some national minority areas, the problems are still pre-modern, so to speak. But in Shanghai, there are many postmodern problems. You don't have to ask people to take birth control measures in Beijing and Shanghai. In the pre-modern communities, the ethnic tensions you mentioned may be more serious. But in Shanghai and elsewhere, problems related to the aging population, social welfare and education may also lead to social unrest. I think it more and more depends on local governments, officials and people to solve their own problems, rather than depending on the central government's instructions and aid. You will see a more diversified China. Although this is still a much unified country, we should allow different voices, different policies conducted by localities according to their conditions. Geopolitically and geo-economically, the western part of China, the western border and beyond will gain more importance in the future. I'm not here to reduce the significance of Japan. But I really think the western part of Asia is gaining more importance to China. For one thing, we don't get oil supplies, natural gas supplies from Japan or South Korea. We have to look to the west for all those communication lines for supplies of natural resources.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Q: So it sounds like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization could become a much more powerful and important vehicle and forum than the G-20 from a Chinese perspective. A: Well, I don't necessarily think so. While the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is growing and being strengthened, it is essentially a loosely organized mechanism, not an alliance. The original purpose until today is to counter terrorism, separatism and extremism aimed at domestic and regional stability. Economic cooperation is becoming more important, but it is still based on bilateral trade. Taken as a whole, a regional cooperation mechanism is lacking. Central Asia is still very much divided along national borders. Social and economic dimensions of integration are lagging behind security cooperation. They are not as advanced as in East Asia. So SCO still has a long way to go. In addition, I don't want to hide the different desires and different expectations of the organization. I mean, China and Russia do not think exactly the same way. Q: Some intellectuals in the West say China is now imposing its rule on the world as the country grows, as exemplified by Martin Jacques' book "When China Rules the World." How do you react to those arguments? A: I don't see the possibility, not in my lifetime, that China will become No. 1 in world politics or China will dominate or rule the world. Because looking from within we have so many domestic challenges, including those reflected in the enlarged gap between rich and poor, social disparity and also in environmental degradation. If we cannot find a way to solve those problems, such as water shortage, pollution, climate change, and cope with social tensions successfully, China will not become that kind of global power on a par with the United States. I don't want to overemphasize China's challenges, but I do think the outside world should take this into account when some say China is going to rule the world. Another part of the question, which is not directly (in response to) the question you asked, is the so-called China model, zhongguo moshi, or Beijing Consensus. Yes, many developing countries and some developed countries admire China's achievements. When I went to Eastern Europe, some said Peking University is as good as Harvard University. Well, to me it is not true, of course. China's economy, education and technology are lagging far behind those of the United States. Those exaggerations of China's power may not be ill-intended, but we should not be fooled and intoxicated by those exaggerations and praises. In addition, in reality how many countries are really learning Chinese experiences? And how can they learn if they don't establish their own Communist party or a similar

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News political system? China's experiences are so unique. When we review our history in the past 30 years and try to explain why China has made such achievements, the main official conclusion is that most importantly we have the wise policies carried out by this very strong and correct Communist Party leadership. Without such an efficient, centralized and powerful government, there would not have been the China miracle. If that is the case, which I believe is true, when other countries want to learn from China they should first of all adopt a similar form of government, establish a ruling party that will not be challenged by opposition parties. When you think of how other countries can learn from the so-called China model, you must bear in mind the uniqueness of China. It is easy to say they desire to learn, but how much they could learn and whether they have really studied are entirely different. Otherwise, I don't think that is a very valid statement or argument. You can learn a little bit, for instance, state intervention into the market, regulations, etc., but that is very limited. I don't want to avoid answering a very fundamental question, which is that China is politically different from most other countries in the world. Namely, China is seen as a Communist country - and China is really led by a Communist party. In the Western terminology and mind-set, how can a Communist country join the world? That is a fundamental conceptual challenge to them, and also to us. Because we are seen as politically different, many people in China hold the suspicion that the Western world will never accept China as an equal partner. Theoretically, there are two ways to solve the puzzle. The first is to transform China into a country that is similar to Western democracies. However, that is not feasible and not desirable to China's leaders and elites. The other way around it is that China cooperates with other countries and they gradually accept and treat China as an equal partner. At the same time, I also think that China will have to change itself by conducting political reform. I don't mean to propose changes into a political system akin to that of Japan or the United States - and Japan and the United States have different political systems, too. China will remain a one-party polity for a long, long time to come. This is a reality we have to recognize. Meanwhile, China will be more pluralistic and diversified politically, and will strengthen its legal system and find ways to protect human rights. Q: Recently, people have begun to define the US-China relationship as a "strategic partnership," or involving "strategic reassurance." Yet nothing has actually taken root

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News intellectually, conceptually or even in policy terms. Beyond the national interest argument, is there anything that actually makes the US-China relationship genuinely strategic? A: I think both countries, especially both governments, realize very well the trend towards globalization. Because they are more and more interdependent, and their economies are intertwined, their financial institutions have to cooperate with each other on the values of the dollar and yuan. China and the US are linked by other global issues, and regional issues like the North Korean nuclear problem, the Iranian nuclear deadlock. These are all strategic issues. In their respective strategic outlook, the two giants have taken into consideration all these issues. Without the strategic partnership, China cannot enjoy economic prosperity. And without financial stability in China and without China's economic growth, the United States cannot enjoy economic recovery either. They don't need to say they have common strategic interests in that regard. They know it very well. And they also know very well that a major conflict between the two nations would lead to disasters to both. American strategists are looking at China's future 20 years from now, 30 years from now. If Chinese and American strategists predict that United States and China will confront each other in a war, how could they plan for the future of their nation? To this extent, notions like "strategic reassurance," "responsible stakeholder" carry real meanings. Q: I was really struck by an article written by a Chinese scholar arguing that China should help the United States retain its leading role in maintaining the world order because US hegemony has benefitted China greatly by excusing the country from committing to maintaining the world order. Does this argument make sense? A: Yes, it makes sense to me, but only to a limit. We really want to see the US economy prospering. China benefits from a strong US economy and borrows from its technological know-how. The paradox there is that political elites in China don't want to see too much American political influence in the world and the expansion of its military power. And the same kind of paradox and anxiety exists in the US when it watches China. The Obama administration says it welcomes a strong, prosperous China. But do they mean a stronger military power of China? These two countries share one thing in common: They wish each other well in economic terms but not necessarily in political and geostrategic terms. On the one hand, I do share this scholar's expectation that the United States will remain prosperous and educationally and scientifically advanced. It has the resources and advantages to keep its leading position in the world. But frankly

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News speaking, this hope cannot be translated into assessing and perceiving US military and political power. It is politically incorrect in China to say we want a stronger US hegemony. But this kind of strategic thinking you just described is very important. I mean, we should analyze the world in a more complicated and sophisticated way. The same logic applies to Japan. We really want Japan to be economically advanced so we can make more money together with it. But at the same time, we don't want Japan to be armed with nuclear weapons or to have a very rapid expansion of naval power because we have some problems with Japan in security terms. This kind of complexity and ambivalence will last almost forever. Q: How do you think the Chinese see the US-Japan alliance? Since Nixon's visit in the 1970s, China's position on the alliance has been one of grudging acceptance, rather than welcoming it. How do you think China sees the alliance right now, and how will that view change over the coming years? A: I think most Chinese analysts will say the US-Japan strategic alliance will last for its own sake and for the interests of both countries. Both want to maintain it, and this is the reality, a fait accompli. In the early and mid-1990s, when the Cold War just ended and a Taiwan Strait crisis occurred, there were anxieties in Beijing and some expectations that Japan would move away from the US orbit. Nowadays we are accustomed to the US-Japan alliance. Now the US and Japan have some bilateral problems, but I don't see many Chinese try to take pleasure from that. Instability in US-Japan relations may not necessarily benefit China. Q: Former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said the primary rationale for Japan to allow the US military to be stationed in Okinawa is to maintain the deterrence factor. So far, that deterrence has been designed to cope with North Korean instability or threat. But some are now trying to include China as a reason for the deterrence factor. Do you think China will and can be deterred by the United States and Japan? A: I don't see many new things here. I mean, the continuity is very obvious. With the saying or without the saying that China provides the rationale, the US-Japan strategic alliance is partly directed at China. Now, China is growing up with a larger naval power. I think it is natural that some Japanese would say they should do something to counter or balance off Chinese power. As an analyst, I don't have a big problem with that, although such a saying is not very good for public relations. Many Chinese will say we have peaceful intentions, and the growing of our military

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News power will pose no threat to anyone. This is a sincere statement. But in the real world, we see the security dilemma faced by every country.

Extended Reading: Prof. Wang Jisi, an expert on US diplomacy, US-China relations and international politics, is concurrently director of the Institute of International Strategic Studies at the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China. He is one of the most influential scholars of American studies, and carries a great deal of weight in the policymaking of the Chinese leadership. After graduating from Peking University, he pursued his academic career at Oxford University and the University of California at Berkeley. While he has an active network with US government officials, he is also well-versed in Japan-China relations. He was once a visiting fellow at the Tokyo Foundation.

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PKU Alumna on The New Yorker's ‗Young Writers to Watch‘ List PKU NEWS 2010--06--07

The New Yorker "20 under 40"

Ms. Li Yiyun (Courtesy of The New Yorker)

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Peking University, June 7, 2010: The New Yorker magazine published "20 Under 40" fiction writers worth watching in its Summer Fiction issue Monday, including American Chinese author Li Yiyun, alumna of Peking University. Compiled by the magazine's fiction team, the list also includes Jonathan Safran Foer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Joshua Ferris and Wells Tower, all from or based in North America and with a diversity of origins. Now living in Oakland, California, 37-year-old Li Yiyun was born in Beijing and graduated from Peking University in 1996, majoring in biology. Li began to write while studying at the University of Iowa and later received her Masters of Art in 2005. Li's debut collection of short stories in English A Thousand Years of Good Prayers (2005) won the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award in 2005 and the Guardian First Book Award in 2006. In 2009, she published the novel Vagrants. According to the New Yorker report released on Monday, Li was trained between the ages of twelve and sixteen as a mathematician and physicist, and her dream then was to become the Mme. Curie of China. She came to the States initially in order to pursue a PhD in immunology, thinking that her future was to be in medical science: "B-cell–T-cell communication, or some autoimmune disease." Li encountered the life of writing occasionally, which she soon became infatuated with. After finishing an evening course, she applied to the renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop where she received MFA degrees in both fiction and in creative nonfiction writing from the University of Iowa. "Did I ever consider not becoming a writer — yes! Did I ever consider becoming a writer before I gave up my science career — no!" said Li. She is currently working on a novel with the theme "leave-taking," where the characters, which were all trapped in a specific place and in a specific historical moment, seem to be constantly uprooting themselves — by emigrating, by changing names or lovers, by dying — from their own history. That is also the theme of the story for the ―20 Under 40‖ issue later in the summer. The New Yorker released its last list of writers worth watching "The Future of American Fiction" in 1999, with many of them since becoming well-known writers, including the late David Foster Wallace and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jeffrey Eugenides.

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China‘s Wind Electricity Development Ranks Number One in Asia PKU NEWS 2010--06--03 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275557856

Peking University, Beijing, June 1, 2010: In 2008, newly installed wind power capacity in China reached 7.19 million kilowatts, and the growth rate of newly installed capacity is as high as 108%. This is the fourth successive year in which the annual newly installed capacity doubles the previous one. The total installed capacity in our country now arrives at thirteen million kilowatts (one of the top ten countries in the world), which fulfills, two years ahead of schedule, our goal of reaching ten million kilowatts in 2010. China has become a leading country in terms of wind electricity, ranking number one in Asia and number four in the world, as one of the big developers of renewable energy. The wind energy resources are abundant in our country, where the deposit of exploitable wind energy approximates to a billion kilowatts (the ratio of the deposit in land to in sea is about one to three). Although we have a late start in the wind power industry, it develops very rapidly with the gradual maturity and improvement of technology, and therefore profitability. Until the end of 2008, there have been altogether twelve provinces that have installed wind power hardware and each have a total production of over 200,000 kilowatts, among which four provinces, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia and Hebei, exceed a million kilowatts. Meanwhile, we began to establish wind electricity bases of the capacity level of 10 million kilowatts, and the first one of these bases is in Jiuquan, Gansu. Another base to be on the coast of Jiangsu is already on the agenda and provinces such as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Hebei are active in preparing to build their wind power bases. At the beginning of 2009, as many as 25 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions have been equipped with wind power installations. The increasingly big wind-power market greatly encourages the development of the national manufacturing of wind power installations and their parts. There are more than 70 manufacturers producing the installations in our country, with over 50 manufacturers producing the blades, about 20 for the generators, over 10 for the converters, and about 100 for the tower tubes. At present, a percentage of domestic productions are beginning to enter the international market, especially those of the parts. It is estimated that China will become the leading country of the manufacturing of wind-power equipment in the world. In spite of the abundant wind energy resources and the rapid development of wind

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News electricity, the wind power industry of our country is still faced with serious challenges. In addition to the disadvantage that our development depends on the core technology of other countries, which has been mentioned above, we still have many other difficulties and problems to study and solve. The first important one is that of the national grid. In 2008, the wind power equipment we have installed could have generated ten million kilowatts electricity, but actually it only generated eight million kilowatts, with 20% waste rate. The main problem of this low efficiency lies in the time lag of the design and construction of regular grid, and the backwardness of the technology for controlling the grid of wind power, which cause a conflicting situation, just like a traffic jam caused by too many vehicles on a narrow lane. Another problem we are facing is that we are backward in the investigation, evaluation, and industry planning of the wind energy resources; the manufacturing industries in our country are rather scattered, which leads to the lack of integration and the insufficiency of R & D. All these factors result in the lack of overall layout of wind power industry at national level. The third problem is with regard to the high cost of wind electricity. Currently, the cost of wind electricity is 0.2 Yuan higher than that of thermal power, which dampens the enthusiasm of electric enterprises. What is more, the policy environment for the development of wind power need to be improved, and the government should offer more encouragement to the industry in terms of expenditure taxes, and technology research. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Pan Huanming Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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21 Cities Hold Seismic Surveying, 80 Active Faults Excluded PKU NEWS 2010--06--02 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275452013

Peking University. Beijing. June 1, 2010: According to Xu Xiwei, deputy director of the Geological Institute of National Seismological Bureau, the major state scientific project ―China‘s Technological System of Active Faults ---- An Assessment of Active Faults and Seismic Risk in Large Cities‖ has been successfully completed recently. This project, which officially began in June 2004, explored and assessed the activity of faults from twenty-one cities and it has excluded eighty of which were once considered as active. As the chief expert of the project, Xu Xiwei told us that this project was carried out in 21 large cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Fuzhou, and Shenyang. According to Xu Xiwei, besides the twenty-one cities included in the project, the city of Hangzhou, Chongqing and eleven districts in the Hebei Province have completed or are currently running the project. Xu Xiwei explained that on the basis of years of scientific exploration and research, they have ascertained the places where the faults lie, the latest activity of the faults and the seismic risk of the twenty-one cities and their adjacent areas, and as a result, have excluded eighty faults which are located in cities such as Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenyang and so on. Xu Xiwei said that in the detecting process, once the location of an active fault is found, we should analyze its seismic risk further. For example, if a fault has had two earthquakes in the last three-thousand years, once at three-thousand years ago and once at five hundred years ago, we can assume that the interval between the two earthquakes is twenty-five hundred years. He also explained the means of calculating the possibility of an earthquake. With such calculation, we can analyze the possible activity of faults and therefore exclude the faults which have no danger theoretically. Xu Xiwei pointed out that the China Seismological Bureau has officially launched the project of ―An Assessment of Active Faults and Seismic Risk in Large Cities‖, which aims to make assessments of the active faults of some large cities and the possibility of earthquakes, and thus will provide scientific basis for the layout and application of our territorial resources to reduce damages caused by earthquakes. He said that the project which identifies the accurate locations of faults will definitely help the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News construction of vital buildings and lifelines to avoid passing through the fault area. As for the buildings that have to pass through the area, we can take precautions to reduce damages caused by earthquakes. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Cao Yixing Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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―Financial Crisis: From Asia to the World‖ PKU NEWS 2010--05--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275292823

Peking University, Beijing, May. 28, 2010: On the evening of May 23, the PKU HSBC Finance Lectures was held at PKU Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center by the HSBC Financial Research Institute (HFRI). Prof. Shen Liantao, Chief Consultant with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) and former Chairman of Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), delivered a speech titled ―Financial Crises: from Asia to the World.‖ The lecture was hosted by Prof. Hai Wen, Vice President of PKU and Director of HFRI.

Prof. Shen Liantao compared the Asian financial crisis with the global economic downturn and analyzed the cause in historical, macroscopic, and microscopic perspectives. Supervision organizations in western countries ignored the serious danger of risk feedback led by the relativity in a financial network, said Prof. Shen. ―We have already stepped into an age of global interdependence with the networking of finance, trade, and social lives at large, and the relativity and influence among the global finance are becoming stronger and stronger. However, our supervision, legal framework, and administration are still conducted by single countries, and it is this situation that makes our financial policies and supervision organizations unable to cope with financial crisis properly. We must learn from the crisis, and innovation is needed.‖

Prof. Shen closely combined economic theory and practice in his speech and delivered his idea in a humorous way, winning big applause from the audience. It was even more attractive when he answered questions about latest hotspots, including internationalized supervision system, micro-control policies of government and real estate price in China.

After the lecture, Vice President Hai Wen presented Prof. Shen Liantao a letter of appointment as academic consultant with HFRI.

About HFRI:

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The HSBC Finance Research Institute (HFRI) was founded in 2008. Its objective is to encourage and support academic research in finance with particular emphasis on the areas of banking, the securities markets, and the financial policies of China. The faculty is drawn from PKU HSBC School of Business, National School of Development, School of Economics, and the Faculty of Business and Economics of The University of Hong Kong (HKU). The Deputy Director Prof. Frank M. Song welcomes correspondence from all academic researchers interested in examining China‘s financial sector. For more info, please visit www.hfri.pku.edu.cn.

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The Science of Life PKU NEWS 2010--05--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275286968

Prof. Rao Yi

By Tang Yuankai Peking University, May 30, 2010: When Rao Yi, once a chair professor of Northwestern University in the United States, returned to China to become the Dean of the School of Life Sciences at Peking University in 2007, he said it was because he didn't want to "just look on the epoch-making changes that are taking place in his homeland." The engagement of Rao, who enjoys a good reputation for his molecular biological research in the international scientific community and has spent more than 20 years abroad, also reflected the determination of both Peking University and Chinese educational circles to reform. Rao believes people should not only ask what problems China has, but also what problems they can solve for the country. "Some problems can't be solved all at once, but I hope there are students who care about them, as they might be the policymakers 20 years later," he said.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News The predecessor of the Peking University School of Life Sciences was the Department of Biology, which was established in 1952 by merging the departments of biology of three famous universities. It was named School of Life Sciences in 1993. Added to the initial majors of zoology and botany were plant physiology, animal physiology and animal genetics in the early 1950s. Over the years, other programs such as biochemistry, biophysics, environmental biology and ecology were added. The school currently enrolls more than 500 undergraduates and more than 400 graduate students. Right after Rao took the position, he started to communicate with students of different grades and alumni to solicit their opinions about more reforms. Although students have felt the impact of the "subversive" changes he has made, Rao set his targets as far as 20 years in the future. "After several generations of effort, there will be some internationally top-class students in China," said Rao. In his eyes, Peking University should train leadership-type talents, instead of technicians. Rao and other professors first made some changes in undergraduate courses. They conduct a new course on thinking and the concept of biology because they believe the most interesting and important thing about biology is how new thinking and discoveries are made and proved. While greatly improving laboratory conditions, Rao's school continues integrating and updating a batch of old courses and adding new courses representing the latest development trends of life sciences. When it comes to the hiring of laboratory principal investigators, Rao believes they should get the best candidates from all over the world. "That's the best place for state funding to go," he said. Reforms have never stopped in this school and its alumni includes such outstanding scholars as Pan Wenshi, China's premier panda biologist, Chen Zhangliang, who won the Javed Husain Prize for Young Scientists, which is called the Nobel Prize for researchers under the age of 35, as well as Xu Zhihong, former President of Peking University. Students in the School of Life Sciences have started to prepare for summer internships. In recent years, more and more students are able to practice at laboratories or companies in the United States and Europe through personal

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News connections of Rao. Thanks to the reforms, Rao's school has become the premier award-winning life sciences school in China. One course given by Rao and other professors was credited as the best graduate course in 2008. "We win because some schools care less about teaching," Rao said. He said at present many Chinese universities emphasize scientific research instead of teaching, because those research projects enable them to get large sums of government funding. Rao also encourages students to have fun in their studies. At the school's commencement ceremony last year, Rao made a speech consisting of merely one sentence, "I think, I try and I'm happy."

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PUHSC Develops New Continuing Medical Education Service PKU NEWS 2010--05--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=275019148

Peking University, Beijing, May 27, 2010: Elsevier, the world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products, tools and services, announced a new initiative for the Chinese market which involves the establishment of a strategic cooperation with the School of Distance Learning for Medical Education of Peking University Health Science Center (PUHSC).

Beijing MEDTIME Technology Development Co., Ltd, a company affiliated to PUHSC and Elsevier, signed an agreement Wednesday to form a joint venture to provide continuing medical education (CME) services to the School of Distance Learning. Additionally, Elsevier and PUHSC set up a Development Fund for Senior Management to lay a solid basis for sustainable development.

Peking University Health Science Center is the top domestic medical education brands in China. Its School of Distance Learning for Medical Education is one of the only five units that are licensed by the Chinese Ministry of Health to provide online CME to health professionals.

According to China‘s medical reform, improving the quality of medical professionals is crucial and education is the most significant way of achieving it. The partnership between Elsevier and PUHSC aims to provide top standard education to China‘s professionals and fully bring PUHSC‘s high academic base into play. Moreover, this partnership provides global perspectives by adopting CME materials from Western medical content and by introducing better and more current medical information resources into local programs.

Prof. Ke Yang, Executive Vice President of Peking University and PKU Health Science Center said, ―Elsevier and Peking University have cooperated for several years, and the contract signed today is in line with our continuous commitment to contribute to medical education, clinical and academic research, and healthcare in China.‖

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―Elsevier has extensive experience in offering online CME, based upon our extensive network of accredited organization and societies,‖ said Mr. Hansen, Global CEO of Elsevier Health Sciences. ―Together with Peking University, we hope to make a real difference to favorably impact the quality of healthcare in China.‖

The signing ceremony was held Wednesday in the Lakeview Hotel at Peking University; attendees included the following:

Prof. Ke Yang - Executive Vice President, Peking University; Executive Vice President, Health Science Center, Peking University;

Prof. Li Ying - Vice President, Health Science Center, Peking University; Chairman, Peking University Health Science Center Investment Management Co. Ltd.;

Prof. Gao Shuping - Dean, School of Distance Learning for Medical Education Health Science Center, Peking University; General Manager of Beijing MEDTIME Technology Development Co., Ltd.;

Michael E. Hansen - Global CEO, Elsevier Health Sciences;

Gerrit Bos - Managing Director, Elsevier Health Sciences APAC;

Victor Lam - Managing Director, Elsevier Health Sciences, Greater China and Korea.

About Peking University Health Science Center

Since 1912, PUHSC has built a unique campus culture that advocates diligence, rigor, objectivity and creativity. The faculty and graduates of PUHSC are known for their devotion to the country and to the health profession. With strong support from the central government, this first public medical school in China will continue to offer quality medical education to Chinese health professionals. Its highest goal is, with all its heart and all its might, to create an internationally recognized medical institute of

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News excellence and to offer first-class medical education for the well-being of all human beings.

Established on Oct. 10, 2000, the School of Distance Learning for Medical Education of Peking University (SDLME, PKU) is the University‘s subsidiary entity in charge of implementing distance education for medical sciences. It is one of the only five units authorized by the Ministry of Health to provide online CME to health professionals in China.

About Elsevier Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and close to 20,000 book titles, including major reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier‘s online solutions include ScienceDirect, Scopus, Reaxys, MD Consult and Nursing Consult, which enhance the productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite and MEDai‘s Pinpoint Review, which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes more cost-effectively.

A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is part of Reed Elsevier Group PLC, a world-leading publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).

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Physical Review Letters Publishes Latest Progress of PKU Femtosecond Photophysical and Optoelectronics Research Group PKU NEWS 2010--05--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274843513

Peking University, Beijing, May 26, 2010: Recently, a cooperative research conducted by 3 scholars, PKU Researcher Liu Yunquan, Prof. Gong Qihuang from the Femtosecond Photophysical and Optoelectronics Research Group, Researcher Liu Jie from the Beijing Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, and Prof. Ullrich from the German Max-Plunk Institute of Nuclear Physics has unprecedentedly studied the correlation problem of laser intensity in the vicinity of atomic double ionization threshold by experiment. By using high-power femtosecond laser and cold target recoil ion momentum spectrometer device, they have discovered that atomic structure has significant influences on the correlation behavior of the non-sequence double ionized electron. This debut research contributes to the understanding of the nature of correlative behaviors of atoms, molecules and electrons and multi-body behaviors of the strong-field quantum. The research has been published on the recent issue of Physical Review Letters (104, 173002 (2010)). Their research is funded by 3 projects: the Innovative Research Group, the Outstanding Youth Fund and the National Key Basic Research Program (973). Taken the contribution of the excited state of monovalent ions into account, they suggest the first analytical model of atomic double ionization threshold in the laser field. The double ionized Ne electrons are emitted neck-to-neck in the laser polarization plane (so-called association), while the double ionized Ar electrons are emitted back-to-back (so-called anti-association). Their theory has taken both the multiple collisions of electrons in laser field and the tunnel ionization process after the collisions into account, which successfully explained the anti-associative phenomenon of the Ar atom. But for the Ne atom, the major mechanism of electronic associative phenomenon is the single Collin in the laser field, because its higher excited state of monovalent ions inhibits the tunnel electronic mechanism. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Li Xiaomeng Source : PKU News (Chinese) 30


A Breath of Fresh Air PKU NEWS 2010--05--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274402556

Prof. Hu Dayi from PUHSC

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Prof. Hu Dayi

By Qi Xiao Peking University, May 21, 2010: Nationwide ban on smoking in public places goes into effect on Jan 1, 2011 in China, much to the relief of one untiring advocate from PKU Health Science Center. Prof. Hu Dayi says he could not have been happier to learn of China's smoking ban in public places next year. The 64-year-old professor from Peking University Health Science Center has been pushing for a tobacco-free environment for quite a few years. On every possible occasion, be it an academic conference, a lecture for the general public, a private meeting with health officials or an interview, the established cardiologist has warned people of the fatal risks of smoking. "Most people know that smoking can result in lung diseases, such as lung cancer," says Hu, who is also director of the Cardiology Center of Peking University People's Hospital. "But few are aware that smoking is also the biggest contributor to cardiovascular diseases, which is now the biggest threat to people's health." Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) show that cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally, with 17.1 million lives lost every year. In accordance with the WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which came into force in early 2005, all public places and some indoor places in China will be off-limits to smokers from Jan 1, 2011, the Ministry of Health stated last week. The ministry also said its building will be the first to ban smoking indoors starting

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News from May 31, 2010. "It's an absolutely necessary move," Hu tells China Daily, "because quitting smoking can drastically reduce the risk of heart diseases". Indeed, a study published by the British Medical Journal last year, which has followed the health of 19,000 male civil servants for almost 40 years since 1970, reports that smoking can actually cut one's life span by 10 to 15 years because of the cardiovascular risks linked to smoking. Also, the upcoming smoking ban could give more protection to non-smokers. Figures from the Health Ministry reveal that there are currently 350 million smokers in the country and 540 million non-smokers are estimated to be suffering from second-hand smoking, with more than 10,000 deaths caused by exposure to second-hand smoking every year. "Smokers are not only jeopardizing their own health, they are also putting others at risk," Hu says. "They are, in effect, robbing the rights of non-smokers to live." Born in 1946, in Henan province's Kaifeng, Hu grew up in a family of doctors. His mother was a gynecologist and his father contributed greatly to the establishment of the railway medical system in Central China. It was not surprising that Hu was admitted to the then Beijing Medical University (today's Peking University Health Science Center) in 1965 as the highest scorer in Henan province in the National College Entrance Examination. Hu has published more than 500 academic papers and 30 books on cardiology, especially on intervention therapy in coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease prevention. However, as the 23rd World No-Tobacco Day -which falls on May 31 - draws nearer, Hu is not optimistic about the actual effects of the smoking ban. As a cardiologist, Hu has been calling on people to stop smoking for years. But it is only in the past five years that voices like his have been taken seriously. "It's not an easy process, not easy at all," he explains. "It's hard for experts' views to be transformed into government policies, even harder when there are vested interests in an industry such as tobacco." International events, such as the Beijing Olympics, the Shanghai Expo and the Guangzhou Asian Games, are perhaps lending more impetus than any other force,

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Hu says. "Chinese care the most about face," Hu says. "So occasions such as these are ideal for China's push to ban smoking." Doctors and government health officials, too, are contributing to a casual attitude to the health risks of smoking. "Some doctors are still smoking in front of their patients," Hu says, "and some officials flaunt their cigarettes publicly, not feeling in the least uncomfortable." "How can you demand that the public stops smoking when doctors and officials are still holding cigarettes in their hands?" In developed countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, puffing in public not only attracts hefty fines - up to USD 500 and 50 pounds (USD 74) respectively - but the offenders are also shamed. But in China there's no policing to begin with, Hu laments. "It's all about a lifestyle choice," Hu says. "At a time when Westerners are walking and riding bicycles and getting rid of fast food, we Chinese are going nuts about cars and McDonald's and KFC." One can easily keep fit, Hu says, as he pulls a pedometer out of his pocket. The figure shows 10,024 on the meter. "I take at least 10,000 steps a day, 3,000 of which are continuous," he explains. While the Ministry of Health recommends a total of 6,000 steps every day, a study by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2009 says a minimum of 3,000 steps in 30 minutes is more effective. "The standards may vary, but the point is clear," Hu says. "If an old man like me can do it daily, why can't anybody else?"

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2010 Promotion Month of Taiwan Strait West Coast Starts at PKU PKU NEWS 2010--05--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=274270168

Peking University. Beijing. May 18, 2010: The opening ceremony, namely the special public lecture, of the 2010 Promotion Month of Taiwan Strait West Coast, took place at the Natural Science Teaching Building, PKU on May 14th. The activity was held jointly by the Beijing Office of Fujian Province, the Organizing Committee of China Cross-straits Technology and Projects Fair, and PKU Student Extracurricular Activities Guidance Center, and undertaken by the Research Institute of PKU Strait West development.

At the ceremony, Huo Deming, professor of the National School of Development, made a lecture on the development of the Taiwan Strait West Coast Economic Zone for students of PKU. First, Prof. Huo laid emphasis on the importance of the Taiwan Strait West Coast Economic Zone for the development of China in the future. He thought that the total economic power of China will continue to grow, but the process of development should be based on the development of the main areas of China, one of which is the Taiwan Strait west coast. Then, Prof. Huo analyzed the status of the development of Fujian Province with the economic data over the years. In general, compared to other eastern provinces, Fujian is on the medium level or a little behind them; but in terms of the development of Xiamen and Quanzhou, we can see that the potential development of Fujian economy is considerable. Prof. Huo also analyzed the current situation and the future of the communication between Fujian and Taiwan from different aspects, including agriculture, finance, investment, culture and so on, and specially stressed the significance of the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). In his opinion, the Strait West Coast Economic Zone is not only a special economic zone, but also the frontier of the overall communication of both sides of the Strait. At last, Prof. Huo suggested that Fujian grasp the favorable opportunity that the national policy is in support of the Strait‘s west area and take full advantage of its human capital and the cooperation of both sides of the strait in order to create a more beautiful and developed Fujian. The lecture of Prof. Huo benefited students a lot. The promotion month of Strait West, which took place at the one-year anniversary of the issuing of the document Suggestions on Construction Development of the Taiwan Strait West Coast Economic Zone by the State Council is to prompt PKU students, especially students from Fujian, to pay close attention and devote themselves to the construction of the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Strait West Coast Economic Zone. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Cao Yixing Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Love Brings You and Me Together: Voluntary Service at PKU Third Hospital PKU NEWS 2010--05--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273823492

Peking University, Beijing, May 13, 2010: On the afternoon of May 4, the launching ceremony of voluntary service in hospital was held at the Science Lecture Hall at Peking University Third Hospital with the theme ―Love brings you and me together.‖ At the ceremony, contracts were issued for ―image ambassadors‖ of volunteers. The event formally started as He Bei, Party Secretary of the Third Hospital, conferred the flag of volunteer to Youth League Secretary Jiang Xue.

At the ceremony, Luo Jinkai, nurse of Cardiology Department, gave a speech as the representative of volunteers. ―We are dedicated to be volunteers for the love, eagerness, and responsibility in our hearts. We hope to use our love to arouse warmth and eliminate indifference, to move more people for creating a more harmonious social atmosphere, and to provide help to patients in order to reduce their unease or fear.

Cong Yuefen, Vice Party Secretary of Guanghua School of Management, gave a speech representing volunteer providers. She showed gratitude to Peking University Third Hospital for providing a platform to students to actively participate in the social voluntary service, and hoped that students could treat the voluntary service as a learning process of getting to know the society and improving abilities, and could learn to shoulder more responsibilities. During the voluntary service in hospital, students should learn about care, gratitude and contribution.

Chen Zhongqiang, President of PKU Third Hospital, pointed out in the speech that although the concept of ―voluntary service‖ had not become popular until recent decades, young volunteers from the hospital have participated in events like earthquake relief, drought and disaster assistance, and Olympic Games. Volunteers shouldered their social responsibilities with their wisdom and practice, which helped

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News them grow and embodied the spirit as medial workers. As for this time, initiating the voluntary service at this platform not only helps patients to access high-level medical services, but to enjoy more humanistic care. Besides, it can improve the understandings of other people, the society, individual health and life among volunteers, which contributes to their personal development as well as services at the hospital.

It is reported that the recruitment of volunteers are open to the society at large, including community residents, staffs in enterprises and public institutions, and even foreigners living in Beijing, with university students as the main part. All applicants should have interviews and training before they become formal volunteers in hospital. The training includes teaching volunteers how to communicate with patients, basic information about hospital (such as layout, process of seeing a doctor, distribution of departments, etc.), and professional training on voluntary posts. Volunteer work in hospital includes counseling and guidance service at clinic, convenience service, introduction service, accompanying service at ward, and promotion of health education. By far, the number of volunteers recruited has reached 210, and 146 of them have conducted training.

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PKU Prof. Wang Puqu's Project on Social Organizations Concludes PKU NEWS 2010--05--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273820514

Peking University, Beijing, May 13, 2010: A special project on government‘s buying of public services from social organizations in China led by Prof. Wang Puqu from PKU School of Government was evaluated by experts from China‘s Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA), and the achievement won the first prize of the theoretical research initiated by MCA on the construction and management of China‘s social organizations.

Based on information and data from field researches about cases on Chinese government‘s buying public services from social organizations, the project combined theoretical and empirical study, problems and approaches, and research achievement from China and other countries. Considering the current situation in China and experience from the world, it summarized the overall situation and specific cases of government‘s buying public services from social organizations, analyzed advantages and disadvantages of both the government function and market mechanism in terms of public service supply, and came up with well-targeted principles, policies, and resolving plans on this issue. In this way, it has great value for the government to improve public service supply mechanism, realize government management and service innovation, public institution reform, and the equalization of rural and urban basic public services. Meanwhile, this project analyzed the reason for Chinese social organizations‘ weak points in receiving and supplying public services in perspectives of both objective system and subjective initiative. It put forward detailed suggestions to improve social organization construction and management and make use of the functions and advantages of social organizations in several aspects, including governmental and social concepts, construction of relevant systems, cooperation between government and society, financial support, and the sense of responsibility of social organizations. The achievement provided valuable reference for optimization of the environment of social organization development and promotion of the orderly construction and healthy development of social organizations.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News name led by Prof. Lester M. Salamon and his team has been combined together into ―Research on Government‘s Buying Public Services from Social Organizations – An Analyze on Chinese and Global Experiences,‖ an achievement of a joint project under MCA, World Bank, and EU and published by Peking University Press. Prof. Lester M. Salamon is an expert in government action and non-profit organization research, also professor at Institute for Policy Studies and Director of Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

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Guanghua Health Economic Forum held at PKU PKU NEWS 2010--05--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273040876

Peking University. Beijing. May 4, 2010: On April 25, the annual PKU Guanghua Health Economic Forum was held, focusing on the new medical reform and medicine bidding policy. More than 400 people attended the forum, including central ministerial and local governmental leaders, who are responsible for nationally essential drugs, medical monitoring, pharmaceutical distribution policy development and implementation, scientific research institutions and the pharmaceutical industry representatives. Since the CPC Central Committee State Council issued "Views on Deepening the Views of Medical and Healthcare System Reform" in April 2009, the State healthcare reform has entered the implementation phase, which is a gradual implementation process starting with several local pilots. Among several urgent reforming issues, prescribing violations and drug-sale-depended doctor salary system have been the two major problems for years, largely restricted the sound development of medical and health sector in China. Forum moderator Prof. Liu Guo‘en said that the Guanghua School of Management first pointed out that we should look at the existing healthcare system from a public policy and system perspective, in order to investigate whether the current system contradicts to the rational choices and motivations of most medical workers, thus resulting in an inevitable ‗lose-lose‘ outcome, rather than a ‗win-win‘ one. Prof. Ke Yang, executive vice president of Peking University, deputy director of the Department of Medicine, said that as a public welfare, the key element of healthcare system is health insurance, which is now reflected by the current governmental healthcare investment. She believes that designing a proper compensation and charging system is most crucial to the healthcare reform. John Langenbrunner, a World Bank representative and chief health economist says that there is still much room for China to improve its pharmaceutical expenditure. He recommends the Chile's electronic bidding system, a possible approach for China to increase its transparency and lower costs. Zheng Hong, director of the Department of Pharmaceutical Policy and Essential

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Medicine System, said in his keynote address, aiming to clear many companies‘ queries concerning bidding, this year the Department will put efforts into regulating purchases of essential medicines based on the working requirements of the State Council Leading Group Office, in order to gradually achieve a flat price rate in the same province (autonomous regions and municipalities), as well as ensuring the quality and supply of essential drugs. Wang Xun, deputy director of the Department of Planning and Finance of Ministry of Health, who is responsible for centralized drug purchasing policies, points out that a centralized purchasing medical drugs norms and centralized procurement of medical institutions, pharmaceutical supervision and management measures will be introduced in May, in order to further improve the centralized procurement of medicines around the country, at the same time regulating the conduct of related personnel, enhancing the expert management, and expanding the area and the scope of centralized procurement. Chen Wenling, director of the Research Office of the State Council, believes that bidding is not the only problem concerning the circulation of medicine; we should also inquire into seven other theoretical issues in depth, for instance the public goods, quasi-public goods and market goods issue. She also puts forward two basic ideas: firstly, we should establish and rebuild modern medicine and modern market and distributing system; secondly, we should begin to idea innovation, methods and institutional mechanisms, to address the deep-seated contradictions and problems in healthcare reform. Zhang Zongjiu, the supervisor of the Department of Medical of the Ministry of Health, made a speech about the nine major reform measures of public hospitals, and he also stressed the important role that economic evaluation of drugs plays in clinical pharmacy. Wang Shengli, the director of the Market Supervision of Ministry of Commerce, gave a speech on the main duty of the Ministry of Commerce in the management of drug distribution, and the importance of establishing a fair and efficient distributing system. He believes that sustained development of the industry has great significance in protecting people's health rights, promoting the conduct of the healthcare reform, increasing domestic demand and promoting consumption and employment and the maintaining social stability. In order to better address the hot and difficult issues, a "round-table dialogue" was also held in the afternoon session of the Forum. The Dialogue invited keynote speakers and special guests to communicate face to face with the other forum participants. Yu Mingde (President of China Pharmaceutical Enterprises Association), Hu Shanlian (professor of Fudan University), Wang Shan (President of PKU People‘s Hospital), Guan Zhiqiang (Vice Chairman of China Society for

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Pharmacoeconomics) were among the guests. For more details, please follow the link below: http://money.163.com/special/00254C6G/2010bdws.html Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Li Xiaomeng Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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2010 CIAS Opens, Wu Renbao Lectures on New Socialist Construction of Rural Areas PKU NEWS 2010--05--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=273040592

Peking University, Beijing, May. 4, 2009: The theme of the 2010 Conference of Important Affairs of State (CIAS), which opened on April 29th, 2010, is ―The Youth and the Era‖. This year, which marks the 90th anniversary of the first activity of the Communist Youth League of PKU, the conference invited top scholars from various fields including politics, economics, humanities and diplomacy to analyze the reform process of China, current events, noble ideals and great responsibilities for the constructing our nation and reviving our people. On the evening of April 29th, the opening ceremony, as well as the first discussion, of CIAS was held at the Multifunctional Hall of the Peking University Centennial Hall. Wu Renbao, representative of the Seventeenth Congress of CPC, national model worker, and general director of the Party, village, and enterprise of Huaxi Village, gave a splendid speech. As soon as Chairman Wu of Huaxi Village came into the hall, all the attendants stood up and welcomed him with thunderous applause. Old as he was, he still had a bright and energetic state of mood and waved to the audience in acknowledgement of their enthusiasm. Sun Liqiang, vice president of the PKU Youth League Committee, delivered the opening speech. He said that because students are the hope of our people, we should keep pace with the times, strengthen the sense of historical mission, and combine the development of individuals with the fate of our nation, and this conference just provides such a platform for us. In addition, given the considerable change of the constitution of the youth on campus, the Youth League Committee of our university is constantly reinforcing the work for graduates on extracurricular activities, and will make more efforts to broaden the platform, increase more programs which are of more participation, and serve and instruct graduates efficiently. Then, in the accompaniment of nine strikes to a bell, the large curtain of the conference was drawn away and the ninth CIAS officially began.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News After the showing of a short video of Huaxi Village, Chairman Wu delivered a lecture on the fifty-year undertaking course and development experience of Huaxi Village. As to the construction of new socialist countryside, he said, ―What is socialism? That people can live a happy life is socialism. The contents of happiness consist of a rich life, pleasant mood, and health body. What is the new countryside? We summarize as two groups of attributes: the first group is beautification and purification; the second group is that the countryside looks like a forest from a distance, like a garden at close range, and like a paradise with detailed scrutiny‖. He also pointed out that the key to construct a good state of economy, polity, culture, society and ecology is constructing the Party well and living up to the principle that ―people enjoy prosperity first while officials face difficulties first‖. When referring to the Concept of Scientific Development, he said that ―developing is a science; not developing is unscientific‖, and ―the truth is to improve conditions by ourselves when there are no favorable conditions‖, and the reason for the great achievements of Huaxi Village is that people continuously create favorable conditions for development. In the conference, Chairman Wu showed the sincerity of a peasant and the profundity of a thinker, winning great admiration for himself. He has resided at Huaxi Village for as long as forty-eight years, but every minute he is thinking about change and progress at the right time and thus he could still talk with freedom and ease and gave us some enlightenment with humorous words in his eighties. Almost all the three hundred attendants were deeply attracted by him, the old and wise man where rapturous applause broke out frequently. In the communicating part, Chairman Wu answered the questions of audience in detail. From his reply, we could clearly feel his great care and high hopes for the youth. After the discussion, Sun Liqiang, the vice president of the Youth League Committee, presented a gift for him and he left a handprint as a request from the committee of the conference. Moreover, students gave him a mysterious gift—a cartoon picture of Chairman Wu to show their admiration and respect in a popular and special way. Other members of the Party Committee of Huaxi Village, Sun Liqiang, the vice president of the Youth League Committee, Shi Yunjia, president of Youth League Committee of Graduate School and Office of Youth Affairs, Huang Guan, executive vice president of the Academy and Creativity Department also attended the conference. The PKU Graduate Conference of Important Affairs of State aims at high-level discussions which takes place once a month. Through the communication of preeminent lecturers and graduates, graduate students will learn a lot from winners and share the precious experience and abundant knowledge of them, which will help

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News students form a good personality and achieve their goals strenuously. Editor‘s Notes: PKU Graduate Conference of Important Affairs of State was first held in 2002. Each year lots of famous experts and scholars from various circles of society are invited here to interpret policies on the development of China, and to discuss hot issues of society for students of PKU in order to help students form the Scientific Concept of Development and become more enthusiastic to dedicate themselves to our nation. In the past eight years, Wu Shuqing, Fan Xulitai, Wang Yifu, Lin Yifu and many other outstanding guests were respectively invited to make a lecture at PKU. At present, the Conference of Important Affairs of State has become an important campus activity, especially for graduate students. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Cao Yixing Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU to Support UChicago's New Center in Beijing PKU NEWS

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Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 29, 2010: Prof. Robert Zimmer, President of the University of Chicago, visited Peking University on the afternoon of Apr. 26, and met with President Zhou Qifeng in the Office Building.

Peking University was one of the destinations of President Zimmer‘s second visit to China. Remembering his first visit to PKU in 2008, President Zimmer spoke highly of the research environment on campus. In response, President Zhou traced back the solid historical connection between the two universities: Prof. Zhou Peiyuan, Ex-President of Peking University, Prof. Justin Lin Yifu, Vice President of the World Bank and Former Director of CCER, are among outstanding alumni of the University of Chicago, and there are still more than 400 alumni working and living in Beijing at present.

President Zimmer introduced President Zhou to the preparation for the University of Chicago Center in Beijing. The center is to be launched this September, aiming at promoting researching and communication in the field of China studies. The establishment of the new center is a brand new program for the university. President Zimmer hoped that it would further enhance the relationship between the two universities.

President Zhou said that PKU would render as much help throughout the preparing process, and would further facilitate students with overseas study experiences by the "Education abroad program." While more than 2 000 PKU students join overseas exchange programs annually, most are at their own expense. President Zhou proposed that top universities, including UChicago, could offer more financial support.

Besides, President Zhou Qifeng introduced President Zimmer to details about departments of PKU and life of foreign students on campus. He pointed out in the discussion that both the University of Chicago and Peking University have advantage in humanities, and both need to strengthen the construction of disciplines such as

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Dr. Li Yansong, Assistant President of Peking University and Director of Office of International Relations, also joined the meeting.

About UChicago: The University of Chicago is a private co-educational university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated on Oct.1, 1890. The University of Chicago holds an important position in American education history in its macro concept of education and spirit of experiment. Schools of Anthropology, Astronomy, Theology, etc. are among the best in the US. UChicago is world-famous for its relevant studies on Economics and Sociology where the ―Chicago School‖ has generated.

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PKU Student Representatives Supervise Universities Joint Open Bidding PKU NEWS 2010--04--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=272424286

Peking University, Beijing, April 27, 2010: Beijing Universities Joint Open Bidding Meeting for meat and edible oil was held at the Changping Campus, PKU on April 24th, 2010. The meeting was hosted by the Beijing United Purchasing Association of College Mass (UPACM), and undertaken by the PKU Center of Catering Services. Leaders in charge from the Logistic Department of the Beijing Education Committee, the Board Department of Beijing College Logistic Research Society and more than sixty purchasing missions of universities of Beijing attended the meeting. The open bidding for meat and edible oil was the second centralized bidding after the joint bidding for rice and flour hosted by Tsinghua University. There were thirty-eight qualified suppliers participating in the meeting, providing ten varieties of meat and edible oil. During the meeting, fifteen student representatives from the PKU Public Rights Department of the Student Union and supervisors of student canteens were entrusted by UPACM to supervise the entire bidding process. As the third side which is independent of UPACM and suppliers, they broke off the seal of the bidding documents, registered information on prices and then sealed the bidding documents before the meeting and opened sealed tenders after the meeting to guarantee the process going on fairly and justly. In the first open bidding meeting in 2010, student representatives of PKU supervised the process of bidding for rice and flour as supervisors of the PKU Center of Catering Services, but this time they were supervisors of the meeting and took part in the entire process of the meeting and exercised the right of supervision as diners. This strict bidding procedure helped to realize the principle of ―open and honest purchasing‖, and benefited the students widely. To ensure food safety and low cost, the purchasing mission of the PKU Center of Catering Services attended the meeting and purchased meat and edible oil according to the demand in 2010. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Cao Yixing Source : PKU News (Chinese) 49


Professor Li Yining Interprets 2010 Macroeconomic Condition to Bureau-Level Cadres of Central and State Committees PKU NEWS 2010--04--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271818411

Peking University, Beijing, April 20, 2010: On the morning of April 17, ―An Elective Course For Cadres in the Bureau Level of the Central and State Committees – An Exclusive Lecture from Peking University‖ took place at Peking University (PKU). Over 160 bureau-level cadres from 16 bureaus of the Central and State Committees convened at the Alibaba Conference Hall in the PKU Guanghua School of Management‘s new building to attend the lecture of renown economist Professor Li Yining, where he analyzed the future of the economy and other hot topics on a macroeconomic level. PKU Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission, Professor Yu Hongjun presided over the lecture. ―How to view the upturn of China‘s economy?‖ was the opening that Professor Li presented to the audience that coincided with his usual direct and to-the-point demeanor. He believes that even though China‘s economy survived the 2008

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News financial crisis, it is still not fully healed and the investment foundation is not stable. Due to the fact that investments, especially investments from the government, are the key to fully recovering from a financial crisis, the restructuring of the economy is still not complete and the vicious circle of impulsive investing is still present. ―From years of development, the Chinese economy has two characteristics, one being that it is afraid of cold but not hot; and the other being that it is easy to stop but hard to reignite.‖ Professor Li continued to say that an inflation of currency is also a dormant factor that will affect the economy severely. To solve this problem, we must first define the type of inflation it is, and then place specific policies to discontinue it, but before policy implementation, full consideration of all possible factors should be taken into account. ―What we are most concerned with right now is not just to stop inflation, but to also prevent stagflation.‖ When considering the relations that economic growth and employment have, Professor Li believes that the rate of economic growth of the Chinese economy should stabilized around 6%, otherwise employment problems that can affect social stability will begin to rise. On the macroeconomic level, Professor Li talked about the current hot topics: independent innovation, price of housing and the system reform in the city and rural areas. By learning a lesson from the domestic color television and photographic camera industries, he argued that branding is reliant on independent innovation and an innovative model should be formed. In regard to the housing situation, Professor Li said that policies should be made in accordance to the salaries of the high, middle and low classes. There should be economic housing, regular rental housing, regular-priced housing and villas made available. He also believes that the problem that the system reform is trying to mend is a problem inherited from having a planned economy, where we need to especially focus on the issues of urbanization and the expansion of domestic demand. A division director of the State Administration of Industry and Commerce Yu Fachang said: ―Professor Li is a renowned economist. The reason I chose to attend this lecture is so I can learn his take on the future of the Chinese economy. I also hope to have more opportunities to attend his lectures in the future.‖ This lecture is the second lecture in a series of 16 that is organized by PKU. In addition to the March 28th lecture, also the first lecture of the series, by Professor Ye Lang titled ―Aesthetics and the Realm of Human Life‖, this series not only is receiving praise from all walks of life from society, but also from the Organization Department of the CCCPC. This Department will hold a colloquium regarding the test sites for holding elective courses for bureau members on April 20. PKU is scheduled to make a speech. Edited By : Jennifer Yan 51

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Three Academic Journals Release Special Editions to Celebrate College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering‘s Centennial PKU NEWS 2010--04--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271231161

Peking University, Beijing, April 13, 2010: In celebration of the centennial of Peking University‘s College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering in May, three world renown journals, Advanced Materials, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, and Chemistry － An Asian Journal, and the national professional journal of physics and chemistry, Acta Psysico-Chimica Sinica, published special academic issues one after another to comprehensively introduce the latest academic achievements of PKU in chemistry and materials science. Their acts show that Peking University, or even the whole chemistry circle in China, is playing an increasingly influential role in the world. Of course, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Science and Technology contributed to all these accomplishments as an important driving force for innovative fundamental research. As a pioneer in Chinese chemistry education and scientific research, the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering has a history of one hundred years. The publication of special academic issues by these three famous academic journals reflects that the college has gradually become an internationally influential institute of chemistry education and research. Advanced Materials is a prestigious academic journal in the field of materials science. Its special issue is the third one, after those by the Institute of Chemistry and the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Science, to introduce scientific achievements of an institute in mainland China in materials science. The issue includes two summaries, four newsletters, and seven academic rapid reports, presenting the College‘s latest research results in the study of fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, molecular magnets, efficient fluorescent materials, organic field-effect transistors, rare earth nano-catalytic materials, and metalloporphyrin photoconductive materials, and the noticeable progress in soft and hard template synthesis, plasma-assisted synthesis, and thermite reaction synthesis etc. of nano-materials. Coordination Chemistry Reviews is one of the most powerful academic review

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News journals in the area of theoretic and bio-inorganic chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. It is the first time that it has published a special issue for a mainland research institute. The issue covers fifteen review papers, ranging over various topics: rare earth nano-structure synthesis of coordination chemistry, coordination supramolecular assembly, single-chain molecule magnets, double metal composite rare-earth fluorescent materials, crystal polymer film, transition metal nano-catalysis and green chemistry, nano-materials and structures of the electrochemical and solution-phase synthesis method, synthesis of special organic and metal organic compounds, charge transfer complexes and its information storage, carbon nanotube composites and molecular electronic devices, flexible solar cells etc. Chemistry － An Asian Journal is a high-level Asian chemistry journal founded in 2006. Its first editor-in-chief was a winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Ryoji Noyori, and Chinese Chemical Society was one of its early founders. It is also the first time for this journal to celebrate the anniversary of a research institute with a special issue. There are altogether fourteen papers—six thematic reviews, two newsletters, and two academic papers—in the issue, mainly dealing with the topic of organic and polymer synthesis and chemical biology: transition metal catalyzed aromatization and cycloaddition, selective hydrogenolysis, near-infrared organic compounds, control of polymer topology, chiral shift, DNA conformational switch visualization, enzyme kinetics, and molecular electronic devices etc. In addition, the national professional journal of physics and chemistry, Acta Psysico-Chimica Sinica, also published a special issue, including fifty papers by teachers, students, former students, and visitor professors of PKU. Advanced Materials and Acta Psysico-Chimica Sinica both adopt the image of PKU on their covers. All four special issues also indicate its purpose of celebrating the centennial of the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Peking University on their covers. These special issues have different focuses but relate closely to each other, comprehensively introducing the latest academic achievements of PKU in core chemistry, chemical biology and materials science, and showing that Peking University, or even the whole chemistry circle in China, is playing an increasingly influential role in the world. These great accomplishments benefited from the increasing financial support of our country in basic research. There are 29 winners of the Outstanding Youth Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China, eleven winners of B-Class Outstanding Youth Fund, three innovative research groups in the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Peking University. It also has fifteen distinguished professors, two professors of ―Chang Jiang Scholars Program‖, three groups of ―Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University‖. The College has hosted or participated in over twenty projects supported by the 973 Program and there are four chief scientists in the program. The National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Science and Technology contributed to all

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News these accomplishments as an important driving force for innovative fundamental research. The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Peking University was originally the Gezhi College of Chemistry of the Imperial Capital University, which was the earliest academic institute of chemistry education and research. After a century, the college has become the cradle of chemistry intellectuals and the most important institute for scientific research, and has cultivated a large number of outstanding students. There are 201 faculty members in the College now, including nine academicians of the Academic Divisions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 55 professors and 61 associate professors. The College has a comprehensive range of disciplines, and five being of inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry and physics, organic chemistry and analytical chemistry etc. have been for many years appointed as National Key Disciplines by the Ministry of Education, which is very unique in the whole university. The College also has two State Key Laboratories and three Key Laboratories of the Ministry. And it founded Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences with Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, which is becoming an influential research institute of chemistry in the world. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Pan Huanming Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU State Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Simulation Passes Assessment PKU NEWS 2010--04--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=271228074

Peking University, Beijing, April 13, 2010: Commissioned by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Assessment Panel of National Natural Science Foundation assessed the "State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control" from April 9 to April 11. As one of the four joint laboratories, PKU State Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Simulation was also assessed. On the morning of April 10, the Assessment Panel conducted an on-site assessment for PKU State Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environmental Simulation, located at the College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. Prof. Lin Jianhua, executive vice president of Peking University, Academician Tang Xiaoyan and some other leaders warmly welcomed the experts, and attended the entire assessment process. The general introduction on the Key Laboratory, made by Laboratory Director Prof. Hu Min, rolled up the curtain of the Assessment, which was then followed by a video projection "for the blue sky", and an exhibition on the laboratory‘s most representative accomplishments, both demonstrating the 5-year academic achievement of the laboratory elaborately. Afterwards, the experts paid a visit to the lab rooms and interviewed researchers and employees. Around midday, the assessment procedure was successfully completed, with remarks of satisfaction by the Assessment Panel. As the pioneering institute of atmospheric chemistry research, PKU established its related researches as early as the 1970s. In 1995, the Atmospheric Environment Simulation Branch Office under "State Key Joint Laboratories of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control" was officially launched. With ten years of development under its belt, especially in the last five years, the laboratory has formed several distinctive international academic directions, including chemistry of atmospheric environment, atmospheric environment simulation and pollution control, environment and health, environmental performance and many others. The basic and applied basic researches conducted by the research team have not only greatly supported the development of high-tech pollution control technology, but have also promoted the progress of environmental science and technology, and significantly contributed to the environmental management and decision-making in China. During the years of 2005-2009, the laboratory team published a total of 369 papers (including 214 SCI papers), among which 84 papers were admitted by the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News world-class publications, including "Science", "Environmental Science & Technology", "Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics", "Journal of Geophysics Research" and "Atmospheric Environment". In addition, 11 patents have been authorized to this very laboratory. To sum up, all of the above accomplishments has fully demonstrated the scientific and technological innovation capability of the laboratory research team. In order to face the global climate change and air pollution challenges in China, the PKU Key Laboratory will continue to uphold the "diligent, rigorous, pragmatic and innovative" scientific philosophy, as well as the strategic objectives to serve the "state environmental protection and sustainable development". Focusing on the major atmospheric environmental issues concerning our own country and the rest of the world, the Key Laboratory will persist in promoting the development of relevant disciplines and technology, and continue to make new and greater contributions to the realization of the harmonious relationship between human and nature, and the sustainable development of our society. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Li Xiaomeng Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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24th Annual ―Jing Hua Cup‖ Chess and Bridge Friendship Match Closes, PKU Sets New Record PKU NEWS 2010--04--07 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=270646448

Peking University, Beijing, April 5, 2010: On April 3, the 24th annual ―Jing Hua Cup‖ Peking University vs. Tsinghua University Chess and Bridge Friendship Match took place at the PKU Zhengda International Communication Center. This year‘s competition marks the second fourth consecutive win for PKU, making a total of 15 wins over Tsinghua. In attendance during the opening ceremony of the competition included Liu Siming, director of the General Administration of Sport of China‘s Chess and Bridge Management Center and the director of the China Chess Club; Zhang Yan, vice secretary of the PKU Party Committee; Shi Zongkai, vice secretary of the Tsinghua University Party Committee; Zhang Wendong, director of the Department of Weiqi under the China Chess Club. Also in attendance was PKU‘s committee members, the PKU Party Committee Publicity Department Director, Zhao Weimin; PKU Trade Union Vice Chairman, Sun Li; Secretary of PKU Youth League, Lü Chenfei; vice dean of PKU Department of Physical Education, Liu Zheng; vice dean of PKU Graduate School, Liu Mingli; head of PKU Admissions Office, Qin Chunhua; and the PKU Faculty Chess and Bridge Team captain, Wei Yinshu.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News During the opening ceremony, PKU Party Committee Vice Secretary, Zhang Yan, said that the popularization of chess and bridge within institutions of higher education can better the development of the meaning of physical education and culture within campuses. The ―Jing Hua Cup‖ competition has played the role of publicizing the games of chess and bridge, while also propagandizing teamwork and building a relationship between universities. Director Liu Siming also said the fact that ―Jing Hua Cup‖ can continue for the past 24 years in two of China‘s top universities shows that chess and bridge have a special attraction, which has connected and strengthened the friendship between the two schools. This competition‘s tradition has served as an exemplar to other institutions and has left its mark in chess history forever. After the opening ceremony, the games began. This year‘s competition was divided into two sessions, the morning session and the afternoon session. There were a total of 24 teams consisting of faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students competing in Chinese chess, weiqi or go chess, and bridge. The games were intense and exciting all throughout the day, with the morning session ending with the score even at 8:8. However, after the afternoon session, PKU won the competition. The faculty won by 4:2 and the students won by 12:4, with the total score of 16:6. During the closing of the competition, PKU Vice President, Yue Sulan, and Tsinghua University Party Committee Vice Secretary, Han Jingyang, presented PKU with the trophy. Han Jingyang continued on to congratulate and thank the students, faculty, organizers and judges of both universities for their hard work. He went on to say that in the past 24 years, this cup has played the role of strengthening the relationship between the two universities and will continue to do so. To further the relationship between the two universities, after this year‘s Cup and for everyone from here on afterwards, the away team will form an interaction interface to enhance corporation between schools. This new enhancement to the tradition of the ―Jing Hua Cup‖ is another step towards PKU and Tsinghua University becoming world-class universities. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : An Jiang Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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People‘s Hospital under PKU Leads the Public Hospital Reform PKU NEWS 2010--03--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=268802058

People‘s Hospital Under Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 16th, 2010: The new health care reform is a hot topic on NPC and CPPCC this year and the reform of public hospitals attracts a lot of social attention. For example, on March 11, China‘s main news broadcast program, Xinwen Lianbo, has continuously reported on the health care reform from the People‘s Hospital under Peking University‘s standpoint. On the special topic ―The Frontline of NPC and CPPCC‖, it was reported that not being able to obtain an appointment and the expensive medical bills are the main aspects that worry the general public. The government will develop the pilot reform examples in order for more people to have the opportunity to share the equal the basic resources of health care. It is also reported in the news that the People‘s Hospital under Peking University has implemented many practices in promoting the public hospital reform, such as the ―All-in-One Card‖ to simplify the medical process and ―Diagnosis First, Pay Second‖ to bring medical care to those who need it first. ―Stick to public welfare and maintain people‘s health are the most important‖, which is the first sentence of the ―Suggestion on Directing Public Hospital Pilot Reform‖. Mr. Chen Lan, the director of China‘s Ministry of Health, stated that the focal point of this year‘s job is the reform of public hospital and the experience gained from this year and next year can be of great aid in promoting this reform to all over the country. The People‘s Hospital under Peking University actively took part in this pilot reform and is continuously exploring the operative mechanism of the reform. The People‘s Hospital under Peking University, cooperating with China‘s Ministry of Health, implemented the pilot reform of ―Optimizing the Process of Service and Improving the Efficiency of Utilizing Health Resources‖. The Hospital has opened a clinical pilot program, including completing research for 21 diseases, such as internal secretion, diabetes and so on. Aiming to drive the development of volunteer services, as a pilot hospital, it firstly began constructing the frame of volunteer service in hospitals. Moreover, the People‘s Hospital under Peking University is also one of the six pilot hospitals in basic nursing. At the same time, it vigorously investigates the primary stage of DRGs, by providing data and experience, which will make a contribution in decreasing fees, improving quality of service and diminishing the days patients stay in hospitals.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News So far, eighty percent of health resources centralize in the twenty percent of big cities, thus patients are crushing into big hospitals with situations where patients either can‘t afford the medical bills or they simply cannot even obtain an appointment. After thorough analysis, this reform plans to develop a community of health care which meets the needs of all kinds of people from different social strata. The public hospitals are closely related to the public‘s health and happiness. Mr. Chen Lan said that we should insist on the character of public welfare in public hospitals. In addition, he also pointed out that we should strengthen the position of public hospitals and brings benefits to the people. The People‘s Hospital under Peking University will continue giving impetus to the internal reform of hospitals, and as a result, to gain precious experience for the future creation and development of the health care industry. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : An Jiang Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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"What is the Meaning of Life?" — Pan Wenshi Research Team Interacted with Students from Guangxi Chongzuo High School PKU NEWS 2009--12--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261541879

Peking University, Dec 21: Prof. Pan Wenshi, Director of the Research Base for Biodiversity of Peking University and professor of PKU's College of Life Sciences, visited Chongzuo High School on Dec. 16th with a team from the research base. The six members shared their study, research and life experiences with more than 3,000 local students in Chongzuo City, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Founded in Nov. 1996, PKU's Research Base for Biodiversity has established field study bases on the wild life of white-headed langurs (an endangered species of monkey) in Chongzuo, an economically disadvantaged city in border areas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. For 13 years despite geographical or technical obstacles, Prof. Pan's team has made remarkable achievements in the protection of white-headed langurs and the research of biodiversity. PKU alumna Dr. Yao Meng made a speech during the meeting, sharing her experiences in the devotion to life sciences since her teenage years, and encouraging students from Chongzuo High School to think about their life choices by finding their interests, spending time to learn more about them and holding on to their dreams. Dr. Yao, who entered PKU as a molecular biology major in 1996, continued her research in the University of Michigan after obtaining a PhD degree there. This year, she decides to leave the US for China to pursue the study of biodiversity following Prof. Pan Wenshi. She mentioned that she encountered Prof. Pan in a lecture for the first time when she was a PKU undergraduate, and was deeply moved by Prof. Pan's passion for career and humanistic care. She believes that Prof. Pan distinguishes himself in the awareness of welfare of ordinary people. She then asked Prof. Pan to give an inscription, which later became Dr. Yao Meng's motto, "all our efforts for the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News well-being of all." In 1998, Yao carried out the field study led by Prof. Pan in a remote but serene base in Chongzuo. She drew herself in thinking of natural history and theories of evolution, as well as the further relationship between nature and human beings. During an investigation, a local countryman told Yao and her classmates that it was Prof. Pan that had helped them a lot, from financial aid for the education of his grandson, to the construction of infrastructural facilities in the country. Yao was then presented with a parcel of careful packaging, in which the name card of Prof. Pan was meticulously kept. "Such move in the deepest of heart is the best honor for any scientist, more emotionally-touching than any gold medal or published papers," Yao Meng said. Prof. Pan's devotion and care have bestirred her to pursue another approach to scientific study where it needs much more effort, but the study was in accordance with human's welfare. Daughter of Prof. Pan Wenshi, Co-founder and Deputy-president of www.cncard.com, Pan Yue, also shared her life experiences and entrepreneurship. A PKU mathematics graduate, she took on her career in Hearst Medical Group (Beijing) instead of pursuing her graduate study in the University of Maryland. She founded her own IT company, cncard.com in 1999 and has made brand new achievements in China's e-commerce industry especially B2C, with an annual sales revenue today of RMB 500 million. Last June, she made up her mind to drop the current post and follow her father's cause on research of biodiversity, then joining the Guangxi Biodiversity Research Base led by Prof. Pan. "I realized that real happiness lies in what Father is insisting on doing - endeavoring to bring help and happiness to more people," said Pan Yue, encouraging the audience to seek the meaning of life through persistence on goodness, honesty and ideals. Zhang Lan, an economics graduate from Beijing Technology and Business University, also shared with the students her thoughts on dropping the job in banking industry and joining the research team on biodiversity and protection of white-headed langurs. The team members answered questions on environmental, ecological and climate issues as well as concerns about choices of life and study during the Q&A session. Ye Guohua from Chongzuo High School was among the deeply touched students, "I learned the significance of love from the team. Through that word, I saw the light of humanity and humanistic care." "It is most significant for the high-school students to learn about the deeds of Prof. Pan's team in a crucial period of growing up," said Liang Mingzhi, principal of Chongzuo High School. "Prof. Pan's care for Guangxi and Chongzuo is also moving,

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News especially for a scientist devoted to environmental protection at the expense of giving up all the favorable living conditions. What young people need now is the spirit of teamwork and diligence in fulfilling the ideals. The lecture has enlightened all of us." The Research Base for Biodiversity, Peking University, organizes lectures or other activities several times a year for local people, especially students, on bio-civilization and ideals of life, enriching the local culture and life. Prof. Pan expressed his excitement after the lecture, "we will keep organizing similar activities, and I share the happiness with young students here." Edited By : Seren Translated By : Jacques Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Wins First Place in BUVA Championships PKU NEWS 2009--12--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=261017173

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 16, 2009: The PKU volleyball team won the women‘s championships and placed third in the men‘s group for the 2009 Beijing University Volleyball Association‘s (BUVA) annual championship held at Beijing Jiaotong University. The Championship was hosted by the Federation University Sports of Beijing, and 22 men‘s team and 14 women‘s team from 22 Beijing universities took part in this event. The PKU women‘s volleyball team won the champion through defeating the strong teams of previous years: the Communication University of China and Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics. The PKU men‘s team defeated the teams of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Beijing Institute of Technology to get the third place in the contest. Both teams have brought PKU glory. Under the care and support of PKU, the Volleyball Association has actively participated in the ―National Hundreds of Millions Students Sunshine Sports‖ sponsored by the Ministry of Education. They have taken part in various contests held within and outside of PKU as well and won numerous awards meanwhile. In the meantime, they also have organized conventional contests like ―Freshman Cup‖ and

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News ―PKU Cup‖ on campus, which have promoted the development of volleyball at PKU, and enriched students‘ daily lives. The leaders of the association plan to make use of this victory to speed up the development of volleyball sport and culture at PKU. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Wins Five Awards in Beijing Universities‘ Table Tennis Championship PKU NEWS 2009--12--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=260460653

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 9, 2009: From December 5 to 6, the 2009 Beijing College Table Tennis Championship was held at Beijing Foreign Studies University. The table tennis team of Peking University (PKU) won a big victory in the championship to get five champion titles. Under the rules of the game, PKU team was incorporated into group A to take part in the men‘s team, women‘s team, men‘s doubles, women‘s doubles, men‘s singles, and women‘s singles. This group was full of strong competitors because it included the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications team, who have won four championship titles in the previous championship. The previous world champion-Liu Wei, also the head coach, had held preparation meetings before the championship to analyze their rivals, find their own shortcomings, form a detailed training plan and a comprehensive strategy. Prof. Yue Sulan, Vice-President of PKU, He Guang‘an, Director of the Department of Physical Education, and Liu Zheng, Vice-Director of Department of Physical Education, also held the pep rally to ask the players to make sufficient preparation for the championship and to encourage them to strive for honor with confidence as well.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News With the team members‘ hard work, both the men‘s group, including Liu Miao, Zhou Zhengqing, Chen Yimo, Liu Zongyu, and Ren Suiyuan, and the women‘s group, including Yang Liu, Gao Xi, Liu Kailun, Wang Ye, and Yuan Wen, defeated the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications team and won the champions. In the following matches, Liu Miao-Chen Yimo and Yang Liu-Wang Ye won the men‘s doubles and women‘s doubles respectively. Then, Liu Kailun, Gao Xi, and Yang Liu all entered the semi-final of the women‘s single, and won all three titles of this competition. The PKU Table Tennis Team won five championship titles in all during the six competitions of this championship. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Institute for Cultural Industries Attends 4th Beijing International Cultural and Creative Industry Expo PKU NEWS 2009--12--03 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259811575

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 2, 2009: On November 26-29, 2009, the 4th Beijing International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo (ICCIE) was held in Beijing. Invited by the Organizing Committee of the ICCIE, Institute for Cultural Industries of Peking University (PKU) attended ICCIE as the representative of other research institutes on cultural industries. 2009 is also the year for the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Institute for Cultural Industries. During the four-day exhibition, the Institute for Cultural Industries exhibited their work on basic theoretical research, training of innovational talents, promotion of culture industry projects, and national policies consultation. The exhibited research achievements of annual reports, frontier teaching materials, frontier reports, academics references, industrial comment, and industrial weeklies, as well as the materials from International Forum on Cultural Industries, were well received by the attended visitors. The ICCIE is a national expo which is co-hosted by Ministry of Culture, the State Administration of Radio Film and Television, General Administration of Press and Publication, and the People‘s Government of Beijing Municipality. This ICCIE has enlarged its size to attract nearly 430,000 people from overseas governments,

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News academia, industry, finance and investment industry, and research institutes, and people who have paid attention to the industry of culture and creation as well that this ICCIE has the largest number of attendants compared with previous ones. The exhibitors were coming from eight industries of the national cultural industry, which have brought new ideas, business opportunities, and industry cooperative projects for the new developing period of national culture industries. The Institute for Cultural Industries has set up an important platform of information exchanges of cultural industries and project cooperation to exhibit our advantages in the theoretical research, academic construction, talents training and project promoting on cultural industries, which has enlarged the institute‘s academic influence in this field. The institute has also gained a lot of frontier information of this field, which has broadened their thinking and views. In the next step, they will sort and implement the information in order to exploit new academic fields and form innovational talents training models for the development of national cultural industries. In the meantime, they want to make the institute to be one of the high-level international research institutes of combining learning with research and production. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Student Volunteers in Wenxian County PKU NEWS 2009--12--02 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=259744748

Peking University, Beijing, Dec 1, 2009: Recently PKU volunteers have gone to Wenxian County, Gansu Province, to engage in education and survey as well as to contribute to the improvement of ecological effect and education in the local area. The volunteers consist of first year graduates from the College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, the School of Arts and the School of Economics. They left Beijing on Nov. 15 and have arrived at Shangde Primary School of Wenxian County to provide 20-days of voluntary services. Fully informed of the curriculum schedule of the school, volunteers have designed courses covering environmental education, English, arts, natural sciences and social sciences. They also managed to play films of environmental education in the class, giving the students an opportunity to see the outside world and realize the importance of environmental protection. Edited By : Connie Chang Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : PKU News (Chinese)

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PKU Undergraduate Wins Second Place in 2009 ―CCTV Cup‖ English Speaking Contest PKU NEWS 2009--11--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=258599261

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 18, 2009: On November 15, the 2009 ―CCTV Cup‖ English Speaking Contest concluded at CCTV‘s tenth studio, where Zhao Xinkan from PKU Yuanpei College won the second place in the final contest. His tutors, Ma Xiaoqi and Ke Yan from the School of Foreign Languages of PKU, gave him a lot of help during the entire contest. The 2009 ―CCTV Cup‖ English Speaking Contest began in the middle of October. After three regionally selective contests, Zhao Xinkan went into the national semifinal ranking first in the Beijing regional contest. The national semifinal, which began at the beginning of November, made a selection of 23 from the 90 participating candidates. Under the guidance of his tutors, Zhao Xinkan went into the final competitions smoothly and resulted in second place. For the final round, only 6 candidates would continue. Thus, Zhao Xinkan‘s two tutors continued to help him to collect materials, modify his manuscripts, and simulate debates. Living to the expectations, Zhao Xinkan went into the final and gained the ―Award of Audiences‘ Favorite Player‖. On the evening of the final, Zhao Xinkan performed excellently and won the second place of 2009 ―CCTV Cup‖ English Speaking Contest. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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―General Plan for Beijing‘s Land Use‖ by PKU College of Urban and Environmental Sciences Approved by State Council PKU NEWS 2009--11--07 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=257566104

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 5, 2009: Recently, the ―General Plan for Beijing Land Use (2006-2020)‖, edited by College of Urban and Environmental Sciences of Peking University (PKU), was approved by the State Council. Since August 2004, as the technical support unit, PKU College of Urban and Environmental Sciences has been in charge of the evaluation of the ―General Plan for Beijing Land Use（1997-2010）‖ ‘s implementation and the compiling of the ―General Plan for Beijing Land Use (2006-2020)‖ ‘s outlines under the leading of Beijing Municipal Government. More than 60 teachers and students took part in this project. On the review meeting of the plan‘s general outline organized by the Ministry of Land and Resources, Associate Prof. Lin Jian, the team leader, gave a report on their work and won approval. The overall aim of the ―General Plan for Beijing Land Use‖ is the harmonious development of urban and rural areas, and using the land frugally and intensively. It also proposes the spatial layout of land use in the future, including the ecological conservative space, basic farmland protective zones, and urban developing areas. The ratification and implementation of the plan is a major step in the process of building the capital Beijing to be an international city, a cultural city, and a pleasant-to-live city. It is also known that specific plans for the countries and towns of Beijing will be compiled in a faster pace under the guide of the ―General Plan for Beijing Land Use‖. Edited By : Cai Ying Translated By : Su Juan Source : Beida news (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Asian Poetry Festival 2009 Opens at Peking University PKU NEWS 2009--10--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=256474644

Peking University, Beijing, Oct.19, 2009: Thirty three famous poets and nine renowned experts from across the mainland as well as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Mongolia, Korea, India and Turkey came together at the Peking University Hall in the evening of Oct.15th. ―The Night of Beida‖ poetry reading unveiled the Asian Poetry Festival 2009. On the next following days, the festival is going to be held in Beijing, Tongcheng, Yixian and other cities and the participants will have in-depth exchanges of their ideas on the relationship of geographical experience and poetry writing, the return to the eastern culture and mother tongue. This Festival is jointly organized by the Chinese Association of Poetry, the Zhongkun Poetry Development Foundation, the ―Poem Publishing‖ Society, Peking University Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Peking University Institute of New Poetry, the Sino-Japanese Poetry Exchange Foundation and the Japanese Trend Society‘s ―Modern Poetry Post‖ Journal. At the poetry reading in Oct.15th, Peking University Professor and Director of the Institute of China‘s New Poetry, Mr. Xie Mian said in his address that the best ways for people to express wonderful feelings were through flowers and poetry. Flowers, however, tend to wither easily whereas poems are eternal. He thanked the poets from all the different countries for bringing the beauty of poetry to Peking University. Edited By : Xiang Yunke Translated By : Zhuang Tianyuan Source : Beijing Youth Daily Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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China Establishes ―Ivy League‖, Academic Credits Mutually Recognized PKU NEWS 2009--10--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=255595164

Zhejiang Online, Hangzhou, Oct.13, 2009: In United States, Ivy League schools are widely known as some of the most prestigious universities in the world. To be admitted by an Ivy League institution is a dream for students all around the world. Recently, China has also begun to set up its own ―Ivy League‖. Yesterday, nine premier universities which were the first members of the ―985 Program‖ joined hands to form the first college league in China and reached the agreement on promoting cooperation and communications among higher education institutions. According to the agreement, the nine universities (―C9‖) will take advantage of each other's strengths and share their education resources. Building up China‘s ―Ivy League‖ has been what top Chinese universities been longing for. Because through cooperation and communications, the institutions can not only complement each other with their academic strengths and distinctive styles, but also enhance their capacity for independent innovation. To strengthen communication and mutual understanding, the nine universities, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University and other six institutions, initiated the ―First-class University Development Forum‖ in 2003 and have gathered each year to discuss the issue of cooperation in higher education. The agreement on collaboration at the seventh forum this year has been a big step made towards the goal and is good news for Chinese higher education development in the future. Based on the platform of ―C9‖ League, some fantastic ideas of the school leaders can be realized, such as the construction of digital fast express, long-distance communications on higher education strategy between the school leaders on a regular basis, and the project of sharing lectures from prominent professors and other on-line educational resources. Besides the formal establishment of ―C9‖ League, several specific implementation measures have been discussed and substantial progress has been made. The term ―exchange students‖, once referred only to students exchanged abroad, will be expanded to students exchanged in universities at home. Having joint education programs for undergraduates and graduates is one of the Chinese ―Ivy League‘s‖ chief goals. And all of the ―C9‖ schools mutually recognize students‘

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News credits and academic records achieved in any school within the league. The ―C9‖ have also determined to expand their cooperation in discipline construction. They plan to work together in textbook writing and faculty training and prepare to create a catalogue of courses and build up a network-based education system to share the lectures. The ―C9‖ schools even expect to mutually assess the doctoral dissertations online. Moreover, with the global vision, the ―C9‖ hope to strengthen the cooperation and communications with the true Ivy Leagues in the US, the "G8" in Australia and other well-known higher education institutions around the globe and intensify its influence on the global stage. Edited By : Jennifer Yan Translated By : Han Yafei Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Guangzhou and PKU Co-found AVS Industrialization Center PKU NEWS 2009--06--07 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=244365695

Peking University, Beijing, Jun 4, 2009: On the morning of June 3, Guangzhou and Peking University (PKU) signed an agreement to co-found the Guangzhou Research Development and Industrialization Center of Audio Video Coding Standard (AVS) National Engineering Laboratory at Guangzhou University Town. They aim at setting up a comprehensive digital media industry chain covering chip and software design, overall machine design and manufacture, and media production and operation. Zhang Guangning, Mayor of Guangzhou, Xu Zhibiao, Vice-Mayor of Guangzhou, and Prof. Yue Sulan, Vice-President of PKU attended the signing ceremony. The AVS, owning independent Chinese intellectual property rights, is an important foundation for the strengthening of China‘s digital audio-video industry. Recently, Guangzhou has opened the first testing channel of AVS High Definition Digital TV and applied it in 20 provinces and cities, which has accelerated the process of industrialization. At the signing ceremony, Mr. Xu Zhibiao wished that the AVS could form a comprehensive digital media industry chain covering chip and software design, overall machine design and manufacture, and media production and operation, and play an important role in Digital Home industry through the cooperation of the two sides. The government of Guangzhou will provide policy and financial support. By setting up industrial incubator for AVS, and assembling companies on AVS research, design, testing, operation, sales and service, they want to apply AVS to not only digital TV but also other Digitized Terminals including computers, mobile phones, and Personal Digital Assistants. Edited By : Seren Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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2009 PKU Summer School Introduces New Programs PKU NEWS 2009--05--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242617782

Peking University, Beijing, May 15, 2009: Summer Schools have run for several years in the world. Many universities have opened for both students and people from outside the universities during the summer holiday in order to improve the educational quality as well as to make contributions to the society by providing classic courses, or organizing programs of scientific research and overseas study. Many world-class universities have gained remarkable achievements using this model. In China, the first summer school was started by Peking University (PKU) in 2004. Since then, many other universities have set up summer schools in succession. PKU Summer School has provided its distinctive basic and general courses to the society and invited famous experts from home and abroad to give classes or seminars to broaden the students‘ learning resources. The summer school has not only enriched the teaching system but also explored another new way to serve the society. Since 2004, PKU has already held the summer school for five times. Two new programs, PKU Summer School International and PKU Summer School for High School Students will be introduced into 2009 PKU Summer School. All courses of the PKU Summer School International will be taught in English, which are for international students and some domestic students. The courses of the PKU Summer School for High School Students are designed based on the reform of high school courses, which are mainly for high school students from Beijing.

PKU Summer School for College Students: a variety of classic courses to broaden the learning resources There will be more than 50 courses in the 2009 summer school. In addition to a small number of courses which will be only for PKU students, the majority of courses will be open to both PKU students and people from outside PKU. About 2400 PKU students have already registered for courses since April 26 when the program began to accept applications. The application system will be open to the public from May 15. The courses mainly involve general education courses and some popular optional courses, such as History of Cultural Exchange for Chinese and Japanese, World

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PKU Summer School for High School Students: college teachers taking part in the reform of high school courses The PKU Summer School for High School Students is one of the highlights in the 2009 summer school which attracts attention of many high school students and their parents. It is also the first time in a Chinese university to provide optional courses for high school. The aim of this program is to meet the requirements of high school courses‘ reform. Therefore, PKU has designed courses covering different disciplines which are suitable for high school students. Through these courses, the students are provided with a chance to feel the college study atmosphere in advance, broaden their knowledge, and explore their interests in subjects. In the meantime, they also want to find a new way to promote the educational revolution in China through this program. There are 7 courses in this summer school for high school students. Each student can only choose two from these courses including Mathematical Thinking, Digital and Intelligent World, Modern Astronomy, Seismology, Life of the Past, and Internet Information Retrieval and Utilization. These courses are not directly related to the college entrance examination, but paying more attention to the non-high-school courses. Two high schools have already confirmed that the credits completed in the summer school can be transferred.

PKU Summer School International: global students have classes together PKU Summer School International offers nine courses which are mainly designed for foreign students as well as some domestic students. The content of the courses focuses on the study of China which aims at enhancing foreign students‘ understanding of China‘s reform and current situation, and the communication between young students from different countries. The students from Yale University, Stanford University, University of Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore will have classes with PKU students together. From May 15, the application system of this program will also open to some domestic universities, which will provide a novel platform for study and communication of global students. Every summer, PKU selects some of its best students for exchange programs abroad in some of the most prestigious universities in order to enrich their

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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping Visits PKU PKU NEWS 2009--05--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242144757

Peking University. Beijing, May 12, 2009: On the morning of May 6, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation, visited Peking University to inspect and guide the activities of studying the scientific outlook on development. Vice President Xi inspected the History Museum of the University, the Micro Processor Research and Development Center, and the School of Life Sciences. Then he spoke with representatives of the faculty and students of the University in Yingjie Exchange Center. After the brief account of the University‘s activities of studying the ―Scientific Outlook on Development‖ given by Secretary Min Weifang, Vice President Xi delivered an important speech, which spoke highly of the University‘s achievements in education, scientific research, and social services. As the first comprehensive university in modern China, PKU was the center of New Culture Movement, the cradle of May Fourth Movement, and the first place to spread Marxism and the democratic and scientific ideas. Since the reform and open-up of China, the University has made substantial progress in overall quality and international influence. Now PKU was advancing towards becoming a world-class university. As to the activities of studying the Scientific Outlook on Development, Comrade Xi said that they had been effectively organized and conducted in the University. And the study and practice activities of PKU had stepped into the phrase of analysis and examination. He hoped that the University would continue to give an outstanding performance during this phrase, and the meeting on the democratic life of the University leadership should be held and substantial, effective and useful reports should also be made. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Closing of 3rd ―Beijing Universities‘ President‘s Cup‖ Table Tennis Tournament Held PKU NEWS 2009--05--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=242144249

Peking University, Beijing, May 12, 2009: The third annual ―Beijing Universities‘ President‘s Cup‖ Table Tennis Tournament, hosted by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, co-organized by Beijing University Students‘ Sports Association and Peking University (PKU), was held at the training base of KU Founder Table Tennis Club on May 10th. Thirty-six managers from 16 colleges and universities in Beijing, including PKU, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and the University of International Business and Economics took part in the tournament. Han Qide, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress, Du Songpeng, Member of Beijing Municipal Education Commission, Zhang Yanjun, Executive Deputy Secretary-General of the Joint Secretariat of the China University Students‘ Sports Association, Zhang Yan, Deputy Secretary of the CPC PKU Committee, Gan Beilin, Director of the Department of Physical Education of the Beijing Municipal Education Committee, Liu Qixiao, Secretary-General of Beijing University Students‘ Sports Association, and other related officers attended the opening ceremony, which was hosted by Hao Guang‘an, Director of the PKU Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. Academician Han Qide, and Zhang Yanjun did the kickoff for the competition. The tournament included men's singles and women's singles games. Han Qide and Yue Sulan, Han, as representatives of PKU, participated in the competition and won the championships of the men's single and women's single, respectively. Han Qide issued the trophy for PKU. The competition received tremendous support and cooperation from Office of the PKU CPC Committee and the President Office of PKU, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, the Security Department, the Affiliated Hospital of PKU and other departments as well.

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Forum of University Media in Beijing Held at PKU PKU NEWS 2009--05--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=241536707

Peking University, Beijing, May 5, 2009: On May 3rd, in order to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the May Fourth Movement and also May Fourth Youth Day, over a hundred youths from the media from nearly 50 universities in Beijing gathered at Peking University to attend the forum of the media affiliated with the University Communist Youth League in Beijing. The forum was under the guidance of Beijing Municipal Committee of China Communist Youth League, organized by Peking University Committee of China Communist Youth League, and undertaken by PKU Youth, the University‘s official newspaper. The opening ceremony of the forum was held in Yingjie Exchange Center on morning of the festivities. The welcome speech was delivered by Mr. Han Liu, Secretary of the Peking University Committee of China Communist Youth League and Director of PKU Youth. According to Mr. Han, the theme of the forum, ―New May Fourth, New Youth, and New Spirit,‖ embodied a three-layer meaning. ―New May Fourth‖ is to remind us of looking at the social and national changes in a historical and developmental way; ―New Youth‖ on the other hand, is to inspire us to consider what kind of young people could be called new; and ―New Spirit‖ is to adapt to the social changes, inherit the tradition and advance with the times. Deputy Chief Editor of China Youth Daily, Mr. Liu Jian, listed two requirements for the staff of the media. One was to have a lofty character, to take it easy but also determined with the profession; the other was to have strong capacity, including rich experience, much reading and a correct way of understanding, and to be open-minded and non-biased. Deputy Chief Editor of Beijing Youth Daily, Mr. Fu Xincai, stressed that the media should take the initiative to face the challenges and opportunities against the mass-participated communication in his speech given at the forum. Following the opening ceremony, the student representatives were divided into groups to exchange views on 6 topics, that included the responsibilities, construction and management, brand building and running of the media affiliated with the University Committee of Communist Youth League, etc. At the closing ceremony in the afternoon, the conveners of the sessions from Peking

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University, Communication University of China, and China University of Political Science and Law each reported the results of their respective group discussions one by one. Representative from Tsinghua University Zhang Junchuan delivered the summary speech on the thorough and extensive discussions of the forum. It was agreed that the media affiliated with the University Committee of Communist Youth League should shoulder the new mission of the times, take the initiative to face the new challenges, guide the ideological trend of the youth and develop in a scientific way. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Students Selected as Image Ambassadors of 2010 Expo Star PKU NEWS 2009--05--03 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=241363607

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 30, 2009: On April 28, the press conference of the first anniversary for the countdown of the Shanghai World Exposition was held in Beijing. The World Expo Star ceremony & the 2010 Expo College Students‘ Creative Contest for Environmental Protection were started at the same time. Five Chinese college students, including Luo Ri, a graduate of College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University (PKU), have been awarded the title of ―Image Ambassador of 2010 Expo Star‖ as the representatives of the Antarctic Expedition Team of Chinese College Students. From March to April, six students for PKU went to the Antarctic for scientific expedition together with senior managers from multinational companies and other students from world-level universities. During this period, they witnessed the changes of the ecological environment in Antarctic, and made further discussions with others on the topic of climate changes and energy resources. Together with other members of this team, the PKU students have delivered speeches in colleges and companies around China to share their experience and gains on the journey and promoted environmental protection as well after their expedition. In order to award their contributions to environmental protection, the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo awarded them the title of ―Image Ambassador of 2010 Expo Star.‖ After the ceremony, the World Expo Star Selection & the 2010 Expo College Students‘ Creative Contest for Environmental Protection, supported by Coca-Cola Company, would be started immediately around the colleges in China. The theme of the contest is ―Little change to create new wonder in the city‖, which is to expand the Expo 2010 Shanghai China‘s theme: ―Better city, better life.‖ They want to encourage the college students to release their passion, and create a better future for the cities‘ harmonious development by their creativity. According to the organizers, there will be 200 students selected as the ―World Expo Star‖ to spread the theme of Expo 2010 Shanghai China in the end of May. They will also be invited to visit the exposition districts during the period of the Expo 2010. In the meantime, their works will have the opportunities to be exhibited in the Coca-Cola Company‘s hall. Chen Chao, the Vice-Minister of Market Department of the Bureau of Shanghai

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News World Expo, expressed that the success of the Expo 2010 Shanghai China needs support from the whole society and the participation of every one. He hoped that there could be more and more young people taking part in the Expo to show Chinese youths‘ creativities on the environmental protection to the whole world through this contest. Edited By : Seren Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Holds Shenzhen Alumni Conference PKU NEWS 2009--04--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=240306234

Peking University, Beijing, April 21, 2009: The Shenzhen Alumni Conference of Peking University was held in the PKU Shenzhen Graduate School on the morning of April 19th. More than 800 alumni gathered for the conference when they considered and adopted at the 8th Party Member List of the PKU Alumni Association in Shenzhen. PKU President, Zhou Qifeng, Former PKU President Xu Zhihong, President of PKU Alumni Association, Zhang Bigong, President of Shenzhen University, Wang Suiming, Standing Committee member of the Shenzhen Municipal Government Committee and director of Shenzhen Organization Department of CPC Municipal Committee, Hai Wen, vice president of PKU and President of Shenzhen Graduate School, Shi Shouxu, PKU President‘s Assistant and Executive Vice President of the Shenzhen Graduate School, Gao Guohui, the new president of the PKU Alumni Association in Shenzhen and Deputy Secretary-General of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, and other members of the new and late party attended the meeting. The General Assembly adopted the 8th Party Member List of the PKU Alumni Association in Shenzhen and selected Gao Guohui to be the new president, Li Hao, Xu Qin, Hai Wen, Ren Kelei, Wang Suiming, Li Huanan, Zhang Bigong, Zhang Weidong, Ding Keyi, Shi Shouxu to be honorary presidents and Li Wei to be the Secretary-General. Xu Zhihong, Zhou Qifeng, Hai Wen and Shi Shouxu presented the letter of appointment for the members of the new working party. PKU alumni in Shenzhen brought their children's used books to the conference, signed their encouragement and donated to the Hope Primary School in the earthquake-stricken area before the conference, and participated in the workshop with three sections about ―Growth Enterprises Market‖, ―real estate‖, and ―Genes and Health‖ after the conference. The PKU Alumni Association in Shenzhen has been set up for more than a decade. Its current registration has reached 4,000. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News (Chinese)

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Li Yanhong Requiting Fund Established at PKU PKU NEWS 2009--04--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239771006

Peking University. Beijing, April 14, 2009: On the morning of April 13th, Mr. Li Yanhong, President and CEO of Baidu and alumnus of Peking University signed an agreement with Peking University President Zhou Qifeng, to donate RMB 10 million to establish ―Li Yanhong Requiting Fund‖ at Peking University. The Ceremony was attended by Academician Xu Zhihong, former President of Peking University and current President of Peking University Alumni Association, and representatives from Dept. of Information Management, School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science, Guanghua School of Management, Communist Youth League of Peking University, Peking University Education Foundation and Alumni Association of Peking University. President Zhou spoke highly of the contribution of Mr. Li and his company to the scientific and technological development and the spread of information. He said that their efforts to seek for the minimum distance between people and information not only explored new ways for the economic development and technological research in the information age, but also benefited millions of people and set a distinguished example for the youth, especially students at Peking University. President Zhou, on behalf of the faculty and students of Peking University, thanked Mr. Li for his support to the University. According to him, as the first requiting fund, it was of special and noble significance. He said that the University cared about the development of alumni and would support them to contribute to the national prosperity, social development and public welfare. He also encouraged the alumni who had achieved their career success to give back to the society. In the past years, alumnus Li Yanhong has been closely connected with the Alma Mater in both academic and career development. The Alma Mater has not only taught him about book knowledge, social responsibility and critical thinking, but also helped him a lot with the development and growth of Baidu. The fund he established today was his first but not last response in return for the abundant support and help he had received from the Alma Mater. Mr. Li Yanhong graduated from Dept. of Information Management, Peking University, in 1991 and has been invited to return to the University to exchange with the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News students for several times since then. In 2008, he was asked to deliver a speech at commencement of Peking University. It‘s said that besides leading the development of his company, Li Yanhong will devote more and more energy to the social welfare cause to serve and give back to the society. According to the instruction of alumnus Li, the fund will support scholarships, international exchange programs for students and other programs to benefit the development of departments and schools. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Prof. Li Chengyan Delivers Speech at Opening Ceremony of Hong Kong Center of Anti-Corruption Studies PKU NEWS 2009--04--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239374794

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 10, 2009: The Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong Centre of Anti-Corruption Studies was held on April 2. Wong Yan-lung, Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, and Timothy Tong, Commissioner of Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), emceed the ceremony. The aim of the center is to combine theoretical research with the results of empirical investigations, so as to offer a unique resource for researchers and policy-makers working on anti-corruption reform, and enhance the communication and cooperation between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the rest of the world. Nearly two hundred scholars, experts, and government officers from Hong Kong, Macao, the USA, the U.K., and Transparency International attended the ceremony. The lectures in the seminar that followed the ceremony included officers for the USA Justice and Office of Government Ethics, lords of British House of Lords, researchers from University of Cambridge, officers of Transparency International, and scholars from universities in Mainland China as well. Prof. Li Chengyan, Party Secretary of School of Government of PKU, Director of PKU Centre of Anti-Corruption Studies, was invited to the opening ceremony and delivered a speech on the theme of ―Study on Laws and Regulations System of Anti-Corruption in China‖ which attracted the attendees‘ attentions. The lecture discussed the status quo, implementation, and development of China‘s laws and regulations system of anti-corruption, and related specific issues such as the coordination between laws and party disciplines, the unification of the sentencing criterion and death penalty for corrupt officials. During the seminar, he also discussed thoroughly with present experts on the latest development of international anti-corruption studies, and the communication and cooperation between Mainland China, Special Administrative Regions, and international anti-corruption institutes. Edited By : Su Juan Translated By : Seren Source : PKU News (Chinese)

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PKU Holds Ceremony on Tomb-Sweeping Day PKU NEWS 2009--04--08 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=239123150

Peking University, Beijing, April 7, 2009: Nearly a thousand students of Peking University joined the ceremony under the organizations of Communist Youth League on April 4th, traditionally known in China as Tomb-Sweeping Day. They presented flowers to the Monument of PKU revolutionary martyrs, the bronze statue of Mr. Li Dazhao, and Mr. Cai Yuanpei, stood in silent tribute at the monument of PKU revolutionary martyrs, and swore to contribute to the development of the nation. The cemeteries were the start of the series of activities held by the PKU Communist Youth League to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the ―May 4th Movement‖. 1919 Chrysanthemums were presented to ancestors by the PKU students from the PKU Party Committee, PKU CYL Committee, PKU Students‘ Union and the PKU Graduates‘ Union, indicating the ongoing May 4th Spirit present at PKU. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Cross-Cultural Design Project of Stanford University Starts at PKU PKU NEWS 2009--03--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=238253280

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 16, 2009: Prof. Lin Jianhua, Vice President of Peking University (PKU), and Prof. Chen Shiyi, Dean of College of Engineering met with Prof. Pamela J. Hinds and Prof. Banny Banerjee from Stanford University at the principal office in the noon of March 25 to discuss the further development of the Cross-Cultural Design Workshop between the two universities. The Cross-Cultural Design Workshop is a cooperating project set up by the School of Engineering of both PKU and Stanford University. Its aim is to settle practical problems of some companies through the in-depth communication and cooperation between the students from the two sides, and thus broaden their views and build up a long-term friendship. During the meeting, the two professors from Stanford University gave high appreciation to the PKU students‘ enthusiasm and senses of innovation. Prof. Banny Banerjee expressed that the students of the two universities all would be the backbones in the future, so to set up good relationship and cooperation platform between the two sides is beneficial not only for themselves but also for the development of the industry in both countries. Prof. Chen Shiyi hoped that this activity could be continued and become a long-term cooperating project. He also wished that such kind of exchange model could be extended to the whole PKU and allow more students to take part in. Prof. Lin Jianhua expressed that the whole university would do its best to support this cross-culture exchange project. In the meantime, twelve undergraduates from the School of Engineering of Stanford University and twelve undergraduates from the School of Engineering of PKU attended the workshop of the Stanford Design Program at Overseas Exchange Center, which was the second part of the Cross-Cultural Design Workshop since the exchanging activity from March 5 to 9 in Stanford University. At the workshop, the students listened to lively explanations from Stanford professors on topics of cross-culture design, project design, and long-distance cooperation, and had heated discussions in team. According to Prof. Banny Banerjee, one of the founders of this project, the starting of

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News this project is mainly to adapt to the current global trend. In the processes of today‘s growing number of cross-culture and cross-boundary cooperation, the composition of a company has become more pluralistic and the customers of the products have also become more various. From this perspective, it is meaningful to let these future leaders in the design area experience another kind of culture and build up friendship with each other. Prof. Han Pingchou also stressed that a lot of companies today could not enter into the international market successfully because of their lack of awareness of the importance of cultural differences. He took Google Inc. as an example. He pointed out that Google introduced the concise western model of information search directly into China which did not fit Chinese people's habits online, and thus led to its less competitiveness than Baidu in China market. On the other hand, it is a beneficial activity for the PKU students to communicate with students from a world-class university. Several students attended this activity thought highly of it. Karolin from Stanford University told the reporter that this workshop was the best course she had ever had. Daniel said he had known more about the Chinese culture from the workshop which broadened his horizons to solving and looking at problems. One of the PKU students said that he had a deep impression on the free working atmosphere in Stanford University. He thought he had learned a lot from this workshop, and made many friends with students from Stanford during these two weeks which had been a treasure in his life. March 25 was the last day of the three-day activity of the Cross-Cultural Design Workshop at PKU. In the first two days, students from the two sides attended the series of courses of the workshop and visited Beijing together. Edited By : Seren Translated By : Su Juan Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Exploration of Longquan Kiln from Yuan and Ming Dynasties Exhibited at PKU PKU NEWS 2009--03--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=238252649

Peking University, Beijing, March 26th, 2009: The Exhibition of Longquan kiln Yuan and Ming Exploration Production, sponsored by the Institute of Archeology and Museology, Peking University, Zhejiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology, the National Palace Museum, Beijing Capital Museum and Longquan City Museum, was held by the Chinese Public Archeology and Arts Center of PKU and PKU Sackler Museum in the PKU Sackler Museum on the morning of March 22nd, 2009. PKU President Zhou Qifeng, PKU Vice President Zhang Guoyou, Director of Museum Department of State Bureau of Cultural Relics Song Xinchao, Vice President of Forbidden City Museum Duan Yong, Deputy Director of the Capital Museum Yao An, Honorary Director of Zhejiang Institute of Archeology Cao Jinyan, Deputy Mayor of Longquan City Luo Shilan, Deputy Director of the Institute of Archeology of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Bai Yunxiang and about 100 other scholars and enthusiasts attended the opening ceremony. PKU Professor Su Bai inscribed for the exhibition. The exhibition, which was held to display the latest findings about Longquan kiln, consisted of three parts: 120 precious cultural relics explored in the Longquan City, Zhejiang Province in 2006, intact artifacts of Longquan kiln collected by important museums in China and modern Longquan celadon utensil created by a group of arts and crafts masters in Longquan City. Edited By : Seren Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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First Training Session for CYL Secretaries of Universities and Colleges in China Visit PKU PKU NEWS 2009--03--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237951877

Peking University, Beijing, March 24, 2009: The first training session in 2009 for the Chinese Youth League (CYL) secretaries of universities and colleges in China, including 200 colleges and universities including all the "985 Project" and "211 Project" colleges and universities, visited Peking University on the morning of March 22nd. Wang Songshan and Wang Liang, the Director and Deputy Director of University Ministry of School Bureau, Central CYL attended the activities. Secretary Han Liu, Deputy Secretary Zheng Qingwen, Yao Jingyi and Shi Shanfeng of PKUCYL, took part in the reception. The training session presented the report on the work of the PKU Communist Youth League (CYL), watched the cultural activities on the campus, and visited the sights of PKU. PKUCYL gave "Win the Future: 2006-2008 Documentation and Consideration of Peking University Backbone Training Camp", "Associationist: |Youth Stories from Peking University (Second Edition)" and other books as gifts to the training class. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Nearly 80% of Graduates of PKU HSBC Business School Signed Employment Contracts PKU NEWS 2009--03--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=237346498

Peking University, Beijing, March 17, 2009: Nearly 80% of PKU‘s HSBC School of Business graduates in 2009, although under the international financial crisis, have already signed employment contracts from well-known large companies, such as HSBC, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, Procter & Gamble, China Jianyin Investment Securities, the South Fund, Shenyin Wanguo Securities and CITIC Securities, and government departments such as the China Banking Regulatory Commission and Securities Regulatory Commission. Graduate students majoring in the "Peking University Economics - University of Hong Kong Finance" program and the business management program of PKU‘s HSBC School of Business graduated in 2009. The high success rate of employment for the graduates benefits from the first-class international training modes and advanced employment guidance from the five-year-old college. All the dual master-degree students of the college since 2005, went to the University of Hong Kong to attend professional career development courses, which allow them to take the lead in accepting the world-class university career planning guidance. HSBC Business School set up a student career development center managed by full-time teachers in July, 2008. Simultaneously, Hai Wen Career Development Fund was established by Hai Wen, deputy principals and alumni to help the students solve career development problems and provide them with the necessary guidance and funding. The career guidance of the college pays particular attention to the cultivation of abilities, including shaping professionally sought-after qualities, nurturing with the workplace atmosphere, organizing employment-oriented activities and directly serving for employment. The career guidance of HSBC Business School has formed a complete workflow for the periods before, during and after employment to enable better employment for graduates. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News (Chinese)

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12 PKU Shenzhen Graduate School Teachers Awarded Shenzhen‘s Most-Talented PKU NEWS 2009--03--11 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236741380

Peking University, Beijing, March 10, 2009: Twelve teachers of the PKU Shenzhen Graduate School were granted with the honor of the ―Most-Talented Professionals in Shenzhen‖ title. Specifically, 10 local high-level talents and 2 reserve leaders were identified being the first group to receive this honorary award, where a total of 53 national and local high-level talents and reserve leading talents received certificates. The City of Shenzhen issued file titled, ―The Implementation Suggestions on Strengthening High-Level Professional Team Building" and six other supporting documents in October 2008. The municipal‘s Department of Personnel, Labor and Social Security grant the identification, according to the document, "Measures for Identification of High-Level Professionals in Shenzhen City". The identification synthetically assess these professionals of their ability, character and knowledge, and classify them into three levels, national, local and reserve talents. Particularly, the level of national talents implies any persons who have been awarded with the seven classes, such as Academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences or high-skilled personnel awarded "Chinese Skills Awards", in the last 5 years. On the other hand, local talents include ten classes, such as personnel that enjoy the special governmental allowance financed by State Council. While reserve talents consist of five classes, such as personnel who have won the second prize of the provincial or ministerial Science and Technology Award in the last 5 years. The term of this honorary title is 5 years. When the term is expired, identification of this title can be applied again. The identified high-level professionals of Shenzhen would be awarded the certificate of ―High-Level Professionals‖, and then enjoy the associated preferential policies on housing, spouse‘s employment, children‘s enrollment, academic training, health care and so on. More teachers of PKU Shenzhen Graduate School, who are eligible for the national leading talents, local leading talents and reserve leading talents are declaring for the identification. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Chen Zhenxia 98

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PKU Youth League Launches Lectures for 90th Anniversary of "May 4th Movement" PKU NEWS 2009--03--04 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=236133847

Peking University, Beijing, March 3, 2009: The lectures titled "Chinese Folklore During the May 4th Movement", given by Wang Juan, Associate Professor of the Department of Literature, was held in Room 105 of the Science Building in the evening of February 27th. It is the first of the series of lectures launched by the Youth League of Peking University for 90 anniversary of "May 4th Movement". Peking University students, representatives of college students of Beijing, held demonstrations on May 4, 1919, which became the initiator of the "May 4th Movement". The period of the Movement is worth studying, not only because it was a period of rapid conversion in China's politics and economy, but also for the reason that it caused a revolution in society, culture and so on. The series launched for the 90th anniversary of the "May 4th Movement" would conduct a comprehensive review and analysis for this important historical event in different perspectives. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Breakthrough Made in Top Quark Studies PKU NEWS 2009--02--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235621817

Peking University, Beijing. 25th Feb, 2009: Recently, Professor Li Chongsheng of the Dept. of Physics, Peking University published an article ―Next-to-leading order QCD corrections to the top quark decay via model-independent FCNC couplings‖ in Phys. Rev. Lett. (the United States), making research on the loop effect of QCD via model-independent FCNC couplings and its influence upon the decay branching ratio. It‘s said that, thanks to this article and other relevant articles Prof. Li previously published in Phys. Rev. D, the CDF team of Fermi National Laboratory of America was able to find out the upper limit in the experiment of top quark QCD anomalous coupling and the correspondent upper limit in the experiment of the decay branching ratio, which has been made public in ICHEP in 2008 and special thanks were given to Prof. Li. Since 14 years ago when the top quark was discovered for the first time in Tevatron accelerator at Fermi National Laboratory, it has been one of the hottest topics in particle physics. What does the top quark weigh much more heavily than other basic particles discovered? What kind of clues will it provide to the most-concerned issues in physics such as the origin of the weight, the symmetry breaking and the new physics beyond the standard model and so on? Now, the Tevatron accelerator at Fermi National Lab is able to ―produce‖ thousands of top quarks every year. From the later half of this year, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at European Organization for Nuclear Research will produce millions of top quarks every year. It‘s hoped that with such a large number of top quarks produced, the answers to these questions will be solved. Prof. Li and his team have conducted a systematic research for a long time on the questions raised above and made special contribution to the model-independent production and decay of top quark. Edited By : Cai Ying Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : Beida news (Chinese)

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Research Findings on Melamine Cited by New England Journal of Medicine PKU NEWS 2009--02--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=235621341

Peking University, Beijing, 25th Feb, 2009: Following a high dosage consumption of melamine, the frequency of lithiasis is 7 times that of those without melamine; prematurely born infants are 4.5 times more likely to contract lithiasis than normal infants. Leader of the kidney specialist group of Pediatric Subdivision of the Chinese Medical Association, Peking University Medical School‘s Professor Ding Jie led the research team to accomplish a research paper in response to the recent melamine-contaminated milk powder incident. Their thesis ―Melamine-tainted Milk Powder and Lithiasis in Children‘s‘ Urinary System‖ was recently cited in the medically acclaimed New England Journal of Medicine. This research investigated 589 cases, of which 421 were involved in the consumption of melamine. Researchers targeted children ages 3 or less with lithiasis, and began a series of medical background research, followed by urine tests, kidney and liver functionality exams, as well as ultrasound to examine and monitor the conditions of the patients. According to their research, those with a large intake of melamine were 7 times more likely to form stones than those who tested melamine negative. Prematurely born infants were 4.5 times more likely to form stones, ultimately leading to the conclusion that prematurely born children and those who came into contact with melamine are more likely to fall victim to lithiasis. Those with kidney stones did not show typical clinical symptoms. From Peking University‘s First Hospital‘s Pediatrics, Clinical Laboratory, and Medical Statistics departments, and from Peking University‘s Third Hospital, Clinical Epidemiology Research Center, a total of 15 researchers participated in this project. The research results were based on the assistance and guidance of clinical workers. Edited By : Cai Ying Translated By : Chang Yun-Hsien Source : Beida news (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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International Volunteer Day Celebrated Through Series of Volunteer Work PKU NEWS 2008--12--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=228799175

Peking University, Beijing, 8th Dec, 2008: In order to celebrate the 23rd International Volunteer Day on 5th Dec and the 15th anniversary of the voluntary practice of Chinese youths and the University students, a series of activities was held recently on campus by the school league and PKU Young Volunteers Association. On 4th Dec, PKU Young Volunteers Association posted an article titled, ―A Proposal for International Volunteer Day‖ on the University BBS, calling for all students to join in the voluntary services. The next day, the Association put on a review exhibition of major voluntary activities held in the past 15 years. Also, the first issue of its magazine will be dedicated to the stories of Olympic volunteers, giving an overall view of the Olympic voluntary work in the past 2 years. What‘s more, a memoir, including photos and videos, will be given to all Olympic and Paralympic volunteers. On 3rd Dec, the Association launched a program called ―Keeping the Trash Out of Classrooms,‖ asking students to work together and keep the campus clean. The Association also organized 35 student volunteers to give classes to over 100 staff workers in their spare time. Young Volunteers Associations from Schools such as the School of Mathematical Sciences, the Dept. of History, the School of Government, the Yuanpei College, the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, the School of Economics, the School of Foreign Languages, the Health Science Center, the Faculty of Archaeology and Museology, the Law School, the College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Guanghua School of Management, the School of Engineering, and the School of Journalism and Communication, and many more also hosted a variety of activities on this special occasion. Edited By : Yan Jiefei Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : PKU News (Chinese)

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PKU Co-hosts First International Forum on Technological Innovation and Competitive Technical Intelligence PKU NEWS 2008--10--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=224744618

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 23rd, 2008: In order to promote the research of competitive technical intelligence and improve the system of national technological innovation, the 1st international forum on technological innovation and competitive technical intelligence was held in Beijing Dafang Hotel, co-hosted by Peking University and Beijing Academy of Sciences and Technology, cosponsored by Research Center for Competitive Intelligence & Competitiveness (Peking University), Beijing Institute of Science and Technology Information and Beijing United Information Center of Science –Technology-Economy. This conference provided a platform for international academic exchanges in technical intelligence, and explored another way for PKU to take part in national technological innovation and contribute to national economic development. Lin Junjing, Vice Chairman of Peking University Council, gave a welcome speech in the conference. Li Zhimin, director of technological development of the Ministry of Education, Dinghui, Dean of Beijing Academy of Sciences and Technology, Changhuo Bao, Researcher at China Weapons Information Research Institute, honorary chairman of Society of Competitive Intelligence of China, Prof. John E. Prescott from Pittsburgh University attended the forum and gave speeches. Xie Xinzhou, Professor of the School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University, Director of the Research Center for Competitive Intelligence & Competitiveness at Peking University hosted the forum. Experts from University of Pittsburgh, Université Paul Cézanne Aix Marseille III, Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, UK, Potsdam University, Germany, Peking University, Nanjing University, Wuhan University and People‘s University of China, Beijing Institute of Science and Technology Information and Beijing United Information Center of Science –Technology-Economy had discussion on evaluation and management of technological innovation, best practices of independent technological innovation and practices of competitive technical intelligence. Independent innovation was highlighted as the national development strategy in the ―Guidelines of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development‖ in order to build an innovative country. The national innovation system

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News is the active source of promoting economic development and the guarantee of the sustainable economic development. To set up an innovative country is the core of our national strategies in the future. The national technological innovation policy is the core content of setting up national innovation system. Constituting technological innovation policy and improving technological innovation ability are the main objectives and means of setting up national innovation system. Competitive technical intelligence through the way of introducing competitive intelligence to collect, coordinate and conduct the technical intelligence, which meets the needs of innovative units, and provide competitive technical information and consultation services. Competitive technical intelligence aims to improve the technological innovation efficiency of each innovative unit by using national and international social resources widely and effectively. Therefore, competitive technical intelligence is the bridge connecting technological innovation policy and technological innovation activities; it plays an important role in setting up national innovation system. As an effective way of constituting technological innovation policy and optimizing technological innovation activities, the analysis of competitive technical intelligence has important significance to set up national innovation system. Competitive technical intelligence system is the key means of making enterprises and industries being competitive in the market. Edited By : Cai Ying Translated By : Zhang Ningfang Source : Beida news (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Duncan Rice, President of University of Aberdeen, Visit PKU PKU NEWS 2008--06--06 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212725539

Peking University, Beijing, Jun. 5, 2008: Duncan Rice, President of University of Aberdeen, visited Peking University (PKU) on May 30, and had a meeting with Xu Zhihong, President of PKU, and Zhu Zuoyan, Professor of School of Life Sciences of PKU, Academician of Chinese Academy of Science and Honorary Doctor of University of Aberdeen as well. ―The campus of Peking University is the most beautiful one in my visited universities.‖ President Duncan Rice commented his first visit to PKU while his second visit to China. In the conversation, the two sides introduced the basic situations briefly at first. Then, they discussed the teaching, talent training and education in the fields of humanities, nature and social in light of their experiences. Duncan Rice also consulted the experiences about school management from President Xu Zhihong. When talked about the communication and cooperation between the two universities, the two presidents all expressed the desire to promote the communication in future. In the last, President Duncan Rice said: ―We open the door for Chinese students, and hope more and more Chinese students, especially PKU students, to study and do research in University of Aberdeen.‖ The University of Aberdeen founded in 1495 is one of the oldest universities in the UK, in Old Aberdeen, Scotland, and a world-renowned center for teaching and research. There are 14,000 students including abroad students from about 120 countries, 16 percent of whom are graduate students. The university has developed four Nobel winners in prizes of chemistry, physics, medicine and peace. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Su Juan Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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President of Griffith University Visit PKU PKU NEWS 2008--05--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=212114661

Peking University, Beijing, May 26, 2008: Prof. Ian O‘Conner, President of Griffith University (GU), Australia, visited Peking University (PKU) on May 22. Xia Hongwei, Deputy Director of Office of International Relations, and Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President met the guests. They had a specific negotiation about how to implement ―Dialogue for Future between China and Australia‖. ―Dialogue for Future between China and Australia‖ is to set up a long-term cooperation platform for the people between China and Australia in politics, economics and science areas, based on the two universities. In April 2, 2008, Premier Anna Maria Bligh of Queensland of Australia gave a lecture named ―Building Champions: Dialogue for the Future‖ at PKU, and before the lecture, GU and PKU signed the agreement of ―Dialogue for Future between China and Australia‖ in order to think about and share the future through the communication between the two different cultures. In the conversation, the two sides made an optimistic outlook for the future development. President Ian O‘Conner pointed out that this dialogue had gained support from the government of Queensland of Australia. In addition, GU had the most intensive groups of Chinese scholars, and the contact between Chinese and Australian scholars were close as well which would be the best basics for the development of the dialogue in the future. Prof. Lin Jianhua also said that PKU had the long history and rich experiences on cooperation and exchanges with oversea universities and would do best to prepare for the dialogue. Prof. Xia Hongwei shared the successful experiences and discussed the concrete forms of the dialogue with the staffs from GU. In the last, the two sides intent to form a long-term dialogue mechanism in various areas, such as energy, public health and climate change, by direct dialogues, establishments of cooperative research projects and exchanges of visiting scholars on three levels which were government, scholar and student. In the next few days, the Australia side will continue to discuss the details of the dialogue deeply with PKU leaders. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Su Juan Source

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Peking University, Beijing, May 29th, 2008: Initiating meeting for the project of Core Technology Research on Spatial Planning of Villages and Land Utilization, one of the important projects of the Great Science Support Scheme of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, was held in Beijing by the Ministry of Education. This project includes fourteen research topics, three of which were taken charge of by Professor Changchun Feng from the Urban environment School. Wu Guilong, associate director of Science Department of Ministry of Education presided over the meeting, with wide presence of leaders from Ministry of Science, Ministry of Education, Ministry of land and Resources, Ministry of Housing and Urban and Rural construction, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Chinese Academy of Science, Research Department of Construction and Peking University etc. Professor Changchun Feng introduced the situation of research work and made plans for future work. After the initiating meeting, members of the project met for further discussion of execution plan. It was concluded that the project was urgent and important in light of the arduous recovery tasks of quake-stricken area. Several key members hurried to the disaster-stricken frontier in the first instance and collected lots of information about the collapsed houses, interrupted roads, ―quake lake‖ and mudslides. With those first hand materials, it would be meaningful and helpful to incorporate future research work into the construction work of recovery.

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David Kennedy, Vice-President of Brown University Visits PKU PKU NEWS 2008--05--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=211520081

Peking University, Beijing, May 22, 2008: Prof. David Kennedy, Vice-President of Brown University, USA, visited Peking University (PKU) in the morning of May 13. The aim of this visit was to deepen the mutual understanding and broaden the scope of cooperation between the two universities. First, David looked around the campus, and then, he discussed the cooperation with Peking University with President Xu Zhihong, Xia Hongwei, Deputy Director of Office of International relations, and Zhao Wenli, Vice-secretary of Education Foundation Committee of Peking University in Shaoyuan Guest House. Then David Kennedy had an interview with journalists. ―A really beautiful country‖, he commented his first visit to China as such, and PKU also gave him a deep impression. He showed great interest in the cooperation between the two universities. As an important mode of the cooperation, exchange programs were very beneficial to students‘ personal development and the next goal for Brown University was to become more internationalized in this exchanging process. When asked ―what do you want most to say to students of Peking University‖, he welcomed students from PKU to study in Brown University, with a big smile on his face. Brown University is a private university located in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1764, it is member of the Ivy League and is renowned for the quality of its teaching, research, and unique curriculum. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Su Juan Source

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Peking University, Beijing, May 16, 2008: The City of Nanjing and PKU held a meeting to discuss future partnership in the Press Conference Room of the Yingjie Exchange Center on May 15th. Standing Committee Member of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee of Nanjing, Zhu Shanlu, led the Nanjing representatives, while PKU President Xu Zhihong, Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, Vice President Yue Sulan and many others led the PKU team. President Xu Zhihong first pointed out that General Secretary Hu Jintao‘s visit and major speech at PKU on May 3rd has become an inspiration to all students and faculty. In the past ten years, in the areas of personnel training, scientific research and many others, PKU has acquired great development. Xu also represented PKU and introduced the recent educational situation, changes with the majors and many other aspects at PKU. In addition, he thanked Jiangsu Province for sending outstanding students in the past few years. Zhu Shanlu, secretary of the Nanjing Municipal CPC Committee, began with the fact that PKU changed its name on May 15, 1912, the meeting between Nanjing and PKU held today, also has a special significance. While introducing the development of Nanjing, Zhu Shanlu said, Nanjing is the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties and now is a modern city with a good ecological environment and convenient transportation located in the Yangtze River Delta region. With such a purpose, Zhu Shanlu expressed that through this visit to PKU she hoped to promote "city-school" cooperation, enhance mutual communication and understanding, coordination of innovation and achieve an overall win-win situation. Edited By : Wang Yi Translated By : Yan Jiefei Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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1 million worth of drugs donated by Founder transported to the earthquake-stricken areas PKU NEWS 2008--05--16 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210871229

Peking University, Beijing, May. 15th, 2008: Founder Group donated 1 million RMB medicine needed in the Earthquake-stricken areas to Chongqing Red Cross on May 13th. The medicine had been transported to Mianyang in Sichuan Province under the escort of Founder staff to treat the injured. After the serious earthquake happened few days ago, staff of the Founder Group has been concerned about the safety of people in the disaster areas. Besides donating medicine timely, the group called on all the staff to donate money to present their love. Up to now, 2 million Yuan have been collected. The group also takes the initiative to apply for the Beijing Red Cross blood collection point, ready to transport blood to disaster areas. Related official in Founder Group said that they would pay close attention to situation in the disaster areas. Apart from money, they would also donate clothes and other necessities, and promised to support the reconstruction of disaster areas in the future.

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Indian Alumnus Bai Chunhui Visits Ji Xianlin PKU NEWS 2008--05--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210575335

Peking University, Beijing, May. 12th, 2008: On the afternoon of May 7, 2008, Mr. Bai Chunhui, PKU alumnus, veteran diplomat of India and ancient Sanskrit scholar, went to Hospital No. 301 to visit Mr. Ji Xianlin after participating in the celebration of the 110th anniversary of PKU. Mr. Ji is affable and high-spirited at the age of 97. When he heard that his student and friend of old times Prof. Bai Chunhui, who is over 80, came especially from India to take part in the celebration of the 110th anniversary of PKU and to visit him, he was more than happy. Mr. Ji asked about the current situation of Mr. Bai and other international alumni of the same year. Mr. Bai showed his concern about the physical condition of Mr. Ji. They also recalled life back then at PKU with great interest. Mr. Ji still has a nimble mind and outstanding memory. He said wittily that chances are that he will visit India and meet Mr. Bai again. Mr. Ji gave Mr. Bai two of his own books-- "Autobiography of Ji Xianlin" and "Ji Xianlin Talk About Himself" as a present and wrote on the books "To Prof. Chunhui:

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Biography of Mr. Bai Chunhui: Bai Chunhui (V. V. Paranjpe), Indian, senior diplomat and China expert, the only diplomat in India who has witnessed the advocacy of the Five Principles among China, India and Myanmar. He is also a ministerial-level officer, who has served as a Joint Secretary in charge of East Asian affairs in India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indian Ambassador to South Korea. He spent 11 years studying and working in Mainland China, visited China 5 times and met three generations of Chinese leaders and also served as an interpreter of Chinese leaders. From 1947 to 1950, he studies at PKU. He graduated early 1950 and came back to India. Later that year, he was sent to the Indian Embassy in China and stayed there until 1958. In 1954, during the period when Premier Zhou Enlai visited India and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited China, Bai Chunhui served as the main interpreter of a series of high-level talks between the two leaders. In 1979, former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited China and Mr. Bai participated in Vajpayee's talks Deng Xiaoping. When Mr. Bai Chunhui was studying at Peking University, Mr. Ji Xianlin had just returned from German and served as the secretary of the Commission of International Students who was responsible for handling day-to-day affairs of

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People's Daily: PKU Heads towards the Goal of World's First-class University PKU NEWS 2008--05--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=210353606

Peking University, Beijing, May 9th, 2008: Peking University, surrounded by flowers in full bloom and glittering waves in Unnamed Lake, now welcomes its 110th anniversary in May. Founded at the beginning years of China‘s modern high education as the first national comprehensive university, Peking University plays the role of a fountainhead in the history of high education. It is also the cradle of the New Culture Movement, May 4th Movement as well as the front for the dissemination of Marxism at the beginning of the century. Upholding the banner of ―Patriotism, Progress, Democracy and Science‖, the history of Peking University has always been linking closely with the destiny of our country. At the era of the construction and reform of new China, the university attracted a great number of masters in all fields, educated numerous talents and made prominent contribution to the country. ―For over a century, Peking University has been overcoming difficulties and making progress with the country and created a history with glory. . . ‖ On the eve of Peking University‘s 110 birthday, Chairman Hu Jintao arrived at the campus in the spring rain to send his greetings and wishes to teachers and students who were greatly exhilarated and excited by this precious visit. After the 100 anniversary, Peking University has spent another unusual phase of rapid development. These ten years spanning through two centuries has been the period that PKU heads towards the goal of becoming a first-class university in the world and lays a sound foundation for the second 100th anniversary. Ten years ago, at the celebration meeting of Peking University‘s 100 anniversary, comrade Jiang Zemin announced that ―To achieve the goal of modernization, China is to have several top-level universities in the world‖. From then on, a rejuvenating plan for China‘s high education in the 21st century was implemented and the goal of building world‘s first-class university was elevated as the national strategy. In the year 2000, the original Beijing Medical Science University combined with Peking University to expand and optimize the structure of the university. ―Yuanpei

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Plan‖ was launched to implement the educational reform of general education in junior years and subject-oriented education in senior years. An educational system focusing on modernization, the world and the future has been initially established. The University also initiated reforms in graduate students recruitment and personnel system. These efforts effectively promote the quality of graduate education and stimulate the faculty‘s enthusiasm and creativity. The Party‘s 17th Congress ion brought out the strategic aim of advancing the country with talents. At the new starting point, Peking University is now facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Professor Min Weifang said that Peking University has been in a new historical period of building the world‘s first-class university with the spirit of 17th party congress ion. Chairman Hu Jintao‘s important speech at the meeting with representatives of teachers and students provided powerful incentives for us in the process of building the world‘s first-class university. Xu Zhihong, the university president also said that building the world‘s first-class university was an important means for constructing an innovative country as well as rejuvenating the country with education and talents. We are obliged to make our own contribution in this process. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Cai Ying Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU to Research Sheep‘s Gene with Massey University PKU NEWS 2008--04--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209146892

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 17, 2008: Peking University (PKU), Shihezi University of China will study on the project of marking the genes of the non-seasonal lambing characteristic of sheep in cooperation with Massey University, which was declared in the press briefing emceed by Mr. Hon Pete Hodgson, Minister of Science and Technology of New Zealand. Through this cooperation, New Zealand hope to find the genes of the non-seasonal lambing characteristic in Chinese sheep and mark them in order to change the sheep‘s lambing mode, which might bring remarkable economy benefit to New Zealand. Although there are more than 40 million sheep in New Zealand, they all originated from the Europe where the sheep‘s genes are not as various as in Central Asia. As the gate of Central Asia, Sinkiang is in the west of China and the sheep husbandry is very important here so this subject is also meaningful for China. They want to build up an advanced research and teaching center on sheep breeding in Shihezi University before 2015, and make the gene-marking technique as the center‘s feature and advantage. Shihezi University will send research staffs to Massey University to study for the doctor degree of gene-marking technique, which will be supervised by all these three universities. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Su Juan Source : http://pkunews.pku.edu.cn/Show_News.asp?Newsid=121136 Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Enlightening New Life of Drama——Finale of Drama Star Competition 2008 of PKU PKU NEWS 2008--04--24 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209027183

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Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 24, 2008: On Apr. 15 , the final of Drama Star Competition took place at Peking University Hall, to select the best editor, the best actor or actress and the best original script. Some famous film editors like Xie Fei, Zhang Yuan, Shi Runjiu attended the competition, so did many celebrities such as Zheng Weili, Guo Jin, Luo Dajun, Xu Bolin. ―We are expecting a real super star growing from the stage of Drama Star Competition‖ said teacher Wang Min, as soon as he appeared.

The first play was The Taboo Game of Youth, presented by the team from College of Foreign Languages. Four senior students played a cruel ―game‖ with their teacher in order to alter their exam score. The game which ended with death arose much contemplation on ideal and facts, truth and lies, past and future. Intelligent Theater brought by Guanghua School of Management set the time at 2050. Intelligent robots took the place of actors and actresses and delivered a ridiculous but bitter drama, which make the audiences weep while laughing.

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Then the audiences reviewed the development of campus drama of PKU through a delicate video. From 1949, when the new government was founded, to the present, the campus drama of PKU has past decades with its spirit of devotion and insistence unchanged. Moving by the spirit, the younger generation also felt a sense of responsibility to succeed and spread the spirit.

The third play was The Death of An Actor by the Chinese Department. This story uncovered the confliction between creation and convention and showed the pain

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News from which everybody may suffer. Game of The Heart by the Department of Marxism told a story of choice. Their perfect acting represented a storm in the heart and expressed deep contemplation to the value of life.

At the section of imitation, the four competing teams are reformed into two to imitate classic plays. They expressed various feelings by acting in different styles. Many audiences were deeply impressed by their capability of imitation. All the plays were warmly applauded and received positive suggestions. The teachers encouraged all the students to go on learning and practicing to have further development on the way of drama.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Best Editor: Zhang Xinxin (Game of the Heart) Best Actor: Zhang Xiaoxiao (Intelligent Theater) Best Actress: Zhu Mengtian (The Taboo Game of Youth) Most Potential Actor/Actress: Li Yang (Death of an Actor) Edited By : Zhang Andi Translated By : Zhu Yuanyuan Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Team Wins Prizes in 2008 Beijing Postdoctoral Fellows Sports Meeting PKU NEWS 2008--04--24 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=209025427

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Peking University. Beijing. April 24, 2008: On the morning of 20 April, the team of Peking University won the championships of table tennis and badminton in the 2008 Beijing Postdoctoral Fellows Sports Meeting, which was held in the stadium of Beijing Sport University.

Despite the rain, nearly 1000 postdoctoral fellow players coming across the country participated in the games with enthusiasm. The opening ceremony was chaired by chairman of The Association of Post-doctors of Beijing, and attended by Zhuang Zijian, general secretary of China Post-doctoral Science Foundation, Ouyang Zhongcan, an academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chi Jian, vice president of Beijing Sport University. Edited By : Zhang Andi Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Tackle 19 Key Technologies for the Olympic Games PKU NEWS 2008--04--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=208534127

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 18, 2008: From late March, Supported by Office of Scientific Research and Department of Physical Education of Peking University (PKU), the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the 2008 Olympiad (BOCOG) affirmed 19 key technologies tackled by PKU through the verification of related data and information in order to command the implementation of the key technologies project of the Olympics completely. In these 19 key technologies, about 15 of them are the subjects of National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Science and Technology, which cover the areas such as clean energy, environment protection, information technology and sport technology. Specially, Prof. Yu Zhensu of College of Engineering, PKU and his term made a breakthrough in the research of the Slalom Kayak project. On January 25, 2007, PKU appointed with the Beijing BOCOG as the technological partner of cooperation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and became the only university who got this honor in mainland. Seizing this rare historical opportunity, the PKU scientific workers took numbers of key technologies related to the Olympic Games for the multidisciplinary advantage of PKU, which could not only support the national sport career by the technology, but also promote the scientific level in the related subjects at the same time. High-tech Olympic, together with Green Olympic and Peoples‘ Olympic are three concepts and characters of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and also the solemn promise of the government of China. These 19 key technologies tackled by PKU are powerful proves of PKU‘s scientific capability and vivid manifestations of PKU‘s support of the Olympics. By the coming of the Olympics in August, the PKU scientific workers will try best to finish these high-tech subjects by their rigorous scientific attitude, strong senses of responsibility and high work enthusiasm to give intelligent support for the success of this Olympic Games and make harmonious development between the Olympics‘ preparation and the scientific research. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Su Juan Source : http://pkunews.pku.edu.cn/Show_News.asp?Newsid=121053

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Professors from SFL won the 1st China‘s Government Award for Publishing PKU NEWS 2008--04--01 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=207016564

Peking University. Beijing. 31st March, 2008: The first China‘s Government Award for publishing, organized by the General Administration of Press and Publication of People‘s Republic of China, has been released recently. History of the 20th Century Foreign Literature (5 volumes) and The Cultural History of the Chinese Korean Ethnicity (11 volumes), with teachers from the School of Foreign Languages (SFL) as the co-editors and co-writers, were on the list. History of the 20th Century Foreign Literature is the fruit of the combined efforts of scholars from institutions and universities in Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, including Professor Tao Jie from the English Department, PKU, as second editor of the book and chief editor of the third volume, and his departmental colleagues Professor Liu Shusen, Liu Shuxiong, Zhou Xiaoyi, Zhang Yu‘an and Pei Xiaorui as the co-writers. The book covers the literature history in over 60 countries across 5 continents in the 20th century, leading the world with the comprehensiveness of its content. The Cultural History of the Chinese Korean Ethnicity (11 volumes), organized by the Korean Culture Institute, PKU, involved over 50 scholars in the field of the history of Korean ethnicity from Yanbian University, the Central University of Nationalities and Jilin Academy of Social Sciences, including Professor Cui Yingjiu from SFL, PKU, as the honorary editor and his co-worker in the school Professor Li Xianhan as the chief editor. The book is a milestone in the ethnic culture studies in China; it traces the development and achievements of the Chinese Korean ethnicity in 11 sectors, including linguistics, literature, arts, education, philosophy, religion, ethnicity, press and publication, science and technology, medical health, and sports. As the highest prize in the field of press and publication in China, China‘s Government Award for Publishing attracted 1214 books from nearly 450 publications. 120 of them were nominated and 60 of them have earned the book award. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : Beida News (Chinese) 130


International Symposium on New Progresses of Sustainable Development Held at PKU PKU NEWS 2008--03--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206643782

Peking University, Beijing, March, 27, 2008: The International Symposium on New Progresses of Sustainable Development initiated by Peking University, Waseda University and Tokyo Marine & Fire Insurance Company Limited, was held in Zhengda International Convention Center on the afternoon of March 21st. Prof. Lin Jianhua, Vice Principal on General Affairs of Peking University, and Vice President of Waseda University, as well as the chairman of the board of Tokyo Marine & Fire Insurance Company Limited delivered welcome speeches. Ambassador of Japan to China and vice minister of the Ministry of Environmental Protection also attended the symposium and made speech. This symposium is to celebrate the conclusion of the three-year joint program of ―New Progresses on Sustainable Progress‖. Experts from both China and abroad were invited to take part in the in-depth discussion on the topics of ―Constructing Recycling Economy‖, ―Building Harmonious Society‖ and ―Creating Environmental Civilization‖. Officials from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Japanese Embassy to China were also invited to publicize the cooperative model of joint teaching between the two universities. Sustainable Development is not only the inevitable trend of human development, but also the only choice for all countries in considering their developing strategy. In the new era, universities hold the irresistible responsibility for leading the direction for thought and exploring into new theories. As the most representative universities of China and Japan, Peking University and Waseda University joint their efforts on the international topic of ―Environment and Sustainable Development‖. Through the new attempt of international cooperation on both teaching and scientific research, they hope to make their contributions on the formation and spread of the concept of sustainable development, the popularization and application of technology on environmental economy, and the cultivation and innovation of talents. The Joint Center for Teaching and Scientific Research by Peking University and Waseda University was established in the year 2004. From the next year the Double Major Program and One-year Further-study Program between the two universities had been launched. Professors from the two universities also engaged in

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Samsung Released Final List of Torchbearers of 2008 Olympic Games PKU NEWS 2008--03--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206421234

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 24, 2008: As one of the cooperative partners on torch relay of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Samsung released on Mar. 21st the names of 1500 torchbearers who were selected from all of world. Prof. Huang Xiaojun, Director of Institute of Hematology PKU, was selected as one of the torchbearers. The 1500 torchbearers consist of about 130 foreigners from 21 different overseas countries and more than 1400 from China together with 250 Chinese escort runners. Through the platforms of internet and mobile phones, Samsung selected the torchbearers from candidates inside and outside of the company. It‘s the first time in the history of the Olympics to select torchbearers using mobile phone short messages. Prof. Huang Xiaojun, Director of Institute of Hematology PKU, is also the Chief Physician and Doctoral Supervisor. He graduated from medical department of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Science in 1987, received Ph.D. degree from Beijing Medical University (now named Peking University Health Science Center) in 1992 and became Associate Chief Physician in 1994. From 1997 to 1998, he did research on new medicine of hematological malignant tumor in Oncology Center of Einstein College of Medicine in USA. In 2000, Prof. Huang promoted as the Director of Institute of Hematology PKU. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Su Juan Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Olympic Torchbearer Luo Xuejuan Initiated China‘s Baton in Greece PKU NEWS 2008--03--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206420474

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 24, 2008: The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) declared that Luo Xuejuan, a student from Peking University and ‗Queen of Breast Stroke‘, would initiate China‘s baton in the Torch Lighting Ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games on March 24th. 24-year-old Luo Xuejuan was recommended by Shanghai Volkswagen, and she played an important role in The Relay of The Beijing Olympic Flame. According to the relay of the flame‘s flow, the first torchbearer, Alexandros Nikolaidis, ignited the torch and run to the Coubertin monument from the Ancient Olympic Stadium. Luo then received the flame from Nikolaidis to become the first torchbearer walking out the Olympia Ruins, and ran to Athens City Hall. In the history of Olympic Games, there is no torchbearer from holding countries that run through the first baton out of the Olympia Ruins. So, Luo‘s first baton has a very specific significance. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Cui Qiang Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Culture of Tolerance of Medieval Spain-Interview with Prof. Maria Rosa Menocal of Yale University PKU NEWS 2008--03--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206075656

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 21st, 2008: Prof. Maria Rosa Menocal of Yale University had an interview with PKU journalists after giving a lecture named Intimacies and Betrayals: A Glance at the Cultural Entanglements of Medieval Spain at Peking University. ―The lessons of history, like the lessons of religion, sometimes neglect examples of tolerance,‖ this is the first sentence of Prof. Maria Rosa Menocal‘s article Where Muslim and Jew Once Lived in Tolerance, published on International Herald Tribune. However, the medieval Spain was an exception. In her latest work: The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain, She depictured the culture of tolerance in medieval Spain. ―Culture is more important than policy on some occasions‖ It is easy for us to find some killing and explosion events caused by religion difference when reading newspapers or watching TV. In this turbulent era, it is hard to imagine that, 1000 years ago, there were occasions when Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together peacefully. They can live in the same place despite their different cultures and races. Therefore, they developed a special culture- culture of tolerance as a result of their life together. Prof. Menocal expressed that in most cases, wars or violence are not caused by religion but policy differences. She pointed out that sometimes culture is more important than policy. ―I want to write a popular book‖ Prof. Menocal‘s latest book The Ornament of the World targets at ordinary people rather than scholars. She want to write a popular book because she was trying to tell westerners the middle east is not a backward place full of wars and religious differences. She intended to change people‘s idea on the medieval Europe and let them know that current European Culture originated in the medieval period rather the Renaissance. Edited By : Jiao Jie

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Vice President of Sherbrooke University Visits PKU PKU NEWS 2008--03--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=206075487

Peking University, Beijing, March 20, 2008: Louis Marquis, Vice President of University of Sherbrooke from Quebec, Canada, visited Peking University (PKU) On the afternoon of March 18th. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President of PKU, Li Yansong, Secretary of the Office of International Relations, and Xia Hongwei, Vice Director of OIR, met the guests in Linhuxuan. During the conversation, the principals of the two universities exchanged their opinions on education and student exchange programs. Mr. Marquis said that as a university with not a long history, University of Sherbrooke would like to establish exchange programs with comprehensive universities such as Peking University to improve mutual development. He also introduced the education and research institutions of University of Sherbrooke. 66 research projects have received financial support from Canada government. University of Sherbrooke has launched long-term programs for student exchange and research. Mr. Marquis warmly welcome graduates from Peking University to conduct their postgraduate study there. Mr. Lin introduced the situation on oversea exchanges of PKU and expressed his wish for further communication on areas like environmental sciences and engineering and medical sciences. Both of the two universities looked forward to further communication and cooperation. Mr. Marquis promised to make more efforts to reach this goal. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Cai Ying Source : Office of International Relations Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Taiwan Students‘ Employment in Mainland Will Be Improved PKU NEWS 2008--03--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205575036

Peking University, Beijing, Mar.12, 2008: Eight reelected NPC deputies were interviewed by reporters this afternoon. During the interview, one of the reporters talked about the problem of the Taiwan students‘ employments in mainland of China. Deputy of NPC, Honorary Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of PKU, Doctoral Supervisor, Prof. Wei Lihui, who is also the Director of Obstetric and Gynecologic and Chief Physician at PKU People‘s Hospital, said that it would be solved gradually. Because of the status between the mainland and Taiwan now, the Taiwan government does not admit the mainland‘s academic certificates. But with the development of the mainland‘s economy in recent years, more and more non-governmental exchanges happen between the two sides and the number of the Taiwan students who come to study in mainland becomes larger and larger. Many of them and their families want to work in mainland. As a deputy of Taiwan delegation, Prof. Wei Lihui told the reporter that they gave the government advices on this problem for many times, and the government already had some policies including enlarging the enrollment of the Taiwan students, having the same treatments in tuition fees as mainland students and letting the Taiwan medical graduates take part in the mainland‘s medical qualification examinations. In central committee and Taiwan delegation, the Taiwan students‘ employment problem in mainland is getting most of the attentions. With the improvement of the relationship between mainland and Taiwan and issuance of more specific policies, Pref. Wei believed it would be solved gradually. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Su Juan Source : Beida News（Chinese） Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Basic Education Equally Guaranteed, Higher Education Reformed and Developed: An interview with 11th National People‘s Congress Representative Xu Zhihong PKU NEWS 2008--03--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205387986

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 13th, 2008: PKU President Xu Zhihong, 11th National People‘s Congress Representative, talked about current critical issues on education to the reporter. Reporter: What is your proposal this year, and what are the source and rationale of your proposal? Xu: As I have been for a long time engaged in higher education, this is the biggest issue with which I have strong concern. I make a proposal that Higher Education Law of P.R.C should be revised to keep pace with increasingly rapid development of higher education in our country. In the past 9 years following the promulgation of Higher Education Law, and being accompanied by the rapid development of our society and economy, our education, including both its internal conditions and external environment, has changed a lot. However, some parts of the Higher Education Law do not conform to the reality. Thresholds for private investment in higher education is still high and inhibit the active participation of private sectors in education development, and as a result, demand for more higher education from the society keeps insufficiently meet. Besides, I proposed that wild animals be banned from banquets held by our officials. Environmental protection has recently become a basic national policy in our country and been continuously emphasized by our leaders. Performance in the respect of environmental protection has been listed as a major indicator to evaluate local officials. Yet many restaurants are still selling dishes made from wild animals, most of which are national protected rare animals. As far as I know, official reception banquets account for a big proportion of wild animals consumed. Stopping wildlife consumption in our official banquets is not only incumbent for environmental protection, but also a good example in the context of Green Olympics. Reporter: Equality and Guarantee in education for all has been a hot issue for a long time. What is the discussion on this problem in National People‘s Congress? And what did PKU do in this respect? Xu: Premier Wen Jiabao has talked about equal education for all twice in his

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News government report, emphasizing that expanded capacity in higher education should be geared to middle and western regions. As a public university, Peking University took fully equality into consideration when formulating its policies, and has paid a lot effort to improve human resource cultivation in middle and western regions. We have now 2643 minority students, a large part of which come from middle and western regions. In addition, many aid programs have set up to fund students in these two regions, including aid fund and part-time job grants. Peking University has also conducted a number of cooperation programs with universities and governments in middle and western regions. Reporter: Can you say something about the new round of curriculum reform in high school system? Is there anything in the reform from which universities can learn something? Xu: Yes, curriculum reform is being implemented in many provinces and cities now. In my opinion, the reform is in line with new development in modern education, and can help to raise innovative people in society. A change of study mode has been put in the center of the reform, which transforms from traditional teaching-and-learning and passive mode to the more self-motivated and explorative mode. This agreed well with the reform of the undergraduate education at PKU. Yuanpei Experimental Class, in the honor of Mr. Cai Yuanpei, is a brave attempt toward the more self-motivated study mode at PKU and has achieved preliminary success, in which students can select or change their major according to their own interest and personal ideal. Nevertheless, there is much work if the reform in high school system wants to achieve ultimate success. The most important part is curriculum reform. A considerable number of good courses are the foundation of the reform. Only on such basis can the students have choices to study according to their interest and be motivated by them. (Peking University Gazette, Reporter: Zhang Shuo) Edited By : Zhang Andi Translated By : Yue Cao Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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2008 PKU Graduates' Job Fair Held on Campus PKU NEWS 2008--03--11 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=205157721

Peking University. Beijing. 10th March, 2008: On 7th March, the ―2008 PKU Graduates' Job Fair‖ was held in Wu Si Stadium of Peking University. Corporations, government departments and other institutions numbered to about 200 took part in this negotiation fair. More than 8, 000 college students including about 5,000 from Peking University have made selections in a bi-directional way. The concerned fields in this Employment Fair include: hi-tech industry, finance institutions, government departments, institutions for scientific research, universities and colleges as well as national defense, military services and state-owned medium-size enterprises and so on. More than 1,000 job posts were offered in the Fair. An applicant from PKU remarked that the Fair served as an important channel for graduates and corporations to communicate with each other. According to Fang Wei, director of Career Service Centre, PKU, the rate of employment of PKU has been above 96% in recent years, leading the country with its quantity and quality. Speaking of the statistics of last year, Mr. Fang said the quantity and quality of employment in 2007 was the best in the past years, with a more rational choice and distribution of employment. As to the perspective of employment this year, director Fang commented: ―We should be optimistic, but we should also be well prepared for it.‖ Zhang Yan, Vice-secretary of Party Committee, PKU, also remarked that in 2008 the career service work of PKU was aimed to maintain its high employment rate and provide high-quality intellectual support to various fields in the country by improving career services and the quality of employment. In order to fulfill this mission, the University will endeavor to perfect the system of career guidance and services. The Fair was also attended by other leaders from the Ministry of Education and the University. It is reported that other employment fairs of various scales will follow this fair on campus. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : Beida News (Chinese)

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Olympic Volunteers of PKU Visit the Bird's Nest PKU NEWS 2008--03--07 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=204961564

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 5, 2008: 18 Olympic volunteers from PKU visited the Bird‘s Nest (Beijing National Stadium) today. They were guided by the volunteer manager of Beijing National Stadium, and went into the stadium for the first time. PKU is a main unit of the Olympic Volunteer work, and 1800 volunteers from PKU will provide services during the ―Good Luck Beijing‖ sport events and 2008 Summer Olympics. These 18 volunteers, who are from 13 different institutes and departments, will become the backbones in audience services, environments, prize-awards and personnel sections during the periods of the "Good luck Beijing" series and the Olympics. The Bird‘s Nest will be completed in April or May, and the third sporting event of the "Good luck Beijing" series will be held in the meantime. At that time, 1800 smiling faces will be presenting at every posts of this stadium. Together with Bird‘s Nest, they will give a big surprise to China and the world. The 18 delegates of volunteers were conquered by the pageantry and beauty when they get into Bird‘s Nest though parts of it were still being refurbished and the center stage was in building. The manager showed them the first layer of the auditorium and the highest stand in the south. He also made detailed introductions on the stadium‘s functional subareas and different service areas for kinds of volunteers. At the same time the volunteers raise questions on their interested topics continually, such as the volunteers‘ positions in the service, the functions of the concrete facilities in the stadium and especially the specific work of their own in-charged posts. The manager answered their questions patiently, explained the importance and characteristics of different kind of volunteers as well. From the explanations, the volunteers learned that there would be a lot of hardships and challenges in the coming volunteering services, but they had confidences to finish the tasks excellent. After the exploration, they all take photos in front of Bird‘s Nest to record this unforgettable moment. Although this is a short visit, the volunteers have primary perceptual knowledge and rational understanding of Bird‘s Nest. They believe that it‘s great glory and responsibility to service in such a grand construction. These delegates are full of confidences and passions to face the coming service tasks in the "Good luck Beijing" series. Just as a volunteer from Department of Sociology, Sui Jingkun said ―With our most brilliant smiles, with our best services, we will represent Beijing and China to

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PKU Holds First Plenary Session on International Promotion of Chinese Language PKU NEWS 2007--12--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198585129

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 25th, 2007: On Dec.20, 2007, the first plenary session of PKU‘s international promotion of Chinese Language leader group, which was established in last August, was held. President Xu Zhihong, the head of the group, Vice-Secretary Yang He, deputy vice-head and other group members attended the meeting. In fact, PKU has just hosted a dinner party for presidents from nine Confucius Institutes around the world right after the closing of the Second Confucius Institute Conference in Dec.12. Confucius Institute constitutes a core part of Chinese language promotion. As nonprofit making organizations organized by China, Confucius Institutes aim at promoting Chinese language learning and teaching and the understanding of the Chinese culture to other countries. Up to the end of November 2007, PKU had signed agreements with nine foreign educational institutions regarding the joint-building of Confucius Institutes. During the banquet, Presidents exchanged their successful experiences and sought common development strategy for the Confucius Institute. The meeting of Dec.20 thus first focused on the Second Confucius Institute Conference, during which two Confucius Institute organized by PKU, namely Confucius Institutes of Ritsumeikan University, Japan, and that of Free University of Berlin, Germany were rated as advanced Confucius Institute. Then, participants of this meeting discussed about the development direction, operation mechanism, office building and other important issues regarding the promotion of Chinese language globally. And many constructive comments and suggestions were put forward. In the final speech, President Xu Zhihong fully affirmed the achievement of PKU Confucius Institute, and called on for more contribution to the promotion of Chinese language as well as Chinese Culture by taking advantage of PKU‘s strength. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Li Shuang Source : PKU News(Chinese)

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Prof. Jefferey Weinberg of University of Kansas Visits PKU PKU NEWS 2007--12--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198085768

Peking University, Beijing, December 20, 2007: Professor Jefferey Weinberg, President assistant of University of Kansas, visited Peking University (PKU) with his delegation on the morning of December 14, 2007. Executive vice President Lin Jianhua met the guests in Linhuxuan. Professor Weinberg said that he visits PKU as the special delegate of President after President and dean of University of Kansas visited PKU, and he hope to further promote the development between the two universities, and cooperate in the fields of education, science and culture. President Lin Jianhua welcomed the delegation of University of Kansas, and he expected the projects of students‘ communications and research cooperation could be developed between the two universities. After the meeting, the two sides signed and exchanged a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the two universities. University of Kansas is the famous research university in Midwest of America, and come out top on East Asia studies, biomedicine and engineering. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Jiao Jie Source : Office of International Relations Related Topic : Related News : ■

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The 7th Chinese Economics Annual Conference held in Shenzhen Graduate School PKU NEWS 2007--12--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=198066287

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 18th, 2007: The 7th Chinese Economics Annual Conference hosted by Prof. Tao Yitao, dean of the school of economics of Shenzhen University, was held in the conference center of Shenzhen Graduate School on Dec. 15th. More than 500 overseas experts participated in the discussion and exchanged views with each other at the conference. Mr. Bi Jingquan, vice chairman of the State Development and Reform Commission, Mr. Liu Yingli, First Deputy Mayor of Shenzhen City, Mr. Lin Junjing, dean of the school of economics, and Mr. Hai Wen, secretary general of Chinese Economics Annual Conference were present at the opening ceremony of the conference and addressed the meeting. The 7th Chinese Economics Annual Conference started to collect papers from scholars home and abroad since this February. Up to July 31st, nearly 1000 papers were received and among which 160 Chinese and 50 English ones were selected into the conference after anonymous accreditation. At the Symposium held at sub-center of the graduated school, authors of the selected papers had in-depth discussion with experts of the relevant fields. At the symposium of ―China's economic themes‖, seven home authoritative scholars made speeches which had high academic value and practical usefulness on the special matter. They looked further into the future of China‘s economic development and had discussion on current existing problems. In addition, recruitment of economic experts and books exhibition were also on the schedule as parts of the conference.

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Yang Lan Devoted 4.5 Million to Peking University Education Foundation PKU NEWS 2007--12--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197965211

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 18th, 2007: President of Sunlight Cultural Foundation Yang Lan and Secretary of Peking University Education Foundation Deng Ya attended the signing ceremony on the afternoon of Dec. 13th. Ms. Yang declared that the Sunlight Cultural Foundation would devote 4.5 million yuan in the next 3 years, supporting the training, academic research project and international seminar of PKU Citizen Society Research Center. President of PKU Xu Zhihong and Yang Lan discussed deeper about the training and investigation of the commonweal organization. Xu Zhihong pointed that developing the education, research and training for charity and commonweal organization can benefit not only Peking University‘s related aspects but also the commonweal cultural for all society. Yang Lan emphasized that public welfare and charitable organization needed the scientific management to fully mobilize social resources and achieve maximum social benefits. Peking University Citizen Society Research Center was founded in 2005, aiming at studying the interdisciplines of Politics, Administration and Law etc. Sunlight Cultural Foundation was established by Wu Zheng, and his wife Yang Lan in 2005 as a Hong Kong's non-profit charity organization, with the purpose of disseminating charitable culture.

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PKU won foison in IBM Host Computer & Universities Cooperation Program PKU NEWS 2007--12--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197399034

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 11th, 2007: The 10th Anniversary Celebration of IBM Host Computer & Universities Cooperation Program was held at PKU Centennial Commemorative Hall on Dec. 4th. Peking University won the ―ten-year achievement prize‖ and several other prizes. In the celebration, different prizes were awarded to the groups and individuals contributed to the program. Mr. Lin Jianhua, Executive Vice President of PKU received the ―ten years achievement prize‖ on behalf of Peking University. The company also awarded the ―lifetime Contribution Prize‖ to Prof. Yang Fuqing, a well-known computer scientist in China, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, dean of the School of Information and Engineering Sciences and director-general of the School of Software and micro-electronics, to recognize his outstanding contribution in the area of E-Server research. Prof. Chen Chong, dean of the school of software, received the ―2007 supporting and cooperation prize‖ on behalf of PKU. Mr. Wu Guorui from the same school won the ―2007 outstanding contribution prize‖. In the ―2007 national IBM mainframe competition‖, the two teams RAS and Z++ from the school of software won the first and third prize respectively while their adviser Wu Guorui got the best guiding prize. In the ceremony, Mr. Yang Yu, chief manager of the System z in China declared that the company would like to have further cooperation with PKU by setting up a systematic educational center in the school of software and micro-electronics to provide more talent people for the e-server market. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Wang Shu Source : the school of software and micro-electronics Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Proceedings of Prof. Li Yi‘s Group on the Infection Mechanism of Plant Virus PKU NEWS 2007--12--11 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197348782

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 3rd, 2007: The scientific group headed by Li Yi, professor in the life sciences college of Peking University, published their paper ―The P2 Capsid Protein of the Nonenveloped Rice Dwarf Phytoreovirus Induces Membrane Fusion in Insect Host Cells‖, which was a great success in the field about the mechanism in which rice dwarf phytoreovirus (RDV) infected insect host cells, in a most world famous journal of natural science ―Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)‖ on November 4th. In the paper, Professor Li‘s group presented evidence that capsid protein P2 of RDV, which was nonenveloped and thus poorly understood, shared structural features with membrane-fusogenic proteins encoded by enveloped animal viruses. When RDV P2 was ectopically expressed and displayed on the surface of insect cells, it induced membrane fusion characterized by syncytium formation at low pH. Their result that a plant viral protein could induce membrane fusion had broad significance in studying the mechanisms of virus entry into insect cells and insect transmission of nonenveloped plant and animal viruses. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Sino-Australia Center of Excellence for Stem Cell Sciences Established in PUHSC PKU NEWS 2007--12--11 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=197348314

Peking University, Beijing, 11th, Dec. 2007: On 28th, November, 2007, the signing ceremony of the establishment of Sino-Australia Center of Excellence for Stem Cell Sciences was held in the Office of International Cooperation, Peking University Health Science Center (PKU HSC). In the ceremony, Yang Ke, the Executive Vice-President of PUHSC, on behalf of Peking University, signed the agreement of cooperation with Stephanie Fahey, the Executive Vice-President of Monash University. The signing ceremony was attended by Fang Weigang, the Vice-Director of PUHSC, Professor Li Lingsong of Peking University Stem Cell Research Center, and Professor Richard Boyd, the Director of Monash University Stem Cell Institute, and other representatives from China and Australia. Following the ceremony, the first Sino-Australia Symposium on Research of Stem Cell was held, with 14 experts from China and Australia sharing their latest research development. A thorough discussion was also held concerning the management of the joint center and the cooperation between Peking University Stem Cell Research Center and Monash University Stem Cell Institute. The Sino-Australia Center of Excellence for Stem Cell Sciences, the first international research center of stem cell, was co-sponsored by Ministry of Science and Technology, China, and Department of Education, Science and Training, Australia, and co-established by Peking University Stem Cell Research Center and Monash University Stem Cell Institute. As a base for the research and exploration of stem cell, it is believed to be able to enhance the research of stem cell and regenerative medicine in China and Australia. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : Beida News (Chinese)

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Peking University Day Held at Waseda University PKU NEWS 2007--12--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196883659

Peking University, Beijing, December 4, 2007: Waseda University of Japan held Peking University Day in November 12. Led by President of Peking University (PKU) Xu Zhihong, the PKU delegation of more than 20 students and teachers attended the activity. The delegation members include vice director of School Affairs Committee Yang He, Director of Office of International Relations of PKU Li Yansong, and the famous scholars of Chen Shiyi, Jia Qingguo, Hou Jianjun, Lin Yifu, Wang Fengxin, Ye Wenhu, etc. Chinese ambassador to Japan Cui Tiankai attended the opening ceremony of Peking University Day on the morning of November 12 and delivered a speech. Cui ambassador also witnessed the two universities presidents subscribing the executive agreement of constructing Confucius College. The University Day consisted of plenty of activities, including topic speech given by President Xu Zhihong, pictures show of Peking University, series speeches of scholars from Peking University, and the performance of Chinese Orchestra of Peking University. Waseda University is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan, and enjoying a relatively high academic reputation in the world. Peking University and Waseda University have maintained good cooperating relations since signing the academic exchange agreement. Peking University held the ‗Waseda University Day‘ in December 6, 2005. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Jiao Jie Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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China Film Group Corp. cooperate with PKU PKU NEWS 2007--12--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196846247

Peking University, Beijing, November 28th, 2007: The board chairman of China Film Group Corporation Han Sanping had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Peking University (PKU) Culture Industries Institution on the night of Nov. 23. Vice dean of PKU Culture Industries Institution Xiang Yong presided the signing ceremony. The present guests were vice dean of PKU Art School Peng Ji Xiang, vice dean of PKU Culture Industries Institution Chen Shao Feng, vice general manager of China Film Group Corporation Shi Dong Ming and La Pei Kang, chief economist of China Film Group Corporation Fu Guo Chang, the alumni of PKU and the well-known writer and scenarist Liu Zhen Yun. The leaders and principals of various department of China Film Group Corporation also attend the ceremony. The signed cooperation agreement is supposed to strengthen ties between college and enterprise, teaching and employing, to meet the need of both sides. For one thing, the enterprise can reduce the cost of human resources by enhancing the quality of mothball employees, for another, the college can get more precise data for research and a training base to improve the practical ability of the students. This multilevel cooperation in various fields will create advantageous considerations for the joint academic investigation, personnel training and new media application. And powerfully will it support the leaping development with mutual complementarities. Furthermore, the cooperation is a great contribution to the forming model of Chinese film industry, which connects the college and enterprise and combines production with investigation. After the signing ceremony, the Culture Industries Institution of Peking University represented by the vice secretary of the Party Committee of PKU Yang He, formally appointed Mr. Han as the honorary researcher with an appointment letter. Professor Yang and Mr. Han also had a chat on the production of China Film Group Corporation and the personnel training of Peking University culture industries. Later, Mr. Han delivered a lecture entitled ―The Path of The Development of Chinese Film Industry‖ in the Sunshine Hall of Oversea Exchange Center of PKU. He used a set of figures to illustrate that the strength and the international status of Chinese film industry is improving significantly, and expounded the gap between Chinese and foreign movie industry from four aspects: film production, film-making, advertisement for sale and public distribution. According to Mr. Han, owning to the lack of

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Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 4th, 2007: Teachers Chorus of Peking University (PKU) led by PKU Vice President and union president Ms. Yue Sulan and Mr. Yang He, Vice Secretary of CPC Committee of PKU, won gold prize in the first Capital Teachers‘ Art Festival held by Beijing Educational Union in the auditorium of Beijing University of Technology on Dec.1st. The chorus‘s conductor Gao Xionghong won the best conductor prize, and PKU union also won the Excellent Organizing Award. In the singing contest, the three songs performed by PKU Teachers Chorus and Chorus of the Health Science Center were highly valued by the judges and audience and won the warm applauses. Their successful performance in the contest is a result of the members‘ joint effort. The school union had been organizing carefully and making full preparation for the contest. Ms. Yue Sulan and Mr. Yang also took part in the rehearsals from their busy schedule. With everyone‘s uniting together with faith and dedication, their tireless efforts finally got paid.

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"Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore" Lectured by Shandong Culture Scholars PKU NEWS 2007--11--29 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196314908

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 29th, 2007: On Nov 25th, with the theme of "Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore", the seventh lecture of "Qilu Forum", which belongs to a series of activities named "Qilu Culture Enters Centennial Commemorative Hall of PKU", was held at PKU. President of Shandong Folklore Society Liu Delong first delivered a speech on the topic of "Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore". In his speech, Liu emphasized the close connection between Shandong's fine traditional Qilu Culture and Shandong's characteristic folklores. He regarded the two have profound mutual impacts on each other. Then, Liu Delong introduced the long history and various forms of Shandong Folklore on four topics separately. The topics are as follows, "The Relationship between Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore", "An Introduction to Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore", "Four Most Distinctive Traits of Shandong Folklore" and "Drawbacks of Qilu Culture and Shandong Folklore". Between the four lectures, sideshows demonstrating Qilu Culture were put on, which included traditional Shandong Folklore programs such as clapper ballad, musical story-telling, shadow play, dialects show, etc. Later, another scholar Liu Tieliang, Professor of Beijing Normal University and President of China Folklore Society, opined that the study of Folklore should not only advance with the times, but also take appropriate actions to suit practical applications. Besides, Liu put a high value on the significance of "Qilu Forum" held at PKU. He said the forum has helped a lot to demonstrate the regional traditional culture in China. "Qilu Culture Enters Centennial Commemorative Hall of PKU" is hosted by PKU and is supported by Party Committee Promotion Department of Shandong Province as well as Social Sciences Circles' Union. Relevant activities, initiated in middle September, will be carried out in succession until the end of December. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua

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‗Puzzle is just the motivation for the future creation‘, given by CEO of IAC PKU NEWS 2007--11--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196233406

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 27th, 2007: Mr. Barry Diller, CEO of the world‘s famous network corporation IAC, and chairman of Expedia made a speech entitled ―The Future of E-Commerce in China‖ at Qiu Lin Lecture Hall on Nov. 23. Diller, in his speech, first of all pointed out the importance of "speed" and the flexibility in the developing process. Now we are living in a world where all kinds of media are integrated; therefore, we need to use our professional skills to solve the problems facing us. And professional knowledge and processes must be combined with the creation of wealth. He also stated that people can only feel the true happiness by working and striving. With the persistence in pursuing our dreams to achieve what most people failed, we would create new things while others could not. He said, ―I am my own teacher. I feel puzzled every day, but this feeling is just the motivation for my future creation.‖ Speaking of the e-commerce market in China, he said that as a totally different country from those of the western world, China should have its own developing mode. It is not proper for many multinational corporations to consider English level as the primary criteria in evaluating a manager in China since a Chinese manager should firstly know the domestic market and consumers well. In answering the question of ―how to have creative thoughts‖, he emphasized that ―we must not let the innate mind control our thinking and we have to try to go beyond our limits. There is no fixed model in success, so we should always have the thirst for knowledge‖. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Wang Shu Source : Beida News（Chinese） Related Topic : Related News : ■


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Break-through of PKU Schoolfellow: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Derived from Human Somatic Cells PKU NEWS 2007--11--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196140426

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 27th, 2007: A research group of United States, whose leader was Han Junying, a Chinese scientist graduated from Peking University, published paper at the same time with a Japanese group, announcing the successful inducement of human skin cells into embryonic stem cells that were similar to the "omnipotent cells", respectively, which was evaluated to be a "milestone" by the biological sciences. The scholars spoke highly of this study, because this technology known as "direct transformation" can not only avoid cloning ethics controversy triggered for human embryos, by facilitate further medical applications for its high efficiency and convenience. Robert Lanza, chief scientist of the American Institute of Advanced Technology, which was an institute engaged in human embryo cloning technology, even said: "This study is a remarkable scientific milestone. It is comparable to the invention of the first aircraft by the Wright Brothers in the field of biology." The PKU schoolfellow Yu Junying thought the breakthrough was in fact the beginning of a broader study on the use of human cells. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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1st China International Forum of Career Planning & GCDF Global Summit Held in Beijing PKU NEWS 2007--11--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=196140324

Peking University, Beijing, 27th November, 2007: On November 17th and 18th, the first China International Forum of Career Planning & GCDF Global Summit was held in Beijing. It was the first global conference of career planning held in China and was attended by professionals from 16 countries, such as China, the United States, South Korea, Germany, Japan, etc. and dozens of GCDFs well-known worldwide. At the opening ceremony held on the morning of 17th November, Mr. Zhang Yan, the Vice-Secretary of the Party Committee, Peking University, delivered a speech on the behalf of co-organizers. According to Zhang, the conference, centering on the theme of ―International Forefront Technology and Practices on Career Planning‖, is a pageant of career planning in China. It not only reflects the significant influence of careering planning upon the society, but also witnesses the remarkable achievements of China in careering planning. Speaking of career planning on campus, Mr. Zhang Yan said that in order to educate and nourish future leaders, PKU provided comprehensive yet specific career services to students in their job-hunting and career planning. Mr. Fang Wei, the director of the Student Career Centre, Peking University, also made a speech with the title of ―Career Planning and the Employment of University Graduates‖, illustrating his point with examples of career services provided by PKU. Also, on November 15th and 16th, James Sampson, the worldly famous Global Career Development Facilitator, and Norman Gysber, the winner of the supreme honor of career planning of USA, opened their workshops with respective themes of ―Designing and Implementing Cost-Effective Career Services‖ and ―Using Qualitative Assessments in Career Counseling‖ at PKU.

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―Peking University Day‖ Held in Waseda University Japan PKU NEWS 2007--11--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195804960

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 22nd, 2007: A ―Peking University Day‖ was held in Waseda University in Japan on November 12. A delegation group from Peking University consisting of over 20 people led by President Xu Zhihong attended the event, present were Vice Director of University Affairs Committee Yang He; President Assistant and Director for Office of International Relations Li Yansong, and other well-known scholars including Chen Shiyi, Jia Qingguo, Hou Jianjun, Lin Yifu, Wang Fengxin, and Ye Wenhu. Cui Tiankai, Chinese Ambassador in Japan, attended the opening ceremony and gave a speech on the morning of November 12. An executive agreement concerning the operation of College of Confucius in Waseda University has been signed in the ceremony. A number of activities with distinctive Chinese features have been carried out, including the speech given by President Xu, a photo exhibition about Peking University, lecture series delivered by scholars from Peking University, and art show presented by Peking University Folk Music Orchestra. These activities enjoyed great popularity in Waseda University. As one of the most famous private universities in Japan, Waseda University has a long history and all-inclusive disciplines. With its great capacity in science research, the university has provided the society large amount of qualified human resources, and enjoyed a very high reputation in Japan as well as in the world. Peking University has, since the establishment of agreements on academic exchange and cooperation in 1982, kept a good relationship with Waseda university in the fields of exchange and cooperation. The joint activities include joint students program, personnel exchange, joint research program, and collaborative workshops. On December 6, 2005, a ―Waseda University Day‖ was held at Peking University. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Yue Chao Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 16th, 2007: On the afternoon of Nov. 16th, 2007, School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science of Peking University (SEECS PKU) and Institute of Computing Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICT CAS) held the signing ceremony for the strategic cooperation agreement together at the multi-function office of PKU Centennial Commemorative Hall. Director of ICT CAS Academician Li Guojie, Deputy Secretary of ICT CAS Prof. Li Jintao, Deputy Secretary of CPC PKU Committee Prof. Zhang Yan, Director of PKU College of Engineering Academician Yang Fuqing, Dean of PKU SEECS Prof. Mei Hong and Secretary of CPC PKU SWWCS Prof. Guo Ying, etc. attended this signing ceremony. This agreement included strategic discussion and academic exchange. It provided a platform for both sides to further conduct the strategy discussions in computer science and technology and make plan for this field‘s development. It would broadly

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PKU President Xu Zhihong to Preside First PKU Alumni Association-Shanghai Forum PKU NEWS 2007--11--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195129160

Peking University, Beijing, Nov 14, 2007: PKU Alumni Association-Shanghai Forum, which will be presided by PKU President Xu Zhihong, will be held in the Main Hall of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences in November 17, said Gu Liping, the workgroup principal of this forum. ―President Xu Zhihong used to work in Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, SIBS, CAS, and has paid persistent attention to the development and future potential of economy and society in Shanghai‖. As the economy and finance center of China, Shanghai has an important position in the development of China and has a great impact on China and even the whole world. Under this common background, the forum has been decided by PKU Alumni Association of Shanghai after a long-time plan and communication. The forum has invited Prof. Yifu Lin, Director of China Centre for Economic Research (CCER) and Vice Chairman of All-China Federation of Industry＆Commerce, Lin Yixiang, Vice Chairman of Securities Association of China to attend and will have full deeper analysis and discussions on the hot topics such as China‘s macroeconomic, and financial investments in 2008. The PKU Alumni Association-Shanghai Forum will be held once or twice a year in the future, said Xu Chen who is in charge of the public relationship department of the forum. And it will not be limited to PKU alumni in or around Shanghai, and yet as well welcome the social and business elites who want to dedicate themselves to developing the economy of China and be willing to share their experience in the development of China economy. He also points out that the goal of this forum is to build up a communication platform of knowledge, thoughts and culture for Shanghai, which is the heart of China‘s economy, finance, shipping and culture, by means of the profound cultural foundation and rich resources of teachers at PKU. In the meantime, they also want to make more contributions to the development of science and economy, the heritage of culture and social harmony in Shanghai based on this top communication platform. Edited By : Zhang Andi Translated By : Su Juan Source : Beida News (Chinese)

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Vice-President Hai Wen Attends the Work Conference of ―10+10‖ Project PKU NEWS 2007--11--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=195020363

Peking University, Beijing, November 13, 2007: During November 5th to 6th, the work conference of ―10+10‖ Project of Collaboration between universities of China and the University of California was held in San Francisco, the United States. The conference was attended by more than 60 representatives from 20 universities and colleges of China and the USA, including Mr. Hai Wen, the vice-president of PKU, and Zhou Manli, the vice-director of the office of communication, the Office of International Relations, PKU, and presided by Kalonji, the director of the Office of International Strategy Development, the University of California. Mr. Robert Dynes, the president of the University of California, and Cen Jianjun, the deputy director-general of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, the Ministry of Education, China, each delivered a speech, and expressed their appreciation to the present representatives and their vision of the ―10+10‖ League. The section of discussion among representatives followed, during which the representatives briefed their collaboration with the University of California, and thoroughly explored cooperation in various areas. Mr. Hai Wen, the vice-president of PKU, gave a speech introducing the current collaboration between PKU and the University of California, the cooperation and exchange programs of PKU in the American-Oceanic region, and suggesting the improvement of the organization and operation of the League. As to the further development of the League, Hai Wen suggested that the collaboration should be extended to embrace all the universities in the League, instead of being limited within two universities, to make the best of the intellectual resources of the League. Besides, corporate representatives, such as Connie Chao, the representative from HP, and John Gage, the representative from Sun Microsystems, together with school representatives, reported their experience concerning the school-enterprise cooperation. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Lin Jingxian Source : Office of International Relations, Peking University 171



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―University of Sydney Day‖ Held at PKU PKU NEWS 2007--11--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194925495

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 13th, 2007: On November 7th, 2007, a delegation of University of Sydney visited PKU in order to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Australia. More than 50 people came, leading by Prof. Mary Bashir, newly appointed Honorary President of University of Sydney and Governor of New South Wales, and Prof. Gavin Brown, President of University of Sydney. During their visit, a wide range of educational and cultural exchange activities were took place. As the top university of Australia, University of Sydney is known as Oxford in Southern Hemisphere for its history and achievement. Actually, the friendship between PKU and University of Sydney has lasted for nearly 20 years since the two universities signed the exchange agreement in 1988. This year‘s activity was marked by the address delivered by President Gavin Brown on Nov. 8 at Yingjie Exchange Center. In his speech, he elaborated on the future of research universities, relationship between the Sino-Australian and between the two universities. Besides, noting the diverse exchange programs have run between them during the last 20 years, he warmly encouraged sports and debate contests where many excellent athletes emerged from University of Sydney. In addition, leaders of the two eminent institutions also discussed ―What Makes A Champion‖ Forum before 2008 Olympic Games during their visit. In fact, this Forum was initiated by a professor from University of Sydney in 2000, before Sydney Olympic Games. Due to its success and significance, the International Olympic Committee decided that it should become a fixed part prior to Olympic thereafter. There is no doubt that this forum will be a new bridge between both parties, boosting their friendship to a new level.

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PKU Students Attend Third George H.W. Bush U.S. – China Relations Conference PKU NEWS 2007--11--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=194589593

Washington D.C., Oct. 25th, 2007: The 3rd George H.W. Bush U.S. – China Relations Conference was held in Washington D.C. from Oct. 22nd to 25th, 2007. Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Li Zhaoxing, Vice President of the Chinese People‘s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Li Xiaolin as well as over a hundred representatives from government, universities, enterprises and the military departments participated in the conference. They discussed with the U.S. representatives from politics, academic and business circles including six ministers of the government. ‗Development, Energy and Safety‘ is the theme of this conference, while heated topics like Sino- Us relations, safety in Asia and the Pacific Area, cooperation on business and trade, energy and sustainable development, etc., were all covered in the conference. One highlight of this conference is that 20 students each from China and the U.S. were invited to attend the conference, enabling them to exhibit their elegant bearing at a high-level international stage with the identity of future leaders of bilateral relations and civil cultural ambassador. These young elites were provided with special treatments from host of the conference. They could not only attend all the sub-forums and sessions but also visit the Pentagon and have a dialogue with students from the other country. Most importantly, these 40 student representatives were offered the opportunity of meeting with and raising questions to the Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Li Zhaoxing and the Ex-President of the U.S. George Bush. Among the 20 Chinese students, 10 are from Peking University, coming from School of Law, School of International Studies, Guanghua School of Management, etc. They actively participated in a number of sessions, carefully planned the exhibition revealing level of internationalization of Peking University, and fully communicated with celebrates and the U.S. students attending the conference while exchanging views on the U.S. – China relations, politics and economics with them. Peking University students manifested their excellent qualities on all occasions in the conference. Their elegant talking, swift thinking and good manners were praised by leaders and celebrities of both China and the U.S. The education exhibition of Peking University also won much attention and approval from representatives of the conference. At the meeting with Mr. Li and Mr. Bush on the afternoon of 24th, Shen Zhiliang and

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Wu Yan from School of Law of Peking University got the opportunity to ask questions on behalf of Chinese students. Their fluent English and elegant demeanor won praises from Mr. Bush. On the dialogue between China and U.S. students on the morning of the 25th, 40 students had an in-depth discussion on topics such as ‗Taiwan Issue‘, ‗U.S. – China Economic Environment‘, ‗Freedom and Democracy‘, ‗Olympic Culture and Spirits‘ as well as ‗Prospects of U.S. –China Relations‘. Students from Peking University had an excellent performance in the discussion. They explained the culture and current status, bringing a true and lively picture of China to U.S. students with their fluent English and convincing argument. Understanding between students from two countries was increased through this friendly and fruitful dialogue. George H.W. Bush U.S. – China Relations Conference was initiated by the Ex-President of the U.S. George Bush in 2003. It is a civilian conference on relations between two countries with the highest level participants. It is jointly hosted by the Chinese People‘s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, China Education Association of International Communication, Texas A & M University of U.S., George Bush Presidential Library Fund, etc. This conference is held once every two years in China and the U.S. in turn. The first conference was held in Texas A & M University. Representatives from both countries had extensive communication on regional safety, modernization of the army force, economic environment and commercial cooperation. The second conference was held in Beijing with the main topic of trade, diplomacy and scientific research. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Cai Ying Source : Office of International Relations, PKU Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU won the champion in the Mainland-Taiwan speech competition PKU NEWS 2007--10--31 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193821140

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 30th, 2007: The 1st invitational Mainland-Taiwan undergraduates‘ speech competition was held in Xia Men on Oct.26th. Eight students from eight universities of Mainland and Taiwan, delivered speeches with the topic of ―Reading and life‖. Liu Qi from Chinese Department of Peking University, gained the laurel. To promote the communication and understanding between the students from Mainland and Taiwan, General Administration of Press and Publication of China organized this competition. Eight students from Peking University, Hua Dong Normal School, Nanjing University, Xiamen University, Taiwan Normal University , Chenggong University, Wenzao Foreign Language School and Zhiyuan Management Faculty, expressed their own ideas and understandings on different aspects under the same topic----―Reading and Life‖. Liu Qi, from Peking University and Chen Yuqi, from Chenggong University won the champion. All the competitors showed their elegant demeanor and shining points. Professor Cai Jianren, from Taiwan Shixin University, is one of the judges of this competition. He said that all the students have great learning and adaptation capacities. For example, in only four days, the mainland students have begun to say ―Hello‖ to each other in Minnan dialect. And Taiwan students have begun to say ―jiabin‖, instead of ―laibin‖ which is rarely used on the mainland. The eight competitors said that this activity offered a good platform for them to communicate with each other and promoted mutual-understanding between Mainland and Taiwan. After all, the Mainland and Taiwan grew up from the same root. And they are looking forward to more exchanges between two parties. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Yu Le Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Student Won the Interschool Speech Tournament PKU NEWS 2007--10--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193807163

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 30th, 2007: On Oct. 26th, the first college students‘ speech invitational tournament between Mainland and Taiwan was held in Xiamen. Eight college students delivered speeches on the subject of ―Reading and Life‖. Liu Qi from Department of Chinese Languages and Literature at Peking University won the first prize. Book trades between mainland and Taiwan sponsored by the General Administration of Press and Publication of China is an annual event in cultural exchanges on both sides. This year, in order to further strengthen cross-strait cultural exchanges, the organizers arranged the first college students‘ speech invitational tournament. 8 candidates from Peking University, East China Normal University, Nanjing University, Xiamen University, Taiwan Normal University, National Cheng Kung University, Wenzao Foreign Language School and Zhi Yuan School of Management expatiated their comprehensions on ―reading and life‖ through different profile, respectively. Candidates, who are full of witty humor or rational calm, showed the youth college students charisma. First prize winners were Liu Qi from Peking University and Chen Yuqi form National Cheng Kung University. The former interlocked characteristics of the times, focused on the pros and cons between ―network reading and book reading‖ and exhibited a strong influence and persuasion; the latter dressed in Tang Costume and handheld folding fan, quoted the classics, frankly told through the ancient and modern with true expressions, which made everyone feel empathy. This competition provided an exchange and learning platform for young students from both Mainland and Taiwan. Professor Cai Jianren from Shih Hsin University pointed out that students from both sides had the high learning and adaptive capacity that they were able to use each other‘s language and custom in just 4 days. Those eight participants also noted that they got to know more friends and understand more deeply about the root and source of cross-strait cultural through this activity.

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"Olympics and Culture" Doctoral Student Academic Forum at PKU PKU NEWS 2007--10--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193710391

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 25, 2007: "Olympics and Culture" Doctoral Student Academic Forum - "Youth Olympics" the Second Capital University Student Innovation Culture Festival, was held successfully at Chaitai International Center of Peking University on Oct. 25th. Important attendants to the forum included Wang Minzhong — Deputy Secretary of the Educational Working Committee at CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, Lin Jianhua — Executive Vice President of PKU, and Zhong Bingshu — Vice President of Beijing Sport University. Instructors and graduate associations' student representatives from major capital higher educational institutions also attended the symposium. At 8:30 A.M., a short film propagating the Olympics Culture declared the opening of the forum. First, Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua delivered a speech on behalf of PKU, in which a brief introduction to PKU's preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games was made. Lin pointed out that, the holding of the academic forum had given an enormous impetus to the study and the propagation of the Olympics Culture, and had pushed many youth students to dedicate themselves more to the Olympics services. He advised all graduates devote into the fine traditions of capital college students, and make more contributions to the success of the Beijing Olympics. Then in his speech, Deputy Secretary Wang Minzhong spoke highly of PKU's deep academic deposits reflected by the forum. He noted that, "Olympics and Culture" Doctoral Student Academic Forum had revealed a comprehensive exhibition of capital youth students' enthusiasm for the Olympics, and promoted the public's understanding levels of the Olympics Culture. Wang also raised his demand and expectation for youth students' dedication to both the academic areas and the Olympics services. Next, present honored guests personally awarded prizes for the authors of top 10 outstanding treatises. Immediately after the awarding ceremony, 5 of the authors offered their academic presentations centered on the theme of "Olympics and Culture". Invited experts Zhong Bingshu — Vice President of Beijing Sport University, and He Wenyi — Associate Professor of Cultural Industries Institute of PKU, then made comments on the academic reports given by the doctoral students. Both guests emphasized that the Olympics should harmoniously combine Chinese traditional culture with the world's multiple cultures, and build a win-win cultural

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News developmental pattern based on basic moral systems. "Olympics and Culture" PKU Doctoral Student Academic Forum, sponsored by Being Municipal Educational Work Committee and Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, was undertook by Office of Students‘ Affairs, Committee of the Communist Youth League, and Graduate Association of PKU. Months of work have gone into the preparation of the forum and the collection of papers. Finally, the forum received more than 30 treatises falling into 4 topics: "Olympics and Modern Civilization", "Olympics and Cultural Innovation Industries", "Olympics and Volunteers Culture" and "Olympics and Constructions of College Campus Culture". The successful holding of the forum has greatly helped to explore and carry forward the Olympics cultural spirits, and to promote academic communications between colleges and universities in Beijing. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Li Zhuohan Source : PKU News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Scrapped Golden Weeks, Paid Vacation PKU NEWS 2007--10--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=193068153

Beijing, Oct. 22nd, 2007:With a more and more crowded 7-day holiday, referred to as the ―Golden Weeks‖, the majority prefer a scrapped one, according to a survey conducted by Ctrip on last Thursday. Of all the 2,200 respondents, whose income reaches above 60,000 RMB (about7500USD) a year, 63.7 percent want the Golden Weeks scrapped: 14.3 percent supported scrapping all three "Golden Week" holidays while the rest wanted to change only the May Day and National Day "Golden Weeks" and retain the Spring Festival holiday. In 1999, the government initiated 3 week-long holidays, the National Day Golden Weeks, May Day Golden Weeks and the Spring Festival, in the hope of stimulating consumption. For the last few years, the booming economy makes people wealthy and at the same time overloads nearly all the tourist attractions and related service facilities such as transportation, hotels and restaurants. Shao Qiwei, director of the National Tourism Administration, revealed that concerned departments are considering perfecting the holiday policies to relieve the heavy pressure on service facilities. Hua Jianming, State Councilor, also said most people want a shorter vacation and traditional festivals added as legal holidays. In the previous survey, 60.1 percent of the respondents favored, if the ―Golden Weeks‖ are scrapped, compulsory paid vacations. Paid vacation has been implemented in some joint ventures in big cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, by which workers arrange their own holidays. However, many experts, including national political advisor Cai Jiming, said compulsory paid vacation would be difficult to implement for the next few years as Chinese employers had no conventions for the practice. Edited By : Wang Yi Translated By : Seren Source : www.chinanews.com.cn

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Visiting Group of NCTU Welcomed by PKU Students‘ Union PKU NEWS 2007--10--16 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=192503890

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 12, 2007: On the afternoon of Oct. 12, a visiting group from National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) paid a visit to Peking University. Principals from PKU Students‘ Union together with other students gave NCTU visitors a friendly reception. At 3 p.m., NCTU visiting group arrived at the conference room of Yiyuan, where they were warmly welcomed by all the student representatives from PKU. Gao Xiang, Chairman of PKU Students' Union, first gave the visitors a brief introduction of the organization and daily routines of PKU Students' Union. Then, both universities‘ representatives of main functional departments introduced their constructions and campus brand activities each and exchanged experience on the planning and performing of large campus cultural and physical activities. They discussed on the aspects of campus life and academic studies in depth too and benefited through this communication. Accompanied by PKU Student's Union, the visiting group went on a tour around the campus. Some important sites, including the teaching area, the dormitory area and Unnamed Lake scenic spot, were visited. During the tour, PKU students introduced century-year-old buildings, good university traditions and explained profound campus culture implications in details to Taiwan visitors. Deeply impressed by the beautiful campus scenery, NCTU students all expressed their great admiration for the culture deposited in and academic atmosphere of PKU. Finally, as representatives exchanged gifts with each other, the visiting activity came to an end in a warm applaud. Before parting, all present students showed that, although PKU and NCTU are separated by immense Taiwan Strait, they firmly believed that communications between the two universities will be more frequent and their friendship will last forever. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Li Zhuohan Source : PKU News (Chinese)

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Beijing Forum 2007: President Xu Talks about Beijing Forum: "Harmony" Slogan to the World PKU NEWS 2007--10--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=191904320

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Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 9th, 2007: Beijing Forum (2007), of which Peking University is one of the sponsors, along with Beijing Education Commission of Higher Education and South Korea is going to be held in Beijing from November 2 to 4. Significant issues will be discussed about the development of human society in the sight of civilization and culture.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News President Xu said that the international community nowadays was calling for civilization harmony and common prosperity. It was only the dialogue and exchange that could reduce and eliminate misunderstandings. The original intention of Beijing Forum was to set up a platform for facilitating dialogues and communications between people with different culture and fortunately, the concept of ―civilized harmony‖ advocated by Beijing Forum was attracting attention of global academe increasingly, which was considered to be the best result of it. The theme of Beijing Forum is ―civilized harmony and common prosperity‖ and the vice theme this year is ―diverse developmental models of human civilization", which was proposing a concept that ―unified but different‖. Peking University, as China's famous institution of higher education, was leading researches of many fields, thus it had the responsibility to promote culture communication. It was a response to the responsibility for PKU to hold Beijing Forum. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : chen Zhenxia Source : PKU News(Chinese) Related Topic : 

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Volunteers from School of Foreign Languages of PKU Assisted Beijing International Culture Tourism Festival PKU NEWS 2007--10--01 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=191255778

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Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 1st, 2007: The 10th International Culture Festival opened from Sep. 21st to Sep. 24th at Zhongguancun in Beijing. About 3,000 performers, including 30 performing teams from 26 foreign countries and 12 from 10 domestic provinces, all dressed up and presented wonderful performances. ―This activity represents the aspiration that students from Peking University welcoming and blessing the Olympic Games. At the meantime, we can experience in the foreign custom without going abroad through this opportunity.‖ The volunteer from School of Foreign Languages of PKU, Chen, said in the 10th Beijing International Culture Tourism Festival. The theme of this activity is ―Experiencing Beijing, approaching Olympics‖, with 15 volunteers from PKU School of Foreign Languages taking part in it. They fully demonstrated the youth elegant demeanor of PKU students. Their professional

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News qualities and enthusiastic attitudes won the unanimously praises from all the performers and the organizers. Edited By : Liu Xiaohua Translated By : Liu Xiaohua Source : PKU News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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‗Environment Education Goes to Community‘ Program Starts Up PKU NEWS 2007--09--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190954395

Peking University, Beijing, Sep. 28th, 2007: A environment commonweal promotion, with the theme of ―Saving Energy and Emission‖ started up in Lianxiangyuan Community, Fengtai District on September, 22th.The program was launched by Chinese Undergraduates‘ Environment Education Base, calling for more and more Beijing citizens to make their own contribution to ―Green Olympic, Green Community.‖ Students from the City and Environment Department of Peking University delivered the corresponding handbook to many residents. The handbook takes ―Saving energy and emission, protecting environment, green Olympics deserve everyone‖ as its theme, calling for all the Beijing citizens take part in the environment-protecting, such as ―each family save a kilowatt-hour every day‖, ―everybody save a liter of water every day‖ and so on. This activity was very popular among the community residents. Many little kids led by their parents also took part in this activity. The parents hoped that their children can set up the consciousness of environment-protecting in their childhood. This year, Chinese Undergraduates‘ Environment Education Base will hold more such activities in more than 13 districts throughout Beijing. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Yu Le Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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A Beautiful Life of Li Ying PKU NEWS 2007--09--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190864850

Peking University, Beijing, September 26, 2007: Li Ying, Chairman of the ‗Ying Zhi Bao‘ Car Sales & Service Co. Ltd, delivered a lecture of ‗beautiful life----my choices‘ in Overseas Exchange Center of Peking University (PKU) in September 21. Miss Li graduated from Department of Oriental Languages of PKU in 1991, and then she started to carve out. She engaged in several industries including medical treatment, car trading, etc., and she heartily participated in the commonweal activities. She was honored one of the 6th ―Ten Outstanding Youths in Beijing ‖ designation, and got the prize of ‗excellent female in economy contribution‘ of 2004. She shared the significant ‗four choices‘ in her experience of carving out, and expressed her sincere expectation to the students attended. After the lecture, Li Ying answered the students‘ questions. Most of the students showed that they obtained much valuable experience from Li Ying and that would be helpful for their future career. The activity was organized by Youth League Committee of PKU. Secretary Han Liu attended the lecture and presented 15 volumes of ‗ PKU Lectures ‘ to Li Ying at the beginning of the activity. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Jiao Jie Source : PKU News Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Peking University, Beijing, September 24, 2007: The 6th international seminar ‗Overseas Chinese in the world‘ was held at Peking University on September 21th. More than 150 experts and scholars from more than 20 countries and regions attended the conference. Luo Haocai, vice chair-man of CPPCC, sent a letter to congratulate the seminar, showing his best wishes. Prof. Min Weifang, president of this seminar and Secretary of CPC PKU Committee, delivered a speech first. He briefly reviewed the interactive relationship between the seminar and Chinese history, pointed out that the research has always been closely related to the development of China. He also said that China now has become not only the first –selected destination of investment, manufacturing and trading, but also a very important sources of technical labor and non-technical labor in China even in the world. As a result, with a great significance, the 6th international seminar ‗Overseas Chinese in the world‘ was held at Peking University. Mr. Min Weifang thought highly of the great contribution that the seminar made since it was established in 1992. The seminar effectively promoted the academic research of overseas Chinese. The overseas Chinese cooperation was established in 1992, Los Angeles, from then on, the overseas Chinese have had our own international academic association. The cooperation holds high-leveled international meetings regularly which include the experts of history, sociology and political science, and covered many regions like mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South-East Asia and Occident. Edited By : Jiao Jie Translated By : Yu Le Source : PKU News Related Topic : Related News : ■

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President Xu Zhihong Inspected Education Base in Wuxi PKU NEWS 2007--09--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=190180314

Peking University, Beijing, Sep. 18th, 2007: Accompanied by the committeeman of Jiangsu Standing Committee and the Mayor of Wuxi Yang Weize and the Vice-President of Peking University Yue Sulan, President Xu visited the education base of the School of Software and Microelectronic of PKU in Wuxi, to investigate its development. President Xu visited the first phase project of the teaching buildings and student dormitories, which will soon be completed. After inquiring about the plan of talent-training project and the prospect of the application of new buildings, he commended the achievements of the base. The education base is an educational cooperation center between PKU and Wuxi municipal government, approved by the Ministry of Education of China, aiming for training person with high ability on software, microelectronics, digital cartoon and so on. The first phase project of the base is planned to be ready for operation in November 2007. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Wang Shu Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Peking University, Beijing, September 17, 2007: Three famous universities in China, including Peking University (PKU), Tsinghua University (TSU) and Nankai University (NKU), which once formed The Southwest Associated University in 1937, started their first round table conference at Nankai University on September 14. At the conference, PKU President Xu Zhihong, TSU President Gu Binglin and NKU President Rao Zihe together discussed and explored the possible ways of enhancing and expanding cooperation among universities in modern times, and proposed to share their resources in the course of construction. The three presidents agreed that they should take their own advantages in the areas of teaching and research, faculty resource and disciplinary construction to optimize their cooperation. Presidents of three universities signed a memorandum of understanding to hold PKU-TSU-NKU round table meeting annually. Through this meeting, the three sides can meet regularly and discuss issues of their common concern, and join hands in the construction of world-class universities. Meanwhile, a monument in memory of the special and historically significant relationship among the three universities was unveiled on the campus of NKU. When the war broke between China and Japan in 1937, Peking University and Tsinghua University pooled their resources to form the National Southwest Associated University in Kunming, Yunnan Province. From 1937 to 1946, the Southwest Associated University serves as the talents cradle across the country, which is generally considered as a splendid landmark in the history of China‘s education. Edited By : Wang Yi Translated By : Wang Yi Source : China Youth Daily Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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2007 China Advertising Trend Forum Held in Beijing PKU NEWS 2007--06--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=181017510

Peking University, Beijing, May, 26th, 2007: 2007 China Advertising Trend Forum, which is co-organized by School of Journalism and Communication of PKU, CCTV and Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation, undertaken by ―Ad panorama‖ magazine and Young Times Advertising Awards Organizing Committee, holds in Beijing. Nearly 400 leaders from fields of academy, industry, media and advertising gather together to discuss the role and future of China‘s advertising industry. The first topic of the forum is ―new rural area construction and the opportunities for China‘s advertising industry‖. Lin Yifu, the Director of China Center for Economic Research at PKU, analyzes the background of the implementation of the new rural area construction, the change of the national economic structure after achieving the set objectives and the opportunities and challenges that this strategy can bring to China‘s advertising industry. This topic is rated highly by Prof. Jin Dinhai, who is from Shanghai Normal University and believes that it is the first time for advertising forums to concern about China‘s rural areas and it could provide a good opportunity to research on the issues that may exist in rural area advertising. The second topic of the forum is how to meet the new demands of advertisers in new advertising service modes. Chen Gang, the Deputy Dean of School of Journalism and Communication of PKU, addresses a speech with a topic concerning the relation between advertising service and the new demands of advertisers. Sun Xianhong, one of the founder-members of Mengniu Group, and Wei Jinghan, vice manager of marketing department of China Resources Breweries Co., Ltd, discuss the change caused by the new adverting demands. The last topic, how to position China‘s advertising industry is in a form of interactive discussion. Prof. Jin Dinghai, Liu Guoji (famous advertising expert and part-time Prof. of advertising department at PKU) and many other participants take part in the heated discussion and exchange. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Zhang Andi Source : Beida News (Chinese Version) Related Topic :

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PKU Computer Institute‘s "High-end Color Print Server System" Appraised by the MII PKU NEWS 2007--06--01 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=180676477

Peking University, Beijing, May. 31st, 2007: On the May 17th, 2007 the ―High-end Color Print Server System‖ developed by the Associate Professor Yang Bin etc. from the Computer Institute of Peking University, won the identification of the ―Science and Technology Achievement‖ organized by the national Ministry of Information Industry (MII). The Identification Committee agreed consistently that: the "high-end color print server system" filled in the blank of the print server area in China, and its overall technological level has reached the advanced international one, even ranked a leading standard in the halftone images networks modulation technology, graphics and text edge enhancement technology and parallel processing efficiency. Digital printing is an integrated technology combined the traditional pressing and printing technology and it‘s the inevitable trend of development. With the cooperation of the Founder Group, the "high-end color print server system" has been completed the product-forming and successfully entered the international market. Japanese and some European first-class digital printing enterprises have adopted this system. Xinhua News pointed out in particular that: ―This is first time for a European printing company to use China's printer controller software.‖ Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Liu Xiaohua Source : PKU News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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First Success of Children Living Donor Transplantation at Peking University Third Hospital PKU NEWS 2007--05--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179810334

Peking University, Beijing, May 18th, 2007: A specialized medical team led by Xiu Dianrong, the Director of General Surgery of Peking University Third Hospital, performed the hospital‘s first successful living donor transplantation in a 6-year-old patient with Wilson's Disease. After the surgery, the child and the mother are now in a good condition, without any complications. The patient Wenwen (pseudonym) was diagnosed to have quite high transaminase values. Rejected the possibility of hepatitis A, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, he was treated as patient with ―cytomegalovirus infection‖ until October, 2006. Found to have diffused liver diseases through B-ultrasound, he was finally diagnosed to have the Wilson's Disease. Wilson's Disease is a genetic disorder that is fatal unless detected and treated before serious illness from copper poisoning develops. Wilson's Disease affects approximately one in 30,000 people worldwide. The genetic defect causes excessive copper accumulation in the liver or brain. Wilson's Disease is a very treatable condition. With proper therapy, disease progress can be halted and oftentimes symptoms can be improved. Treatment is aimed at removing excess accumulated copper and preventing its re-accumulation. Therapy must be lifelong. Patients may become progressively sicker from day to day, so immediate treatment can be critical. Treatment delays may cause irreversible damage. According to Xiu Dianrong, liver transplantation can rectify the genetic defects of patients with Wilson's Disease. When the liver function is restored after the surgery, the patients can gain improvement with the original copper metabolism disorder in varying degrees and no copper therapy is needed any more, which is an important factor spurring the operation of the transplantation. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Zhang Andi Source : Beida News (Chinese)

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UNESCO Awards a Renovation Project of a Chinese Lounge Bridge PKU NEWS 2007--05--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179412312

Peking University, Beijing, May. 16th, 2007: UNESCO presented the 2005 Cultural Heritage Protection Prize in Asia-Pacific Area to the renovation project of an old Chinese lounge bridge on May. 15th, recognizing efforts made by the local government, residents and academia. The project was directed and declared by Professor Yan Weimin, director of PKU world heritage research center. The bridge, located in Qin Yuan County of Zhejiang Province, was first built in 1671 and received a thorough restoration during 2001 to 2002. Palau Chui Albert, the executive of UNESCO culture management office said, ―The project revealed the joint effort of local government and residents in renovating the historical bridge through traditional skills and experiences.‖ Professor Zhao Chen of Nanjing University found the bridge was in a precarious situation in 2001. He called on the government and cultural relics department to renovate it. The Bureau of Cultural Relics and county government appropriate 150 thousand and 50 thousand Yuan respectively for the renovation, which was completed in January. 2002. In 2005, PKU World Heritage Center had a research on the global uniqueness and historical and current condition of the bridge. By collecting documents and field survey, they declare the project to UNESCO and received the prize in the same year. The Cultural Heritage Protection Prize in Asia-Pacific Area was set up in 2000 by UNESCO to encourage individuals and associations to preserve and renovate valuable cultural relics. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Wang Shu Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU-Ewha University Day Kicks Off PKU NEWS 2007--05--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179412135

Peking University, Beijing, May. 17th, 2007: On the morning of May 17th, the opening ceremony of Peking University‘s ―Ewha University Day‖ was held at North Hall of the Main Library. Professor Li Peirong, President of Ewha University, together with Academician Xu Zhihong, President of PKU and Ms. Yue Sulan, Vice President and Director of Women's Studies Research Center of PKU, etc. attended. President Xu Zhihong gave warm welcome to President Li Peirong and her party. He said: ―In the context of bilateral friendly cooperation between China and South Korea, PKU and Ewha hold ―University Day‖ for further communication and exchange, which was a landmark in the process of the two universities‘ cooperation‖. Ewha University was the first modern educational institutions for women in South Korea, as well as the largest women‘s university in the world. It was founded in 1886 by the foreign missionaries. At the beginning, there was only one student, but during 121 years, this university has fostered numbers of female talents with gentle and kind characters and made tremendous contributions for its country. President Li Peirong delivered a speech later, with the topic ―Modern History of South Korea and the Role and Future of Ewha‖, which was well received. PKU has held 16 ―University Days‖, building an exchanged and coadjutant platform with the world-renowned universities. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Liu Xiaohua Source : PKU News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Exchange Rate of RMB Hits a New High to CNY 7.6951 against One US Dollar PKU NEWS 2007--05--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=179203848

Peking University, Beijing, May 11th, 2007: Yesterday, the RMB hits a new high to CNY 7.6951 against one US Dollar, rose a 0.5814 yuan (by 7%) compared with the benchmark 8.2765 yuan against one US dollar before the reform of exchange rate. With a middle price statistics, yesterday‘s exchange rate of RMB gained an increase of 104 points compared with that of the last trading day before the May Day. And in the last April, RMB appreciated by 287 points, successively breaking the 7.73 yuan, 7.72 yuan and 7.71 yuan barriers. ―Implementing moderate reform of the exchange rate (of RMB) is a defined goal of the Central Bank of China‖, said Lin Yifu, the Director of China Center for Economic Research of PKU, ―and the goal will not be altered easily because of the pressure of the U.S. State‖. He also believes that in the near future, the RMB's exchange rate would rise in a range of about 3% yearly against US dollar. Otherwise, it would be beyond the economy affordability of China. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Zhang Andi Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Microelectronics Institute Set Up in Shanghai PKU NEWS 2007--05--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=178700109

Pudong, Shanghai, May. 9th, 2007: The unveiling ceremony of PKU‘s Microelectronics Institute was held recently in Zhangjiang High-Tech Park of Shanghai. Mr. Xu Zhihong, president of Peking University, Mr. Sun Jianzhong, president of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences and Mr. Zhou Yupeng, vice chairman of Shanghai Municipal People‘s Congress as well as other local officials attended the ceremony. The event also saw the signing of several agreements on independent innovation projects by Zhangjiang Park with the Academy of Military Medical Sciences and some other institutes. Standing on the front line of the industry development, the Institute is expected to play an important role in training high-level personnel in micro-electronics-related fields and in providing continued momentum for the industry development. This year is the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Zhangjiang High-Tech Park. From the very beginning, the Park has adopted a strategy of ―focusing on Zhangjiang‖, which has brought about a quick rise of high-tech industrial clusters in the Park, the most shining ones are biomedical, integrated circuit and software. Up to now, more than 10 national industrial bases have been built up in Zhangjiang Park. Edited By : Liu Qin Translated By : Liu Xiao Hua Source : China High-Tech Industry Herald Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Research of Prof. Jia getting Hot PKU NEWS 2007--04--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177657150

Peking University, Beijing, April 25th, 2007: Research led by Prof. Jia recently was getting more and more concern with their paper entitled ―Biological property comparing research on different sized nano-material‖ published on Environmental Science & Technology in March, 2005. This paper also had the contribution of Prof. Liu Yuanfang from College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering and Mr. Zhao Yuliang from Institute of High Energy Physics. Shortly after two years, this paper has been quoted 44 times and remarked as the Top 3 Hot Papers by Environmental Science & Technology, which signifies its important influence. Prof. Jia began research of security of nano material on 2002 under the funding of ―973‖ program foundation and National Natural Science Foundation of China. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Wang Ruoxi Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Cultural Festival in Department of Philosophy in Full Swing PKU NEWS 2007--04--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=177656531

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 25th, 2007: Professor Chen Guying, a famous Taiwan scholar attended the first forum of 2007 Chinese Traditional Cultural Festival focusing on ―society, culture and soul‖ held by the Department of Philosophy at PKU Hall at 7:00pm on April 20th. Yu Dunkang, a well-known scholar of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Professor Li Zhonghua and Professor Wang Bo of the department of philosophy were also present. The four each aired their own views on the subject ―sinology and cultural identity.‖ Mr. Yu Dunkang emphasized the important role of sinology in his opening speech and pointed out that the essence of sinology is the soul of Chinese cultural values, which can be summed up as harmony. Justice, democracy and honesty are three aspects of harmony. Mr. Chen Guying, who has engaged in the research of Taoism for tens of years, began his speech with his studying experience and that of his children, pointing out that Chinese traditional classics, especially Taoism have become an inner part of every overseas Chinese. He also emphasized that most world turmoil are caused by the leaders‘ lack of respect for other culture. Professor Li Zhonghua talked about some practical problems. He thought that cultural identity can only be achieved by distinguishing the difference between cream and trash. The forum came to a climax when Mr. Yu and Mr. Chen had a heated debate on the role of Taoism in China. Mr. Chen proposed that Taoism should be the main thought skeleton in China, while Mr. Yu held that Confucianism is equally important in philosophy. The cultural festival is an important part of thy May 4th festival at PKU, which aimed at building a healthy culture atmosphere in the campus, guiding students in a positive way and getting more students involved in philosophy. Forums during the festival will play extra emphasis on the relationship between traditional culture and social reality. There will be two debates and lectures on relative issues. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Wang Shu Source : PKU News (Chinese) Related Topic : 204

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Hong Kong Officials Trained at PKU (Shenzhen) PKU NEWS 2007--04--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176960054

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 17th, 2007: A class aimed at training Hong Kong government administrators in the study and research of national affairs was set up by Shenzhen Graduate Training Institute and Hong Kong Civil Servant Bureau in Shenzhen Graduate Institute on April 16th. 43 civil servants from 30 departments will receive a 6 days‘ training. Professors from Peking University, including Hai Wen, Xie Qingkui, Huang Zongliang, will teach courses of Chinese Macroeconomic, Chinese political and administrative system, legal system, current economic development of Chu Chiang Delta and so on. Besides teaching, students will be organized to visit Shenzhen Social Insurance Fund Center, Shenzhen Water Service Corporation, library of university town and different enterprises and public institutions. Mr. Lin Junjing attended the class opening ceremony and made a speech expressing his warm welcome of the guests and students and briefly introduced related information of PKU and the Graduate Center. Zhang Qiwen, a Hong Kong civil servant said on the ceremony, ―Hong Kong has returned to China for almost ten years, during which, both sides formed a much closer relationship. Understanding of the mainland is extremely important for Hong Kong. Chen Zhaoxiong, the student representative made a speech in hope of getting more knowledge about the nation‘s politics, economy, legal system and the economic development of Guangdong province. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Wang Shu Source : Shenzhen Graduate Institute Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Symposium ‗The Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympics I expect‘ Held PKU NEWS 2007--04--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176780439

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 17th, 2007: The symposium ―The Opening Ceremony of Beijing Olympics I expect‖ was held in order to seek out the opinions from delegates of all circles of Beijing, in the Olympics Building on April 14. Teachers and students of Peking University made innovative suggestion. The symposium was chaired by the famous movie director Zhang Yimou ,who is in charge of the opening ceremony. Liu Qi, the Secretary of CPC Committee of Beijing and the Chairman of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee (BOBICO) and other officials of Beijing Municipal Government and BOBICO were present. Fourteen delegates of all circles, three from Peking University, brought their ideas on the theme and artistic style of the opening ceremony. Zhang Yiwu, the professor of Department of Chinese Language & Literature, Peking University, suggested that the opening ceremony should emphasize the visual effect with the traditional Chinese culture accompanied by the international fashions. As a delegate of the university students, Lü Fan, the undergraduate of the School of Art and the Director of the Student Journalists Team, proposed that the opening ceremony should represent the old culture heritage and the youthful era, and innovate in vision, taste and artistic conception. Sang Lan, the famous athlete and a student of School of Journalism and Communication of Peking University, also spoke on behalf of the sport circle. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Chen Xianzhong Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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BIMBA on Top of ―Forbes‖ List for Three Consecutive Years PKU NEWS 2007--04--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=176341539

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 12th, 2007: ―Forbes‖ (China), the most renowned business magazine in the world, officially released the list of ―2007 China‘s Most Valued School of Business‖, in which BIMBA of Peking University ranking the first place for three consecutive years in the part-time program. The first Forbes List of the most valued School of Business came forth in the year of 2005 in China. ―Forbes‖ (China) investigated those schools and their students the third time this year to pick out 15 tops of the part-time programs and 10 tops of the full-time programs, among which BIMBA won the first and second place respectively. According to its investigation, part-time BIMBA graduates will only need one and a half years to recover their investments, with the salary growth 83.3%. Even after graduation, the salary also has an annual growth rate of 19.3%. The full-time BIMBA graduates will get the salary growth rate as high as 88.1% and after graduation, 23.6% increase each year. Therefore, they will only take two and a half years to retrieve their devotions. Liu Ruiming, the leader of making this list, told the medium that, on the contrast, second and third line Business Schools‘ enrollment was lower than the number of candidates abound. Some of their students‘ emoluments have no noticeable change even after graduated 4 years later. He predicted that the School of Business will continue polarizing in China and only the high one can survive. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Liu Xiaohua Source : China Center for Economic Research, Peking University Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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SCPRC Authorize Large-scale Airplanes‘ Manufacture PKU NEWS 2007--03--20 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=174360574

Beijing, Mar. 19th, 2007: Wen Jiabao, Premier of State Council of the People‘s Republic of China (SCPRC) presided over the SCPRC conference on February 26th and listened to the report of the project about large-scale airplane. SCPRC authorized the project of research and manufacture of large-scale airplanes, and also agreed to set up stock company of large-scale airliner. To put ‗The Mid and Long-term Science and Technology Development Compendium of China‘ into execution, the SCPRC called together a group of experts about large-scale airplane, and organized an committee for it. After six months hard working, ‗Report about Large-scale Airplane Project Argumentation‘ accomplished. The conference of SCPRC considered that the research about large-scale airplane is an important strategic decision of the Party Central Committee and SCPRC, and also a desire of all people of China for many years. The aviation industry of China has already been with the technology and economy basic after more than 50 years development. Developing large-scale airplane and promoting the aviation industry are meaningful to the development of economy, science and technology. The conference pointed that as the engineering of manufacturing large-scale airplane is a complex system, we must forecast the difficulties. First, the department should cooperate up with each other efficiently. Second, the security and profit must be put on the pride of place to improve our international competition. Third, the innovation and international cooperation should both be kept in mind. Four, the large-scale airliner and aero transport should be developed harmoniously. Five, the competition mechanism should be introduced into the project. Finally, person with ability should be the basic of our long-term development. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Jiao Jie Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Shenzhen Daily: Business Pilots out of Guanghua EMBA PKU NEWS 2006--12--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=167267066

Peking University, Beijing, Dec.27th, 2006: ―Next generation of business pilots will be born from EMBA.‖ Mr. Qin Xiao, Board Chairman of Commercial Bank thus said. He used to be one of the honorable tutors in EMBA program of Guanghua School of Management of Peking University. EMBA – Executive Master of Business Administration – is intended for satisfying the needs of Chinese entrepreneurs. Since 1999, Guanghua School of Management has co-delivered the first EMBA in China with Kellogg Business School of Northwestern University, US. Guanghua EMBA program is based on full-time MBA courses, laying particular stress on stratagem and decision-making. The content of the EMBA courses is designed to be more practical by employing abundant company cases and interactive teaching method, with the aim of endowing the students with initiatives and practical abilities, as well as multi-dimensional perspectives to probe into the complex concerning the enterprise management. There are not only distinguished professors involved in the teaching from top universities in and abroad, such as Tsinghua University, People‘s University, Harvard, Northwestern University, New York University, Columbia University, London University, etc., but also some masters and heads in the concerning careers are invited to the seminars. At the close of the program, the students will have the opportunity to be interns in international enterprises, such as Microsoft, HP, Morgan, etc. The students of the program spend 20 months in part-time study, while enjoying the experience to redefine them, to broaden their horizons and to widen their personal relation. Guanghua EMBA has seen 41 crops since 1999. Guanghua extended the program to Shenzhen in 2002, for the convenience of the students in the Southern part of China, including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Now there have been 5 crops and more than 300 graduates coming out of EMBA-South China. They activate respectively in various fields – finance, communication, trade, pharmacy, manufacturing, etc. With an average age 39.94, rich experiences in management and systematic knowledge gained from EMBA, they are agile to nail down the business goals in management, calm to face the crisis and confident to promote the vitality of their enterprises. Edited By : Li Nanxin Translated By : Zhang Huishu 211

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Preparation for Beijing Forum 2007 Begins PKU NEWS 2006--12--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=166797821

By Jiao Jie Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 21, 2006: As a high level scientific forum held cooperatively by Peking University, Education Committee of Beijing and High Education Consortium of Korea, Beijing Forum with the recognition of the State Department of China exerts a great influence on the international academe after its three years‘ successful operation and gradually becomes a symbol of Beijing. On the concluding ceremony of Beijing Forum 2006, President of Peking University, Xu Zhihong, on behalf of Wang Qishan, Mayor of Beijing and President of the Forum, declared to the world: Beijing Forum 2007 would be held in Beijing from November 2 to 4, 2007, under the theme of ―The Harmony of Civilizations and Prosperity for All －Reflections on the Civilization Modes of Humankind‖. After a long time summary of the past successful experience and the scientific production of the past forums, the preparation of Beijing Forum 2007 begins roundly. On the morning of December 21, the first preparation conference of Beijing Forum 2007 was held at Linhuxuan to discuss the topics of the sub-forums next year. Zhang Guoyou, Vice-President of Peking University, Assistant President Li Yansong and experts of the Academic Committee of Beijing Forum attended the conference. The organizing committee would publicize the topics of sub-forums of Beijing Forum 2007 in January next year, and send out invitations and greetings from Beijing to the worldwide well-known academicians at the same time. A successful scientific forum in next autumn in Beijing is expected by all the attending scholars. Edited By : He Jibo Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Donation from the Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat towards the Building of Peking University‘s New Sports Complex PKU NEWS 2006--11--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164450032

By Hu Jun [BEIJING, 20 November 2006] – The Peking University announced today that the Estate of the late Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat in Singapore has agreed to donate a sum of more than RMB170 million (S million) to the university. The donation will help defray the cost of building a brand new sports complex – which will also host the table-tennis competition during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games – at Peking University. In appreciation, Peking University would name the Sports Complex as well as the main auditorium in its new School of Government building after the late billionaire philanthropist Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat. ―My grandfather had originally come from Amoy (Xiamen), China; my father had always wanted to return to China, travel the country, and retrace my grandfather‘s footsteps. Unfortunately, he never had the opportunity to do so,‖ said Ms. Mavis Khoo, Tan Sri Khoo‘s daughter. Tan Sri Khoo actively championed philanthropy during his lifetime, and had contributed generously to charitable causes in his country. Following his death in February 2004, the trustees of his Estate continued with his philanthropic work, focusing on three key areas that were close to Tan Sri Khoo‘s heart – medical research, healthcare, and education – and contributing to deserving projects regardless of geographic boundaries. ―The trustees of the Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat have also noted that the links between China and Singapore are stronger than any time before; in the case of Peking University – which is one of China‘s and the world‘s great universities – more students from Singapore are going to study there, and vice-versa,‖ she added. The Peking University in Beijing was therefore a natural choice for the Estate, and the trustees are delighted to contribute to the development of the University through its donation towards the building of the sports complex and the main auditorium in the School of Government.

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The signing ceremony for the Khoo Teck Puat Estate donation to Peking University took place this evening at the Peking University Centennial Memorial Hall. The event was witnessed by Singapore‘s Education Minister and Second Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Chinese Minister for Education Mr Zhou Ji. Also present at the signing ceremony was Singapore‘s Ambassador to China BG (Retd) Chin Siat Yoon, Mr Roy Quek (Director, Overseas Singaporean Unit, Prime Minister‘s Office), and senior Chinese officials Mr Han Qide (Vice Chairman of the National People‘s Congress) and Mr Liu Jingmin (Deputy Mayor of Beijing), and University officials such as Mr Min Weifang (Chairman of the Peking University Council) and Mr Xu Zhihong (President of the Peking University). About the New Peking University Sports Complex Occupying approximately 17,100 square meters, the new sports complex will also be used for the table tennis competition during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is located withat Peking University Campus at No. 5, Yiheyuan Lu, and the complex will be built on the site of the existing open-air swimming pool, bordered by Zhongguancun Beidajie, the Law Faculty Building, and the Pacific Building (2nd Phase). The complex‘s design will draw inspiration from traditional Chinese heritage architecture. It will reflect the spirit of perseverance embodied in Chinese culture; the ethos of modern Chinese education exemplified by the Peking University; and sporting excellence reflected in table tennis (China‘s national sport). The complex will also be built with functionality and environmental sustainability in mind; it will make extensive use of natural light and ventilation, and feature thermal-efficient materials. The modular design of the complex also caters for future expansion and upgrades. When completed, the complex can seat up to 8,000 spectators, and will feature numerous facilities, including a media center with equipped with state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities, a fire safety and security center, and a VIP area. The complex will also provide parking facilities for up to 400 vehicles, and host 4-5 retail outlets and a medical center. It will also be disability-friendly, offering barrier-free access and even designated entry and seating areas for the disabled. About the Peking University School of Government‘s Main Auditorium The Peking University School of Government is a prestigious institution devoted towards the training and development of future leaders in public service and administration. The main auditorium that has been built for the School of Government has a seating

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News capacity of up to 500, and will be used for conferences, meetings, lectures, and performances. Occupying the two upper levels of the new 5-storey School of Government building, the main auditorium is also equipped with real-time translation and interpretation facilities similar to those found in the conference rooms of the United Nations Building in New York, USA. Drawing inspiration from outdoor amphitheater designs, the main auditorium features a tiered seating arrangement, and also boasts a large designated area in front of the seats that can be used for round-table conferences or stage performances.

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The Khoo Teck Puat Estate: Jeffrey Yeo Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Singapore (o) +65-6213 7867 (m) +65-9799 5255 (e) [email protected] Peking University: Geng Shu/ Fu Jun Peking University Education Foundation 75 Jingchunyuan, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China Tel: (86-10) 62767820 13910737959 Fax: (86-10) 62755998 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

About Peking University Peking University is a comprehensive and National key university. The campus, known as "Yan Yuan"-- the gardens of Yan, is situated at the northeast of the Haidian District at the western suburbs of Beijing. It stands near the two Summer Palaces -- Yuanmingyuan and Yiheyuan Gardens. The University consists of 47 colleges and departments, with 104 specialties for undergraduates, 4 specialties for the second Bachelor's degree, 258 specialties for Master candidates and 228 specialties for Doctoral candidates. While still laying stress on basic sciences, the university has paid special attention to the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News development of applied sciences. At present, Peking University has 271 research institutes and research centers, and there are 2 national engineering research centers, 81 key national disciplines, 13 national key laboratories. The university has made an effective combination of the research on important scientific issues with the training of personnel with high level specialized knowledge and professional skill as demanded by the country's socialist modernization. It strives not only for the simultaneous improvements in teaching and research work, but also for the promotion of interaction and mutual promotion among various subjects. Thus Peking University has become a center for teaching and research and a university of the new age, consisting of diverse branches of learning such as pure and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, and sciences of management and education. It is the top-ranked university in China and is listed among the top 20 universities worldwide. About the Estate of Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat The trustees of the Estate have taken over the baton from Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat following his death in February 2004 and continue his legacy through the distribution of funds centered on Medical (including research projects), Healthcare, and Education - areas of great personal interest and passion to the late Tan Sri Khoo. In line with Tan Sri Khoo's pioneering spirit and international outlook, deserving causes in these three areas would be considered by the trustees regardless of geographic boundaries. Some of the Estate's recent philanthropic projects include donations to the Autism Resource Centre; the National University Hospital Centre for Advanced Surgery Training; National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) Integrated Operating Suites; the International Institute for Strategic Studies; and St Joseph‘s Institution (International). The Estate has also donated generously towards the procurement of the 9th Century Tang Treasure for Singapore‘s Maritime Heritage Foundation.

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Five Years Thanksgiving—— 2006 Sunshine Wind Band Charity Concert PKU NEWS 2006--11--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=164449522

By Zhang Zhiguo Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 25th, 2006: China‘s top wind band, PLA POPS BAND, holding hands with China‘s largest non-state run marrow donors registry, Peking University Sunshine Volunteers Association Marrow Donors Registry, will be presenting you a feast of love and music at 19:30, Dec. 1st, 2006 at Peking University Centennial Memorial Hall. Established in 2002, Peking University Sunshine Volunteers Association and Sunshine Marrow Donors Registry have been aspiring to help leukemia patients in searching for new hope with the vision of saving life and promoting health. Up to date, they have successfully located match donors for over fifty patients, and promoted three cases of transplantation. All the net income from this charity concert will be dedicated to the registry construction and patient service. The related financial issue is audited by Beijing Zhong Pingjian Accountancy Office. Ticket Price: 20，40，60，80，120，180，300，500（VIP）RMB Ticket Hotline: 010-52766858，010-62758802 (Delivery within the Fifth Ring) Hosts: PLA POPS BAND, Beijing Youth Development Foundation, Peking University Sunshine Volunteers Association Directors: China Children & Teenagers Fund, Peking University Youth League Sponsors: Beijing Yipin Wuyou Consultancy Memorial Hall Management of Peking University Conference Center, Beijing Haidian Christian Church Choir Edited By : He Jibo Source : Peking University Sunshine Volunteers Association Marrow Donors Registry Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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The Seventh Cross-Straits Continuing Education Forum Coming Soon at PKU PKU NEWS 2006--10--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=160616533

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 10th, 2006: The seventh Cross-strait continuing education forum will be held at Peking University on 12th October. Twenty-two prestigious universities from across the strait will participate in this forum, when experts and scholars will discuss the featured developing strategy with officers of national education administration. Cross-strait continuing education forum is one of the most successful forums on continuing education. It has been held for 6 times since 2000 and this is the first time in Beijing. Being the host, Peking University high emphasize this forum: before the opening ceremony, Prof. Xu Zhihong, President of PKU and Prof. Ming Weifang, Chief Secretary of PKU CCP have both given the forum inscription with great expectations; Peking University Gazette has published a special journal which would provide a detailed report of the forum from the start to the end; and a new website which can be visited both in simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese has been set up to collect information of the last six forums held before and update the current one. With highly professional and efficient work, Peking University is well prepared for the coming Cross-strait continuing education forum. Edited By : Li Nanxin Translated By : Wang Ruoxi Source : School of Continuing Education Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Guanghua School of Management wins the first place of Chinese Most Influential MBA PKU NEWS 2006--10--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=160462220

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 9th, 2006：World Executive Summit Meeting & Press Conference of the ranking of Chinese Most Influential MBA in 2006 was held by ‗World Executive‘ and ‗The Mundell‘ in Hong Kong on Sept 17th. Guanghua School of Management, School of Economics and Management of Tsinghua University and Business School of Nanjing University won the first 3 places in the ranking. This is the fourth ranking of Chinese Most Influential since 2003, while in the past 3 times Guanghua School of Management won the first place once and the second place twice. Professor Robert Mundell, who is the Chairperson of magazine ‗The Mundell‘ and won the Nobel Prize of Economics in 1999, said ―International cooperation is a very good beginning for Chinese Business Schools to promote their global competition ability. Although Chinese MBA has not brought much soundly advantages yet, it will definitely become more powerful with the development of China‖. The CEO of World Executive Group, Mr. Ding Haisen pointed out that educational globalization, whose pacemaker is Business School, begins to happen along with the economic globalization. Compared with the US business school MBA graduates, the Chinese MBAs generally lack the spirit of adventure and innovation. They always run their business according to the normal rules, however, successful businessmen do not act like that. In addition, the Chinese Business Schools have a big problem as they do not own their characteristics different from others, while the successful Business Schools in the world all have their own notions. Edited By : Ning Jing Translated By : Tang Jing Source : Beida News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News :

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Laboratory Built under Cooperation of Asia Info, China Mobile and PKU PKU NEWS 2006--06--04 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149431042

Peking University, Beijing, June. 3rd, 2006: A joint laboratory of wireless telecommunication data base has been established recently by Asia Infoin corporation with China Mobile and Peking University. According to Asia Info, the new lab would promote the development of the technology of telecommunication data base, and also become a permanent forum spot to exchange communication technology and management experience. ―We are very glad to cooperate with PKU and China Mobile.‖ Zhang Zhenqing, the President and CEO of Asia Info said. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Yuan Limei Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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17 Projects of PKU Press Selected as the National ―11th Five-Year‖ Key Publishing Projects PKU NEWS 2006--06--02 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149223548

Peking University, Beijing, June 1, 2006: Recently 17 projects of Peking University Press have been selected as the national key publishing projects during the ―11th five-year‖ plan, ranking the second among all the 451 publishing houses nationwide that participated in the selection process. Besides, Peking University Press is also one of the 26 publishing houses that have more than 10 selected books. Among the 17 selected book projects, 3 are about the subject ―going out‖ of China, key publishing projects and educational subjects, 2 are about economics and culture, and the rest are about natural science, law, linguistics and physics. As to the subject ―going out‖ of China, the recently published History of Chinese Civilization stands out. The key publishing projects include the highly-renowned publishing of Collections of Confucianism. Educational subjects include publishing of books on higher education as well as elementary education. Lectures of Masters is a representative book on the subject of economics. Other books cover the rest of the selected subjects. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Liu Lanxiang Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Physics and Chemistry Listed as National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers PKU NEWS 2006--06--01 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=149125218

Peking University, Beijing, May. 31st, 2006: The first list of National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers has been revealed recently on which there are Basic Physics Experimental Teaching Center and Basic Chemistry Experimental Teaching Center of Peking University. The first group of National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers contains a total of 25 centers from 22 universities and colleges after the evaluation by the Ministry of Education in 2005. The first meeting concerning these centers was held today in Overseas Exchange Center of PKU. The meeting required that PKU make better construction and management of National Experimental Teaching Centers, and strengthen communication and cooperation between these centers. Mr. Zhang Guoyou, vice-President of PKU, said at the meeting that it is essential to improve our country‘s experimental teaching level to cultivate innovative talents needed in the course of China‘s economical, technical and social development. Mr. Zhang Yaoxue, Head of Higher Education Department of Ministry of Education emphasized at the meeting that the cultivation of practical ability is the top most sector in improving higher education level. The model of National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers can help improve students‘ overall practical ability. The evaluation covers eleven subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and electronics. The Ministry of Education plans to set up about 100 such demonstration centers during 2005 to 2007. The meeting will last two days during which the experts will discuss the framework of resource-sharing system of these centers and the administration of these centers. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : Beida News(Chinese)

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Liu Wenjian Received Highest Award for Theoretically Oriented Youth Chemists PKU NEWS 2006--05--29 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148905383

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Beijing, Peking University, May. 27th, 2006: Professor Liu Wenjian, Cheung Kong Scholar of College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Peking University, received the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science Award of 2006 on the twelfth International Congress of Quantum Chemistry held in Kyoto, Japan from May 21st to May 26th. Mr. Liu is praised for his distinguished contribution to the field of Quantum Chemistry and is the first winner from the Chinese Mainland since the setup of this award in 1967. The International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science Award is the universally recognized highest award for theoretically oriented chemists. The winner is nominated by the academicians of this academy and affirmed by vote on the Academicians Assembly. Only one scientist under the age of 40 will be awarded around the world each year for his outstanding contribution to basic researches of theoretical chemistry. This is another international award Mr. Liu has received after the Pople Medal of 2006 by Asian Pacific Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists.

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PKU Professor Ren Guangxuan Receives Maxim Gorky Medal PKU NEWS 2006--05--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=148614221

Beijing, Peking University, May. 24th, 2006: Three Chinese experts in Russian literature have received the prestigious Maxim Gorky medal in Russia. Professor Ren Guangxuan from Russian Department of School of Foreign Languages (SFL) of Peking University is one of them. The three of them was awarded on ―Russian Literature Day‖ held by Russian Writers Association on Tuesday. The other two Chinese experts in Russian literature who share this honor are Mr. Gao Mang, ex-editor-in-chief of the magazine World Literature of Institute of Foreign Literature of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and Professor Zhang Jianhua of Beijing Foreign Studies University. Speaking during the awarding ceremony, Russian ambassador Sergei Rozov said that such award not only approve the achievements in Russian literature of Chinese scholars but also indicate the appreciation of them for promoting a cultural dialogue between the two neighboring nations. Professor Ren was once head of Russian Department of SFL, and vice Dean of SFL. He is also commissioner of Foreign Languages Instruction Committee of Ministry of Education, vice-Director of Chinese Research Institute of Russian Literature and Secretary of National Research Institute of Aleksandr Pushkin, to name just a few. He is an expert in Russian literature, religion, art and culture. He has won Medal of Friendship between Russia and China and Aleksandr Pushkin Medal. He is honorary member of Russian Writers Association. His major works are A Brief History of Russian Literature, Selective Readings of Russian Literature and A History of Russian Art. He also published a lot of thesis in various periodicals, among which the most recent one is The Remote Echo of Confucian Theories published in Russian Literature Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Chen Jingchong Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Team Joining 2006 Suzhou International Performing Contest of Four-legged Robots PKU NEWS 2006--05--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147916950

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constructed by intelligence control laboratory of PKU College of Engineering was invited to participate in the 2006 Suzhou International Performing Contest of Four-legged Robots. Other contestants were from the Sydney Technology University, the Science and Technology University of China, the Tongji University and the Beijing Industrial University. The sharPKUngfu team, founded in March 2004, won the third place in 2005 Robot Competition of China at Changzhou, Jiangsu. Now it is devoted to the research on the four-legged robots and relevant fields with a view to extend future research projects into human-like robots and home robots. Those interested may log onto the website of the sharPKUngfu team of the Peking University for more information: http://www.mech.pku.edu.cn/robot/fourleg/index.htm. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Liu Lanxiang Source : Beida News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Founder Fight Their Way for 2006 Ping-Pong Tournament PKU NEWS 2006--05--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147838873

Peking University, Beijing, May 17th, May 16th 2006: Four days to go to 2006 ―Luneng Cup‖ National Ping-Pong Tournament! The players of Peking University Founder Team are busy training at the club at PKU 1st Gymnasium. According to Mr. Hua Zhengde, coach of PKU Founder, the primary goal of this year is to maintain what they have already achieved – the fourth place last year, and then to fight for better result with all their might. As the other teams also better their skills during the past year, it is not going to be an easy task. Gao Xi, one of the club members, an undergraduate in his second year in School of Journalism and Communication of PKU said that he believed they would achieve their goal because they had kept progressing in the recent years, and they had reorganized the team to enhance the integrative ability. Wang Tingpu, the marketing director of the club was more practical by saying that they were trying their best to offer PKUers a spectacular match on May 20th, when they would fight against Jiangsu Wuxi Shanhe Team. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Zhang Huishu Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Nation Called on to Follow Professor Wang Xuan PKU NEWS 2006--05--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147838791

Peking University, Beijing, May. 16th, 2006: CPC Publicity Department, Public Relations Department and Sate Ministry of Education have recently commenced on a nationwide campaign to follow the spirit of Professor Wang Xuan, making it a significant part of the promotion of the ―awareness of socialist honors and disgraces‖. To learn from Professor Wang is to learn from his loyalty to the motherland, his dedication to science and innovation in scientific research. Intellectuals and people from United Front are encouraged to follow his example to connect one‘s own prosperity with the development of the country and make contribution to the socialist cause with Chinese characteristics. Professor Wang is a renowned scientist whose invention started the new era of Chinese printing. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Yuan Limei Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Influential Medical Research Project by PKU SBMS Won the First Award of BSTA PKU NEWS 2006--05--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147623604

Peking University, Beijing, May 14th, 2006: A recent medical project ―Biological age index of the aging of cells‖ , leaded by Professor Tong Tanjun of the School of Basic Medical Science, Peking University, won the first award of Beijing Science and Technology Advances (BSTA), as announced on the recent BSTA awarding ceremony on May 9. In the realm of aging medical science, it‘s an important, lasting aim to judge the amplitude of aging on the cellular or molecular level. However, it is problematic to realize this goal with only any single index. Tong‘s lab invented seven ways to do the job and received international acceptance, hence creating a new biological method of estimating the age of human cells on the gene level. Tong also applied this method in the medical and drug studies successfully and published more than thirty SCI papers. What‘s more, this project have yielded several medical books, a new website aiming at introducing health information for the aged people and many young, dynamic medical graduates. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Li Nanxin Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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27 Awards for PKU & DAM System PKU NEWS 2006--05--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147623517

Peking University, Beijing, May 12th, 2006: Beijing Technology Conference was held at Beijing Conference Center on May 9th, 2006, and pronounced 2005 Beijing Technology Awards, 27 of which went to Peking University, including 5 top awards, 12 second and 10 third. Among the 5 top awards was Digital Assets Management System for Press (DAM for short), co-produced by PKU Computer Institute and PKU Founder Corporation Ltd. It is a software platform which can manage all manners of digital assets (such as spaces of newspaper, pictures, multimedia, and advertisements) for press and media, including collecting, machining, storage, issue and recycle, incorporating newspaper production and management. DAM is mainly used in newspaper office, news agency, magazine office and online media. DAM enables the newspapering to get rid of ―paper and pen,‖ after the farewell to ―lead and fire,‖ by utilizing computer info processor and network technology and thus digitalized news production and management. The research has begun since late 1980s at PKU Computer Institute, directed by Professor Wang Xuan. In the past 12 years, they upgraded five times, produced 13 patents, 52 software products and won 31 copyrights; besides, they have solved many a problem in the process, such as track of rework, XML news entity description, digital version of sample newspaper, etc. Since the application of DAM System, the efficiency of news update and news business have upgraded greatly: the deadline of draft news has shortened from 4 hours to 20 minutes; the efficiency of newspaper agency has heightened about 20 – 30 times; the income of ads outstripped 2 billion RMB; now China can issue newspapers independently and the total circulation is the top of the world; the digitalization of press has caught up with the standard of the developed countries. Currently the system has been utilized by more than 490 Chinese newspaper agencies, such as People Daily, Xinhua Agency, PLA Daily, Singapore United Press Group, HK Mingbao Press, etc. DAM System approximately brings more than one billion for the press. As an important technological production of PKU Computer Institute and PKU Founder Corporation Ltd., DAM is a great contribution for press as well as for China‘s economy. Edited By : He Jibo 233

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Professor Wang Jianbo Wins the Second LillyChina PKU NEWS 2006--05--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=147404715

Peking University, Beijing, May. 12th, 2006: The second LillyChina Scientific Contribution Award was recently granted to Professor Wang Jianbo of College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering of Peking University in recognition of his outstanding contribution in chemistry and to finance his further research. The award was initiated in 2005, by Eli Lilly, the world-famous pharmaceutical company, to reward young chemists in China. It is issued every year and winners will get one souvenir medal and 5000 dollars. Professor Wang, graduating from Nanjing University of Science & Technology and attaining PHD in Hokkaido University in Japan, began teaching at PKU from 1995 and has published more than 80 papers in major academic publications, including J. Am. Chem. Soc.，Angew. Chem.，J. Org. Chem., Org. Lett. and so on. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Yuan Limei Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU-Shenzhen-HKUST Development Institution Established PKU NEWS 2006--04--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=146049976

Beijing, Peking University, Apr. 26th, 2006: On April 24, Wu Zhipan, executive vice-secretary of CPC PKU Committee and other leaders from Shenzhen and Hong Kong attended the founding convention of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Development Institution, during which the Shenzhen-Hong Kong IER(Industry, Education and Research) Base signed agreement with U.S. College Board and the University of California to strengthen cooperation. Shenzhen-Hong Kong Development Institution, an influential think-tank supported by Shenzhen local government, Peking University and HKUST (the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), was established on Shenzhen-Hong Kong IER Base on April 20. In the afternoon, Shenzhen-Hong Kong IER Base also hosted Shenzhen-Hong Kong Development Forum. Academician Tang Xiaoyan and Professor Gao Wen from PKU delivered a speech respectively. Shenzhen-Hong Kong Development Institution, under the leadership of the council of Shenzhen-Hong Kong IER Base, can make use of the resources of PKU, HKUST and other institutions and focuses on area development, key technology for industry and comparative research on Shenzhen and Hong Kong etc. Its research program is in the charge of senior consultant group, including Wu Jiawei, Wu Zhipan, Wang Debing, Guo Rongjun, Victor Lo, IEEE Fellow and Kc Chan, and expert committee formed by 14 experts. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Zeng Xianfang Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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MAPKU Won Outdoor Skill Match of China‘s Universities PKU NEWS 2006--04--20 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145449999

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 19th, 2006: On April 16, Mountaineering Association of Peking University won ―Hiker Cup‖ Outdoor Skill Match of China‘s Universities, which involved 51 students from 15 universities. Initiated and organized by MAPKU for its 17th anniversary, the match was the first nationwide try organized, participated and refereed by students‘ associations for training outdoor skills, with the aim of promoting outdoor sports, disseminating related knowledge and skills and providing an exchange chance. It was noteworthy that an arbitration committee was set up to ensure the impartiality and professional standard. There were totally six events, one held in Miyun County of Beijing and five at PKU. A new event－drilling wood to make fire captivated participants and audiences, which was considered pretty interesting and useful for dealing with difficulties outdoors. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Zeng Xianfang Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Xu Fengxiong: Stories behind ―Deep Blue‖ PKU NEWS 006--04--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=145275816

Beijing, Peking University, Apr. 13th, 2006: Dr. Xu Fengxiong, father of the famous computer ―Deep Blue‖, gave a lecture about the development of computer science in the Overseas Exchange Center of Peking University yesterday evening. Dr. Xu disclosed some unknown stories behind the development of ―Deep Blue‖. His long interest with the computer was out of mere chance. One professor asked him to help make a computer which could play chess. Dr. Xu himself enjoyed both playing chess and the computer. But at that time, computers could only play chess like an amateur. Dr. Xu didn‘t shrink from the difficulty. Within only six months, he succeeded in improving the chips and finally producing the huge ―Deep Blue‖ which weighed 1.4 tons with the help of two other fellow scientists in 1997. This computer won Garry Kasparov, the then world famous chess master in a competition on May 11th that year, which astonished the whole world. This lecture was one of a series activities about ―Approaching Microsoft‖ sponsored by Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) and held by School of Electronics Engineering and Computer Science of PKU. These activities aim at promoting the communication and cooperation between universities and enterprises and helping students to make plans for their future careers. Some alumni who now work in Microsoft will be invited later to communicate with PKU students. Mr. Zhang Yaqin, vice CEO of Microsoft and vice Chairman of the Board of Microsoft China will also give a lecture afterwards. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Professor Dong Qiang Lecturing on Ancient Chinese Painting and Poetry in Paris PKU NEWS 2006--04--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144988187

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 12th, 2006: At the invitation of Centre of Chinese Culture in Paris, Professor Dong Qiang from Peking University has delivered two impressive lectures there, as part of its ―Discovering China‖ serial speeches of 2006. On the 3rd of April, Professor Dong discussed ―The Space Issue in Ancient Chinese Scenery Paintings‖, stating each phase of its development, and emphasizing the relationship between Chinese philosophy and Chinese ancient poetry, which is quite unique from western tradition. Another lecture on ―The Water Motif in Ancient Chinese Poetry‖ was made three days later, in which Professor Dong elaborated the issue from three parts—the scenery poetry in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, how its images influenced the Tang and Song Peak; the different symbolic significances of ―water‖ in different periods and finally symbolic meanings of ―boat‖ and ―fish man‖. Groups of people interested in Chinese culture were attracted and given informative lectures. ―We like ancient Chinese paintings very much, but how to appreciate them and from which perspective we can understand their profound meanings are somewhat out of our reach. Mr. Dong has just satisfied our needs. And his fluent French is quite incredible.‖ One audience said. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Yuan Limei Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU's Medical Journal Admitted into the CCJSD PKU NEWS 2006--04--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144987538

Peking University, Beijing, Apr 9th, 2006: Chinese Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology (CJCOG), a medical journal hosted by Peking University, was recently admitted into the Chinese Core Journal (Selected) Database (CCJSD), as announced by Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China and Wanfang Data CO., LTD, which was great news for both authors and readers of this magazine. Starting its publication in May 2000, CJCOG was authorized as a formal journal by State Press and Publication Administration two years later. This magazine was undertaken by People's Hospital of Peking University (in cooperation with Peking University Medical Press) and superintended by the Ministry of Education. The admission into CCJSD was not only an opportunity but also a challenge for CJCOG. The editors were facing higher requirements in every aspect from the academic materials to the journal format. With the hope of boosting domestic basic research and clinical applications, they intended to enhance the practicality of the journal and international communications. They held the faith of creating a famous medical journal in China and making great contributions to the health status of Chinese women. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Li Nanxin Source : Beida News(In Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU to Set Up Fund for Students‘ Visit Abroad PKU NEWS 2006--04--11 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=144688819

Peking University, Beijing, April 10, 2006: Peking University will set up special fund to encourage students to go abroad for international exchange, PKU Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua said yesterday in the PKU Strategic Seminar on International Exchange and Cooperation, adding that the participating departments and schools can finance part of the visit within their means. Lin Jianhua said that students with international capabilities should be cultivated in the age of globalization and Peking University will provide necessary support to encourage students to visit abroad through research projects of teachers as well as institutional guarantees of the relevant departments. Peking University will also invite experts and professors with advanced academic levels and rich teaching experience, Lin added, saying ―only when teachers and management are internationalized first can the university be internationalized‖. PKU Vice President Zhang Guoyou had also said in the seminar that knowing other world-class universities‘ talents cultivating strategies, management styles and fund-raising methods is a good way to find out the gap between PKU and those universities. Edited By : Wang Yi Translated By : Liu Lanxiang Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Deputies to the People's Congress Visited PKU's Graduate School in Shenzhen PKU NEWS 2006--03--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143026682

Peking University, Beijing, March 20th, 2006：On March 20th, the deputies of Shenzhen's standing committee of the People's Congress visited the university town of Shenzhen and held a meeting with office of the town's administrative committee, Graduate School of Peking University, Tsinghua University and Harbin Engineering University. Professor Hai Wen, Vice president of Peking University and Executive Vice Dean of the Shenzhen Graduate School, and professor Shi Shouxu, the president's assistant and also the Executive Vice Dean of the Graduate School took part in the meeting. Hai briefly introduced the present situation and future development of Shenzhen Graduate School. He pointed out that it was wise for Shenzhen to attract prestigious universities nationwide to establish graduate schools, and the development of higher education in Shenzhen will definitely play an increasingly great role in constructing Shenzhen into an international metropolis as well as an innovative city. The deputies expressed the great importance the People's Congress of Shenzhen has attached onto the development of the university town and that they will continue to offer substantial support to the educational units in the town. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Zhang Ai Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Adopts T-Cell Vaccines to Treat SLE PKU NEWS 2006--03--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=143026569

Peking University, Beijing, Mar.22nd, 2006: A clinical study led by Prof. Li Zhanguo from the Dept. of Rheumatology and Immunology, PKU People‘s Hospital, proves that T-Cell vaccines is safe and effective in SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) treatment. It is also the first time to adopt T-Cell vaccines in SLE treatment worldwide. The 32 to 40 months‘ stochastic study on six patients shows their clinical manifestation and lab indexes have both improved without taking additional glucocorticosteroid or immunosuppressant. The activity index of the SLE has also dropped. Using cell clone technology, the researchers created the T-Cell vaccines from the pathogenic T-Cells of the patient‘s blood and hypodermatically injected it. Prof. Li said the advantage of this treatment lay in that it only kills or inhibits the pathogenic T-Cells and generally creates no side effect of immunity inhibition. Compared with stem cell transplantation, T-Cell vaccines is strong in specificity, low in risk and costs. By inhabiting the function of the pathogenic T-Cells, this technology controls the abnormal immunity reaction existing in SLE patients and consequently treats the illness. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Hu Yang Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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China Printing Circle Mourned over Academician Wang Xuan PKU NEWS 2006--03--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=142171234

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 12th, 2006: The memorial meeting to mourn over Academician Wang Xuan was held by China Printing Circle in the multi-functional conference hall of China Printing Museum in Beijing Printing College, on March 9th, almost one month after Professor Wang, the distinguished scientist, had passed away. Wu Wenxiang, chairman of the Association of China Printing Technology, hosted the meeting, where people who had participated in the Second Technical Revolution of China Printing Industry were present, as well as those from the Institution of Computer Research of PKU, leaders of Beijing Printing College and some of the printing media. During the four-and-half hour meeting, people recalled the great personalities of Professor Wang, the influence of his invention and past contacts with him. Cong Zhongxiao, Wang‘s secretary, was also invited to the meeting and read a letter from his wife, Professor Chen Qiuqiu. Edited By : He Jibo Translated By : Yuan Limei Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Achievement Report about Prof. Meng Erdong at the Great Hall of the People PKU NEWS 2006--03--06 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=141643521

Peking University, Beijing, Feb. 24th, 2006: The achievement report about Meng Erdong, Professor of Peking University, began at 2:30, this afternoon, in the majestic Great Hall of the People, at Tiananmen Square. The report was organized corporately by the Central Publicity Department, Ministry of Education and Municipal Committee of Bei Jing Government of the CPC. Ouyang Jian, Vice Minister of the Central Publicity Department, presided the report. The report was well attended and highly valued. Many leading officials of the government, including Zhou Ji, Minister of the Ministry of Education, Li Weihong, Vice- Minister of the Ministry of Education, Cai Fuchao, Member of the Committee of Bei Jing Government and the Department of Publicity, as well as more than 5000 audience from the universities in Bei Jing and Education Administration System of China attended the report. Chen Zhili, State Councilor, met all the members of the reporting group, and gave the best regards from President Hu Jintao to Professor Meng Erdong and her respect for him in representative of the CPC and the State Council. Chen Zhili highly praised Meng Erdong as model of the teachers and excellent representative of the intellectuals. In the report, Xu Zhihong, President of Peking University, Wen Rumin, Director of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Zhang Yu, Shihezi University, Liu Yujun, Vice President of Peking University Health Science Center, Geng Qing, wife of Professor Meng Erdong, Fu Xiaoyue, Journalist of Guan Ming Daily, respectively talked about Meng Erdong‘s life as a teacher and scholar. The report was welcomed with great applause from the audience. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : He Jibo Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Lien Chan Meets President Xu Zhihong PKU NEWS 2005--12--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135316970

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 20th, 2005: Kuomintang honorary Chairman Lien Chan met Peking University President Xu Zhihong who is visiting Taiwan with other members of the delegation on the evening of last Saturday. The delegation‘s successful trip to Taiwan is the result of the full support from Mr. Wang Jinping, Chairman of the board of the Fund of Top Ten Outstanding Youth of Taiwan. He gave a warm welcome to President Xu and expressed his hope that both sides of the Taiwan Straits would continue communications in all fields. Mr. Lien Chan, in retrospect, showed his sincere gratitude toward Peking University for its warm reception to his visit. He also suggested that the remaining problems between Taiwan and the Main Land would certainly be resolved in the years to come. President Xu said this visit to Taiwan after his first trip eight years before was not easy. But he also expressed his confidence in a more rational, active and benign development of cross-straits communications. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Chen Jingchong Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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President Xu Zhihong Visited the National Taiwan University PKU NEWS 2005--12--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135316575

Peking University, Beijing, Dec.21st, 2005: On the afternoon of Dec.16th, Xu Zhihong, the president of Peking University, visited the National Taiwan University, and confabulated with Prof. Si-Chen Lee, the president of NTU. The delegation also included a group of senior administrative officials and the Student Art Troupe. During the meeting, the two presidents talked about the history of PKU and NTU as well as their harmonious and special relationship. President Xu said that the long communication history of the two universities can be illustrated by that several professors of Peking University had come to NTU and were appointed as the professors or even the president. For example, before Mr. Fu Ssu-nien was nominated as the president of NTU, he had been the president of PKU. ―The most precious gift Mr. Fu left to NTU is his manner of learning and a free atmosphere. That the tradition to watch the Fu Yard and listen to the Fu Bell lasts till today shows the status of Mr. Fu both in the history of NTU and at the present NTU. And at PKU, he also held the same reputation and was adored by the PKU teachers and students. On the left side of the NTU library, there is a building named Ssu-liang Hall, which was built to commemorate Mr. Ch'ien Ssu-liang - the continuator of Mr. Fu Ssu-nien, who was also from Peking University.‖ Fu Yard and Fu Bell were set to commemorate the great contribution Mr. Fu Ssu-nien had made. They possess the symbolic meaning and become the special scene on the campus of NTU. Invited by the NTU Institute of Botany, President Xu Zhihong gave a speech in the International Conference Center of Ssu-Liang Hall at 16:00 named ―The General Situation of the Study on Plant & Molecular Biology and Biology Technology on Mainland‖, introducing the present study status on mainland to over 150 teachers and students. On the night of Dec.16th, PKU Student Art Troupe, together with the NTU students, gave an excellent performance in the Audiovisual Room of NTU, including chorus, dance and string music and were highly praised by the audience. On the morning, the delegation also visited the Chinese Culture University on the Yangming Mountain and at noon President Xu and Other delegation members had dinner with Wang Jin-pyng, the vice president of the Nationalist Party. The activities of PKU delegation attracted many media including the Phoenix Satellite Television. During this visit, President Xu accepted the interview by Business Weekly and the World Magazine. Edited By : Zhang Yuan 247

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Three Professors from PKU Selected into Chinese Academy of Sciences PKU NEWS 2005--12--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=135130104

Peking University, Beijing, December 20th, 2005: 51 candidates from various science fields were selected as academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences recently. The average age of the newly selected academicians is 58.1 with the oldest of 72 and the youngest of 39. Three professors from PKU are among the newly selected academicians. They are Prof. Wang Shicheng from College of Mathematics Science, Prof. Fang Jingyun from College of Environmental Science and Prof. Tong Tanjun from Health Science Center. ―The new academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences would work as consultants on the country‘s science policies while continuing with research in their academic fields‖ said Lu Yongxiang, the president of Chinese Academy of Science. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Wu Zhejian Source : Beida News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Yisi Electronic Wins Golden Prize in Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition PKU NEWS 2005--12--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134965464

Beijing, Peking University, Dec. 16th, 2005: The Final Competition & Awards Ceremony of the 7th Session of ―PKU Science Park Cup‖ Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition for Students were held at the Report Hall in the North Wing of PKU Library, at 14:00 on Dec. 10th. Through fierce competition, the Golden Prize, Silver Prize, Bronze Prize, Best Team Award and Best Creative Award were produced among 8 teams. CPC PKU Committee Vice Secretary Zhang Yan, Deputy Director of Office of Scientific Research of PKU Liu Bo, Deputy Director of Office of Science & Technology Development and Industry Management Zhou Fumin, Board Chairman of PKU Science Park Chu Yuguo, PKU Student Work Department and Secretary of Youth League PKU committee Shen Qianfan, Vice Secretary of Youth League PKU committee Wang Gan and Liu Yunlong attended the Awards Ceremony. Judges comprised 13 experts and professionals inside and outside PKU, including Vice General Manager of PKU Science Park Zhou Wenlei. After nearly-3-hour fierce team presentations and defense, Yisi Electronic Products Team won the Golden Prize, Wan Jiafu Information Technology Team as well as ―Xinguang‖ Technology Team reaped the Silver Prize, and the Bronze Prize belonged to S&T High-Tech Team and other two teams. ―PKU Science Park Cup‖ Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition for Students has 7 successful sessions since 1999.

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PKU Communication Trip in Taiwan Begins PKU NEWS 2005--12--16 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134719184

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 14th, 2005: A visiting group of Peking University left Bei Jing for an 8-day-long trip in Taiwan on Dec. 13th, 2005. The trip was led by Xu Zhihong, President of Peking University, as well as other advanced administrators and 36 students, all members of the Troupe of Artists of Peking University. The visiting group would hold some communication activities, such as dancing and chorus, with the faculties and students from Taiwan University, Sun Yat-Sen University as well as many other universities. The students were all eager to get more understandings and communications with the Taiwanese. Just as Hai Wen, Vice President of Peking University, put it, the sole purpose of the communication trip was to ‗let more people understand Peking University‘. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : He Jibo Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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The First Demographers Frontier Forum of China Held at PKU PKU NEWS 2005--12--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134485934

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 8th, 2005：Jointly held by PKU Institute of Population Research, China‘s Union for the Scientific Study of Population as well as United Nations Population Fund, the first Demographers Frontier Forum of China took place in the Overseas Exchange Center at PKU on Dec. 8th. Professor Wu Zhipan, the Vice Secretary of CPC PKU Committee, took part in the opening ceremony and addressed the audience, as well as Wang Guoqiang, deputy director of National Population and Family Planning Commission, Tian Xueyuan, the Executive Vice CDR of China‘s Union for the Scientific Study of Population, as well as Siri, representative of the United Nations Population Fund` in China. It is reported that from now on the Demographers Frontier Forum of China will be held annually, which is expected to be a great event in the world of demography. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Theses Frequently Cited in 2004 PKU NEWS 2005--12--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134097434

Peking University, Beijing, Dec.8st, 2005: The international and domestic theses published by authors from Peking University were the most frequently cited ones in 2004, while the citation of the international theses from PKU in the past ten years ranked first among the Chinese universities, according to the research report delivered in the 13th Release Meeting of the Statistics on the Citation of Chinese Scientific and Technological Papers, which was held by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China(ISTIC) on Dec.6th,2005. 24 Chinese theses were cited more than 150 times and became the high-influential theses in the past ten years between 1995 and 2004, five of which were published by the authors form the School of Physics, School of Life Sciences and College of Chemistry & Molecular Engineering of Peking University, and this gets PKU the first place in the rank of the high-influential theses. According to the statistics on the SCI theses categorized by the subject in 2004, PKU ranks first in the number of the theses about medical science and second in the theses about biology. The following are the details of this report concerning Peking University: 1, In 2004, 1678 PKU international theses (ranks second among the universities) were cited 4314 times (first among the universities) in total. 2, During 1995 and 2004, 6272 PKU international theses (second among the universities) included by the SCI were cited 36121 times (first among the universities) in total. 3, The numbers of the theses included by the SCI, EI, ISTP and MEDLINE in 2004 were 1604, 500, 324, 967, which ranked third, 13th, 9th, and second among the universities 4, 4109 domestic theses (fifth among the universities) were cited in 2004 for 12343 times (first among the universities) in total. 5, According to the SCI, the numbers and ranks of the PKU theses categorized by the study are: Study Number Rank Study Number Rank Math 88 3 Physics 301 5 Chemistry 383 4 Astronomy 18 6 Geology 97 3 Biology 166 2 Medical Sciences 311 1 Environmental Sciences 43 4 6, Among the ranks of SCI theses from medical organizations, PKU First Hospital took the first place with 90 theses, while PKU Third Hospital ranked eighth. The sources of international theses data in the report released by ISTIC are mainly

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News from the statistics upon the world‘s influential indexes -SCI (Science Citation Index), EI (Engineering Index), ISTP(Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings) and the newly added MEDLINE. And the source of domestic theses data is the CSTPCD (Chinese Scientific and Technical Papers and Citations Database) designed by ISTIC, which included 1608 periodicals in 2004. Being one of the important productions of scientific research, scientific research paper reflects the research ability of the study centers. Recently under the influence of ―985 Project‖, PKU not only pays its attention to the number of the research papers, but also the quality. More and more theses in the high-influential periodicals are from Peking University, and the frequency of citation increases rapidly in 2005, which indicates a progress in the research ability of PKU. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Hu Yang Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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President Xu Zhihong Prescribed for the Elementary Education PKU NEWS 2005--12--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=134097384

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 8th, 2005: ―There is still many a problem in China‘s elementary education today; the primary one is that the students are under the exam-oriented education model, which forces their other and more important abilities to shrink.‖ Xu Zhihong, the president of Peking University pointed out when he was visiting PKU‘s Nanning campus school in Guangxi province on Dec. 4th. Under the guidance of the exam-oriented education, he said, many students are deprived the chances to foster their interests and thus their access to an all-rounded development is blocked. Such a situation might well result in their lack of creativity in the future, which is a tragedy to the Strategy of developing the country by relying on science and education. He advocated that the schools should provide the students a liberal environment so as to free their vitality and foster their diversified interests and hobbies. Only on this condition can they develop their individual integrity as well as creative thinking. According to President Xu, the educational ideas of the schools and the parents are also misled. Excellent grades do not represent everything. The cult of the grade has a negative influence on the still immature young students – a common symptom is the fragility of their psychology. It is true that the students should try their best to do well in the study, but it does not necessarily mean a 100 grade. What is more important is to sharpen their ability to face difficulty and frustration, to analyze and solve the problem on their own. Mr. Xu also visited the ―interest class‖ of the campus school, such as violin class, painting class and Chinese chess class, and highly praised its ―All-Roundedness + Individuality‖ education model. This model, according to him, represents the direction of China‘s elementary education development. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Zhang Huishu

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Doctorial Schooling Prolonged and Dissertations‘ Quality Stressed PKU NEWS 2005--12--07 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133921652

Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 6th, 2005： It is reported that PKU is carrying out reforms on the education pattern of postgraduate students at selected units for experiments, for the purpose of enhancing the quality of postgraduates to meet the needs of the society. For example, the doctorial students‘ fixed tutorial system has been abolished; also, associate professors are qualified to become supervisors of doctoral students; what is more, greater importance is attached to dissertations‘ quality rather than quantity. According to PKU Executive Vice President Lin Jianhua, for some departments, the schooling time set for master degree candidates is shortened to two years while doctorial years are prolonged to four. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Weng Shanshan Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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CEO of Streaming Media Co. Addressed Universities Nationwide, Sharing Youth Startup Stories PKU NEWS 2005--12--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133782871

Beijing, Peking University, Dec. 4th, 2005: On Nov 28th, CEO of MYSEE, One of the youngest and most energetic youth startup entrepreneur—Gao Ran shared his startup stories at Yingjie Exchange Center at PKU. Gao Ran, CEO of MYSEE (www.mysee.com), started his ―Share Startup‖ tour address in 19 universities nationwide since Nov. 21st. In Beijing, Gao Ran would make a presentation in Tsinghua University, Peking University, Beijing Institute of Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beihang University. After Beijing, he was also going to Dalian, Chengdu, Changsha, Wuhan, Xi‘an, Shanghai and Guangzhou. When being interviewed with Sina (www.sina.com.cn), Gao Ran said that he would not only introduce the most advanced P2P streaming media technology, but also have a non-distance communication with the students in the tour address. He hoped to inspire those to start up as well, who love technology, full of aspiration and dare to innovate. As a startup entrepreneur who financed dozens of million dollars one year, Gao Ran emphasized to focus on one aspect in one industry, so as to attract ventral capital. Meanwhile, startup was really hard that the overwhelming majority of the startups failed. So anyone who intends to start up has to first prepare oneself both mentally and physically, then continue struggling for success even fail temporarily. In addition, startup needs a high-quality team with enthusiasm. At last, Gao Ran drew a conclusion that opportunity existed everywhere, as long as one had a good idea and knew how to learn quickly as well as construct one‘s own personal network. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Sun Yifei

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China Auditor General: Watching Dog to Contribute More for a Harmonious Society PKU NEWS 2005--12--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133782469

By Hu Jun Peking University, Beijing, Dec. 2nd, 2005: Auditor General of China National Auditing Office Li Jinhua lectured Peking University teachers and students at the Sunshine Hall of Yingjie Exchange Center on the afternoon of Dec. 2nd. Mr. Li Jinhua made a one-and-half-hour lecture under the topic of ―Enhancing auditing for the construction of a socialist harmonious society‖. He introduced to the audience the history and current development of China‘s auditing and briefly explained the auditing institutions and procedures before he elaborated the main theme of his lecture—auditing should and could make more contributions to the construction of a socialist harmonious society. ―Auditing should and could facilitate the great cause of a socialist harmonious society in at least three aspects.‖ The Auditor General stated.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News ―Auditing promotes legal administration and ensures that government units and staff act in strict accordance with the laws; auditing ensures the safety of state-owned properties and reduce government waste to a large extent; auditing follows the events and programs of social focus to promote social justness and stability.‖ Li Jinhua elaborated his three points with many statistics and examples. Talking about his life of twenty years in auditing, Mr. Li admitted that auditing is a ―tough‖ job because ―auditors pick out problems which are connected with financial interests‖. However, he also pointed out that auditing has an increasingly brilliant future when the government as a whole is moving toward legal administration. Mr. Li called on PKU students to join in the auditing force since ―a lot more remain to be done in this area‖. He also expressed three hopes for PKU students: to be responsible, to be aspirant, and to think dialectically. The Auditor General‘s lecture was organized by School of Government of Peking University as the fourth speech of PKU Government Forum which invites China‘s top officials to share their thoughts and experience on campus. Edited By : Zhang Yuan

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Cooperation between PKU and Handan on Culture Industry PKU NEWS 2005--12--02 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133499872

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 28th, 2005: On the afternoon of Nov. 26th, PKU Culture Industry Research Center and Handan government of Hebei province signed an agreement to cooperate with each other on the culture industry. This was the first agreement that a research center from PKU signed with a local government on culture industry. According to the agreement, experts from PKU Culture Industry Research Centre would help Handan government design the eleventh five-year-develop program for Handan culture industry and provide strategic consultancy for the industry hereto according to the specific economic, social and cultural environment of Handan. In return, Handan government would set up a practice teaching base for the research center in Handan and provide appropriate conditions for the students and teachers from PKU to carry out researches there. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Wu Zhejian Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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―DV Night of Youth‖ Held at PKU ―Store of Blind Coal‖ Won Documentary Prize PKU NEWS 2005--11--29 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=133272196

Peking University, Beijing, Nov 28th, 2005: ―DV Night of Youth‖ was held in the conference center of PKU Faculty of Medicine in the evening of Nov. 26th, which was also the awarding ceremony of outstanding documentary DV works of college students. All the audience and performers were from universities of Beijing. The close-to-life performances aroused applause and bravos as well as bursts of laughter. The prize winner Dong Jun just graduated from Xi‘an Academy of Fine Arts. He declined the academy‘s invitation to be a teacher, hoping to carve out a career for him. Talking of his work ―Store of Blind Coal‖, Dong Jun said it was a story of ordinary civilians: ―We spent more than one year with those we film. Sometimes we played with them crazily without our video camera and they were used to our existence. One year has passed and they left their store which they had run for 7 years, looking for a new life. Everything is just like a film, and is as quiet as if it had never happened.‖ It is reported that the 15 prize-winning works involve many aspects. Some of them have deep topics and contents while others feature in their youthful spirits and splendid pictures. The film reviewer, one of the judges Zhang Yaxuan commented that it was laudable for the students to record our society by film language, truthfully and voluntarily. The other judge Liang Hong said that the students had a wide angle of view, which enabled them to catch what professional documentary film makers could not catch. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Sun Shiqin Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Protein Standard Committee held Meeting at PKU PKU NEWS 2005--11--25 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132846606

Protein Standard Committee held Meeting at PKU Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 23rd, 2005: The Protein Standard Committee of International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular (IUBMB) held a meeting to celebrate its establishment at Peking University on Nov. 19th. The committee members include 6 academicians and 26 professors from Peking University, Tsinghua University, and some famous scientific research centers, who represent high academic level in domestic protein research field. Experts including Professor Chang Zengyi of Peking University have made a great deal of preparatory work for the establishment of this standard committee. He is one of the editors of the periodical Protein Science sponsored by International Protein Society. Mr. Chang introduced in the meeting the structure, activities and publications of the Protein Society, and also provided advice for its future development. Mr. Chang also told the audience about the progress of preparation for the establishment of ―Cross-disciplinary Research Center for Protein‖ by Beida. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Chen Jingchong Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Advocating Healthy Transportation Way—―Beijing for Bikes‖ Came to PKU PKU NEWS 2005--11--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132711784

Peking University, Nov. 22nd, 2005: The advertising campaign—―Healthy Biking, Green Beijing‖, drew the attention of a great number of students, who signed their names on the banner in the morning of Nov. 19th at the Triangle at PKU. At 8:30AM, volunteers from Peking University, Beijing Sport University, Beijing Normal University, Beihang University, Beijing University of Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University and China University of Mining and Technology, gathering in Beijing Normal University, started off to Peking University by bike, passing along the seven universities. The campaign was co-organized by Cycling Association of Peking University (CAPU) and Green Life Association (GLA). ―Beijing for Bikes‖ is a sustainable transport project initiated by a China‘s environmental NGO— Friends of Nature, so as to call on people to recognize, celebrate and promote the biking culture of Beijing as a sustainable commute option. Following last advertising campaign around Beijing, ―Beijing for Bikes‖ Came to PKU this time. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Sun Yifei Source : Beida News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Nongovernmental Business Economy Academe‘s Forum at Shenzhen PKU NEWS 2005--11--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=132711545

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 22nd, 2005: ―2005 Shenzhen Nongovernmental Business Economy Summit‖ was held in the Multi-Functional Hall at B District, Citizen Center in Shenzhen, on the morning of Nov. 20th. Li Yining, famous economist in China and president of Peking University Nongovernmental Business Economy Academe, Bao Yujun, the director of China‘s Nongovernmental Business Economy Seminar, Chen Quansheng, the director in the State Department, Shan Xiangdong, vice director of PKU Nongovernmental Business Economy Academy and Chen Yingchun, vice mayor of Shenzhen attended the conference and delivered their speeches. Li Yining pointed out, on talking of the social responsibility of the nongovernmental business, that one of its important aspects was to provide qualified product and service to society and to contribute to the sustainable development of economy. The nongovernmental business could better its quality and shoulder its social responsibility through legitimate management, clear property right and regular behaviors. The key to fulfill the social responsibility, according to Bao Yujun, was to do the employment legally, including the full payoff and various insurances, and only in this way can we achieve to construct the harmonious society. Chen Quansheng proposed three essential elements for enhancing the nongovernmental business‘ power of competence – disparity, monopolization and continuity. As to the influence of the alteration of the ratio on the nongovernmental business, Shan Xiangdong said that the ups and downs of RMB brought unstable elements to the management environment, and thus the nongovernmental business should pay more attention to strengthening their awareness of keeping away the risks. It should follow the steps of the market, taking care of the domestic as well as the overseas market, and promote the construction of the harmonious society. The participants eagerly delivered their speeches and interacted with the present

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News guests. This summit offered a good platform for the nongovernmental businessmen to study and communicate, and provided experiences and inspirations for the development and innovation of the nongovernmental business economy in Shenzhen. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Zhang Huishu Source : Beida News (Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Chinese Appraisal System For Civilian Enterprises' Social Responsibility to be issued at PKU PKU NEWS 2005--11--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131943369

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 11th, 2005：On the Nov 10th, the news that Chinese appraisal system for civilian enterprises' social responsibility would be issued recently came from the proseminar held by PKU institute of civilian economics. As civilian economy is playing a more and more important role in our society and people are calling for heightening the enterprises' social and citizen responsibilities, PKU institute of civilian economics got down to set up the appraisal system for civilian enterprises' social responsibility. The topic group formally founded in Aug,2005, and now, after laborious work, it has already finished the prime edition of "Chinese appraisal system for civilian enterprises' social responsibility" . The principal of this group told us that the social responsibility of an enterprise means that under the premise that the enterprise's economic function and social function are separate in a market economics society, the enterprise positively take on its responsibility for its employees, customers and community. Its essential is the moral constraint that enterprises lay on their own economics activities. He also introduced that, the goal of setting up the appraisal system is to formalize and lead the civilian enterprises to enhance their social responsibility, thus heighten their social figures and competence. In the proseminar held on Nov,10th, the issue of the appraisal system was highly praised by Gu Shengzu, chair of the National Business Association. Most experts present agreed that research on building up the appraisal system is of great practical meaning and potential importance. They also prompted many good suggestions and advices to the prime edition. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Zhang Ai Source : Beida News(in Chinese)

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Mascots for the 2008 Olympics PKU NEWS 2005--11--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131941969

By Ning Jing Beijing, Nov. 11th 2005: Beijing unveiled five mascots for the 2008 Olympics on Nov. 11th 2005. Students at Peking University are all very happy and have many different opinions. Five cartoon renditions of a panda, fish, Tibetan antelope, swallow and the Olympic flame are chosen as the mascots for the 2008 Olympics. The color of them is corresponding to that of each of the Olympic rings. The names of them are ‗Beibei‘, ‗Jingjing‘, ‗Huanhuan‘, ‗Yingying‘ and ‗Nini‘, which is just the tone of ‗Beijing welcomes you!‘ in Chinese when you read them along. Students at Peking University are all very happy to see these mascots, and there are many different opinions among them. One freshman said:‖ These five mascots represent lots of meanings behind. The Olympic flame is the symbol of the Olympic Games. In China, fish represents prosperity, and Tibetan antelope represents health. As it is all known that panda is a symbol of China. Swallow has the same tone of the shortened form of Beijing in Chinese. These mascots all together imply that the 2008 Olympic will be unprecedentedly successful in China.‖ One graduate student said:‖ These mascots are very cute, moreover, they reply the brightness of our Chinese. Five mascots instead of one is really a good idea to reap record profits. If one would like to buy the mascot of the 2008 Olympic, he should buy five products at one time instead of one.‖

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News It is the most number of mascots any Olympic Games has had in more than 30 years. Before that, the most number of mascots for Olympic is just three, such as in the Salt Lake City and the Sydney Games. Edited By : Zhang Yuan


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PKU to Excavate Cave Group in Flower Mountain PKU NEWS 2005--11--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131512774

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 7th, 2005: A research group of Peking University has recently been entrusted with the task of excavating the ancient cave group in Flower Mountain, Huangshan City, Anhui province. This cave group is known for its strange cause of formation and a lot of mysteries to be explained. The government of Huangshan City is making preparations for this cave group to become one of the world cultural heritages. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : Beida News(Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Researcher Tang Zhi Won Top Grade Honor Awarded by Chinese Invention Institute PKU NEWS 2005--11--07 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131375793

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 4th, 2005: Researcher Tang Zhi from PKU Institute of Computer Science and Technology was awarded the top grade invention and enterprising prize by Chinese Invention Institute recently, together with the honor of "Contemporary Inventor". The invention and enterprising prize was set up by Chinese Invention Institute and approved by National Science Ministry. It was the first highest level prize ever set up for praising inventors and the only prize got approved this year. Its aim is to boost up the society's creation and encourage all people to care, support and take part in the independent scientific and technological innovations. In Oct, 2005, the first group of 50 winners were selected out, among whom 10 people got the top grade prize, honor of "Contemporary Inventor" and 50,000 RMB award. Tang Zhi, Wang Yongmin, and Liu Yinjian gave their speeches on behalf these winners. P.S: Tang Zhi, born in June, 1965, was the researcher and doctor supervisor at PKU Institute of Computer Science and Technology. He mainly focuses on the research and development of the typesetting system, network publishing and digital copyright protection technology. He made great contributions in these areas. His inventions of "A snapping method for character typesetting in palm-hold devices" and "A method for identifying signature by using electronic common seal" have been widely used in more than 400 publishing companies, 1200 libraries, 20 on-line electronic bookstores and some governmental ministries, making good economical and societal profit. By the end of 2004, the sales income had exceeded 100 million RMB. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Zhang Ai Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Zhao Jiuzhang Prize for Prominent Young Scientists Awarded to Wang Jingsong PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131035954

Peking University, Beijing, Nov.3st, 2005: Zhao Jiuzhang Prize for Prominent Young Scientists was awarded to ,Dr. Wang Jingsong, School of Earth and Space Sciences and other 6 scientific researchers in the field of space science in Bei Jing on Oct. 30th,2005. Academician Yan Yiyun, Director of Zhao Jiuzhang Prize for Prominent Young Scientists Council, along with other academicians, Ye Duzheng, Tao Shiyan and Huang Ronghui issued the prize to the winners. Other prize winners are as follows: Dr. Liu Yiming, Dr. Li Jianping, from Institute of Atmospheric Physics; Dr. Huang Baochun, Institute of Geology and Geophysics Chinese Academy of Sciences; Dr. Yang Dinghui, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Tsinghua University; Researcher Zhang Shengwei, Center for Space Science and Applied Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dr. Yi Qiu, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Zhao Jiuzhang is a well-known meteorologist, physicist, space scientist and educator, and one of the founders of modern meteorology in China. He is also the first person to introduce mathematics and physics into the study of meteorology and one of the major founders of artificial earth satellite project of China. The Prize for Prominent Young Scientists after Zhao Jiuzhang is intended to praise youth scientific researchers. The prize winners should make a contribution to the basic applied or explorative study of atmosphere physics, geophysics, space exploration or space physics and they should be under the age of 45 years. More than 50 people have wined this prize since 1990. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : He Jibo Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Important Discoveries on the Donghulin Relic Made By Archeologists from Peking University PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=131035175

Peking University, Beijing, Nov.4th, 2005: On the morning of October, 10th, 2005, another skeleton, integrate and twisted with the height of more than one meters, was discovers by the archeologists from Peking University on the third floor of the north bank of Qingshui River at Donghulin village west of Beijing. After survey the experts confirmed its bend-limb burying identity. The discovery made significant contributions to researching ―Donghulin‖ people and their burying customs. By far it is the third time the ―Donghulin‖ site had been exhumed by the joint team including archeologists from Peking University, Beijing Cultural Relic Research Institute, and Donghulin Archeologist Team. The exhumation also had important harvest in the field of cultural relic. A human-trampled road surface was discovered on the 9th exploring square. The unearthed flat-bottom calyx pottery has been the first one which could be rejuvenated up to now. Besides, some hematite dyestuff was another gain from the excavation. All of this availed greatly in understanding the culture and customs of Donghulin People. The Donghulin relic, which was discovered by the student of texture and geography school, Peking University in1966, was the primitive people‘s living site 9000 to10, 000 years ago. It is identified to belong to the forepart of the new Stone Age by China Science Institute. Henceforth two formal exhumations were carried out in the year 2001 and 2003 and the first integrate skeleton was unearthed the second time. Above several skeletons fill up the blank in the human development history after ―Shandingdong‖ people near Beijing (2.5-3 years ago) appeared. ― these excavated date provide crucial information on the research of people and their culture and the exploration of the human-earth relationship in north China in the forepart of New Stone Age, which aroused broad attention in academic fields.‖, introduced by Professor Zhao Chaohong from Peking University. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Guo Xiaoqian Source : Beida News(in Chinese)

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NPO Pioneers Talk about ‗Localization of Charities‘ PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130469850

Beijing, Peking University, Oct. 26th, 2005: On the evening of October 24th, three NPO (Non-Profit Organization) pioneers in China, Xu Yongguang, Wang Yongchen and Li Tao, were invited by Center on Civil Society of PKU to talk ‗Localization of Charities‘ in Life Science Hall. At the same time, the curtain ascended on the scholarly activity: Up-close with NPO. Their main points are extracted as follows. Xu Yongguang: Furthering the similarity between Chinese people and ―God‖. Xu is the vice-president of CCF (China Charity Federation) and CYDF (China Youth Development Foundation). In 1988, he resigned from the head of Organization Department, CCYL and initiated CYDF and Project Hope. During the past 16 years, Xu kept the passions for public welfare undertaking. So, he is best qualified to speak on this matter. Xu confirmed the goal of charities: furthering the similarity between Chinese people and God. In other word, it is advocating such moral beliefs as punishing the evil and praising the good and taking delight in helping people. China does not lack philanthropy at all, which can be manifested in Chinese traditional culture. For instance, Confucianism advocates benevolence and righteousness, and Mohist School is favor of equality and love among people. Actually, compared to other countries, the donations to charities are not enough. Xu believed there were two reasons: inadequate devolution of power and slender interest of the public and incompetent charitable bodies and conventional tax policies. He suggested government, business communities and NPOs make a concerted effort. Wang Yongchen: Protecting nature= Protecting human being. Wang‘s topic concerned about the influence mass media and NGOs exerted on the development of hearing system. As the reporter of CNR (China National Radio) and the founder of Green Earth Volunteers (a Beijing-based NPO), he pays more attention to the living environment and state of human being. She once witnessed the poor ecology of western region. In addition to appeal, she hoped real hearings common people participated in would

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―Go to Communities and Co-build a Harmonious Society‖ Activities Started PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130469771

Peking University, Beijing, Oct.25th, 2005: On the morning of Oct. 23th, volunteers from PKU Law School and School of Journalism and Communication went to Dongwangzhuang Community, the first destination of ―Go to Communities and Co-build a Harmonious Society‖ series of activities. The arrival of PKU volunteers brought liveliness to the ―Donate Clothes for the Poor‖ activity held in the community. They helped to set up the venue, send leaflets, summon people to donate and pack the clothes contributed by those hearing the news. Then, they went to look in the lonely widowed old people, helped them do the cleaning and chatted with them. Oct.23th, 2005 was the eighty-five-year birthday of Grandpa Guo, who belongs to the Hui ethnic minority group. The community association sent a birthday cake to him and the volunteers celebrated the birthday for him. This activity is the first step of the series of activities held by PKU Volunteers Association. More and more PKU volunteers will go to the community of China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Erlizhuang Sanatorium for Officers, Dong Wangzhuang Community, etc., providing the services of home tutoring, English teaching, and accompanying the old. They will participate in community building and together with the local residents they will strive for a harmonious and companionate social environment. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Hu Yang Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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AMD Transfers Microprocessor Design Technology to PKU Research Center of Microprocessor PKU NEWS 2005—11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130469588

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 26th, 2005: The world-wide leading company AMD subscribed a memorandum with the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MOST) on 24th, assigning its microprocessor design technology to China. Vice minister of MOST Ma Songde commented that ― it was a big support to China‘s independent research of information technology and would further promote the creativity of Chinese information industry‖. According to the introduction of MOST, AMD company will assign its low-consumption microprocessor design technology X86 to the appointed institute – PKU research center of microprocessor. X86 is the operation system of almost all personal computer‘s central processing unit and is also widely applied in the productions of network and telecommunication and consumable electronic productions. The president of AMD Dr. Lu Yizhi said that the assignment passed through the negotiation and consultation between his company and the governments of both sides and it realized the commitment of AMD to Chinese government and accorded with all the regulations of US ministry of commerce concerning technology export. According to the memorandum, AMD will cooperate with MOST in enhancing the ability of design of Chinese integrate circuit industry and pushing the standardization of it. What‘s more, China can cooperate with AMD in the world-wide market expanding of X86 microprocessor. It is so far the most significant technological assignment in the field of semiconductor between US and China. Dr. Ma pointed out that the productions of information technology had taken mankind into an information society but the monopoly of core technology would cause an unreasonable distribution of market and price. The competition under the condition of the protection of intellectual property would make the development of international society more vigorous and he appreciated the efforts that AMD had made to break the technological monopoly and promote fair competition. In the same day, AMD inaugurated its headquarter of China in Zhongguancun

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News science and technology zone in Beijing and signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education, donating 6 million RMB to boost the project of the Informatization of basic education in the depressed area of middle and west China. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Sun Siqin Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Forum to be Held at PKU on the Day of Journalists PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=130253905

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 17th, 2005: The newly-established PKU TV Research Center together with the research office of the CCTV and the TV research commission of the China Broadcasting and Television Society will hold a forum of ―face to face with the famous journalists, presenters and experts‖ in the Sunshine Hall of the Yingjie Exchange Center on November 8th. As journalists are the hard core of the media, the forum is to be held on the sixth Day of Journalists at PKU and some famous journalists, presenters and experts are to be invited for discussion over some hot topics of the media. The forum is purely public and the professional services are free for the media people and college students. It will take place in the form of seminars and interactive discussions. The specific agenda is as follows: Morning, November 8th: 9：30——12：00 Opening ceremony: 9：30——10：00 The first section: 10：00——12：00 Subject: journalism and communication in an era of digitalization, industrialization Presenters: Bai Yansong, Lu Xiaohua, Yu Guomin, Peng Jixiang 30 minutes for each presentation and 30 minutes for discussion Afternoon: 1：30——5：00 The second section: 1：30——3：00 Subject: media, society and human Presenters: Jing Yidan , Wang Fu, Hu Zhifeng 20 minutes for each presentation and 30 minutes for discussions The third section: 3：30——5：00 Subject: facing the audience rating Presenters: Shi Tongyu, Jin Zhiwei, Zhao Weimin, Yu Hong 20 minutes for each presentation and 30 minutes for discussions

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News How to register: till October 25th, 2005, students can download and complete the registration form from the website of CCTV International and Chinamedia.net and send it to [email protected]; the TV research center of the PKU will check the qualifications of the registers and send the feedback information before October 30th. Edited By : Hu Jun Translated By : Liu Lanxiang Source : www. Mediachina.net Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Students Engaged in Long-distance Social Practice and Da Xing Power Supply Company Made Donations PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129860411

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 18th, 2005: On the afternoon of October 16, 2005, a Seminar of the Society of Social Practice During Summer Vacation took place at Peking University Centennial Auditorium. It is hosted jointly by the Committee of Communist Youth League at PKU and the Department of Government Administration, as well as the Committee of Communist Youth League in Da Xing Power Supply Company in Beijing. The program of social practice during summer vacation is called ―Students From Universities Go to Gansu Together‖. It is composed of over 20 students, in which six students from the Department of Government Administration and Guanghua School of Management at PKU constitute the main part. During the seminar, the representative of members in the Society of Social Practice gave an account of the process of their practice and the general situation of the Ditch Primary School. And Da Xing Power Supply Company decided to donate 10000 Yuan for school reconstruction. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Technological Products Shown up in the 7th China High-Tech Fair PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129859858

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 19th, 2005: On the afternoon of Oct.17th, the 7th China High-Tech Fair closed in Shenzhen Exhibition Center. At the closing ceremony, the ―Unity-863 system chip‖ and the ―Unity Network Computer‖, which were developed by PKU Unity Microsystems Technology Co., Ltd and possess the independent intellectual property right, got the prize of the outstanding products of this fair,. And due to the effective organization and excellent exhibition impact, the PKU exhibition group was awarded the prize of ―Fine Organization‖. The PKU exhibition group was composed by the Science and Technology Development Department, Shengang IER (Industrial-Educational-Research) Base, PKU Shenzhen Graduate School, Beida Jade Bird Company, Beida Pulead Company, and Beida Shijia Research Center. It brought more than 200 technological products to the fair and reached cooperative purpose with some enterprises on relevant projects, which not only showed the research ability of Peking University, but also played a positive role in accelerating the industrialization process of the research fruit. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Hu Yang Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Sun Dongdong Calls for Resuming Medical Examination before Marriage PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129041776

Beijing, Peking University, Oct.10th, 2005 Sun Dongdong, a scholar in the Law School of PKU, expressed his idea that the cancellation of compulsory medical examination before marriage would go against the prevention and cure of AIDS. If a multitude of people, who are infected with uncontrolled viruses of AIDS, are free to marry others, it will undoubtedly pose a threat to all the healthy citizens in the society. Furthermore, one of the ways of the AIDS transmission is through the mother-and-baby contact. As to those little creatures who are born or not, who will protect their rights? From Sun Dongdong‘s point of view, it is essential that medical examination before marriage be resumed as soon as possible, especially for those areas with a high infection rate of AIDS. Edited By : Zhang Yuan Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Beida News(in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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The High-Level Sino-Japan Economic Forum Held Today PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=129041543

Peking University, Beijing,Oct.9th, 2005: ―the development of Sino-Japan relations is imbalanced, economy hottest, culture the second and politics coldest.……to realize smooth development of Sino-Japan relations, mutual existence of politics, mutual understanding of culture and mutual winning of economy must be ensured.‖ Said Chen Haosu, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign, in the high-level Sino-Japan economic forum of 2005, which was co-sponsored by the PKU research institute of private enterprises, the PKU Guanghua school of management and the Japanese communication organization of industry, research and administration and focused on ― Sino-Japan cooperation and economic development of the east Asia.‖ Over 100 VIPs in the field of industry, research and administration attended the forum. Among them were Zhang Xiaoqiang, deputy director of the State Development and Reform Commission, Hu Deping, vice-chairman of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chen Haosu, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign and their Japanese counterparts. Li Yining, president of the PKU research institute of private enterprises and honorary dean of the Guanghua School of Management, made a key-note speech at the forum. He said that the most important institutional reform of China is the transition of administrative functions and the most remarkable change of China is the rapid development of private enterprises, both influencing the Sino-Japan economic relations greatly, and thus it is meaningful to hold such a forum under the current circumstances. Hu Deping said in his speech that the issue of Japanese enterprises joining the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce would be discussed by the organization and a definite answer would be given to the Japanese side. He also said that an optimistic attitude should be taken towards the future development of Sino-Japanese relations and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce would take some substantial steps to improve the relations. The Japanese counterparts also expressed their views on the Sino-Japan cooperation and agreed with Premier Wen Jiabao who stressed ―the great potential of Sino-Japan friendly cooperation, especially in trade and commerce‖ when stating

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China Brand Leaders Annual Meeting to hold at PKU in Dec PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=128918943

Beijing, Peking University, Oct. 9th 2005: The 2005 China Brand Leaders Annual Meeting, jointly hosted by PKU China center of brands research and PKU institute of culture industry, will be held at Peking University on Dec.9th. Five noteworthy points on the annual meeting: First of all, ―the best China brand leader‖ and ―the outstanding China brand leader‖ (10 of each) will be chosen for the first time. Secondly, 10 academicians from national academy of social science and of science and engineering will award the prizes to the ―brand leaders‖. Thirdly, the 20 brand leaders will make a conversation with some top students of PKU on the topic of ―The brands create beautiful life‖. And a famous international brand leader will be invited to make a cutting-edge report on the international brands. Besides, ―Beijing Declaration of Chief Brand Officers‖ will be announced on the annual meeting. Nowadays, the brands have become a focus of the global economy. After 20 years of development in China, product management is gradually shifting to brand management. Brand development in China is inevitable and the age of increasing productivity by a high consumption of resources is bound to have an end. The reason of establishing the chief brand officer is to solve the institutional problem of Chinese brands and to recognize the value of the brands strategically; thus the brands will be able to make more contributions to communities and society under professional management. The issue of Chinese brands is a big matter that concerns the whole society which has been taken notice of by the Chinese government. The General Secretary Hu advanced the ―innovative economy‖ in Dec 2004, in a hope to promote a brand strategy. Furthermore, Premier Minister Wen clearly pointed out ―a famous brand means quality, efficiency, competence and vitality. It is a must for the enterprises to create big brands if they want to survive in the fierce market competition. The quantity of the famous brands that enterprises own is not only a symbol of the economic strength, but also that of a country and of a nation. We should encourage the outstanding enterprises to create world top brands for the sake of our nation‘s prosperity.‖ Brand industry is a kind of culture industry. The purpose of holding the ―China Brand

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Leaders Annual Meeting‖ is to form the class of Chinese brand officers and provide them with a platform of communication to exchange their new ideas and strategies. It is hoped to become an international annual brand summit so as to lead the Chinese brands develop healthily and successfully. Edited By : Wang Liqiong Translated By : Sun Siqin Source : www.finance.sina.com Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Liu Jianwen：Personal Income Tax up from 1,600 Yuan PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=128000023

Peking University, Beijing, Sep. 28th, 2005: ―I suggest the cut-off point of personal income tax be lifted to 1600 yuan.‖ Professor Liu Jianwen from PKU Law School has made his public statement on the first-ever legislative hearing held by China‘s top legislature yesterday. Professor Liu is also the vice-president of China Financial and Tax Law Research Institution. He pointed out that establishing the criterion of the cutoff point of personal income tax has much to do with the basic human rights of the citizens. It will impair the right to subsistence if the cut-off point is too low. He said that although his suggestion 1600 yuan was only 100 yuan higher than the present cut-off point of 1500 yuan, its meaning was significant. He has also considered about the actual situations in economically advanced regions such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, apart from the specific family cases and the statistics of urban per capita expenditure made by the National Bureau of Statistics. Professor Liu hoped that the Tax Law could be popularized among common people through this public hearing. He also suggested that the People‘s Congress Council should hold such hearings for the adjustment of personal income tax rate in the future. Edited By : Wang Liqiong Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : New Beijing Daily Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Admission Line in 14 Provinces Rank First PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=125630701

Peking University, Beijing, 2005-8-30：The admission line of PKU in 14 provinces this year rank first among universities and colleges nationwide. The entry score for sciences students is 138 point higher than the average score of national key universities, which indicates that ―Peking University specializing in arts, Tsinghua in sciences‖ is no longer the case anymore. The subjects of sciences at PKU have solid comprehensive power. At present, the number of academicians at PKU (49 from Chinese Academy of Sciences) ranks first among universities and colleges nationwide. PKU has a wide range of subjects of sciences, including not only the basic disciplines but also applied subjects such as mechanics and engineering, computer science and technology, electronics, information science and environmental science. According to the statistics, the number of national key laboratory and those supervised by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health and Sanitation amounts to over 30 at PKU, covering almost all the departments of sciences. Edited By : 章元（Zhang Yuan） Translated By : Wang Yi Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Joint Enrollment from HK, Macao and Taiwan: No.1 Students of Arts and Sciences Both Apply for PKU PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=125630601

Peking University, Beijing, 2005-8-30: Peking University altogether enrolls 55 students from HK, Macao and Taiwan, including 36 recommended students from HK and Macao, 19 students from the joint enrollment of HK, Macao and Taiwan. For the first time, the number one students of arts and science both apply for PKU. It is the second year that PKU enrolls exam-free students from Hong Kong, and attracts many excellent students from famous schools. After a comprehensive appraisement by the experts team, 29 students are formally enrolled (5 students by the Medicine Department), over 61% of whom reach a score above 5A in the examination. Peking University is widely known and commended by HK students and parents for its rich traditions and strong comprehensive power, and has received increased attention from HK recruitment team. Edited By : 章元（Zhang Yuan） Translated By : Wang Yi Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Summer School Open to Public PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=115957762

Peking University, Beijing, May 12th, 2005: PKU claims the summer school does not limit non-PKU students‘ identities in principle. Some courses of the summer school this year after the last year‘s trial would face the public for a select, open from May 16th to June 27th, starting lessons formally from July 4th, according to the PKU announcement yesterday. Course is divided into two parts, the academic part for school students to select which could be left to public after meeting the need of PKU students; another kind is about humanity, art and popular science, totally open to the public, according to the staff at PKU Educational Administration Department. Non-PKU students who have registered can pay the fees and then select courses; It is reported that registration, fee-paying, lessons-selecting are all operated by the network system. More details in http://summer.pku.edu.cn. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wang Liqiong Source : www.thebeijingnews.com Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Alumnus Elected As Member of the Academy of Science of America PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=115889846

Peking University, Beijing, May 9th, 2005: The famous Chinese American scientist, founder of the Department of Biology Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, Professor Qian Xun was elected member of the Academy of Science of America recently. It is reported by the World Daily published in the US that Professor Qian Xun‘ s wife, Dr. Hu Kuangzheng said that as Pr. Qian left for a meeting in Boston on May 3rd, he received a telephone call of congratulation. Pr. Qian was notified that he and other elites in the scientific field had been elected as this year‘ s new members of the Academy of Science. There are quite a few members of the Academy of Science in the area of San Diego, and there are three scientists of Chinese origin—Feng Yuanzheng, Shen Lüjiu and Wen Qixian. Professor Qian has, at the same time, the titles of academician of the National Engineering Academy and of the Academy of Medical Science. There are only 8 scientists like he who have all the three titles. Professor Qian Xun is 74 this year. His studying field involves the influence of stream of blood and blood pressure on the vein, and has made outstanding achievements on his majoring fields. He enjoys high reputation among his counterparts in the world. In 2002, he and Professor Feng Yuanzhen both were awarded the title of ―Professor of UC‖ from the University of California. As a preeminent scientist, Professor Qian Xun does not confine himself to the so-called ―ivory tower‖; rather, he keeps a close contact with Chinese friends and does not forget the community and help the young people. He has taken part in the founding of the Museum of Chinese History in San Diego and takes up the responsibility as the director. He has made great contributions to the local Chinese science and engineering society, to the alumni of Peking University and the cause of Chinese education. He also concerns a lot on the issue across the Taiwan Strait. He often goes across the Strait and discusses topics on the development with his counterparts in the field of scientific research. Professor Qian Xun was born on the 23rd of June, 1931. He studied preparatory courses on medicine at Peking University during 1947-1948, and received the

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Ministry of Education and PKU together establish Chinese Character Design and Research Center (CCDRC) PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=115785647

Peking University, Beijing, May 9th, 2005: On April the 29th,Language and Character Info Supervise Department of Ministry of Education and concerning universities held a signature ceremony in Beijing for the establishment of Chinese Character Organize and Standard Research Center(with Beijing Normal University)and Chinese Character Design and Research Center(with PKU).Leaders of these departments signed on the cooperation protocol, while other departments like Application of Language and Character Research Center of Ministry of Education and National Printing Character Committee sent representatives to congratulate the establishment of the two research center. As the development of the printing technology of laser-photo-offset, print and publish business in China entered the Information Era. But problems also rose: factories producing character molds and character designing studios which had been working for type printing business were closed ,many people specialized in character designing and researching were lost, elegant characters were rare to see these years and the criteria were lack in the shape of the character。The research center would make full use the advanced technology in character designing and computer tech which PKU, computer technology research department attached to PKU and PKU Founder Electronic Corp possessed to improve the development of character store on computer, also to popularize the criteria of characters on the whole society, and to meet the various need of various medias, especially the need of printed publications . The mission of the center included the research and design of Chinese characters, the development of the store of Chinese character, the research on the criteria of the shape of Chinese characters and the demonstration and popularization of the new characters. With the instructions from Language and Character Info Supervise Department of Ministry of Education, based on the center, with the help of character experts, calligraphers, character stylists from all over the country, in cooperation with concerning associations, a marvelous job would be done. The center was settled at PKU,PKU Founder Electronic Corp would do the researching and developing job, while PKU computer tech department provided scientific supports. Recently ,Ministry of Education followed the trend of the Info Era, and formed the

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News way on the managing of information of language and character, which was to make everything electronically, focused on the making of the criteria of the language and character, based on the construction and researching work of lingual subject, and first things first brought here an evaluating and authenticating system. The establishment of the two center was an important step to the whole project, because they could make great contributions in the following areas:1,build a solid base of language and character for the informationization of education and the whole nation, strive for a higher status of the Chinese character and Minority‘ language in the cyberspace, make more Chinese analects digital, build digital library and museum ,show the Chinese culture to the world more effectively and more openly;2,serve the people in their everyday use of the language and character, meet society‘s need on the criteria of language;3,improve our technology on the dealing of information written by Chinese language;4,find a new mode for scientific managing and operating;5,make a push onto the language-associated information business, printing and publish business and other cultural industries, improve the Chinese cultural subjects, cultivate more experts in this area, and above all may the Chinese culture shining forever. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Cui Chen Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Government Servants Studying China‘s Domestic Situation at PKU PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=115776073

Peking University, Beijing, May 10th, 2005: the third round of courses focusing on China‘s domestic situation designed for government servants from Hong Kong Municipal Administrative Region opened yesterday morning in Linhuxuan. Professor Chen Wenshen, executive vice-president of Peking University and Professor He Fangchuan, president of School of Asian-Pacific Studies attended the opening ceremony together with 24 other students from Hong Kong government. Zhou Jun, deputy-minister of Dept. of communication from office of Hong Kong and Macao of the State Council delivered his welcoming remarks to the students. he recalled the high remarks that government servant from Hong Kong ever received and made good wishes of fruitful progress for the latter‘s two-week study. Professor Chan, on behalf of Peking University, welcomed these students and made a brief introduction to curriculum. He further stressed that Peking University will try its best to create well-facilitated living and research environment to ensure a memorable study experience for them.

Following the opening ceremony, Professor He Fangchuan delivered the first lecture under the title of ―Peking University and Contemporary China during the Last 100 Years‖. Resources say that this round of ―Domestic Situation Study Course‖ will last from May 8th to May 24th with location in Beijing and Tsingtao consecutively. Students are selected from Department of Law and Administration, Department of Hygiene and Department of Maritime Affairs. Peking University has hosted the first and second round of these course in 2004. Edited By : Liu Li Translated By : Liu Li Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Global Times Set up Scholarships in Four Universities PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114484990

Peking University, Beijing, April 26, 2005: According to the news-briefing, also the opening ceremony of Global Times Scholarships in Beijing on April, 20th, the students of any department from Peking, Tsinghua, Renmin and Fudan are qualified to apply for the scholarship. Global Times will set up scholarships in International Relations Schools of every university for three years from 2005 to 2007. It is designed to drive students‘ interest in studies of international strategy and international issues, and write fine articles through intelligent thinking. A mount of 26,000 RMB will be endowed to each university every year. From it, 10,000 RMB goes to the one awarded of special award, and 4,000 RMB goes to the four awardees of excellent prize. Students are required to hand in their papers to apply for this which are finally co-judged by the committee of respective departments and Global Times. The formal awarding ceremony will be held every year. Deans from the International relations schools or institutes, namely, Prof. Wang Jisi of PKU, Prof. Yan Xuetong of Tsinghua, Prof. Jin Canrong of People‘s, and Prof. Shen Dingli of Fudan attended the opening ceremony and gave some remarks. The experts at present expressed the hope that they‘d like to co-cultivated talents of international relations with the Global Times, and popularize relevant knowledge in public. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wang Liqiong Source : Global Times Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Examining Meeting of the Manuscript of ―the History of the World‖ at PKU PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114397046

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 19th, 2005: The examining meeting of the manuscript of ―the History of the World‖ was held recently by the History Department of Peking University. Besides the teachers from the History Department who participate in editing this textbook, experts from Nankai University, Fudan University, Shanghai Normal University, South-West Normal University and the research center of World History of Chinese Academy of Social Science also attended the meeting. Under the leadership of the chief editor professor Ma Keyao and the chief vice-editor professor Gao Yi, these authors read carefully every line in every chapter, and examined the mistakes and shortages in this book. They also provided specific suggestions as to how to improve the accuracy of the description of the conceptions. Ideas had also exchanged among the experts about the general adjustment of the structure and the content of ―the History of the World‖. It was known that the revised edition will further strengthen the introduction of the history on the basis of fully consulting the ideas and suggestions of the experts. It will at its best reflect the front-line achievements of the domestic and international academic researches. ―The History of the World‖ has been published by Peking University Press since Jan.1st, 2004. It has had much influence on the educational circle and the readers and received general praises for its new structure, abundant content and vivid language. But some slips and mistakes on some chapters therefore have drawn more attention of the readers. This meeting was held specially for the sake of correcting these mistakes before publishing the revised version. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : Guangming Daily Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Tang Jiaxuan Met with Cenozoic Enterpriser of Chinese Descent------Students of Class for China Economic Advanced Research PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114138257

Diaoyutai State Guest House, Beijing, April 20, 2005: State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan met with the whole students of ―Cenozoic Enterpriser of Chinese Descent: Class for China Economic Advanced Research‖(the second session) this afternoon at Diaoyutai State Guest House to have a cordial conversation and a group photo with the students. Tang Jiaxuan affirmed the significance of the holding of this ―research class‖, which is of great help for Cenozoic enterpriser of Chinese descent to have a further understanding of China‘s economy and law as well as share the commercial opportunity brought by the development of China‘s economy. He pointed out that at present, China is accelerating the implementation of strategies of revitalizing China through science and education and cultivation of talents, West Development Strategy, the policy of rejuvenating the industrial bases of China‘s Northeast region, and is also promoting its opening up wider to the outside world in comply with scientific development and people-oriented conception for the strategic goal of establishing a well-off society in an all-round way, all of which would provide a wide market and infinite commercial opportunities to enterprisers worldwide including overseas Chinese and Hong Kong and Macao compatriots. Tang Jiaxuan said that overseas Chinese have been playing an important role as a bridge for long, making a great contribution to China‘s social economic development, economic construction, China's international economic and trade cooperation and communication, China‘s peaceful reunification, and commonweal cause such as hometown education and sanitation. He expressed his hope that young enterprisers of Chinese descent could carry forward the excellent characters of the elder generation such as solidarity, cooperation, hardworking, brave and devotion so as to grasp the commercial opportunities and take an active part in the construction of Sino-CAFTA and a new round of China‘s development, thus play a more important role in the business and trade cooperation between China and countries they inhabit respectively.

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The second session of the ―research class‖ is hosted by Peking University under the commission of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. The students are recommended by Chinese embassy in foreign countries including Thailand, Malaysia, Philippine, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Hong Kong and other countries and regions. The students, with an average age of 32, are mostly descendants of famous oversea Chinese businessmen and leaders or Cenozoic enterpriser of Chinese descent. National operation division of relevant ministries and commissions, professors of Peking University delivered lectures on China‘s contemporary economy, science technology, law, etc. Director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council Chen Yujie, vice director Li Haifeng, and vice President of Peking University Wu Zhipan were present at the meeting. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wang Yi Source : www.people.com.cn Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU ―Sunshine‖ over Chinese Universities PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=114137965

Peking University, Beijing, Apr.20th, 2005: Yesterday PKU Sunshine Volunteer Association announced in due form that they would spread the sunshine program to all China‘s universities. Now this association was carrying ―Sunshine 10000‖ program into execution. The Sunshine Bone Marrow Storeroom which belonged to Sunshine Volunteer Association was one of the biggest non-governmental bone marrow storeroom in China, up to now it had already helped 15 leukemia patients to find the matching bone marrow, and the association had done their first bone marrow transplant operation this year. Beijing Jici Healthkeeping Chain Organization would provide outlay and equipment for Sunshine Association‘s further bone marrow examining activities. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Cui Chen Source : www.thebeijingnews.com Related Topic : Related News : ■

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PKU Hospital Establishes Bank of Human Blood Specimens PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112232434

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 30th, 2005: The Bank of Human Blood Specimens has been established successfully in Hospital of Peking University. Nearly 2000 specimens of DNA, carrying the life codes of the human body, were stored frozen in a big refrigerator of -25℃. It is known that the number of specimens will reach 3000 to 5000 in the coming three years. The preparation of establishing the Specimens Bank began at the end of last year, and at present, more than 1500 healthy blood specimens have been collected. Over 900 examples of DNA and more than 300 examples of positive blood DNA of tumor and hepatitis antigen have been extracted. For the sake of research, a detailed data bank of the Specimens Bank has also been established, which consists of conditions of the collectors‘ physical examinations such as their names, genders, height, and history of diseases. By making comparison between the DNA of healthy people and unhealthy ones, researchers are likely to discover the relationships between diseases and genes, and hence reveal the secrets of diseases. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Professors Standing on Middle School Dais PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112163658

Peking University, Beijing, March 25th, 2005: From March 25th to May 26th, Xu Zhihong, President of Peking University and academician of CAS, along with 8 famous professors from PKU will walk into some of the key middle schools of Jiangsu Province to get a 0-distance contact with the students there. The first lecture will be held in Nanjing Jingling Middle School. Professor Ma Boqiang, the Changjiang Scholar from Physics Department of PKU will talk about the exploration of the material world to the students from Jingling Middle School, Middle School attached to Nanjing Normal University and Nanjing Foreign Language School. Professor Ma will also give the lecture in Yancheng Middle School tomorrow morning. As an important part of the cooperation between PKU and Jiangsu Province, PKU will send a professor to some of the middle schools there every week, making science speeches aiming at middle school students. According to Professor Xu Zong, Vice President of PKU Information Science and Technology Department , who also take charge of the recruiting business in Jiangsu Province. The lectures will give the students a better understanding of the frontier of the field, so that they can be more interested in science. This programme will last for a whole year in different schools. Meanwhile PKU engages in giving her publicity to the students of Jiangsu. After each lecture, assistants will give the students detailed information of every department of PKU and how to enter themselves for the exams towards PKU. On April 4,Xu Zhihong, Chancellor of PKU will talk about biology of 21century to the students of Furen Middle School, and will introduce PKU to the headmasters of 50 key schools on a symposium held in Wuxi No.1 Middle School. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Cui Chen Source : Jiangsu Channel Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU‘s Four Research Findings Won the Prize for National Science and Technology of 2004 PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=112163388

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 28th, 2005: The 2004 National Science and Technology Awarding Conference took place in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on the morning of March 28, 2005.There were 50 representatives of teachers and students in the Peking University attending the conference. Four achievements of research at PKU were acknowledged, containing three second prizes for National Natural Science and one award for Scientific and Technical Progress. There are in all 28 second prizes for National Natural Science this year, in the absence of the first prize. Since 1982, PKU, being the first to complete the research, has won 21 prizes for National Natural Science, which has no counterpart among all the universities and colleges throughout the country. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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The Outstanding Contribution Award for Persian Language and Literature Presented to Zhang Hongnian, Zeng Yansheng and Ye Yiliang PKU NEWS 2005—11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111483013

Peking University, Beijing, March 21, 2005:The Fourth Seminar on Persian Language and Literature and the awarding ceremony for Zhang Hongnian, Zeng Yansheng and Ye Yiliang was held on the 7th and 8th of March at Yingjie Communication Centre of Peking University. Deputy President of Peking University, Mr. Lin Junjing attended it and made a speech. During the seminar, Mr. Lin Junjing presented the Outstanding Contribution Award from National Research Centre for Persian Language and Literature by Colleges and Universities to Professor Zhang Hongnian, Professor Zeng Yansheng, who was sick for the time being and absent from the ceremony, and Professor Ye Yiliang of School of Foreign Language of PKU. The Iranian Ambassador to China presented the Life Achievement Award to the three professors on behalf of the Islamic Culture Communication Organization of Iran and the commemorative medal from the University of Teheran. The medal is specially designed for eminent scholars in and outside Iran to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the University of Teheran. The Iranian Ambassador to China, the Afghanistan Ambassador to China, the Tajikistan Ambassador to China, Dean of School of Literature of the University of Teheran and other guests attended the seminar. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Huang Jialiang Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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BiMBA Program Rated the Most Marketable in China PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=111376035

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 18, 2005: Peking University's International Master of Business Administration program or BiMBA, is rated as the most marketable one in China, according to a survey released by Fortune magazine Chinese Edition recently. The survey, called "2005 China business administration education survey", samples 15000 senior managers. Survey questions include the quality, cost, supervision and expectation of MBA and EMBA courses. Started from November 8 and ended on December 30, 2004, the survey gets a feedback ratio of 11.9%. In the last two surveys of 2003 and 2004, PKU's BiMBA program was ranked the second, after the MBA program of Tsinghua University. This year, BiMBA finally tops the ranking list. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Gan Wenxun Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : ■


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Xu Zhihong: We Won‘t Give up Enrolling New Students According to Their Regions PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=110856389

Peking University, Beijing, March 14th, 2005: For the duration of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and National People‘s Congress, Xu Zhihong, the president of Peking University and standing committee member of the National People's Congress, expressed his ideas on several problems in an exclusive interview with a news reporter. These problems are: the justice or injustice of the enrollment system in famous universities, the jobless graduates as well as the reform of administrative affairs at PKU, and so on. According to Xu Zhihong, the reform is carried out for the purpose of placing everyone in appropriate positions. He calls for moderate reforms in the framework of personnel matters rather than constant and endless changes. There will not be many people losing jobs due to the reform, and people who are not assigned to suitable positions can expect to improve their situation after the reform. Also PKU will keep on introducing intellectuals, especially those professional masters. An agreement has been established that a Nobel Prize Winner will come to PKU to give lectures for one month every semester. However, the name of the master has not been revealed yet. Moreover, only 13% of the new students are natives of Beijing every year, and the number will still decline owing to the increasing enrollment on campus. Xu Zhihong believes that PKU will not give up admitting new students according to their respective regions, which, in his opinion, will benefit our country in the long run. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Jing Hua Time Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Alumnus Zhou Songbo: Top Ten Intelligent and Richest People in China PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109753759

Peking University, Beijing, February 28, 2005:On February 26, Zhou Songbo, the schoolfellow of Peking University and president of Overseas Chinese Investment Company Ltd in Beijing, was honored one of ―the Top Ten Intelligent and Richest People in China‖. Meanwhile, there are three more schoolfellows of PKU winning this honor: one is Liu Chuanzhi, the former chairman on the board of directors in Legend Group; another Liu Jinglun, who is president of Taikang Life Insurance Company; the third Li Jining, director of Yinglian Airlines. According to the chairman of the election, it is reasonable that Zhou Songbo was elected. As a Chinese-German, he has made an extraordinary contribution to China by attracting bid and inviting investments from overseas. In 2004, it was him who added 20 billion to our national income by working on his project. The election program is conducted by Beijing Research Institute for Cultural Development, and the famous media Phoenix Television, the Figure Weekly as well as Finance Times. According to the Beijing Elite Space-time Cultural Development Company Ltd, this election is held for the purpose of implementing the strategy of developing our country by relying on intellects, and encouraging those who have played an active role in establishing an overall affluent society and bringing about a great rejuvenation of Chinese nation. On the afternoon of February 26, a seminar was held to have a discussion on cultural strategy. Zhou Songbo expressed his idea that knowledge is so essential to the development of an enterprise that in the near future the richest people will be those intellectuals who truly possess knowledge. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Beida News (in Chinese)

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PKU Scholars: Wheat Found Planted In Gansu Corridor 4500 Years Ago PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109324113

Peking University, Beijing, Feb. 24th, 2005: Since the 1970s, archeologists have found many times the petrifactions of wheat at M. Dong Hui Site in Gansu Corridor. These cultural relics are directly connected with the origin of the local agricultural civilization and have been paid attention to by people for years. Recently, a research by two scholars from Peking University showed that the wheat found is not only the earliest specimen of petrifaction in China at present but also the important material evidence that there was wheat planted in Gansu Corridor about 4500 to 5000 years ago. Li Shuicheng, scholar from School of Archaeology and Mo Duowen, scholar from School of Environment think that it is rare that the petrifactions of wheat have been found five times at this site. What‘s more, this is the earliest specimen within the border of China, which was 4500 to 5000 years from now. M. Dong Hui Site was first discovered in 1958. Besides wheat, stone implements, potteries and bone objects have also been discovered there. This is a public cemetery of the early tribe of the Bronze Age, which was 3500 years from now. For a long time, people have doubted the origin of the wheat found and had different understanding of it. The two PKU scholars analyzed and contrasted the reports and research results of the predecessors and drew the conclusion that the original place of the wheat is the upper reaches of the river near M. Dong Hui Site. The wheat had been washed from the origin to the site and had silted up there. Further studies showed that there is a site of the Culture of Ma Jia Cave, which exists near M. Dong Hui Site. As a result, it is believed that the people of Ma Jia Cave planted the wheat. The time of M. Dong Hui Site is earlier than that of Ma Jia Cave. The appearance of the wheat at M. Dong Hui Site is obviously an accidental result of the natural forces. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Chen Jingchong Source : Beida News (in Chinese)

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Unearthed Relics of Zhougong Temple Exhibited in Sian PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=109128285

Beijing, Peking University, Feb, 22nd, 2005: In order to let the public have an intuitionistic and realistic understanding of unearthed relics of Zhougong Temple, the Bronze Museum of Baoji in Shaanxi Province held an exhibition to show their cultural relic excavated in recent years, which was the first time open to public. On Dec, 14th, 2003, during the fieldwork investigation of Professor Xu Tianjin in the vicinity of Zhougong Temple, he found two oracle bones chiseled with diction. Approved by the National Bureau of Cultural Relics, Shaanxi Archaeological Research Institute and Department of Archeology at Peking University did a lot of Archeological investigation, drilling and excavation in this region. Twenty-two graves of the highest level at Western Zhou Dynasty, bronze workshops and more than seven hundred carapaces were found there. PKU professor Zou Heng considered the academic value of Zhougong Temple could be as much as Ruins of Yin Dynasty. In the exhibition of the Bronze Museum of Baoji, the journalist saw three newly excavated bones of Zhougong Temple, with as many as thirty characters on them. Meanwhile various kinds of bronze vessels and daggers emblazoned with fabulous decorations arouse the cultural expectation of the public. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wang Fanfan Source : www.xinhuanet.com Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Alumnus Elected Member of the American Law Institute PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=105362801

Peking University, Beijing, Jan.6th, 2005: Xu Chuanxi, an alumnus of Peking University and currently professor of the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), was elected Member of the American Law Institute. On January 5th, officials from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Justice, China Law Society and All China Lawyers Association met at the Great Hall of the People to celebrate his election, and US ambassador to China Mr. Randt sent a representative to congratulate him. Xu Chuanxi entered PKU Department of English in 1983 at the age of 15. Four years later he was admitted to PKU Department of International Politics as a master student. In 1996 he received his PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Yale University, and then JD from Harvard Law School in 1999. At the end of 2002, Xu Chuanxi returned to China. Since then he has worked as the Dean of School of American and Comparative Law of CUPL. Thirty-Six years old Xu Chuanxi is the eighth Asian member of the American Law Institute, also the first one from mainland China. As to his election, experts believe that this symbolizes Chinese law community's conversation to the mainstream law community of the United States. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Gan Wenxun Source : www.people.com.cn Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Set Up Daimler Chrysler Forum PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=103110496

Peking University, Beijing, December 14th, 2004: Peking University declared yesterday that PKU had achieved the subscription with Daimler Chrysler Company that it would provide 0,000 to PKU annually and set up new educational program------Daimler Chrysler Form in Guanghua School of Management of PKU. This forum aims at holding a series of open lectures and graduate proseminars with notable scholars worldwide, government officials and prominent figures in business circles. In addition, professors of PKU will also hold speeches and reports in other academies at home and abroad as well as in social activities. The setting up of this forum is one of the commemorative activities for the tenth anniversary of the setting up of Daimler Chrysler Benz scholarship and stipend at PKU. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wang Yi Source : Jing Hua Times Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback: ● how much actually? by april 2004--1-2- 23: 0

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College Volunteers------An Impressive Scene Today PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102686181

Peking University, Beijing, December 5, 2004: This morning in the triangle place of Peking University, college volunteers of the centennial hall, Youth Volunteers Association, general team of volunteer service of PKU, allied with Love Heart Club and several other clubs, commemorated by means of original creation the twentieth International Volunteer‘s Day------a proud festival of their own. At the spot of this activity there was the eye-catching banners ―We‘ve come all the way------commemorate 12•5 International Youth Volunteers‘ Day‖. Several volunteers of the centennial hall were distributing to the students taking part in the activity the specially made commemorative album, with records of the history of the development of PKU volunteers, their accumulated fruits, their impressive thoughts, words of encouragement and advice for this volunteer cause, etc. After receiving the albums, many students expressed their supports for this cause and their willingness to devote themselves in this volunteer service. The centennial hall of Peking University, with its advanced establishment and a complete range of functions, is at present the largest modern multi-functional hall among the colleges and universities nationwide. The volunteer work has become the fixed important component of the daily work of the hall. During the past several years, the excellent service and disinterested dedication has won great reputation in and out of campus, which has also been considered as an attractive scenery at campus. In the past twenty years and more, taking part in volunteer activities has become ―an elective course‖ for young people to forge themselves. According to the statistics from the Youth Volunteer Association of China, the number of volunteers in China now is about 80,000,000, with a majority of college students. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wang Yi Source : Beijing Evening Post Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Capital College Media Forum took place PKU NEWS 2005--11--10 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102682408

Peking University, Beijing, Dec 8th, 2004: In order to promote the exchange and friendship between the college media, News Media Association of Peking University organized the first forum for the media within colleges on Dec.4th. Delegations from Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University and China Media University attended the forum with distinguished guests such as Prof. Chen Changfeng and Prof. Xu Hong from Peking University, Lei Weizhen from Renmin University, Zhou Yong from Tsinghua University and several guests from news media. Representatives from different schools made different speeches to show the unique features of their media within colleges, after Prof. Chen Changfeng delivered the first speech. 2004 is a significant year for media activities within colleges, ―integration, optimization and share of information resources‖ has been the common subject for each activity. The forum offered a good opportunity for the media within colleges from different part of Beijing to communicate and exchange with each other. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wu Zhejian Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Peking University and Suzhou University Hold International Proseminar on History of Chinese Literature PKU NEWS 2004--12--06 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=102594025

Beijing, Peking University, Dec 6th, 2004: In nowadays, more than ten kinds of books about history of Chinese literature appear in China every year. And up till now, there are more than one thousand kinds of such books, where the problem of plagiarism exists. In the ―International Proseminar of History of Chinese Literature during 1904-2004‖ sponsored by the Chinese Literature departments of PKU and Suzhou University, some scholars expressed their astonishment towards such a phenomenon.

Professor Chen Pinyuan of the Chinese Literature Department of PKU points out in the proseminar that there is a common problem in so many books about the history of literature. That is seldom authors could see from the eyes of historian and make original breakthroughs in the field of the framework of their works. The existing books rarely differ from the style of Lu Xun‘s ―History of Chinese Novels‖. Other scholars think it‘s quite irresponsible to publish History of Literature so carelessly. But some scholars think we should not be so alarmed at the phenomenon which has something to do with the trend of every university editing textbooks themselves.

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The excavation of the Zhougong Temple Begins PKU NEWS 2004--10--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98260212

Beijing, Peking University, Oct 19th, 2004: The excavation of the ruins of Zhougong Temple located in Qishan County of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province began the day before yesterday. Experts said it was possible to find the carnal remains of Zhou Gong -- the lord of Zhou Dynasty. Xu Tianjin, the teacher from Dept. of Archaeology of PKU, told the reporters at the scene of the excavation that it was the highest level of Zhou Dynasty's tombs discovered so far and the tomb possibly belonged to a Zhou Dynasty king. Experts are excited about the tombs' academic value and believe the excavation will be a breakthrough in the archaeology of the Zhou Dynasty, and the most exciting point about it is the possibility to discover the carnal remains of Zhougong. During the opening ceremony of the excavation, officials from the Cultural Relics Department of Shaanxi Province iterated that the excavation was just a part of academic research, the media should play down with it, and it was quite possible that the tomb had already been raided since there were lots of grave robbers in nowadays. Backgrounds: Three main discoveries from the excavation of ruins of Zhougong Temple area since the beginning of the year 2004: the tiles from Qin and Han Dynasties; the ancient workshops of bronze ware; as many as 400 pieces of oracle bones and tootsie shells inscribed with ancient words. Zhou Gong Zhou Gong, named Ji Dan, was the fourth son of the King of Zhou Wenwang and a brother of the King of Zhou Wuwang. Zhou Gong, who used to assist the King of Zhou Wuwang to overthrow the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC), was a founding father of Western Zhou Dynasty. He acted as regent for seven years before he returned the power to the King of Zhou Chengwang. He got his title as Zhou Gong after his feud located in the territory of Zhou, according to historical records.

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Zhougong Temple located at the foot of Mount Fenghuang, 7.5km to the northwest of Qishan County was built in 618 AD commemorating famous lord of Zhou Dynasty Zhou Gong. There are other ancestors enjoying sacrifice in the Temple including Jiang, Houji, Emperor Wen, Jiangshang. The very tall ancient trees and gentle brook make it a very quiet place. There are also many palaces and caves. The artificial landscape and nature scenery combined makes it a provincial scenic spot, which is also the best place for tourism in Qishan County. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Wu Zhejian Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Vice-President Attends China High-Tech Trade Fair PKU NEWS 2004—10--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=98173677

Peking University, Beijing, Oct 17th, 2004: The Sixth China High-Tech Trade Fair opened at the Shenzhen Exhibition Center on October 12th. Peking University Vice-President Lin Junjing attended the opening ceremony while leading a group to the fair.

On the opening day, President Lin hosted several senior government officials, including Vice-Premier Wu Yi, Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai, and Vice-Minister of Education Wu Qidi, and then he introduced some of the exhibits from PKU to them. The next day, President Lin attended "the University Presidents Forum" and delivered a speech entitled "Encouraging Innovation and Serving the Society". He pointed out that a first-class university must achieve innovative accomplishments as well as cultivate creative people. "Only by applying innovative research works to serving the society can their value be realized," President Lin emphasized. During the fair, President Lin also attended the Sixth Shenzhen Virtual University Council and visited PKU Shenzhen Graduate School.

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PKU Designs Top-Class Ceramics Site Museum for Jingdezhen PKU NEWS 2004--10--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97723842

Beijing, Peking University, Oct 13th, 2004: According to the press conference held by the publicity department of the municipal Party committee in Jingdezhen, the city is planning to set up the largest ceramics site museum in the world----Yu Kiln Site Museum, which has been designed and programmed recently by the School of Archaeology and Museology of PKU, and the scale and level of which are comparable with those of the Museum of Terra - Cotta Warriors and Horses in Mausoleum of First Emperor of Qin. Yu Kiln Site Museum consists of three parts----the historic site area, the museum area and the historical street area, for the sake of protecting not only the kiln ruins, the way that scraps of broken ceramics had been buried and accumulated, but also typical stratums, government office and work shop sites, ancient trees and famous wood species, traditional domestic houses and shops as well as other relevant kiln ruins. Proper measures will be taken to prevent the museum from being burglarized. On the one hand, advanced vibration inductors will be installed in most vulnerable parts of the historic site and museum area. On the other hand, infrared alarm devices and video recording devices will be located around the museum. Both of them will be supervised and controlled by the operation center. Edited By : Wang Fanfan Translated By : Weng Shanshan Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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Progress Made in National 973 Project PKU NEWS 2004--10--08 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=97461237

Peking University, Beijing, Oct 8th, 2004: Research progress in the National 973 Project "the Basis and Application of Cell's Life Activities" is evaluated today in Beijing. This project was set up in 1999, with eight institutions participating in, including Peking University, Beijing Normal University and Shanghai Cell Biology Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Professor Ding Mingxiao of PKU College of Life Science is acting as chief scientist in the project. According to the 973 Project evaluating methods, Prof. Ding is appointed as director of the evaluating group. Experts of the evaluating group consent that all of the eight sub-projects are progressing smoothly and contributing to the success of the whole project. In addition, researchers in the project have published several high quality papers and the project also helps to cultivate creative research groups. Chief scientist Prof. Ding will report the evaluation results to the Ministry of Science and Technology in November this year.

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The Trial Excavation of the Western Dynasty Noble Tombs Began PKU NEWS 2004--09—30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96710517

Peking University, Beijing, Sep 30th, 2004:The trial excavation of Western Dynasty noble tombs around Zhou Gong Temple in Qishan County has begun. Police in Qishan County has deployed and enhanced the guard of the spot to guarantee without the least risk. Zhou Gong Temple archaeological team, jointly set up by Archaeology Graduate School of Shaanxi Province and School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University, is responsible for the trial excavation of the noble tombs. They received the formal document from State Cultural Relics Bureau 10 days ago, ratifying them to excavate two grand tombs. The excavation is tensely carrying on at present. According to the introduction of a comrade engaged in archaeological work for many years, the trial excavation of the Western Zhou Dynasty around Zhou Gong Temple and the confirmation of the tomb masters‘ identity will have great significant meaning to find out the whole appearance of the tombs, make clear the quality of Zhou Gong Temple site and advance the research of division of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties.

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The First Chinese College Forum of Intellectual Property Dropped the Curtain PKU NEWS 2004--09--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96426103

Peking University, Beijing, Sep. 28th, 2004: The First Chinese College Forum of Intellectual Property was held in Beijing on September 24th to 26th, which was sponsored by the Technology Development Center of the National Education Ministry and undertaken by Peking University, Tsinghua University and Beijing Research Institute of High and New Technology Intellectual Property. Participants were the leaders of the Education Ministry, the Technology Ministry and the National Bureau of Intellectual Property. Over 100 representatives also took part in this forum. They were from more than 70 universities such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, University of Science and Technology of China, Nanjing University, Zhejiang University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University. Vice-minister of the Education Ministry Zhao Qinping, vice-director-general of the National Bureau of Intellectual Property Right Zhang Qin, secretary-general of the Technology Ministry Zhang Jing‘an, director of the Technology Development Center of the National Education Ministry Li Zhiming, vice-president of Peking University Lin Jianhua, and other delegates presented at the opening ceremony on Sep. 24th and delivered their speeches. This forum centered on two subjects—the management of university intellectual property right and the transfer of university technology. During the meetings, there were all together eight theme-lectures, with sub-forums divided into 5 groups, each focusing on a specific topic and having speeches and discussions.

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TOEIC BOOM IN CHINA (B) PKU NEWS 2004--09--28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=96425873

By Guo Xiaoqian Peking University, Beijing, September 28th , 2004：With the former introduction of TOEIC, today we interviewed Mr. Li Wenkai, the main inspector of Sylvonlearning Company, which is the agency to extend TOEIC in China and he gave us accurate explanations to our concerns. 1 As we all know, TOEIC has a history of 25 years and what I want to know is that why it enjoys such popularity throughout the long period? What do you think is the biggest advantage of TOEIC compared with other English Tests? Mr. LI Well, I think there are two points to make. First of all, although it is a test of English, it is also a product. In the past twenty-five years, ETS has plunged a lot of time and money into TOEIC to make sure its authority, justice and independence from any specific career. Second, it best recurs the real working environment and can test a person‘s community level to the largest scale and that‘s why it is so attractive to many famous international corporations and some aggressive local companies. 2 Thank you. Now TOEIC has come to China and what is the current status in China, for example, its popularity among college students? Mr. Li: Actually, two groups of people are included in our customers‘ list. One is whom you have mentioned just now—the college students, but the reason why they will take this test is that it is a prerequisite for their applying for jobs. So our second group is a body of companies. What‘s more, as a professional test of English, its main customer is the latter one. 3. Another thing, what is the future plan for your company to further develop its market in China？ Mr. Li I think our main task is still to widen our market in the company group. Having more companies accept TOEIC and make TOEIC a necessity in application is our focus. Besides, we will also spread TOEIC on compass in cooperated with the Government‘s related program, whose aim is to improve students‘ competitive powers and adds their chance to win. Above all, we will make our own contribution if needed. 4. What will be the outlook of TOEIC? Well, in Japan and Korea, the number of the people who have taken TOEIC is over

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By Guo Xiaoqian As one of the ETS‘S products, TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) hadn‘t come to China until November 2002, while it has demonstrated aggressive development throughout the whole nation within such a limited period. More and more college graduate students begin to aware its effect and recognition by over 5,000 national and international companies such as Haier, Hisense, TCL, Nike, Toshiba, and Microsoft. Designed in 1979 by ETS, TOEIC was first popular in non-English-speaking countries like Japan and South Korea. In those areas, a wide range of people, including little kids and successful businessmen all participated in this test. TOEIC didn‘t enter Europe and American until last decade and began its global plan. Two sections compose the test and each of them has 100 questions with a limited time of 60 minutes and is believed to be able to show one‘s overall English abilities. TOEIC, sometimes referred to as ―Business TOEFL‖，mainly focus on testing people‘s communication skills in real international environments, which differs from TOEFL which is a necessity for further overseas study, thus it is quite favored by international corporations on recruiting and promoting. ―I think TOEIC is one of the keys for our people to be globally potential in the future,‖ said Manager Lin from the department of human resources of Panasonic Company.

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Talents for Digital Game Design in Deficiency PKU NEWS 2004--09--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=95822208

Peking University, Beijing, Sep 21st, 2004: The ―2004 PKU International Digital-Based Production Annual and the Digital Art Talents Education Forum‖ was held at Peking University on Sep.18th, which is sponsored by the School of Software, Peking University. This annual and forum has not only attracted the participation of some domestic training base for digital art talents, such as the Academy for Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, but also received attention from some internationally famous game manufacturers such as Shengda Network Co., Dream Works and Industrial Light & Magic( ILM). Earlier, on Sept. 17th, Tsinghua Wanbo Co. announced its formal cooperation with a Korean company under the support of the Guide Center for Job Training of the Nation Labor and Social Security Department, and planned to promote all around their training program for game designers in November. In May, the School of Game Design founded by Beijing Science and Technology Co., Ltd. Cooperatively with a Hong Kong company, was also enrolling and training students extensively.

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First Employment Rate of Graduates from Beijing Colleges Approaching 90% PKU NEWS 2004--07—15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89941290

Beijing, July 15, 2004:Beijing Education Committee has recently publicized the employment rate of graduates from colleges and universities in Beijing this year. The first employment rate of graduates from colleges and universities by July 2nd in Beijing this year is 89.43%, with that of graduate students reaching 92.84% and undergraduates reaching 88.44%. The first employment rate of junior college students (including students from professional schools) is 88.45%, higher than that of undergraduates. Reaching 88.33% this year, there is a big increase of nearly 30% from a year ago in the employment rate of graduates from higher professional colleges, compared to 53% in 2002 and 62.4% in 2003, which was the lowest among all kinds of recordings of formal schoolings in former years. According to relevant principals of Beijing Education Committee, the number of graduates in Beijing this year is over 120,000, about 20,000 more than that of last year. The main characteristics of the employment of graduates of this year are: the number of graduates from inland going to western part of China keeps increasing, the proportion of graduates who sign the employment agreement and go to Beijing subordinate units and all kinds of corporations is increasing while that of graduates who go abroad and apply for non-employment is descending. Beijing colleges and universities are taking an active part in exploiting the employment market for graduates and collecting useful information, in order to make the situation of employment of graduates better and increase the employment rate. The Science and Technology University of Beijing has hold two large-scale and more than 150 small-scale meetings of inviting applications for jobs, offering help for employing units and graduates. Some colleges and universities not only invite employing units to campus, but also step out of campus to exploit markets. Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) has sent workers of employment to more than 30 cities around China and more than 300 employing units, getting information of the personnel demand as well as recommending graduates. The first employment rate of all the graduates from BIT approaches 98%, an increase of more than 10 percentage point compared with that of last year.

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School Helps Student Start-ups PKU NEWS 2004--07--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89701831

Shanghai, July 13, 2004: Shanghai Second Polytechnic University will launch the city's first internships for future business people later this month. The university is hoping to provide prospective business owners with more practical experience. The first batch of 20 internships, selected by the university and a consulting expert panel, will involve stores run by successful locals who have been in business for at least two years. Students who intend to open their own store will be allowed to gain practical experience for one week, university officials said. "We would like successful small business people to help create new bosses," said Ding Xinmin, vice director at the university's continuing education college. Launched in the late 1990s, business training has tended to be theory-based. Sun Xiaojian, 25, who wanted to open a private language training school, said students and beginners were still at a loss when they started despite textbook knowledge. "Lack of practical experience and internship opportunities is one of the reasons the city has a low number of businesses starting up," said Sheng Zuhuan, official with Shanghai Labor and Social Security Bureau. With the internships beginners will spend time in a store and watch how everything is handled from sourcing to delivery. Ding Zhijun, owner of a local water delivery station, said that she would be more than willing to give out all her lessons and experiences. The businesses involved in the intern program will be paid 300 yuan (US) for each "student" they accept. They will receive another 200-yuan bonus if the students succeed in starting a business, the university said. Edited By : Hu Xiaoling Source : www.chinaview.cn Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback: ● business studies by Saraha Ayeng'o 2004--0-7- 14: 1

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PKU Organizes Comprehensive Research of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal PKU NEWS 2004--07--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89333734

Peking University, Beijing, July 5, 2004: A group mostly composed of teachers and students of PKU set out from Beijing to investigate the ecological infrastructure of land and resource along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The whole research covers the distance of ten thousand kilometers, which indicates that the formal initiation of the Heritage Corridor Research of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The purpose of the research is to inspect the situation of the nature, environment, urbanization and cultural relic protection along the Great Canal and bring forward a blue print of the integral protection of the Great Canal on the basis of the inspection so as to provide the reference to the related departments and accumulate experience for the further cultural relic research. The research will last one month, from July 2 to August 5, passing through six provinces and cities including Beijing, Tianjing, Hubei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang and use bicycles as vehicles. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the earliest and longest man-made canal in the world. The canal was first built in the 5th century BC and was substantially extended twice during the Sui and Yuan dynasties. The canal begins at Tongxian County in Beijing in the north and ends in Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province in the south and is 1,801 kilometers in length, which is the economic and cultural communication bridge of the north and south. In nowadays, the speedy urbanization process and the enormous landscape change projects such as the water diverting projects from the south to the north, offer great opportunities to the sustainable development of our country. In the recently held 28th annual World Heritage Meeting in Suzhou, the director of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage expressed that after the comprehensive evaluation of the Great Canal, China will initiate the formal candidate for the World Heritage List. This research organized by PKU will promote the candidate work of the Great Canal. This activity not only included students of College of Environmental Sciences and the graduate school of Landscape Architecture, but also attracted students from many other universities, such as Tsinghua University, Beijing Forestry University and

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Hunan Province Culture Research Association of PKU Investigate in City of Zhangjiajie PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89252450

Summer vacation social practice group of Hunan province culture research association of Peking University arrived at Zhangjiajie on July 5th and carried out research activities immediately after their arrival without a stop. It was at the invitation of Zhangjiajie government that Hunan Province Culture Research Association of PKU went to Zhangjiajie to have an investigation. During the investigation period, the group will inspect the education of Zhangjiajie, which is full of minority character and local color, the prospect of the education, and other issues related to education. According to the schedule, the group will also have rich and colorful activities in several middle schools and some depressed areas of Zhangjiajie.

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Dental Hospital's Presidents Symposium Held in Beijing PKU NEWS 2004--07--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=89079873

Peking University, Beijing, July 5, 2004: The 1st ―Chinese Dental Hospital‘s Presidents Symposium‖ was held during June 8th to 10th in Beijing. The Symposium was organized by Chinese Stomatological Association, Ministry of Health P.R. China and Stomatology School of Peking University. The Vice minister of Ministry of Health Ma Xiaowei delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. ―Along with the improvement of people‘s living condition, the international position of China‘s stomatology has been rising rapidly during recent years,‖ He said. ―Furthermore, there was much potential space to explore in the future.‖ In his speech, Mr. Ma also mentioned that how to solve the problem of administration in China‘s dental hospitals had become more and more critical nowadays. With reference to the reformation, Mr. Ma alleged that all the people should obey the medical regularity strictly. The focus of reformation was to improve the quality of medical service and the professional training for talents. The first round of symposium was held after the opening ceremony. Medical professionals from all over the country were gathering together, showing their appreciation of this precious chance, from which they can share experience and collaborate for development. In the end, they all expressed great confidence in the future of China‘ stomatology science.

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PKU started the 2004 ― Chinese College Students Drama Festival‖ PKU NEWS 2004--06—28 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88475484

Peking University, Beijing, June 28, 2004: The 2004 ― Chinese College Students Drama Festival‖, organized by Chinese Dramatists Association and Beijing Dramatists Association, will be held in Beijing and Guangzhou this August. As the most active participant and the most excellent campus drama club, Peking University‘s Drama Club was invited to give a performance on the opening ceremony. PKU's Drama Club is one of the most famous and successful one among the amateur drama associations in Beijing, the influence if which is no less than any other professional ones. Students from PKU‘s Drama Club were taking part in the organization and service work since the first Chinese College Students Drama Festival. The performances they have ever given were highly praised from both professionals and amateurs circles. The committee of this year‘s festival has agree to release the famous play‖ The Fly‖ as the opening performance. ―The Fly‖ came from the work of Paul Sartre, who was one of the most famous philosophers in the 20th century. The original work was a tragedy about the commitment of murders and revenges taking place in the Ancient Greek royals. Recomposed and directed by He Ye, a former graduate from PKU, the play took on a brand-new look for the audience.

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PKU MBA Internship Base Set up in Shanghai Anting New Town PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=88042761

The opening ceremony of MBA internship base was held on June 14th in Anting new town, an important town in the west of Shanghai. Meanwhile the first batch of MBA students at PKU Guanghua School of Government went there to do the research about the development and construction of Anting. Guanghua Management School is regarded as ―Huangpu Military School‖ in Business Circle. MBA at Guanghua Management School is one of the most popular MBA Programs in China at present. The courses that it gives are aimed to train international first-rank managers for big enterprises and government. In practical teaching, it pays attention to the fundamental theory teaching of business management as well as the combination of practice and theory, which foster students‘ ability to analyze and solve problems. Anting new town, as the core living area of Shanghai international car town, creates a new period of town construction because of its advanced living concept, high construction quality and perfect facilities. The rapid development of Shanghai, the bright future of car town and the perfect facilities of Anting, have a strong attraction to MBA students to devote themselves to it. This is also the very reason that Guanghua Management School of PKU chose Anting as its internship base.

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Chinese University Graduates Challenged by Salary Fall PKU NEWS 2004--06--16 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=87441741

Beijing, June 16th, 2004:This year Chinese university graduates face with the cold wave of the "salary fall", their starting salary a quarter to nearly one third lower than that of last year's graduates, who themselves had experienced a difficult time finding an ideal job. Some graduates even proposed they would accept a "zero-salary job" or "no-salary job" on their resume, with hopes of catching the eye of employers. A survey by a Beijing University research team in 2003 showed that the average monthly salary for a Chinese university graduate was only 1,550.7 yuan. Even the now white-collar job-holders also saw with a broken heart their salary drop by 14.7 percent last year, especially those in the IT industry, reported China Newsweek, citing a survey by ChinaHR.com. According to the Ministry of Education, China will see 2.8 million college graduates hit the job market in the summer of 2004,an increase of 680,000 over the same time last year, and by 2005, the number is expected to reach a record 3.4 million. The employment rate of university graduates would exceed 70 percent by this September, which at the same time means that at least 800,000 graduates will join the ranks of the unemployed immediately after they leave school. According to another ChinaHR.com survey, most university graduates hoped to get a monthly salary between 2,000 and 3,000 yuan in 2003. However, the 1,000-2,000 salary range becomes the expectation of most of this year's university graduates. The Taihe Enterprise Management Consulting, a Beijing-based human resources company, said that the salary fall does not indicate that graduates are not excellent as before, but that the employers are more rational in selecting future employees. "The employers prefer recruiting experienced staff members, for they worry that it is not so easy for university graduates to adjust themselves to their work in one or two years," said Ren Zhanzhong, director of the Beijing Employment Instruction Center for University Graduates. "So more and more employers wouldn't like to pay for training them." "The universities should readjust their planning of majors and curriculum to adapt to the needs of market, offer their students more job training occasions and

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Survey Shows College Students Optimistic about Government PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86919780

Most Chinese college students agree with the government's policies and are optimistic about China's future, says a survey released by the Ministry of Education June 2. The survey shows that most college students in China are in good and healthy state of mind and they have a strong impetus to pursue better development. Most of the college students surveyed agreed that the present state leaders are trustworthy and resolute in making decisions. In their mind, the leadership collective is very close to its people and thinks from people's view. Apart from self-development, college students are much concerned about issues of the country's development, including corruption, conflicts brought by imbalanced regional economic development, employment and rural development. The young people also care about China's political system reform and believe it is a step-by-step procedure. 96 percent of the students agree with the concept of coordinated and sustainable development, proposed by the Communist Party of China last year, and 95 percent of the college students are optimistic about the promotion of China's status in the international community. Compared with the past, modern young people have a strong sense of competition and rights protection and believe self-development mainly relies on individual ability and self-struggle, says the survey. The survey indicates that most of the students are satisfied with the teachers' moral qualities but say the teachers' innovative ability is low. They have an urgent need for quickening reform of teaching in higher educational institutes, says the survey. College students are considered the most active part of society and, in some extent, their state of mind tells the state of the society. This is the 13th survey conducted by the Ministry of Education on college students' state of mind. It collected approximately 15,100 questionnaires from 75 colleges in

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Steering Committee for PKU Press Founded PKU NEWS 2004--06--03 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86746288

Peking University, Beijing, June 3, 2004: On the afternoon of June 3, Peking University Press steering committee held its first meeting, and administrative vice president of Peking University Chi Huisheng, members of the committee and officers of Peking University Press attended the meeting. The members of the steering committee are influential representatives from all the subjects of Peking University. Chi Huisheng pointed out that the aim to establish the committee was to strengthen the direction of the university to the press, and it would make contributions to build the press into the first-class university press. Prof. Chen Lai said that the council could feedback the opinions of subject construction to the press. Wang Mingzhou, head of Peking University Press, expressed that the press would make full of the abundant resources of Peking University and serve the scientific research and talent education. Zhang Liming, chief editor of Peking University Press, further emphasized the guidelines of Peking University Press and disclosed that the press was planning to found oversea publishing directing council to enter the world market. It was reported that Peking University Press had published over six thousand titles. According to a survey of Nanjing University, Peking University was the first among university presses in academy.

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English Tests Trigger Gold Rush in China PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86664257

Lan Lin, a sophomore university student in Beijing is busy planning her summer vacation, but does not plan to travel or do any part-time work. She will enroll in a training school to improve her English. "I need to prepare for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) during the holiday, so that I may have enough time to go through GRE (Graduate Record Examination) in the next semester," she said. Lan's boyfriend, a joint-venture employee, also studies at an evening school, preparing for BULATS (Business Language Testing Service), a professional English test. Lan and her boyfriend are typical of hundreds of thousands of Chinese who are keen on various foreign tests, which they believe will greatly help their future career and studies. The trend has attracted the attention of foreign testers and also created huge potential for the training sector. The IELTS alone attracts more than 90,000 Chinese to sit for the exam each year, according to statistics from the British Council, the cultural and educational section of the British Embassy in China. Besides TOEFL and IELTS, which have been in China for many years, some new professional language tests entered the country recently, such TOPE (Test of Professional English), TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) and BULATS. Many of these tests have chosen to co-operate with the government, in order to share a larger slice of cake in the market. Insiders pointed out the reason why foreign tests have their eyes on China is that the country is still an importer in the educational sector. China's existing university system cannot meet the demands of the job market, said Tan Yijian, dean of Guangzhou-based Alcanta College of Foreign Languages. The entry of an increasing number of tests brings a bright future for the training sector. There are more than 500,000 places filled annually in training schools in China, according to statistics from New Oriental Education and Technology Group, China's largest training school. The group, which has 12 branches throughout the country,

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London School of Economics to Give Summer Courses in China PKU NEWS 2004--06 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86664113

Peking University, Beijing, June , 2004： London School of Economics, the world famous one in England, will cooperate with China Center for Economic Research， PKU and give summer courses in China for the first time from August 16th to September 3rd this year. The courses cover a wide range of economic fields, including business analysis and assessment, finance market, finance metrology, mid –period macroeconomics and economy management. London School of Economics, famous for its economic and business courses, as well as with Cambridge and Oxford are the top three universities in England. The three-week summer course has progressed a lot since it was started in 1989 and about 2000 students attend it every year in London .The courses given in Beijing are well selected. For more information, please visit: http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/summerSchool/china/Default.htm http://www.lsechina.com Edited By : Chen Hong Translated By : Si Tuyu Source : Beida News (in Chinese) Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Professor Liu Jianwen Appointed Chief-Expert of Project Funded by World Bank PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86595734

Authorized by China's Ministry of Finance and World Bank, China's National Bureau of Tax receives a new fund to start the research project aimed at reforming and improving the tax law system after China's entry to WTO. Liu Jianwen, professor of PKU Law School and director of PKU Finance and Economics Law Research Center is appointed China's chief-expert of this project. Over 40 law experts from Peking University, Renmin University of China, Central University of Finance and Economics, China University of Political Science and Law, East China University of Politics and Law, as well as from the United Stated, Britain, Japan, Russia and Germany, will work on the sub-projects of this research task funded by World Bank. And Prof. Liu is in charge of two of the sub-projects, researching on fundamental theories of taxing and the reform of China's taxing legislation respectively. The conference of starting this research project was held at Beijing International Hotel on May 31st. Since the entry of WTO, China's tax law system has been unable to deal with the new economic environment and new rule of competition. Therefore, to reform and improve the tax law system is very urgent and should be put on the agenda. The start-up of this project will exert great influence on the reform of China's tax law system.

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PKU President Xu Zhihong Talks about PKU Teaching Reforms PKU NEWS 2004—06--01 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86234822

Peking University, Beijing, Jun. 1, 2004: PKU President Xu Zhihong talked about the present teaching reforms of PKU in an interview with China Youth Daily. Peking University has made a series of teaching reforms in recent years, especially since last year. When faced with the question about the cause of the reforms, President Xu said that, Peking University made a survey about the employment of PKU graduates in 1988 and found that many graduates‘ jobs were not related to their majors. All the special courses are designed with great efforts by the university, however, only a few students can make use of them after graduation. This situation urged PKU to realize that, the society has changed a lot while the universities made no changes. As a result, PKU decided to reform and then established the teaching guidelines of ―strengthen the groundwork, lessen the major differences, teach students by individuals, and cultivate students by groups‖. Then how to put the guidelines into practice? Xu Zhihong answered that, based on the guideline, PKU fix on the idea of ―carrying out groundwork education in low grades and specialty education with great openness in high grades‖, which aims at stressing the ability and activity of students in study and finally establishing the education pattern centered on individuals. The education with great openness is mainly embodied in the ―Yuanpei Program‖ and the setting of general electives. Peking University emended the teaching plan with large scale in 2002, which annulled the restricted elective courses and intensified construction of the general elective courses, and formed a sound course system. Peking University has reduced the credit hour to 140 from the early 150 to 170, which is the lowest all over the country. At the meantime, PKU will set up the undergraduate advisor system and add the scientific research fund for undergraduates. As for the purpose of the reforms, Xu Zhihong said, everything is for the students. Since Peking University has the best students in China, PKU should cultivate them using the best teaching methods. ―Whatever difficulties we may meet, we will go on our reforms. It is right the place the spirit of PKU lies,‖ said Xu Zhihong.

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Kitchen Hand at Tsinghua University Scores High in TOEFL PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=86142899

It would not be easy for an outstanding student at a prestigious university to score as high as 630 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). But a young chef at Tsinghua University, one of the top 10 universities in China, scored 630 the first time he took the test. Zhang Liyong, 29, is from a remote mountainous village in East China's Jiangxi Province and has worked as a migrant worker in Guangzhou and Beijing for 10 years. Like many country boys, Zhang dreamed of going to college when he was a senior high school student. But, in 1994, he had to quit high school because he could not afford to continue, even though he had just one more year left before graduation. He made a bold decision to move south to make money to support his family. On arriving in Guangzhou, Zhang first entered a bamboo artifact factory and then moved to an export-oriented toy factory. Almost everything in Zhang's workshop was printed in English. The order was written in English, and the toys and packaging boxes were all printed in English. Zhang took out his English textbooks and bought a small English-Chinese dictionary to find out the meaning of English words on the boxes. One day, the factory received a number of foreigners and he saw a young Chinese interpreter in a neat suit talking freely with them. Although he did not understand a single word, Zhang perceived his ambition was stirred. With the help of his uncle, Zhang, 21, moved north in June 1996 to work as a chef in the No. 15 dining hall of Tsinghua University. When he first arrived at the university, Zhang felt the university's students were lucky. But after walking around the campus, he began to understand that it was not too late for him to improve himself. He decided to pursue English studies. He bought some teaching materials and began to teach himself English. On the wall in front of his desk, there is his written motto: "In a young man's dictionary there is no such word as failure." For the past eight years, Zhang has spent almost all his spare time studying English, setting aside his other interests playing cards and watching TV. Zhang's high TOEFL score prompted him to pursue a Bachelor's degree in International Trade at Peking University. After he finishes his studies, he plans to continue his studies abroad.

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PKU Participated in 7th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo PKU NEWS 2004--05--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85970939

Beijing, May 26, 2004: The 7th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo concluded in China International Exhibition Center on the afternoon of May 26. Peking University took part in the expo and attracted more than 10 thousand visitors. Peking University mainly exhibited the high-tech productions achieved in recent years, including the fields such as electric informational technology, advanced materials and environment protection, biology and chemistry. Though this expo Peking University publicized her high-tech achievements and strengthened the connection with the enterprises.

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China will invest 10 billion Yuan boarding schools in western rural areas PKU NEWS 2004--05--29 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85970759

Peking University, Beijing, May 29, 2004: According to Chen Weiguang, vice director of finance department of Ministry of Education, in the following four years (from 2004 to 2007), China will invest 10 billion Yuan (some 1.2 billion US dollars) to help the western rural areas to build and renovate 6,400 boarding schools. This program is expected to help more than 3.2 million students from local impoverished families gain access to education. In 2003, China has put 6 billion Yuan into the project to renovate the dilapidated buildings in elementary and middle schools across the country, and invested 9-billion-yuan into the distance education for elementary and middle schools in rural areas. Besides, the ―two bases‖ program, which is to popularize the nine-year compulsory education and eliminate adult illiteracy in by and large in the western rural areas, will get an investment of about 10 billion Yuan. According to the related research of World Bank, education is the most efficient way to help a poverty-stricken area. As a developing country with a large rural population, more than 80% of the elementary schools and more than 64% of the middle schools in China are located in the rural areas. In the late 1980s, with limited financial ability, Chinese government encouraged peasants to partake the expenditures of improving the educational conditions. With the development of the country, since 2001 the government has adjusted the policy and the rural educational expenditures are taken by central, provincial, city and county governments.

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E-governance conference to be held in Beijing PKU NEWS 2004--05--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85624155

Beijing, May 27th, 2004: The Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Information Industry, will hold an electronic governance technologies and application conference from Aug. 3 to 5 in Beijing. Shi Guangliang, vice secretary-general of the conference, said here Wednesday that eGovChina 2004 would include forums, symposia, an exhibition and other events. The focus of development for e-governance in China has already shifted from infrastructure building to application and service providing, Shi said. Experts estimated that China has an e-governance-related market valued at 40 billion yuan (4.8 billion US dollars), including 14 billion yuan worth of software products and service. Shi said that the exhibition would show network, audio and visual and memory products, as well as high-speed broadband telecommunication technologies. The organizers will also set up an on-line exhibition at the official website, www.egovchina.org. This is the third such conference since it was launched in 2002.

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SARS Vaccine Human Test Begins Through Efforts of PKU and CJFH PKU NEWS 2004--05--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85623994

Peking University, Beijing, May 22nd, 2004: Through joint efforts of scientists from PKU and medical experts from China-Japan Friendship Hospital(CJFH), SARS vaccine produced by scientists from PKU begins to be tested on human yesterday afternoon. This is the first SARS vaccine human test, after testes on sheep, horses and monkeys in the one-year battle against SARS. Following the clinical research plan, first the hospital recruits volunteers for the test, and then selects the testees based on strict criteria. So far, all the testees have had the physical check-up made by the hospital and prove to be healthy adults aged between 21 and 40. After the vaccination, the hospital will keep on watching all the testees and vaccinate them again later at different period of time.

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Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing Watched ―Our Town‖ PKU NEWS 2004--05--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85623938

By Zhang Yuan PKUNEWS, Beijing, May 23rd, 2004: Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing enjoyed the English drama ―our town‖ performed by PKU English department tonight at People's Theater. Tonight was the fourth and last show and also the most successful one. All the actors and actresses presented their best performance. On the audience seats there were foreign minister, Li Zhaoxing, who also graduated from English department PKU; Cheng Zhaoxiang, dean of the school of foreign languages, PKU; renowned English professors Liu Yiqing and Han Minzhong and Chen Ping, a famous professor from China Center for Economic Research. They watched through the show and enjoyed it a lot. After the show, Minister Li Zhaoxing met with the actors and actresses, the director and all the stage managers and talked with them affectionately. He remembered his college years and said that he was fond of playing dramas then. ―But your English now is better than ours at that time.‖ He said modestly. All the actors and actresses thought Minister Li was very kind and easy of approach. The other three performances were performed on May 21st, 22nd, in the evening and on the afternoon of my 23rd. The latter was an extra offer especially for the audience from the University of International Business and Economics. All of them were successful.

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Does Higher Degree Contradict with Love? PKU NEWS 2004—05--23 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85535498

Beijing, May 23rd, 2004: Nowadays in China, female doctoral students are sometimes called disdainfully as ―the third kind of human-being‖, while female master students are described as marginal groups wavering over love and no love. Does higher degree contradict with love? Recently the graduate union of East China Normal University conducted a study concerning love, marriage and sex to answer this question. The subjects were six hundred and sixty-two female graduate students studying in five Shanghai universities and their ages ranged from twenty to thirty. Among them 92.7 percent were female masters and the remaining female doctors and most of them were unmarried. The study revealed that one of the main reasons for the blankness of their affective experience was the limitation to their contact with male, especially for students of arts majors where female students were the majority. Moreover, the traditional ideology that men were more successful than women in their careers also stopped men from pursuing more successful women, which was also true for graduate students. Confronted with the choice between a happy family and a satisfactory career, 41.1 percent of the subjects were confused while 41.8 percent preferred the former. It was concluded in the study that the affective confusion of female graduate students resulted from the combination of tradition and modernization and demonstrated that it was urgently to strengthen the sex education to promote the equality between men and women.

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―China University Men Online‖ Opened PKU NEWS 200—05--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=85100511

Shanghai, May 18th, 2004:―China University Men online‖ (www.univchina.org) is a huge nonprofit integrated website launched by Education Ministry of China and undertaken by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which was prepared to construct as early as 2002 and was opened on this May 17th as its first period construction. The development of univchina has received great support from sina.com and eastday website, and more than 60 universities all over China including Peking University has taken part in the construction. The formal domain name of ―China University Men Online‖ is www.univchina.org, which is a combination of university and China. ―China University Men Online‖ aims at promoting advanced culture spreading in the university campus and facilitating the virtue‘s formation among the students, on which university men can exhibit their own elegant demeanors. The website also can be a national platform for students‘ study, communication and activities. The homepage of the website has set 12 editions at present, and it will soon begin the second period construction after hearing the advices from all over the country. Edited By : Hu Xiaoling Translated By : Sun Yuxiang Source : www.univchina.org Related Topic : Related News : Related Feedback:

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PKU Research Group Investigate in Jiangmen PKU NEWS 2004--05--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84929291

Jiangmen, May 17th, 2004: From May 10th to 12th, the fourth PKU research group of Jiangmen sustainable development strategy planning went to Jiangmen city to do investigations. This research group was led by Professor Gao Xiaoping, the president and secretary-general of China Administration Association. During the investigation, they went to the local Public Health Bureau, Science and Technology Bureau, Development planning Bureau and Education Bureau to carry out on-the-spot investigations, inspecting the development of social enterprises such as public health, science and technology, education of Jiangmen city and the quality of government services. By this investigation, the experts showed their satisfaction to the creative administration system, emergency management system, elemental education of the city and their effort to improve the investment situation. Those experts thought that government‘s highly effective work on the social management and public service lays a good foundation for the sustainable development. They also denoted that they would sort out our experience and practice and absorbed them to Jiangmen sustainable development strategy planning that was about to be constituted.

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Biopharmacy Experts from PKU Visited Beihai City PKU NEWS 2004--05--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84929241

Beihai, May 12th, 2004: PKU Professor Ru Binggen and Professor Yu Ruiyuan were invited by Beihai municipal government to lecture on the topic of current development of biopharmacy at the city's industrial park on the morning of May 12th. In their lecture, Prof. Ru and Prof. Yu mainly introduced present development of China's biopharmacy industry and the latest research discoveries to researchers working in Beihai City's health, science and technology departments. Prof. Ru, has been working in biopharmacy for many years and is an expert in protein engineering, protein structure and function. In this lecture, Prof. Ru elaborated on current trends in biopharmacy in terms of modern bio-medical technology as well as the application of biotechnology. "With the development of science and technology, more and more emphasis is placed on biotechnology, which has been applied widely to medicine, agriculture, light industry, marine industry, environmental protection, and so forth. Particularly, biopharmacy will provide a more reliable guarantee for people's health in the future." The day before the lecture, Prof. Ru visited the city's industrial park accompanied by several related officials. In addition to promoting academic communication between PKU and Beihai City, Prof. Ru's visit to the city also aimed at examining and evaluating the city's investment environment.

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China, Canada Cultivate Social Service Personnel for Rural Women PKU NEWS 2004--05--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84929202

Beijing, May 14th, 2004: A six-year project was launched on May 13 by the Chinese Women's College (CWC) and the University of Manitoba of Canada (UMC) on cultivating social service personnel to better protect the interests of the Chinese women in rural areas. The project, test launched in Beijing, southwest China's Sichuan Province and north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, includes giving post-graduate courses on social service to CWC teaching staff and training personnel in charge of women's affairs at the county level. CWC President Zhang Lixi, who is also director of the project on the Chinese side, said economic reform and the country's entry into the World Trade Organization have had great impact on Chinese citizens, especially women. Latest statistics show that 80 percent of the agricultural work is shouldered by women in some rural areas of China, since most men labor now in urban areas. However, the income of rural women is just half of men's, due to their lack of marketing knowledge. Apart from that, urban and rural disparities lowered the disadvantaged position of rural women, said Zhang, adding that discrimination against women and family violence still existed. James Gardner, representative of the UMC, said the project may help improve the educational and living skills of rural women and thus level up their position in family and society. Currently, most social service staff received education on anthropology and politics, and were without direct work experience, so China is in urgent need of improving its public service sector, he added.

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Satellite-based Distant Learning Launched in Beijing PKU NEWS 2004--05--4 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84929115

Peking University, Beijing, May 4th, 2004: Broadcasting studio, sponsored by Peking University Publishing House, China Universe Satellite Stock Company and Beijing Times Guanghua Company, was established in Beijing. It beamed ―Manager‘s Emotion Quotient‖ by Yu Shixiong, the famous master on management training, to 10,000-odd people distributed in over 60 branch conference halls located in 30 and 60 more provinces via satellite. The broadcasting process was spiced with the live interaction between Mr. and the audience, and Mr. Yu gave on- the- spot answers to various questions from audience in other parts. Compared with traditional distance-learning ways, web-based learning, for instance, satellite-based distant-learning is more advantageous in the aspects of screen quality and sound effects. Satellite-based distant-learning is a great revolutionary in the ways of learning training. Nowadays, it‘s an important tendency to build learning organization and learning city and then to build learning society. Satellite-based distant-training is imbued with being convenient and economic, thus has effectively overcome the disadvantages of traditional ways of distance- training and represents the developing trend of distant-training. Cheng Siwei, vice-chairman of NPC standing committee, deputy set high value on the new distance-training model of the School of Distance-training, and fully affirmed the sponsors‘ running experience and the excellent service.

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Recruitment Fair for Radio & Television Talents Held in Beijing PKU NEWS 2004--05--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84761495

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By Wang Yanda Peking University, Beijing, May 15, 2004 ―2004 Beijing International Radio and TV Week‖ held its first ―Recruitment Fair for Radio & Television Talents‖ in The China Millennium Monument, Beijing, from May 15th to 17th. During these three days, more than 200 media-related companies would attend this recruiting fair, hoping to take in targeted talents on a large scale. Not only did the traditional mass media, such like TV station, radio station and newspaper company, show up on the fair, but also some advertising agencies, public relation companies and new technique corporations eagerly joined in, with the intention of finding their targeted professionals on the recruitment fair. In spite of the rainy weather, the first day of the recruitment fair received hundreds of thousands of visitors. There were three categories of people attracted to the recruitment fair. The first one included the on-the-job ones, who have enough practical experiences and are willing to find even more suitable position. The second category involved those talents who have not stepped into the media field but have enough ambition and interest in this domain. The last one contained college graduates or future graduates who are majoring in media-related subject. Exceeded by hi-tech industry, media and communication has become the second most popular job target among the college graduates, according to a college job guidance center. On the fair, young faces were seen everywhere. There came two college students, who were both from School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University. One is a junior, named Wanda, who was expecting to find an intern job on the fair. Holding a thick pile of resume copies, she was wandering among different stands, hoping to squeeze into the crowds to have a little talk with the exhibitors. The other student, Ashley, was in the second year for her Master degree. ―My purpose of coming here is to get a close look at what is going on in the media world, my future career domain. I really want to get a clear picture of what is required, and what is deadly needed to be an excellent media talent.‖ She said. According to a recent statistic data collected by 51job.com，media and communication talents have become one of the most demanded talent resources in Beijing‘s job market. As Ashley had said, attending the recruiting fair is one of the most efficient ways for the college students to see what their future career may look like. Moreover, for those graduates who have already set up their minds to start job hunting as soon as they leave school, it is rather essential to walk out of the tower of ivory to get the first-hand information on their own

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Ministry of Education: Enlarge Postgraduate Enrollment and Maintain That of Doctor PKU NEWS 2004--05--09 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84515121

Peking University, Beijing, May 9th, 2004: According to CCTV, China's postgraduate education is keeping developing very fast. In 1998, the number of postgraduates enrolled all over the country is about 70 thousand, in 2003 0.26 million, and this year, the estimated number is about 0.33 million. Although the number of the postgraduates enrolled in China increases at an annual rate of 26%, the proportion of graduates is not appropriate in educational structure compared with that of the developed countries. In the developed countries, the ratio of undergraduate students, graduates and doctors is 25:10:1 while in China it is 36:4.2:1. There is only one doctor from among ten postgraduates in America but there is one from among 4.2 in our country. The direct result is that the size of the training becomes too large to ensure the quality of the training and the research fund. Therefore, Ministry of Education has decided that in order to adjust the educational structure, the number of postgraduates enrolled should be enlarged while the number of doctors should be limited.

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More University Students Trained for Military Service PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84410084

Universities across the country will enroll a record number of 8,000 students this year, who should promise to serve the army after graduation, according to sources from the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The PLA tried to entrust civilian universities to cultivate military professional officers from as early as 1998, as the PLA has found it difficult to satisfy its increasing demand for professionals, especially those majoring in electronic and mechanical engineering, if only depending on military universities. China published the regulation entrusting civilian universities to train military students for the PLA on May 30th of 2000. By now, there have been about 15,000 students of this kind studying at 90 universities, most majoring in engineering and information technology, according to an officer of the department. Both the high school students and junior university students can apply, only that the former need to pass the examination, he said. All of the 8,000 students will be entitled to a scholarship of 5,000 yuan (602 US dollars) a year with adjustment for cost-of-living differences during their study period. What is quite different from students of military schools, these students are enrolled under the same requirements as other civilian students and will be treated the same as their peers in civilian universities in daily life except for some basic military training. They can enjoy the freedom of common students and still have the chance to be postgraduates after making agreements with the military units. "I wished to be a military officer when I was a child, but I was afraid of tough physical training which I had to face in common training procedures. This kind of enrollment satisfied me with its more soft physical training and more colorful campus life," said Chu Xiong, a junior student of Beijing University of Science and Engineering who signed a contract promising to serve the army. Although most students choose to be military officers because of interest of the army, the financial aid and ensured employment are reasons why so many students make the choice, since the cost of higher education in China began to soar since the mid-1990s, said Liu Handong, official in charge of managing those students at

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PKU to Train Public Servants from Jinjiang PKU NEWS 2004--05--11 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84410006

Peking University, Beijing, May 11, 2004：On the opening ceremony of a special training class for the private enterprisers from Jinjiang, Fujian province held in Yingjie Communicating Center of Peking University, it was announced that PKU will launch a training program for the public servants of Jinjiang. Jinjiang, a coast city lying in the south east of Fujian Province, with more than 10,000 enterprises run by private citizens, created the remarkable ―Jinjiang Speed‖ and ―Jinjiang Efficacy‖. The enterprisers, who successfully created ―Jinjiang Model‖, noticing their lack of theory knowledge with the development of their enterprises, put down their onerous work and attended classes again. The quality of the enterprisers of Jinjiang city is continuously being improved, so the quality of public servants should also be improved in order to serve them well. The mayor of Jinjiang city declared that high quality of public servants was the guarantee of good service. So they were discussing with Peking University the training of more than 200 public servants by using the first-class teachers in China.

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Student Couple's Wedding Arouses Public Interest PKU NEWS 2004--05--01 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84327255

Tianjin, May 1st, 2004: The wedding of a junior student and her fiancé in the northern China municipality of Tianjin over May Day holiday has aroused the widespread interest of the local media and general public alike. Wang Yang and Liu Hang make pledges at their marriage ceremony held in Tianjin on May 1. Wang is a 23-year-old junior at Tianjin Normal University and Liu Hang is a doctorate at Tianjin University. China's marriage regulation, into effect on October 1 last year, allows any one up to the marriage age to marry. Before that, students were not allowed to marry while studying for their degrees. Wang Yang, invited over 20 classmates and most of her friends and relatives to her wedding at a four-star hotel in downtown Tianjin at the start of the holiday. She is the first full-time student in Tianjin ever to host wedding ceremony, which has received wide coverage by the local media. A Shanghai-based TV station even broadcast her wedding live. Wang said she was confident that married life would not conflict with her study. "It'll be a driving force instead because we'll encourage each other to move towards our established goals." Wang's bridegroom Liu Hang has a full-time job and is studying for a doctor's degree at the prestigious Tianjin University in his spare time, and Wang herself plans to go on to graduate school next year. "To get married is not a spur-of-the-moment idea," said Liu. "We're fully prepared to shoulder the responsibilities of married life and my single income is enough to cover our daily expenses." Their parents and teachers have all voiced support for their decision, saying they are adults and are capable of choosing their own life. Wang Jie, an associate researcher with the Tianjin Academy of Social Sciences, said "the society should show more understanding to the student couple, as long as they can find a balancing point between family life and campus life." At the start of the spring semester this year, the university issued a provisional regulation allowing students to marry and have children as long as they were of age according to relevant laws on marriage and family planning. Boys over 22 and girls over 20 can get married at school, and a student couple should be at least 23 and 25 years old respectively to have a child, says the regulation, citing the legal age.

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When nationwide colleges and universities started to recruit again in 1977, after the 10-year Cultural Revolution, many students who stood out in the competitive exam were already in their late 20s or even 30s and had to leave their spouses and children to receive higher education. The increasing number of teenage students in the following years led to a regulation in the 1980, in which China's education authorities outlawed marriage and childbirth on campus. The school authorities said they had removed the ban mainly to show respect for the students' rights and choices, and vowed to provide student couples with care and necessary help. East China's Shandong University based in the Shandong provincial capital Jinan was the first in China to remove the 24-year-old ban on marriage and childbirth on campus.

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Peking University Delegation Attended Mianyang Science Fair PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84326737

Peking University delegation, headed by Vice-president Lin Jianhua, attended the first Science Fair of Mianyang Science Town and Military-to-Civilian Scientific Achievements Exchange Fair held in Mianyang, Sichuan Providence from April 26th to 29th. Vice-president Lin Jianhua was present at the opening ceremony, held in the square of Mianyang Science Exhibition Center, and visited PKU‘s exhibition booth. PKU high-tech achievements cover a wide range of fields, including electronic information technology, new material, environmental protection, biology, fine chemical industry and so on. Also, our introduction centered on the items characterized by military-civilian combination and military-to- civilian in the scientific achievements recommendation fair. This fair reinforced the communication and cooperation between our campus and others. Lin Jianhua held talks with leaders of Chinese Academy of Engineering, and they delved into the further cooperation. Lin also met with the leaders from Mianyang bureau of education and the headmasters of two key middle schools, and they exchanged views on PKU‘s recruitment in Mianyang.

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PKU Students Mark 85th Anniversary of May 4th Movement PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=84157102

University students in Beijing held a spate of memorial activities to mark the 85th anniversary of the May 4th Movement on the day, which ushered in the new democratic revolution in China. At 5 a.m., 200 students from Peking University arrived at the Tian'anmen Square to watch the ceremony of the national flag hoisting. Then the League members made the oath solemnly, vowing to carry on the May 4th Spirit and shoulder the responsibility for the country's modernization. In 1919, a group of young students and intellectuals from Peking University and the former body of Beijing Normal University, Beijing Normal School launched the May 4th Movement, a great patriotic movement with the participation of many people from all walks of life, resolutely fighting against imperialism and feudalism. Chinese youngsters have employed high-tech means to celebrate the May 4th Movement. Earlier on April 30, students from Peking University exchanged views on May 4th Spirit in a teleconference with their fellows from Zhongshan University and Guangzhou University in South China's Guangdong Province thousands of kilometers away. "The young generation shoulders an even greater responsibility in China's modernization drive. We should always be ready to learn, from fellow students across the world, and from our history," said Zou Shuyu, a student from Peking University. Student associations from Peking University, Tsinghua University and Beijing Jiaotong University have established the connections with several Beijing suburban districts and counties, expecting to contribute to the society through their field trip in these areas.

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Chinese Universities Hold Education Exhibition in Nepal PKU NEWS 2004--04--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82364403

KATHMANDU, April 17th, 2004:The two-day China Education Exhibition 2004 kicked off here Saturday in a bid to provide information for the Nepalese students willing to study in China. As many as 26 universities from various parts of China, including the world-famous Tsinghua University, Fudan University and Tongji University are participating in the exhibition, the second of its kind in the Himalayan kingdom. The exhibition was jointly organized by the China Scholarship Council under the Chinese Education Ministry, the Chinese Embassy to Nepal and the Arniko Society of Nepal, a Sino-Nepal friendship organization. The aim of the exhibition is to impart first-hand knowledge and information to prospective Nepalese students and their families about the Chinese education system, individual universities and courses they offer. At the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Nepali Minister of Education and Sports Hari Bahadur Basnet said: "Nepal and China maintain friendly relationships in various fields, which can be further strengthened through this exhibition." ―China's education system is at the international level, and it is suitable for Nepalese students," Basnet noted. He hoped the Chinese side will provide more chances and scholarship for the Nepalese students who want to study in China in the future. For his part, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Sun Heping said that China has given top priority to education, which is regarded as its basic state policy. Therefore, China has paid more attention to international cooperation and exchanges in the field of education. The exhibition would offer the Nepalese students an important opportunity to consult with China's universities and help them develop direct contacts with the universities. Interested Nepalese students can apply for admission for the summer 2004 session directly at the exhibition, he added. About 1,200 Nepalese students are currently studying different subjects such as medicine, engineering, tourism and business administration in China. The Chinese government has made available scholarship to 800 Nepalese students during the last four decades. There are more than 400 universities and colleges in China admitting over 500,000 foreign students in recent years.

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6,000 Volunteer Graduates Needed for Western China PKU NEWS 2004--04--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82099360

Beijing, April 13th, 2004: China will recruit a second group of 6,000 volunteer graduates to help develop impoverished western regions in 2004, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC) and the Ministry of Education jointly announced Tuesday. With 4,000 still working in the western regions, the total number of volunteer graduates will reach 10,000 in 2004, said Zhao Yong, member of the Secretariat of the CYLC Central Committee. The Chinese government launched the "Go West" program last year, which calls for college graduates to provide volunteer service in the western regions, where they are most needed. Under the program, volunteer graduates are annually recruited and selected to work in the western regions, mainly in the fields of education, health, agricultural sciences, poverty reduction, and youth work management, for one to two years after passing the required exams. In addition to extra allowances for living expenses and other preferential employment policies, the volunteer graduates can enjoy new special policies during civil service recruitment, said Zhao Yong, also director of the office in charge of the program. The people and governments of the western regions highly praised the work of the volunteer graduates, which has benefited both the local society and volunteers themselves, said Zhao. The 6,000 new volunteers will first be selected from those graduates who major in agriculture, forestry, hydraulics engineering, law, medical science and software, those from western regions and those who prefer to work for two years. Though rich in natural resources, China's western regions are badly in need of human resources, as professionals there account for only 15.5 percent of the national total, while the population accounts for 28.8 percent of China's population.

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PKU Specialist to Attend the Conference Named by Public Arts in China PKU NEWS 2004--04--15 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=82098513

Peking University, Beijing, Apr. 15th, 2004: The academic activities under the theme of Public Arts in China will be held in middle October, 2004; which is one of the culture promotion project of Shenzhen City, originated by the Painters Association of Shenzhen City, Weng Jianqing, the scholar of Peking University, has been invited to attend the conference. Altogether 20 scholars in the field of culture, construction, environmental arts, fine arts etc. from all around China will attend this conference. They will present their research papers around the topic studied out by the conference and discuss about them. The conference will also publish the collection of these papers named by Public Arts in China. This conference would be the first high-level academic conference on public arts held in China.

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Intellectuals Stand Up Against Foreign Language Tests PKU NEWS 2004--04--12 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81818323

Shanghai, Apr. 12th, 2004: Chinese intellectuals have been grumbling about foreign language tests, which they are required to pass to obtain higher professional titles. "I'm 54 now and don't want to torture myself with these novel English words, so I will not participate in any foreign languages test for professional titles in the future," said Wang Tongxi, engineer of the biochemistry and cellular biology institute under Chinese Academy of Sciences. Wang aims to win the title of senior engineer and registered in this year's foreign languages test on April 11. He has been struggling to learn by heart over 6,000 English words in the past months with only less than five hours of sleep each day, but still failed to answer most of the questions on the exam paper. After graduating from Beijing University in 1978, Wang has been studying neural polypeptide and published over 10 authoritative academic papers. Most exam participants don't use foreign languages in their daily work and they forget the language even after having passed the tests with high grades, said Wang Jianmin, director of public management department of Beijing Normal University. In China, professional titles, such as senior engineer, professor and lecturer, are generally hinged with not only honors, but also some financial benefits. The examinations could not justify experts' professional levels and those with less language talent are not necessarily less gifted in other studies, said Wang who has been studying foreign languages teaching and application for years. China began a foreign language study campaign in the 1980s, which has heated up recently. The campaign is overheated and needs to be cooled, said Zhou Guoqiang, deputy dean of the foreign languages college in Shanghai Jiaotong University. Experts advocate elimination of foreign language tests for some professionals. Foreign languages tests should be applied only to those working in departments or companies related with overseas affairs and experts in other fields should be exempt from the tests, such as professors of ancient Chinese and herbalist doctors, said Shen Ronghua, researcher of Shanghai Public Administration and Human Resources Research Institute.

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Students Seeks Position through Web PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81733431

While employment fairs and campus recruitment are both popular ways for students and recent graduates to find a job, white-collar workers and experienced managers prefer to find new jobs on the Web or through professional headhunters, according to a recent survey. Zhaopin.com, one of the largest Web-based headhunters in China, surveyed 890 people, mostly in Shanghai and Beijing, about their favorite way to search for work. More than 22 percent of recent university graduates surveyed said that they would go to large-scale job fairs to look for new jobs and about 18 percent students said they prefer campus recruitment activities. About 15 percent of recent graduates surveyed said they prefer to find job information through teachers or friends, the survey said. "As job fairs and campus recruitment provide opportunities to communicate with employers directly, they seem to be more reliable for inexperienced university graduates," said Liu Hao, Zhao pin‘s CEO. Those who have been in the work force for two or three years say they prefer to search for jobs online. About 20 percent of office workers surveyed said the Web is their favorite place to look for a new job. The survey indicated that another 18 percent of office workers will head directly to the Website of their target employers for possible job opportunities, while only 15 percent of them will choose to attend job fairs. That's because office workers cannot afford as much time as graduates can, and online job-seekers can find lots of information in their free time or while sitting at their desks, Liu said. "Besides, with some working experience, employees have some general idea of where possible opportunities might lie and won't rashly rush into crowded job fairs, which usually aren't very efficient," Liu explained. About 23 percent of the managers with at least five years of experience surveyed said they will turn to professional headhunters if they decide to look for a new job. Few of them said they would be willing to read through newspaper recruitment ads or headhunting Websites. "Ordinary job opportunities offered obviously cannot satisfy the needs of experienced managers who have high job demands," Liu said.

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Chinese Private Schools Get Legal Protection PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81472573

Encouraging the development of private schools will be necessary to meet the country's growing educational demands, Minister of Education Zhou Ji said at a news conference Thursday in Beijing. The Law of Promoting Non-State Educational Institutions, which supports the development of private schools, went into effect on September 1 last year. What's more, a new regulation approved by the State Council which advances the law further will become effective on April 1. "Both the law and regulation are designed to better guide private schools towards a legal and healthy track so as to provide people with qualified educational resources," said Zhou. Private schools have played an important role in offering more chances to students and help ease the pressure on crowded public schools, said Zhou. Zhou said in the future, private schools are encouraged to fairly compete with public ones. In China, State-funded public schools traditionally dominate, while China has more than 70,000 private schools ranging from preliminary to higher education attended by over 14 million students, according to the latest statistics of the Ministry of Education. Not until 1997, the State Council promulgated an administrative regulation outlining how schools should be run and private schools began to operate legally. Now, private and public schools should be put on an equal footing, said Shi Min, an official of the State Council Legislative Affairs Office. For example, students who study in private schools will enjoy the same rights, such as employment, social welfare and competition for academic awards as those who study in public schools, she explained. Regional governments should give preferential policies to private schools that want to use land to build schools, the regulation says. In short, private schools should not be discriminated against by the public and governmental institutions, said Shi. However, any private school that runs counter to the law or regulation, or provide substandard education to people, will be suspended or even shut down, she said. "The law and regulation are certainly helpful to protect the rights of private schools." said a woman teacher at the Beijing-based Huijia Private School, in a telephone

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Ministry of Personnel Promulgated 4 Characteristics of Demand for University Graduates in 2004 PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81472237

Ministry of personnel has made a survey about the demand for university graduates in 2004 recently, and the result shows that there are 4 main characteristics. First, the educational qualification demand for graduates is mainly bachelor, which accounts for 61.6 percent of the total demand. And state-owned enterprises demand for the most bachelors, accounting for 67.1 percent. The greatest demand for masters is from public institution and the greatest demand for junior college students is from non-state-owned enterprises. Second, the graduates‘ quantities of demand are quite different from areas. Among the provinces and cities which are surveyed, the demand for graduates of Shandong Province is the greatest, whose number is over 120,000. Beijing ranks second, needing nearly 50,000 graduates. Qinghai needs only 1248 graduates, which is the lowest. Third, the majors demanded are relatively concentrative. The 10 most popular majors are: computer, marketing, mechanism design and manufacture, architecture, finance, foreign languages, medicine and sanitation, pedagogics, electronic engineering and engineering technology, accounting for 38.3 percent of the total demand. Finally, there is disparity between eastern areas and western areas in demand for majors. There is a great demand for majors like pedagogics, secretary and agriculture in western areas, while eastern areas have less demand for them; the demand of eastern areas for majors like electrical engineering and automatization, material and management is great, while less in western areas. Edited By : Chen Hong Translated By : Sun Yuxiang Source : www.xinhua.org Related Topic : Related News :

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Fudan Launched Chinese First Sports Marketing MBA Program PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81386758

Fudan University's business school will launch the country's first sports marketing MBA program next month, aiming to train professionals for the country's booming sports industry. Co-launched by Fudan and the national sports administration, the program will offer 18-month part-time sessions on management and other sports-related courses, including international sports marketing, club management and sports consumption studies. The first batch of 30 students, all of whom are middle or senior officials at the State General Administration of Sport, will begin to take courses in April, university officials said yesterday. Fudan faculty members will teach most of the classes, but some professors from the United States and other developed countries will also be invited to lecture occasionally. "Training of sports marketing managers‘ lags far behind the industry's development, which calls for a new program," said Qiu Lijin, one of the directors of the sports MBA program. "The ultimate purpose is to prepare an abundant manager reserve for China's booming sport industry, which is due for huge development after the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games," she added. Currently, most managers of Chinese sports teams are ex-athletes themselves, who naturally take up the management position after retirement, said Zhong Tianlang, a professor at the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education. "The sports industry is about more than athletic competitions. It involves a wide range of issues such as club management, souvenir and licensed product sales. Many athletes certainly are far from qualified," said Zhong.

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Beida Jadebird Group Puts the NetSureXpert Software on the Market PKU NEWS 2004--03--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81127635

Peking University, Beijing, Mar. 30th, 2004: A new net-management software named NetSureXpert developed by the Beijing Beida Jadebird Software Engineering Co., Ltd was declared to put on the market on the press conference on 29th March in Beijing. It is said that the Beijing Beida Jadebird Software Engineering Co., Ltd owns the copyright of the NetSureXpert, which is of high stability, reliability and flexibility for the use of network management. Particularly, this product offers the 100% demobilization services and the high ratio of function and price, which make it become the suitable network management system for domestic users. After 3 years' research, the NetSureXpert developed in the year of 2003 by Beida Jadebird. This product had won the bids of many competitions than other foreign software, marking the successful result of national software development industry.

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Female Graduates Encounter Bias on Job Markets PKU NEWS 2004--04--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=81127554

Beijing, April 5th, 2004:In the face of discriminatory hiring practices, some female college graduates are resorting to unconventional strategies. Besides the traditional scenarios of visiting job fairs and mailing out resumes, some female college graduates have started attaching revealing photographs to their resumes. Inclusion of an eye-grabbing photo of the student clad in a school uniform, mini-skirt or even a bikini is seen as a way to impress prospective employers and boost the chances of landing a job. Some female graduates also highlight their dancing and singing skills and boast they are heavy drinkers so as to prove themselves qualified for public relations posts. These controversial strategies have sparked hot debate, with some critics labeling them a sign of moral decay. "A job application is absolutely not a beauty contest. Is there really the need for female college graduates to present portrait albums containing sexy photos?'' asks media commentator Sun Lixian in China Youth Daily. But female college students and some teachers defend these measures as a necessary response to unequal access of female graduates to employment. The argument has won agreement from most male college students, one of whom said: "There is nothing wrong with their action because female graduates have the right to seek jobs in their own way." Xiao Xu, a female undergraduate at Beijing Normal University, learned the truth of that inequality through a painful experience last year. She spent half a year on a futile job search in Beijing. Every time, her gender was cited as the reason for not getting the job. "If you were only a boy!'' interviewers told her with deep regret when asked about the application result. When employers do want to hire female students, they always set high qualifications that include strict demands for height, weight, eyesight and even appearance. That explains why some female students choose to wear heavy makeup when visiting a job fair or attending a face-to-face interview. The situation has prompted more experts to call for an immediate elimination of all discriminatory employment practices, direct or indirect, against female college students.

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"The provision of preferring male students to female students on job applications is definitely a gender-based prejudice which violates Chinese law,'' says Professor Li Xiandong with China University of Political Science and Law. Clause 3 of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China also states that women, as part of the labor force, share equal access to employment and occupational selection, according to Professor Li. He stresses that some Chinese employers are abusing their employment freedom in order to make it difficult for women to find work. Echoing Li's views, Wu Changzhen, vice-chairperson of the Beijing Municipal Women's Federation, notes that employment discrimination against female college graduates is rampant. "Although specific laws and regulations have been put into place to ensure equal employment opportunity for women, there is a lack of implementing measures to help achieve that goal,'' says Wu. She suggests that related government departments adopt more effective administrative measures to create equal employment opportunities.

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State Spends Billions on Educating the Poor PKU NEWS 2004--03--31 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80801355

Beijing, Mar. 31st, 2004: Relatively poor western and rural areas will be given priority in developing education over the next four years, with the central government allocating 10 billion yuan (US.2 billion) each year to these areas. This unprecedentedly large allocation reflects the central government's determination to fully propel education development in western areas so as to help advance the economy there, said Minister of Education Zhou Ji at a news release conference Wednesday in Beijing. The event was held by the State Council Information Office to outline a new plan for revitalizing education for the period of 2003-2007. By 2007, the number of people in a dozen western provinces or autonomous regions, who receive primary school to middle school education, will rise to 85 per cent from the present 75 per cent, according to the plan. By 2007, cash-strapped students in rural and mountainous areas will be exempt from tuition, textbook expenses and fees for boarding schools, in an effort to avoid dropouts from schools, said Zhou. China's eastern areas have been attempting to popularize primary and middle school education. But education in western and rural areas, where 64 per cent of the total population resides, is not properly emphasized. Zhou said redoubling efforts would be made to develop specialized programs to equip farming families with updated agricultural skills. The ministry will contribute more to open vocational courses for employees in industrial sectors and laid-off workers to help them seek better paying jobs.

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China to Strengthen High Quality Education PKU NEWS 2004--03--30 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80608238

Beijing, Mar.30th, 2004: China will set up agencies this year to evaluate teaching qualities of higher educational institutions in a five-year period, mainly based on the employment of their graduates, said Minister of Education Zhou Ji at a press conference. China's economy grow rapidly in recent years, and higher education must have a professional evaluation system that accords with the needs of economic development, Zhou said. Statistics show that high school enrollment grew rapidly in the past few years, with the enrollment rate reaching 17 percent and aiming to reach 20 percent in the coming years. Compared with the 2 percent college enrollment rate a decade ago, the higher education has shifted from "elite education" to "public education", Zhou said, and the evaluation system should change in response. The quality of higher education is relatively good and internationally recognized, noting that China signed agreements with Britain, France, New Zealand and other developed countries last year on mutual-recognition of each other's degrees and diplomas. "But quality is the lifeline of education, and we will take great efforts to boost the quality and reform of higher education," Zhou said.

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China's Oldest Academy Recruits Doctoral Students PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80264078

China's oldest higher learning institution, the millennial Yuelu Academy of Hunan University in central Hunan Province, is recruiting doctoral students from China and abroad for the first time. The academy plans to recruit six to 12 students, who will follow six supervisors to study the history of Chinese culture and thinking starting from this fall, according to Prof. Zhu Hanmin, president of Yuelu Academy. "But we've received several dozen applicants since application started on Monday," he said in an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday. "It would be a concrete move to carry forward classical learning, the established mission of the centuries-old school." Yuelu Academy was established in 976 to teach what is considered by many the essence of Chinese culture, even today -- including Confucian classics, courtesy, writing and calligraphic skills. Most of its students worked hard in order to excel as high-ranking officials at the imperial court. The academy, located at the eastern foot of the Yuelu Mountains in the provincial capital Changsha, was converted into a school of higher learning in 1903 and became part of Hunan University in 1926.The democratic methods of teaching at Yuelu Academy had influenced generations of open-minded professionals over the past centuries, including late Chairman Mao Zedong. "We'll follow interactive and democratic ways of teaching in cultivating these senior professionals, by encouraging self-teaching and independent thinking and inviting prestigious scholars from home and abroad to give lectures to broaden the students' knowledge," said Prof. Zhu. "We should revive the traditional Chinese way of teaching classics, one that highlights exchanges between the speaker and his listeners," said Dr. Lei Mingqiang, an official with the provincial education authority. This interactive method of teaching, centered on a private tutorial system, had dominated many old-style Chinese schools until it was gradually replaced by modern, western ways of teaching starting from the 19th century, he said.

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Chinese First MPA Students Graduated from Renmin University PKU NEWS 2004--05--19 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80263960

Beijing, Mar.19th, 2004: The first 42 Chinese students at School of Public Administration, Renmin University of China were awarded MPA degree. MPA (Master of Public Administration) is a graduate education program based on the subject of public administration, committing to cultivate senior professional talents for governments and NGO (non-government organizations). MPA program firstly appeared in Syracuse University, U.S. in 1924. Chinese MPA program began in 1999, and the 3500 MPA students in 24 universities will graduate in succession this year. It's said that the new 23 universities and institutes were ratified to set up MPA program in 2003. So far, the number of Chinese MPA students has exceeded 10 thousand.

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Chinese Universities Need to Attract More Foreign Students PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80179913

China's education industry needs to attract more foreign students despite the increasing number in recent years, according to Chinese Vice-Minister of Education Zhang Xinsheng. Chinese universities receive less foreign students than their foreign peers who can provide a better education, Zhang said at a press conference last Thursday. This situation requires China's universities to take measures, Zhang said. Statistics show that the ratios of foreign students in China's most prestigious universities, Beijing University (Peking University) and Qinghua University, are respectively 2.4 percent and 2 percent of the total enrollment, while the average figure for world renowned universities is 20 percent. Besides high-profile public campaigns, he suggested universities should design programs more tailored to students with different backgrounds and purposes, and the fields which foreign students are most interested in. Zhang said universities should help those students who come to China to study legal system and economics and hope to find internship in local organizations. "To provide part-time job opportunities for them will be attractive, because they want to be engaged in real life," Zhang said. Once prohibiting foreign students to live off campus, China lifted the ban recently and foreign students now can be integrated into local communities more easily. According to Zhang, China has established a comprehensive management system for foreign students, administered by the Ministry of Education, local governments and the universities. Edited By : Sun Yuxiang Source : http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/ Related Topic : Related News : ■

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Chinese Applicants for US University Drastically Dropped PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=80004642

Chinese students applying for admission to US master and PhD degrees programs have dropped extensively, released by the US Congressional Budget Office two weeks ago, and New York University also said its Chinese students has decreased by 50 percent. According to the China Press, a newspaper based in U.S., 90 percent of the US universities' research institutes have reported a drop of foreign students, especially those from China and India, who apply for admission to the US universities' research institutes decreased by 32 percent. Last week, a report of Princeton University says foreign applicants for its undergraduate departments have dropped by 20 percent; applicants for research institute have fallen by 26 percent. Science and Engineering Schools are most influenced, with Chinese students' number dropping by 50 percent. The Northwestern University says Chinese students applying for its McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science has decreased dramatically, and those applying for electrics and computer science dropped by 56 percent. Since China does not change its policy concerning students studying abroad, it is obvious that Chinese students turn to apply for universities in other countries instead of the US. Mr. Ridman, Chief of General Affairs of Graduate School, Princeton University says, some Canadian research institutes say they are experiencing great increase of foreign postgraduates, especially Chinese students. Universities will be involved in fiercer competition for graduates should the trends go on. What caused such decrease? Peter Severson, vice chairman of the "meeting of postgraduate schools" says there are perhaps three reasons: visa procedure for foreign students to go to the U.S become more and more complex; it is said studying in other countries is easier than in the US; some universities face serious budget cuts.

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Hong Kong Holds Educational Conference PKU NEWS 2004--03--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79923791

HONG KONG, March 21st, 2004: The first Principals' Conference was held last Friday in Hong Kong to provide educational practitioners with a platform to exchange ideas and experiences on the issue. The Conference, with the theme Breaking New Ground: Steering and Strategies, was jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education, the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council and the Subsidized Primary Schools Council. The conference aimed to provide a unique and distinguished opportunity for school principals and deputies to focus on their issues of concern, exchange ideas and experiences, and voice out their perspectives. Paul Morris, the President of Hong Kong Institute of Education, expressed his view on education that school principals' abilities to improve schools and implement changes greatly depend on teachers. He said that it is important to support and encourage the teaching profession and to find ways to attract people into the profession, and respect for the teaching profession is a value that is especially significant and relevant nowadays. He also suggested that teacher educators, school personnel and members of the government should cooperate and take initiative to locate the source of problems, including school bullying, student suicide and the decreasing standard of students' language level, to create a better environment for school students to grow. Renowned education practitioners, policy-makers and other educators were also invited to discuss issues related to educational reforms in a forum, highlight of the conference, and the organizers planned to summarize recommendations in the form of a statement and submit it to the government.

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Founder Group Ranks Second in PC Market PKU NEWS 2004--03--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79923700

Peking University, Mar.22nd, 2004: According to the market researching company ISUPPLI, there are 6 homeland producers in the first 10 producers in mainland PC market in 2003, occupying more than 50% of market share. The Founder Group of Peking University accounts 10% of the market share, ranking the second group. It is forecasted by ISUPPLI that the output of PC in mainland of 2004 is to up by 29% and by the end of 2008, the output will exceed to 90million, accounting 37% of the world market. The report says: ―The reason of the acceleration of the output of PC lies in the two facts: the stable growth of consuming market in China and the new factories build up by the competitive companies.

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Ministry of Education Cooperates with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous District to Construct Xinjiang University PKU NEWS 2004--03--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79574806

Beijing，Mar.18th，2004:The Ministry of Education decides to construct a local higher school jointly with the Midwest districts that did not have higher schools affiliated to the ministry，reporter learned from the signature ceremony on the cooperation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous District Government and Ministry of Education. This was a creative try to the systematic reformation of advanced education and Xinjiang University would be the first trial. Xinjiang University will be managed mainly by Xinjiang Autonomous District Government while the Ministry of Education will just act an important role in supporting its development. The Ministry will pay much attention and support the reformation, construction and development of this university and also actively create good conditions and give necessary supporting funds. On the other hand, Xinjiang Autonomous District Government will reinforce the support in policies, funds, cultivation of able persons, academic and environmental constructions and so on. The university will develop into one of the most important universities in the West especially the Northwest area. Xinjiang University was founded in 1924, and is the largest and oldest all-round university in Xinjiang. It has complete settings of academic departments, higher research level and bright characteristics. It is also one of the best hundred universities called ―211 Project‖ and is emphatically constructed by China. Xinjiang University has important effects in the whole country and the Mid-Asian region and plays a special role in the national advanced education strategy.

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Radio Consultation Shows Up for Beijing's College Entrance Exams PKU NEWS 2004--03--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79486309

Beijing, Mar 17th, 2004:This year Radio consultation will replace the big formal spot consultation conferences for College Entrance Exams in Beijing, disclosed by an official of the Commission of Education of Beijing. It has been learned that the Commission of Education and Test Institution of Education will associate with Beijing Radio on March 20th to organize the 2004 Live Broadcasting Consultation for Admission to Higher Education. On the occasion, appropriately one hundred universities and colleges, which will recruit students in Beijing, and tens of experts on psychology, pedagogy and College Entrance Exams will join the broadcasting program, and provide referring service for examinees about the psychological adjustment, exam-preparation skills, dietetical sanitation before the exams, college-selecting direction. According to Li Jie, principal of Beijing News and Broadcasting, as examinees could choose schools for twice this year, the referring program will also be divided into two phases. The first phase will be from March 20eth to the beginning of May before students make their choices, focusing on directions on the psychological adjustment, preparation and selecting skills; the second phase will take place after the exams from the middle to the end of June. Many school professors will be invited to decipher the enrollment policies. This ―air consultation‖ will take the forms of live broadcasting and participation of the audience. Examinees can make calls or send short messages to consult experts at any time. The hot-line telephone numbers are 65159058 and 65159059. As for the round-the-clock short message referring service, Mobile users can send to 08821828, while Unicom users can send to 8821828. The broadcasting frequency of the program will be MW (Medium Wave) 828 KHZ, FM 100.6 MHZ.

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Private Schools Get Well in Beijing PKU NEWS 2004--05--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79486209

Beijing, Mar 17th, 2004: There are 2052 private schools in Beijing now, whose students have come up to 1,038,000. Public education and private education is developing together, according to an official of Department of Education. The association of private education in Beijing was founded on March 11th, which indicated the management of self-discipline in this industry. It‘s said that the association would construct its website and provide more reference information to students and their parents. The vice director of Committee of Education of Beijing Xian Lianping said, generally speaking, the number of new private schools in Beijing is descending, while the sizes of the schools are enlarged. There have been more and more private schools with good education qualities. According to Xian, Beijing government will standardize the development of private schools and make the policy to encourage the social investment in private education.

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Students Favor Course on Sex Studies PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=79055514

A gender study course being offered at Shanghai University is a big hit among students. University officials said yesterday that hundreds of young adults have expressed great interest in the course, which will start next week. This course of gender studies focus on family-related issues such as love, marriage and gender, as well as the historical development of gender. The issues of family violence and sexism are also covered. Several other schools, including Fudan University, Jiao Tong University and Shanghai Teachers University, have already offered such kind of courses, which have been very popular since they debuted last year. For instance, in last semester, Fudan's medical school offered a course on homosexuality, analyzing gays and lesbian psychology. Research shows that one third of those enrolled in existing gender studies programs are male, with third- or fourth-year undergraduates forming the majority. "The kinds of courses being offered are amazing," said Shen Yaxin, a local university student, "It is also necessary for schools to teach us something practical on sex and love." Marriage- and sex-related issues have long been taboo and were rarely mentioned at school before and gender studies were almost entirely left to academic researchers. Students had no choice but to learn about sex through the Internet or from casual conversation with peers. Educators, however, began to realize that some issues were just too important not to include in a formal curriculum. "Almost all students in our campus are enthusiastic about gender studies, which really surpassed our expectations," said Zheng Guizhen, a sociologist in Fudan University. Teachers, from old to quite young, share their personal experiences with the hope to guide students on sensitive but practical topics such as love and sex, Zheng also said. "As sex and love problems are what students will meet in common, it is better to teach them properly rather than expose them to sordid materials for knowledge," said Huang Lili, a health official in Fudan.

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Shanghai Universities Start Up 6 E-academes PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78967705

Several novel E-academes have appeared among Shanghai universities, which do not have fixed large-scale labs. When the chief researchers summon on the internet, scientists all over the country even the world will gather together to discuss some topic and all kinds of resources will be collected from different sides. The government has spent 200 million yuan in building E-academes and given up the regular annually assessment, leaving them growing up freely for ten years. E-academe comes from the new idea of E-science. It is characterized by cooperation of researchers from different disciplines and regions, and aimed at gathering talents, cultivating talents and making big achievements. E-academe has three specialties, which are sharing, opening and cooperating, and hope to share the resources of manpower, data, computation, network communication, apparatus and facilities. The first batch of E-academes in Shanghai Universities started up early last year, including E-academes of grid construction, computation science, immunity science, pattern biology, culture of megapolis and sociology. Each E-academe is leaded by a chief researcher, whose responsibilities and rights are: establishing development layout, forming research group, organizing international cooperation, holding high-level academy conferences, and arranging the outlay. After 1 year‘s running, each E-academe has gained obvious achievements in talents and research. With the promotion of Shanghai educational committee, the family of Shanghai E-academes will add several new members this year, which are E-academes of incretion science, aquiculture and Chinese traditional medicine.

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Doctor Recruiting Reform is on Trail PKU NEWS 2004--03--05 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78448977

Beijing, March 5th, 2004: According to Ministry of Education, graduate education reform will be progressed in Chinese colleges and universities. The emphasis of the reform is recruiting method and cultivating mode. The innovation has appeared in Fudan University, and the first applied doctor recruiting method has caught people's eyes. Since this semester the doctor advisors of more than 40 key subjects in Fudan University have been enabled to recruit doctors independently. Instead of the former national entrance examination, the advisors are permitted to choose the method and content of the exam. It‘ll help to discover and cultivate those students full of creativities.

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Nearly 10 Thousand Graduates Competed for Hundreds of Jobs PKU NEWS 2004--02--27 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78448892

Peking University, Feb.27th, 2004: 2004 recruitment meeting for graduates was held on Feb.27 at Peking University. More than 100 employers with hundreds of job opportunities from different regions took part in the meeting on invitation. Among 5,745 PKU students who will graduate this year, 2,333 students are candidate bachelors, and the other 3,412 are candidate masters. It‘s estimated that about 3400 graduates will obtain employment finally except for those who plan to go on further study at home or abroad. The recruitment meeting was popular with graduates. The students were busy handing in their resumes and communicating with the employers. There were nearly 10 thousand students attended the meeting, and many of those came from other universities, even from Tianjin and Hebei.

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The Elite Education of the Ecole Normale Superieure PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78366477

The Ecole Normale Superieure of France is a typical university that adopts elite education, the quantity of students of which is very small while the quality is very high. ―Elite education‖ is such kind of education mode that aims at cultivating qualified personnel through several times‘ strict selecting, mainly oriented at a few outstanding persons. The word Normale comes from the Latin word Noma, which means ―norm or standard‖. The higher education in France can be divided into two modes: one is ―popular education‖, which means everybody can enter universities as long as he/she passes the national examination after the compulsory education. The characteristic of this mode is ―loosely admit and strictly graduate‖. This kind of universities ensures the quality of higher education through elimination of high rate, which also guarantees the paper quality of masters and doctors. Another mode is ―elite education‖ represented by Ecole, which has the character of ―strictly admit and strictly graduate‖ and the aim of which is to create elites. After students graduated from high schools, they first enter preparatory classes then enter higher level schools through strict examinations. These universities are usually very small, no more than 1000 students generally. This mode is created during Napoleon‘s time, and was built to cultivate engineers at first, but now has extended to all kinds of advanced fields. The Ecole Normale Superieure is an outstanding one among those universities with ―elite education‖ mode. It is not the normal school that we generally think, but a renowned high level research institute. Director of Ecole, Prof. Gabriel Ruget noted in his lecture given at Peking University last week that, the Ecole Normale Superieure advocates the education system of multi-discipline based on individual‘s freely selection, and the tutorship of teachers should ensure students‘ interests and the diversity of their future development. Under this educational atmosphere, Ecole has cultivated innumerable masters in science and arts and uncountable political elites, creditably the palace of science and arts. 10 Nobel winners and 6 Field Medal winners, political elites like former president of France, George Pompidou, giants with uncommon contributions in modern western ideology and culture kingdom like Raymond Aron, Marc Bloch, Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault are all from this world famous university. Except for the meaning of elite education, Ecole also promotes the conversation between scientists and public with attention to episteme.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Both belonging to elite education, what is the difference between Chinese education mode marked by college entrance examination and French elite education delegated by Ecole? Vice-president of School of International studies, Peking University, doctor of political science of Université Bordeaux I, France, Prof. Xu Zhenzhou said that, the latter has longer history and is stricter in students‘ number. The Ecole Normale Superieure was founded in 1854, and recruits only about 200 students each year. Prof. Xu thought its elite education mode was similar to the college education of ancient China, which was focus on being influenced during the process of teaching. As the number of students is limited, there are many communications between teachers and students. Another difference lies on its particular discipline arrangement, for it not only has the classical disciplines, such as mathematics, physics and sociology, but also has the newly emerging ones, like neurobiology, information science and cognition science. Prof. Xu also introduced that, in Ecole, politics and law belong to the same discipline and undergraduates receive general discipline education.

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Jiangxi Province Supply Free Training For University Graduates PKU NEWS 2004--02--24 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78276765

Jiangxi, Feb 24th, 2004：Labor and Social Security Department of Jiangxi Province on Feb 24th held the bidding of training programs for unemployed university graduates of 2003. There are eighteen training institutions to offer the training. From Feb 25th, 2,200 graduates will be provided free professional training. It is said that the time of attending training is arranged according to the different specialties the students selected, including Secretary, Community Service Management, Electronic Technology, Marketing, Advertising, etc. The students can select any institute among the eighteen with graduation certificate and unemployment certificate to attend the free training. The eighteen training institutes were selected from forty-one applicants, of which are part of universities and qualified social training institutes. The labor and social security department of Jiangxi Province will supervise on the work of these institutions and guarantee the quality of the training. What's more, the department and institutions have signed agreement which rules that 95 percent of the students must be up to standard.

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Sino-Australian Program To Train Teachers On AIDS In Xinjiang PKU NEWS 2004--05--02 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78188374

Urumqi, Mar.2nd, 2004 -- A sub-project under a Sino-Australian program was recently launched in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to train teachers on AIDS, drugs and sexual diseases. A fund of 500,000 yuan will be used to carry out the sub-project, according to officials with the educational authorities of Xinjiang. It will be divided into two phases -- first, training educational officials and leaders of local elementary and middle schools, and second, training health teachers and teachers in charge of a class. The final goal of the Sino-Australian program is to make sure students have basic knowledge and so avoid AIDS and drugs, according to the officials. The five-year program was first launched in April 2002 with an estimated investment of 22 million Australian dollars. The Australian government contributed 15 million Australian dollars and the Chinese government 7 million Australian dollars.

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The First University for Kids Comes To China PKU NEWS 2004--05--02 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78188151

Beijing, Mar.2nd, 2004: It must be a dream for every child: sitting in a classroom of a university and asking any question they want to know about, such as ―Why man will die?‖ ―Why human-beings will laugh after they hear a joke?‖ ―Why dinosaurs died out?‖ ―Why volcano can erupt?‖ Eberhard-Karls-University of Tübingen, a famous university of German, made this dream come true, and the most important building of that university became the dreaming classroom: scientists of all fields open class for children, talking about those most naive questions what children are most interested in and hard to answer. The questions and answers have been classified to be a book named as University for Children: Scientists Explain World Mysteries. Last year the book was on bulletin of best sales in German. Now the book is introduced to China and published by Zhaohua Publishing House. Chinese children can also enter into that university to share all the resource of human knowledge.

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Students Evaluate Teachers on the Internet PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=78110990

Several Shanghai university professors have been punished this semester after being poorly evaluated by their students via an online teaching evaluation system, which are becoming more popular at Shanghai schools. Three teachers at Donghua University were disqualified from being promoted, while another three at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) were asked to teach other subjects. Students at Donghua university and SISU use the university's Website to grade their professors' teaching skills and overall knowledge of the subjects they teach as well as their lectures, with an A mark being the best and a D representing failure. The evaluation system is taken seriously by educators. Regardless of a teacher's rank or experience, a poor evaluation will almost certainly result in a serious reprimand by university leaders and possibly a request to step down. Donghua will immediately dismiss teachers who score a "D," university officials said. Previously, most teaching evaluations were handled by asking students to fill out a paper questionnaire, which was time consuming and careless scoring by students. With the online system, evaluation results are posted on the Internet for an entire semester so that new students can use them as a reference. "With a rough idea about the teacher's teaching ability, I will no longer be blind before selecting a course," said Li Xingren, a freshman at Donghua. While the evaluation system may be dreaded by many teachers, it does not seem to have left a bad taste with all educators. "So long as we can get our job done properly, students will reward us a fair result. We won't be fussy on that," said Yao Fumin, a teacher at SISU.

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New Standards for College English Course Promulgated PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77844060

Recently Ministry of Education promulgated the new Standards for College English Course, which put new standard to the future English study of undergraduate students. The new Standards for College English Course divides college English teaching into three levels, the average requirement, the higher requirement and the much higher requirement level. The average level is the obligatory requirement for college graduates of non-English specialties, while the latter two are aimed at the students with better elements and much spare time. The average level requires students to be able to understand English lessons, follow daily conversations and oral speeches on general subjects and to discuss on a certain topic. Students of this level are supposed to have a vocabulary pool of 4,500 words and 700 phrases. Students of the higher level ought to understand the conversations and speeches gave by native speakers and should also converse fluently with them. Students are required to master 5,500 words and 1,200 phrases. The requirements for much higher level are that students should be able to follow the broadcasting and TV programs of English-spoken countries and to converse or discuss on the general or professional topics. The vocabulary pool rose to 6,500 words and 1,700 phrases. Accordingly, a teaching reform aimed to improve the all-round ability to apply English will be experimented in one hundred and eighty universities and colleges from the new semester in February this year. The English teaching reform is to give priority to listening and speaking rather than comprehension. All the drillings of listening and speaking will be taken on computer. Students can study whenever they want, and the advanced system can also check students‘ pronunciations. Students can contact with teachers to have face-to-face tutorship when having many questions,. Besides, College English Test-Band 4 &6 will also be adjusted to this reform. The focus of the tests will be students‘ all-round applying abilities, and the form of the

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China to Develop English Test Data Bank for College Students PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77758117

China will develop a national databank on English tests for college students, so as to make their English ability really meet the needs of the society. Chinese Vice-Minister of Education, Wu Qidi announced this on February 18th, adding that English teaching in Chinese universities and colleges, though seeing rapid development since the reform and opening-up policies were introduced some 20 years ago, still cannot meet the needs of society. Currently, China has 19 million college students but only 50,000 English teachers. Chinese universities should further improve their English teaching, seize the opportunity brought by the development of the information industry, especially the construction of the Internet and campus networks, Wu said. She also pointed out that Chinese college English teachers, when evaluating a student's language skills, should focus on listening and speaking instead of reading. Students should be more active in learning English by using computer network and teaching software. Besides, the language skills of each student should be graded so that they can improve by themselves accordingly. An investigation of 340 Chinese universities by the Ministry of Education showed that the number of schools in which a English class with fewer than 40 students attending only accounts for 37 percent, while 20 schools still have English classes with more than 80 students. Most English teachers are required to teach 16 to 20 class hours every week on average, leaving them no time to improve their teaching methods. Apart from that, the required English tests also lead to test-oriented study among Chinese students. According to Wu, 180 Chinese universities have started an English teaching reform, and four sets of English learning software specially designed for Chinese college students have been completed.

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Focus on the Ninth International Education Itinerant Exhibition PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77672563

The ninth International Education Itinerant Exhibition took place at Beijing‘s International Trade Center on Feb 21st and Feb 22nd. Universities and colleges in the hot countries that Chinese students choose to study abroad, such as Australia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Ireland and so on, participated the exhibition. The exhibition emphasized the undergraduate education abroad, so the audiences were high school students and their parents. Australia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand and Ireland also held studying abroad explanation meetings. Australian speaker Lady Zhang Yuan suggested that Chinese students go to study in other areas of Australia besides Sydney and Melbourne. She also explained the advantages of studying in Australia, Australian education system and the procedure of obtaining an Australian visa. Ukrainian speaker Doctor Xia Guang first gave a general introduction of education, and then also emphasized the advantages of education in Ukraine and described the steps to get a Ukrainian visa. Dutch speaker Mr. Robert began with the fact that the Netherlands was the second largest trade partner of China, and besides the situation of education system, he also introduced a new policy for studying abroad called Neso Certificate Policy adopted since February 2004. German speaker Mr. Ni Benhong first explained that German universities and colleges had not attended the exhibition in Beijing because of short time. He then introduced the types of German universities and colleges and the student qualities required by them. Representatives of New Zealand and Ireland also introduced the characteristics of the countries and the education systems.

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Graduate Advisors are Overburdened: One Advisor Directing 47 Students PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77672465

―One graduate advisor majoring in jurisprudential theory directs as many as forty-seven graduates!‖ Wang Jianmin, Dean of Department of Public Management in Beijing Normal University, publicized a survey done by him recently. He suggested that graduate schools should relieve the burden of advisors to maintain the quality of graduate education. Wang Jianmin explained, the survey covering over twenty graduate schools and academic institutions revealed that it was common for advisors in hot fields, such as economics, jurisprudence, management, finance and so on, to direct more than twenty graduate students, and the highest number of students was forty-seven. This phenomenon was caused mainly by the blind expansion of recruitment to increase the number of graduate students and elevate schools‘ public recognition, while campus facilities could not come up with the expansion in the near future, analyzed Wang Jianmin. Advisors were tired of so many students, while students could not get necessary direction. Some graduate students complained that they could not meet their advisors even once a month. Accordingly, graduate education could not reach the required level. Wang Jianmin proposed that the new entrance system should be set up to increase examination frequencies but restrict the registration numbers; teachers should be added and more freedom should be given to both advisors and students to select each other. Besides, random arrangement of experts for competitive examination could urge advisors to direct students carefully and impel students to do research whole-heartedly.

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Babysitters Graduated from Professional Institute Appear In Shanghai PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77584866

Thirteen graduates majoring in Modern Household management Arts from Hebei Industrial and Professional Technology Institute became the first generation babysitters with higher education background. Unexpectedly, too much enthusiasm and interviews gave these graduates overloaded pressure. They were afraid if they couldn‘t do well for their employers, they would be exposed to the media, so only six of them appeared on the spot of making contract. It is reported that they have completed thirty courses related to household management. There‘re four boys and nine girls among them. Most of them come from villages of Hebei Province. They have one or two brothers and sisters; their parents are average workers or peasants. When they entered the institute, they were reluctant to choose this major with the consideration of the low tuition fee.

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New Access of High Education Supplied For Rural Students PKU NEWS 2004--02--21 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77504501

BEIJING, Feb. 21st –A project namely ―one college student in one village‖ adopt modern means of distance education to bring courses to poor students in villages of China. About 200,000 young people in rural areas are expected to benefit over the next five years from that education plan, announce by Education officials on Friday Courses to be offered range from information technology to agricultural techniques. China's Central Radio and Television University will play a main role in implementing the plan, officials said, with the university, together with similar universities at all levels, constituting a distance education network across the vast most-populated nation on the planet. The need for well-educated human talent is more and more urgent in China's villages, especially in villages in the western regions, said Vice-Minister of Education Wu Qidi. However, very few students who come from rural areas return to their hometowns after they graduate from universities, she said. Wu indicated the plan is designed to nurture people who can stay where they live after receiving their higher education and thereby contribute to the local development of their communities. The plan will be implemented in 100 counties in the western regions at first on a trial basis. The first recruitment will start in July. Farmers and their families who have received education in high schools, village officials and elite students are encouraged to sign up for the program. Applicants need to pass a specially-designed entrance exam, officials indicated. Plans now call for one student to be recruited in every village each year, although there are no actual strict restrictions on the number of people recruited, Wu said. According to Yu Yunxiu, vice-president of the Central Radio and Television University, tuition fees will be minimal to lessen the burden on students. The university, together with local radio and television universities across the country, will invest 20 million yuan (US.4 million) in upgrading teaching facilities in county-level radio and television universities in 100 western counties to make the program feasible, Yu said.

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Mental Health Examination To Be A Must For Freshman Before Enrollment PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77504282

Freshman will have an examination on mental health when they enter the university on this fall term. Some universities would be the experimental basis to give students psychological check on the entrance day and establish files of mental health for everyone, disclosed by an official of the Department of Society and Politics of the Ministry of Education. It is said that the Ministry is doing research on measurement table suitable for the situation of Chinese students, and this table would come out in the first half year of 2004. Some universities would be selected to examine the mental health situation of the freshman. All the universities must improve the work of psychological consultation institute to keep the mental health of the students.

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2003：The Number of Chinese Graduates Returning From Overseas Exceeded 20,000 PKU NEWS 2004--02--22 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77504028

Beijing, Feb 22nd, 2004: The total number of graduates returning from studying abroad hit 201,000 in 2003, topping the historical record since 1978, the Ministry of Education announced at a press conference in Beijing. Last year, more than 117,000 students went abroad for study, of which government-funded accounting for 8146. The number of Chinese students going abroad dropped 6.3 percent from 2002, as the SARS outbreak made foreign countries hesitate to receive Chinese students, said Cao Guoxing, director of the Department for International Cooperation and Exchanges. According to Cao, the country sends about 2,700 government-funded students or scholars each year to 108 countries or regions around the world. By 2007, more than 5,000 government-supported students and scholars will be sent abroad per year. The ministry will help finance educational departments in 12 relatively poor western regions, to select more students or scholars from those regions and send them abroad to cultivate specialized skills and also work with educational foundations in Germany, France and other countries, to assist overseas Chinese students and scholars make breakthroughs in cutting-edge scientific fields. At the same time ministry tightened management of substandard intermediary service agencies and prevented some self-supported students from blindly rushing into unqualified and profit-driven foreign schools. More than 700,000 government-funded and self-supported students studied abroad since 1978 when the country began to implement reform and opening-up policies. More than 170,000 of them have returned to China, the number of 2003 increased 12.3 percent compared to 2002, of which government-funded and self-supported occupying 7.4 percent and 15 percent respectively, according to the ministry's latest statistics. Government of China has made many preferential policies and supplied financial support for those returned graduate from abroad to start their career. Till 2003, they set up more than 5,000 enterprises and output reached more than 30 billion RMB.

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Foreigners Feel the Pinch of Tough Job Market PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77239989

Susan Tami, a 29-year-old from Italy, has her own story to tell on how tough the job market is in the world's most populous country. She is a polyglot, fluent in English and Chinese as well as her mother tongue, Italian. She graduated in Chinese studies and just finished an intensive post-graduate course on Chinese business management. "Just like other Chinese, I've found that finding a decent job in big cities like Beijing has become increasingly challenging," says Tami, who used a pseudonym in the interview with China Daily. Her job-seeking experience has taught her a lesson: The reality in China is a little different than what she learnt during her four years of Chinese studies at Venice University. Career ladder "Your capabilities do not necessarily allow you to move up the career ladder in China," says Tami. Since September, she job-hunted through networks, Internet surfing and employment agencies to get a job in Beijing. Tami had mailed nearly 20 resumes to Beijing-based companies and during the past two months, she visited 10 companies and agencies, but to no avail. Last week, she found a job as a business assistant in an Italian company based in Tangshan, about 250 kilometers away from the Chinese capital, through a close friend. "Connections (guanxi) finally helped me find a job and that was not taught in my text books," says Tami. "If you don't have the pull, it is definitely a problem. That is the reason I emphasize these days that understanding China's unique culture is imperative to find a better job in big cities." Human resources managers say foreign companies prefer to employ Chinese who have good command of foreign languages and as well as expertise in their fields. Job scarcity Job scarcity poses another problem for foreigners. Li Qing, a renowned human resources expert with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, says requirements for foreign job hunters in China are getting increasingly higher. "No longer is it enough simply to be just a native speaker," says Li. He says most administrative, technical, retail, food service and marketing jobs are for locals who can speak foreign languages, are well-connected locally and are willing to work for 700-4,000 yuan (US-482) per month, five days a week. He points out that "China's job market has been flooded with educated and experienced Chinese returning from overseas and

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News foreigners being attracted by China's rapid economic growth." Tough labor market Tami is among a large group of foreigners who are feeling the pinch of China's tough labor market. Her American friend Tom Convard, who works as a teacher in Kunming, says he plans to quit teaching and find another job in Shanghai or Beijing. "I'm just trying by mail and haven't visited big cities so far," says Convard. He says his savings cannot support him if he becomes jobless for a relatively long time. Foreign teachers usually get on-the-campus apartments, support staff, a round-trip plane tickets between their home countries and China, and teach up to 16 hours a week. "Another benefit is that with regular teaching hours, you get a chance to brush up your Chinese in your spare time," he says. The English-learning fever nowadays offers teaching posts for foreigners and competition is not so fierce in medium-sized cities such as Kunming. "If you have a bachelor's degree, an open mind, and a soul thirsting for living in China, the country is a great place," says Tami. "With a modest salary, the job helps newcomers settle down." Foreigners' concerns Tami says visa and housing are the two great concerns for foreigners who want to live and work in China. "With a teaching job, you get both nailed down." "However, there are two other things that I think I need to mention. One is improper assessment of job qualification and the other is an underground labor market. "In some regions, people wrongly think that foreigners can do everything better than Chinese," she says. Take teaching, for example. Housewives and workers from English-speaking countries can successfully land a job as teachers here. "Without professional training, how can they deliver?" she asks. "But they are employed just because they have big noses and white faces." In addition, some employers secretly employ foreigners without registration. "They just want to save expenses and do not care much about what kind of documents and passports foreigners have," says Tami.

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Plan for Charging Graduate Students Is on the Way PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77239931

Recently it‘s reported that several universities in Beijing and Shanghai have finished a first draft of the plan for charging graduate students. The experts analyzed that this plan would not be put into practice comprehensively this year. Actually part of the graduate students have paid for their education before this plan. The graduate students are generally divided into the planned students, the self-financing students and the consigned students. And the latter two kinds of students should pay their tuition. In recent years the universities have recruited more and more graduate students, which brings the short of education expenses. So it‘s reasonable and possible to charge graduate students in the future. After the charge plan is implemented, those students from poor families can apply for more scholarship and credits. However, it‘s estimated that the charge plan will not be implemented until next year.

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Spare-time Reading of Chinese University Students in 50 years PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77239833

In the past fifty years, great changes have taken place in the literary world. New books go on to replace the old. Readers can hardly go over all these books. With the changing of the time, university students show a distinctive feature in their after-school reading and this reflects the changes of thoughts and quality of the young people. 1950s to 1960s: Extol radical revolutionary books 1950s and 1960s were the times for worshipping heroes. University students took a liking in reading revolutionary books. Novels like "Red Crag", "Song of the Youth", "Tracks in the Snowy Forest" and "How the Steel Was Tempered" became extremely popular among students. And "Lei Feng's Diary", "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" were almost a must to read. Everyone had a copy of "Chinese Youth", an encouraging and helpful magazine for youngsters. "Harvest" and "People's Literature" were fashionable among the students as well. 1970s: Chinese and foreign masterpieces became new favorite of the young people 1977 was a special year in which the college entrance exam was resumed. University students of special ages were quite diligent in study. They spent far much time in study than in spare-time reading. Leaving no stone unturned they wished to enrich their reading so as to improve self-cultivation and expand their knowledge. Masterpieces such as works of Shakespeare were popular. Gorky's Trilogy, "Collection of Lu Xun's Works", Ba Jin's trilogy of "Family, Spring and Autumn" were among the favorites of the students. In addition, magazines like "Chinese Youth" and "Red Flag", the of CPC's official publication were welcomed in 1970s. 1980s: Foreign and Chinese masterpieces, romantic fictions, fictions of martial arts and biographies were in vogue 1980s shot up numerous young lovers for literature. At that time, foreign and Chinese masterpieces, especially works of Tolstoy, Hugo, Shelley, Dumas and Tagore were the books young people often read. A survey named "The book that impressed you most during 1985 to 1989" indicated that Jin Yong's works ranked the second and works of Qiong Yao and San Mao the sixth. The mature operation mechanism of light literature in Hong Kong and Taiwan made such literature popular and thriving in the Chinese mainland. It also served to strengthen cultural exchange between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan and Hong Kong, which had been

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News suspended ever since 1949. 1990s: Science fictions became student's new favorites and books for practical use as well In addition to romantic fictions and martial arts fictions, a new type of books, science fictions came in vogue among the male students. Apart from that, contemporary masterpieces including Chinese novels "Deserted Capital", "White Deer Plain", "Funeral of Muslin"; and foreign masterworks like the "Catcher in the Rye", "Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "Thorn Bird" were read most. Some Russian and Japanese books and detective stories were in rife as well. In 1990s, with China's upcoming access to the WTO, "going abroad" fever, increasing popularity of computer, rapid development of IT industry and e-commerce, everybody seemed busy in preparing for postgraduate exams, government employee, English certificates required for going abroad. Many students began to spend much time in study than in reading again. Beginning of the 21 century: Reading without mainstreamed style Asked to recall some impressive books read in university, some students said there was nothing special; they just went with the times in reading. Most books they read were best sellers in bookstore. The journalist browsed in a couple of bookstores and found masterpieces very rare. Even though you found some, they were probably laid high on bookshelf. Some said many students that majored in arts still read masterpieces, but they usually borrowed such books from library or bought them. In a book rental shop one could hardly see any masterpieces. The boss of the shop said, "Few students come to rent a masterpiece." Talking about the significance in reading books, a student said, "Reading is nothing but a way to kill time. You can pass a cozy weekend just by spending 0.5 Yuan to rent a book. To be honest, I don't know what spirit they advocate."

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Does the Theme of College Love Change? PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77153861

With the improvement of life, people‘s attitudes towards everything all have changed a lot. Even the so-called sacred love is used to exchange for something useful by some people. Then does the theme of college love change? Gu Wuying and Gao Bing are all graduate students of Nanjing University. They have been in love for over one year. In daily life, they have dinners and study in classrooms together. When tired of studying, they may go for a walk around the campus, and may go to see a movie at the cost of several ten yuan. Although their college life is rather poor, the two feel very content. When asked the charm of each other, Gu said that his girlfriend was very gentle, orthodox and outgoing, while Gao liked Gu‘s veracity. And it is common that students on campus fall in love with each other just because of love. A survey carried by a college in Nanjing reveals that more than 80 percent of students believe that the theme of love should be love itself. Although there does exist that students pay court to wealthy men or women, most students pursue love only due to love itself. So the theme of college love does not change. Moreover, the survey also concludes that the percentages of students who fall in love from the first to the fourth college year are 20%, 40%, 60% and 80%, and the percentage of graduate students is even higher. Zhu Li, a sociology professor of Nanjing University, explained that the phenomenon that students paid court to rich men or women was the reflection of the change of the social attitudes toward love, and the reasons might involve a person‘s qualities, such as fear of social competition, poverty of family. The phenomenon was just an episode of college love, not the theme.

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China's First On-line College Opens for Handicapped PKU NEWS 2004--02--16 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77153588

Shenzhen, Feb.16th, 2004: The first on-line college for handicapped people-- ―the handicapped education department of Central Radio and Television University‖ opened on February 16th in Shenzhen. Those handicapped people can finish college education via internet. So far the handicapped education department has enrolled 20 handicapped people, who have deformed limbs and trunks. The disabled can take classed by means of internet at home. Some teaching centers are also set up in the resident areas for those who have no computer at home in Shenzhen. The education department has offered 4 majors as English, digital medium, administration and social work, including the courses such as ―the new concept of the disabled‖ and ―the instruction for recovering‖. These on-line courses adopt credit system and a group of high qualified volunteers will be invited to help them on their studies. The municipal government of Shenzhen will subsidize the disabled 3000-4000 REM per year to help them finish the courses. The students have to pass the exam as well as reaching the standard level in academic performance and then could be given the diploma. After their graduation, this college will provide them with jobs in Shenzhen. ―We are developing and introducing the teaching system for the blinds and the deaf and dumb; we hope that more opportunities be given would be given to the handicapped people.‖ the dean of handicapped education department says. He also expects that this kind of education system can be popularized in Guangdong province as well as the whole country, enabling the disabled people to get further education. Edited By : Hu Xiaoling Translated By : Fu Yu Source : Beijing Youth

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Doctoral Advisor in Shanghai Fired For His Being Irresponsible for Students PKU NEWS 2004--02--18 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=77153007

Shanghai, Feb. 18th, 2004: Recently, a doctoral advisor of a famous university in Shanghai has been fired because he made his students work for his own company for a long time and seldom directed their study. One student wrote a letter to the governing department of the university, demanding changing an advisor. And another 8 students directed by the same advisor all demanded changing advisor subsequently. The university said that it is reasonable for the students to switch advisors even switch universities. The university also said that the reason that the students were not satisfied with their advisor can be complex and may not always be the teacher‘s fault. But the university at last switched those 9 students to other doctorial advisors, based on the will of the students. However, it has been very common for an advisor to let his students work for him since a long time ago, like consulting data, doing experiments and so on, and it all comes down to the present unreasonable higher education system. In China‘s universities, a doctorial advisor usually directs several doctors and masters. Some advisors may recruit 5 doctors and 10 masters in a single year. Those 9 students‘ behavior of switching advisor really makes a good beginning, while there is still a long way to go to overcome all these unreasonable phenomena thoroughly.

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Organized by the Beijing Personnel Bureau, the first employment fair after the Spring Festival was held at Beijing‘s National Agricultural Exhibition Hall on February 12th. This fair was run especially for the state-owned enterprises and foreign-funded enterprises in Beijing area and graduates to choose each other. This fair attracted 298 state-owned enterprises and foreign-funded enterprises, offering 7296 vacancies. There are 28,000 job seekers attending this fair in the morning, said Zhao Yubin, the head of employment department for graduates in Beijing Personnel Bureau. The professions needed in this fair are 170 relating to mechanical and electrical engineering, auto engineering, computer science, administration, marketing, finance and accounting and others. They accounted for 14%, 9.9%, 7.2%, 6.7%, 6.1%, 4.5% and 51.6% respectively. This is the first time for Tian Xiaowei, a senior student from the electronic information department of Peking University to hunt jobs in a fair outside the Peking University. Tian said: ―it‘s really difficult to choose a job between my major and my interest!‖ She doesn‘t like her major and would like to develop herself in the field of marketing. In this fair, the diploma of Peking University didn‘t help her a lot. Whether the major of the graduate can meet the need of the job requirement is a basic principle for the employer to select the graduate. ―In most cases, we will not hire the graduate if his or her major is not the one we need. If we really find someone who has potential through interview, we will arrange a 3-6 month probation period for him or her to verify his or her ability.‖ said manager Wang, who is responsible for the recruitment of SAITE group limited cooperation. Tian Xiaoyu, a graduate from Harbin Business University majoring in marketing, which is one of the 10 hot professions needed in Beijing. However, she was not accepted by employers for not having Beijing residency permit. A head of personnel department of one famous commercial group said: ―This is resulted from the government policy. If graduates have no Beijing residency permit, it‘s difficult to give them insurance and other welfares. We should be responsible for them!‖ Foreign –educated Chinese, who returned back to work, referred to as sea turtles, today find they are not as much sought as they were some years ago. One of the features of this fair is that the market is big for the graduates from university and those from training school. The number of people needed in this fair for graduates with bachelor degree totaled 59.4%of the whole, and for those who graduated from

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The Ninth China International Education Itinerant Exhibition to Open on February 21st, 2004 PKU NEWS 2004--02--17 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76983002

Beijing, Feb. 17th, 2004: The Ninth China International Education Iteration Exhibition held by China Study Abroad Service Center (authorized by ministry of education) will open from February 21st to March 7th in Beijing. The Exhibition has been held eight rounds since 1999. It has already formed its own characteristics and gained great attention from education departments and groups as well as a great number of people, and has great influence both in home and overseas. Up till now, more than 600 governmental institutions and academies from more than 30 countries had attended the exhibition held by our center. The exhibition has come to all over the main cities of China. The scope and influence of the eighth exhibition have been the biggest and broadest ever since. The main purposes for the center to hold such kind of education communication activity between China and foreign countries are: 1. Play the role in facilitating the communication and cooperation of academies and related institutions between China and other countries, and inducting, normalizing and ensuring the healthy development of the market of studying abroad; 2. Establish the platform to offer the latest, the most authoritative, and the most direct information and dynamic news for the society and the potential people who wants to study abroad; 3. Start new channel to bring in and introduce the overseas advanced and high quality education resource, and serve for culturing all kinds of elitists for the modernization construction of our country; 4. Promote bidirectional communication, thus make it convenient for us to better learn, understand and research the education systems and development trends of foreign countries which are different from ours; 5. Build bridges for the direct contact and communication between the legal study abroad agency institutions of China and the official authoritative departments and academies of foreign countries; 6. Embody the duty as an assistant, fulfill the indication of the education ministry leaders, which says we should publicize periodically the list of well-reputed and formal academies which have been authorized by government institution, through the website of ―China study abroad web‖ ( www.cscse.edu.cn ) ; 7. Create opportunities to publicize the study abroad policies of China to related departments of foreign counties, and show China‘s revolution results, prosperity in economy and steady in society.

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Except exhibiting the overseas education resource to the people, the ninth China International Education Itinerant Exhibition will put in more resource to hold all sorts of seminars related to education. The topics supposed to be involved in the seminars include: supervision of agency market, supervision and guarantee of the quality of international education, bring in overseas high quality education resource, study in China and human resource management of foreign companies. These seminars will invite government officials and education specialists from both home and abroad, who are supposed to give the high level discussion and suggestion to the problems that China education career and students are in front with. We hope seminars will be the prominences of the new round of education iteration exhibition, which may make people from all fields maintain the high concern to the education communication between China and foreign counties.

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Hainan Normal University's Feb.14: A Special Valentine PKU NEWS Monday 2004--02--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76982684

Haikou, Feb.14, 2004: A Hainan company gives free roses and condoms to teachers and students Hainan University and Hainan Normal University on Valentine‘s Day. The special way of celebrating Valentine‘s Day doesn‘t spur repulsion, everyone accept the gift happily. Mr Lu, a head of this company says, they will also send about 3,000 condoms to entertainment places of Haikou city. By doing this, they wish to arouse consciousness of safe sex and AIDS prevention.

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New TOEFL to Come in Sept.2005 PKU NEWS 2004--02--16 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76982602

Beijing, Feb.16, 2004: A new-generation on-line TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) will come into operation around the world in September 2005, the US Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced Monday in Beijing. The new compact test would examine comprehensive English skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking. There will no longer be any specific questions on grammar. After taking the test, each examinee would receive specific comments from ETS experts, so they would learn their strengths and weaknesses. The test paper can be used only once. The present TOEFL will end after August, 2005. The ETS would cooperate with its China partner, Tide Times Group, to promote the Language Courseware and Criterion On-line Writing Evaluation study tools for the new TOEFL. Some Chinese universities, including Tsinghua University and Capital Normal University, have been allowed to use the tools. Susan Chyn, an ETS official, said Examinees worldwide can use the Internet to learn about the new TOEFL next month and test use it in July. The ETS will release new information on its official website, www.toefl.org. TOEFL measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is used in college and university settings. The tests are required by more than 4,300 two and four-year colleges and universities, professional schools, and sponsoring institutions in the U.S. A sharp reduction in the number of participants and challenges from other English tests may have prompted the radical reform by the U.S.-based Educational Testing Service. An estimated 10,000 people sat four TOEFL tests in Beijing last year, while the number was usually around 30,000 and had been as high as more than 100,000 in the past.

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MBA Applicants Decline in Number PKU NEWS 2004--02--14 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76903903

Beijing, Feb.14th, 2004: With many MBA graduates complaining of difficulty finding jobs and accepting lower salaries than they expected, the number of applicants to post-graduate business programs across the country is on the decline. Of the 945,000 people who have applied to enter a post-graduate course in China so far this year, only 27,721 sat the MBA entrance exam held last month, a 20 percent drop from the same period in 2003. This is the second consecutive year the number of applicants has declined, according to the Ministry of Education. "Similar with any other place, a drop in the number of applicants is a natural phenomenon during the evolution of China's MBA programs," said Lu Xiongwen, associate dean of Fudan University's School of Management. The number of applicants to Fudan's MBA program is down 18 percent from last year, according to university officials. Business professors say students are becoming more skeptical of the value of an MBA. "Unlike the MBA rush in previous years, students now will take careful consideration before applying for an MBA program," Lu said. Many potential students have turned to other post-graduate programs launched over the last few years, he said. For instance, many government officials are taking a Masters of Public Administration course while financial managers are studying to become Certified Public Accountants. Despite the drop in applications, the number of MBA programs offered on China's mainland is on the rise. There are now 89 MBA courses on the mainland, up from just nine in 1991. "Competition has emerged here as more choices are available," said Gerald Fryxell, MBA director at the Shanghai-based China Europe International Business School. "The market is due to experiencing segmentation process and shake out dubious programs." Ceibs' MBA program was named the best in Asia by the Financial Times last year. "Seeing many of my friends rashly took up an MBA program and learned almost nothing, I will wait and see," said Yuan Chunfeng, general manager of a local trade company. Yuan says many of his friends had trouble finding a good job after

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Hard Times for College Graduates in Job Markets PKU NEWS 2004--02--13 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76636057

Beijing, Feb.13th, 2004 -- Like millions of job hunters, college graduates have been experiencing the chill of the labor market. "I've attended nearly all major job fairs in Beijing and Tianjin to try to land a job since last September but have had no success," Ran Qing, a college graduate who studied cosmetics in Tianjin, told China Daily. She said there have been minimal opportunities for her at the fairs. She now plans to give up job hunting and pour all of her energy in preparing for the national master's degree entrance exam to be held at the beginning of 2005. "Otherwise, I need to reduce my job expectations to match the tight labor situation," said Ran. A total of 2.8 million extra university graduates are expected to flood China's already-crowded labor market in 2004. Last year, there were about 2.12 million graduates entering the job market but only 70 per cent have found work. Laid-off and migrant workers also increase job pressures this year. A study by the School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) indicated there will be 65 million job seekers in the cities but only 10 million new work opportunities. "The job situation is unprecedentedly grave," said the school's researcher Zhou Tianyong, who was involved in the study. Labor and Social Security Minister Zheng Silin also said job creation was as big a priority as economic growth. "While trying to achieve our goals we should bear in mind that at all times creating more jobs is high on the government's agenda," he said. Personnel Ministry statistics indicate that in the October-December period last year, job markets in 37 major cities across the country registered 2.371 million jobs and 5.106 million job seekers, up by 27.8 per cent and 1.5 per cent respectively over the same period of 2002. The number of posts offered in Beijing in the fourth quarter declined by 21 per cent on a quarterly basis while those in other big cities, like Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin, increased by 30 per cent over the same period. People with college and high school degrees made up most of the job-hunters while those with post-graduate degrees only accounted for 1.6 per cent of the total. The top 10 professions on the recruiting list were those related to marketing, mechanical and electronic engineering, computer science, architecture, economics, enterprise

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Founder Group Foreruns New China Cyclone PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76463539

―Say goodbye to lead and fire and say hello to light and electricity‖ is an incisive description of Professor Wang Xuan‘s contribution to the publishing industry, while Founder Group is a substantial explanation of the contribution. However, Professor Wang never stays stagnantly. On the last day of 2003 he expressed clearly, his greatest ideal was that the young generation could make Chinese newspaper and publishing industries enter international markets. The extension of Founder Group is just the realization of Professor Wang‘s ideal. With the concomitance of other Chinese IT companies‘ expansion, a new China Cyclone is coming. The first oversea basis is Hong Kong Founder Limited Corporation. It was founded in 1993 and now predominates the Chinese publishing markets of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. As Malaysia had highly developed newspaper industry and could affect the whole Southeast Asia, around 1995, Malaysia Founder Corporation was opened. On April 18, 2002, it came into the market. Now it has an absolutely leading role in Malaysia‘s publishing industry and completely dominates Singapore‘s markets. Besides, Malaysia Founder Corporation also has entered the commercial publishing market and begun to explore the commercial publishing software itself. Being the second most developed country in the world, Japan becomes the third foundation abroad of Founder Corporation. Japan Founder Corporation has more than 20 newspaper company customers, including Japan‘s greatest sports newspaper in circulation and the biggest second-hand car pictorial advertising magazine CarSensor. But for Professor Wang‘s invention, there would be no Founder Corporation; but for Professor Wang‘s foresight, Founder Corporation would make no progress; but for Founder Corporation‘s progressive action, there would be no new China Cyclone in the world.

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Zhang Weiying Delivers Speech in 4th Annual Conference of Chinese Enterprisers Forum PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76382581

The 4th annual conference of Chinese Enterprisers Forum was hold in Yabuli, Heilongjiang province on Feb. 5th. The theme of the conference is ―New Motivity for Development of China Economy‖. Zhang Weiying, the famous economist and professor of Peking University took part in the conference and delivered a speech. Professor Zhang stressed that the motivity of the development of economy came from the efficiency of two aspects: allocation and production. In the last 25 years the high speed of the development of China economy depended on the improvement of the efficiency of allocation. He said, such situation could last for more or less 10 years. As China grows into a developed country new motivity must be discovered. Otherwise China will repeat the tragedy of stagnant economy which is typical in Japan today. Professor Zhang pointed out that the future of Chinese enterprises relied on whether they could seize the advantage of high technology. What‘s more, the status of Chinese economy in the world depended on whether the enterprisers in China could establish great enterprises of world level. Professor Zhang also warned that the enterprises would fall in danger if fewer effects were made on R&D. Chinese Enterprisers Forum was first hold in 2001. The themes of the past three are ―New Millenary, New Economy‖, ―CEO and Development of Chinese Enterprises‖, ―Leadership in Reforming Times‖.

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PKU to Undertake the ―National Academic Forum for Doctor Students of 2004‖ PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76291001

Peking University obtained the approval to undertake the ―National Academic Forum for PhD Students of 2004‖ at the end of 2003. This forum is expected to provide an academic exchange stage for PhD students nationwide. As a result, students can activate their academic thoughts, stimulate innovation during research and thereby increase quality of PhD students. The preparation work has been on the way with the graduate school of Peking University taking the lead. With the further implementation of the national ―Graduate Students Educational Innovation Project‖, Peking University will further explore the principle of graduate education in the new era and renew our thoughts while pushing forward our systematic reform. With raising the awareness and ability of innovation being the center of our work, Peking University will improve graduate education in all practical aspects.

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PKU Experts Attended the Symposium on National Human Resource Development PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=76034330

On February 4th a symposium on the proposals brought forth in the national conference on human resources development was held by the CPC Central Committee‘s Organization Department and the Ministry of Personnel in Beijing. He Guoqiang, a member of the Political Bureau and the CPC Central Committee‘s Secretariat and the head of the CPC Central Committee‘s Organization Department, stressed the importance of providing a better environment with more job opportunity and better position to the high-level talents. He listed seven works to do in this year, such as to carry out the training program of high-level talents. Experts from Peking University, Tsinghua University, CASS and etc. also attended the symposium.

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144 College Students from Taiwan Visit the Chinese Mainland PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=75946016

It is reported from Hong Kong that a visiting group which consists of 144 college students from Taiwan organized by the top ten prominent youth foundation of Taiwan will arrive at Beijing on the night of Feb.4th. They are invited by the Song Qingling Foundation. The ten-day-long visit includes Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. The 144 students from 68 universities in Taiwan such as Tsinghua University, Taiwan University and Furen University are undergraduates or graduates majored in a wide range such as philosophy, economy, history, journalism, education and so on. It is the first time for most of them to visit the mainland. These students will also visit Peking University and Tsinghua University in Beijing besides the sightseeing in the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Providing more opportunities for the communication between Taiwan and the mainland especially between the youth is one of the three tenets of Song Qingling Foundation. In recent years, it has organized a variety of visiting groups or programs that made great social influence both in the mainland and Taiwan.

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China's State Science and Technology Awards Add Special Award PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73875929

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has subscribed a government order recently, publicizing and actualizing the decision about amending the rule about China‘s state science and technology awards. Henceforward, the central government will award the special prize to the people and organizations that make top contribution to the development of science and technology. The new rule prescribes: the State Natural Science Award, the State Technological Invention Award, and the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award include two grades; The people who make great scientific discoveries or technical invention, and the people and organization that make top contribution to the significative programs and projects, will win the special award. China annually presents five state science and technology awards since 1999, namely the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, the State Natural Science Award, the State Technological Invention Award, the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award and the International Scientific and Technological Award. Now the Special Award has been added.

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Sixth: Mountain Eagle Organization of PKU Reached the Top of Yu Zhu Peak Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: On July 24 and 25, 2003, the mountain eagle organization of PKU successfully claimed the peak of Yu Zhu Peak. This success proved the vigor of this group and also showed the confidence of the Mountain Eagle. Seventh: Great Archeological Discoveries in the Relics of Donghulin Man Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: the excavating team composed of members from the School of Literature and Archeology of Peking University and Beijing Institute of Archeology Research has found on Oct 19th, 2003 great discoveries during their excavating works in the relics of Donghulin Man, an relic in the city suburban that can be dated back about 10,000 years. With the excavation of several important relics， including one intact corpse , several remaining of fireworks and a large batch of potteries and implements made of stone，bone and clam，this new discovery will fill up the blank part in the human developing history in the area of Beijing after the era of the Shandingdong Man (man living in the cave on the mountain peak) who can be dated back about 30,000 years. Being the first tomb with clarified strata relationships attained with scientific method since 1966 when this relic was discovered, this discovery bears considerable significance to the research over early human development and their relative cultures during the early Paleolithic Age. Eighth: PKU‘s New Stadium for the Table-tennis Match of the 2008 Olympic Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: during the meeting of the International Association of Table-tennis in Bramaire, German has reached an rough agreement upon that the stadium for the table-tennis match of the 2008 Olympics will be built on the campus of Peking University. Before this, the chairman of the International Association of Table-tennis, Mr. Shrara has made a field research over the constructional site at PKU and has expressed his satisfaction towards the overall environment and cultural atmosphere the campus bears. Ninth: CMOS chip 863CPU went into batch production and good market

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: On Dec. 8th ，2003，the Chinese CMOS chip for China, microprocessor opening week of Peking University 2003 raised its curtain. It indicated the mass production of the CPU ，designed by Peking University itself and thus holds the former‘s intellectual property right. ―Peking University unity-863 CMOS‖ was then ready for good market. Its success embodies considerable significance for protecting our country‘s information security and improving the key competitive ability, from which the industry can benefit. Tenth: The 11th Party Congress of Peking University convened successfully Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: During 18th to 20th Dec. the party committee of Peking University held the 11th Party Congress. It was the first Party Congress in the new century after the consolidation of Peking University and Beijing Medical University. It was held during the whole university was carrying out the plans of the 16th Party Congress of the country, improving the program of Peking University to establish the first level university in the world and carrying trough the ―211‖ construction in ―the 10th five years plan‖. The Party Congress concluded the four years‘ work after the 10th Party Congress and made plan for the following four years. The work reports of the 10th Party Committee of Peking University and the last Discipline Inspection Committee were discussed by the meeting. What‘s more, the Party Congress elected the 11th Party Committee of Peking University and new Discipline Inspection Committee.

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Peking University in 2003:Top 10 News Pieces (I) PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=73270439

First: Bombing Case in Nongyuan Canteen Food Center Successfully Closed Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: On Feb 25th, 2003, there occurred a bombing on the first floor of Nongyuan canteen food center at Peking University, causing 3 injuries together with slight damage to parts of its roof. The suspected criminal was caught on March 8th in Fu Zhou successfully by police as a result of timing reports from Peking teachers and students and cooperation from relevant departments in campus. The case was taken in court on April 1st with criminal confessed his being guilty of the crime and sentenced for his deeds. the university authorities has guaranteed an usual order in canteen food services from all possible resources and carried out an overall security check, which ensured an normal teaching and living atmosphere on campus. Second: Professor Wang Xuan and Professor Han Qide Elected Leaders of the Nation Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: Professor Wang Xuan, vise-president of the Central Jiusan Society, academician of both Chinese Academy of Natural Science and Chinese Academy of Engineering, was elected vise-president of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference on March 13th, 2003. professor Han Qide, president of the Central Jiusan Society, academician of Chinese Academy of Natural Science, was elected Vise-chairman of the standing committee of the 10th People‘s Deputy‘s Congress on the latter‘s first conference held two days later. Third: PKU Gained 7000 Acres Land for Future Development Peking University，Beijing，Dec 24th,2003：Peking university gained 7000 acres land After an unremitting effort, Peking university newly gained nearly 7000 acres land in the 4 regions of ―New Changchun Garden,‖ ―Chengfu Garden,‖ ―Xiaojiahe," and ―Guatiantun‘‘ in March under the support of Beijing Municipal Party Community and Government. This will largely ease the land shortage and also a big progress for the development of Peking university. Forth: Premier Wen visits PKU; PKU won the battle with SARS

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Peking University, Beijing, Dec 24th, 2003: Premier Wen said the Chinese government was doing all it could to help students study, work and stay healthy in his visits to Peking university on 26th , April . He asked about the preventive measures when having lunch in ―Nongyuan Dining Hall‖ with students and faculties of PKU. The university made success in combating against SARS in the areas of medical treatment、problems tackling and campus precaution under the support of government . Ding Xiulan and Wang Jing did good job and were regarded as the heroes in the war against SARS. Fifth: Reform Plan of Teachers‘ Personnel System Made by PKU Peking University，Beijing， Dec 24th， 2003：On May 12, 2003, Peking University presented the reform plan of teachers‘ personnel system to the university authority. Teachers in each of the departments held a discussion on this plan with the feedbacks submitted to the personnel department. After some amendments, the second edition of the plan was published. From October16 to October 18, PKU held the personnel meeting to further discuss about the plan and reached a final agreement about significance of the reform.

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Reread Classics of Mao: in Memory of Mao's 110th Birthday PKU NEWS 2003--12--26 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72780866

Peking University, Beijing, Dec 26th, 2003: in memory of the 110th birthday of Mao Zedong, students of PKU‘s graduate student cadre school reread the classics of Chairman Mao. On Protracted War is one of chairman Mao‘s classics about military theory which was published in May, 1938. As a criticism against both the pessimistic and over-optimistic view towards the anti-Japanese war at that time, Chairman Mao concluded that China could finally win this war through an protracted war time. He drew a scientific prediction in this article that the anti-Japanese war will be through 3 main processes including strategically defending, strategically balancing and strategically attacking back and that China will finally win this war. This paper is a precious contribution to Marxism military theory. Combined with Talk on July 1st by chairman Hu Jintao, students gained a further historical responsibility in reread the important thoughts of ―three representations‖. This is a plausible experiment to combine the two articles together to help the students better understand the theories.

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CEO, President of BCG‘s Speech at PKU: Adaptiveness and Sustainability in the Global Trend of Competitive Strategy PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72780416

On Dec 8th, 2003. President and CEO of BCG, Mr. Carl Stern, gave a speech ―Global Trend in Competitive Strategy‖ at PKU‘s China Center for Economic Research, as a reply to BiMBA‘s (Beijing International MBA at PKU) invitation. Mr. Yang Zhuang, the U.S. president of BiMBA presided over the speech. He expressed warm welcome towards Mr. Carl Stern and made a brief introduction towards Mr. Stern and BCG (Boston Consulting Group Ltd.) The BCG is a worldly renowned strategy and management consulting company. Its work aims at helping its customers create and maintain competitive privileges. The BCG possesses theories about senior management consulting and innovation, such as competitive strategy based on high working efficiency, low cost and differential competition and the famous Boston matrix which is used to illustrate relative market share and relative market growing rate. As an international company in its real sense, BCG has provided its employees worldwide an cross-cultural perspective. Mr. Carl Stern joined the company in 1974 and led the Chicago branch office during 1981-1991. He was elected the president and CEO in 1997 and claimed his throne at the beginning of 1998. before that, he was the president of the American region and mainly responsible for affairs within the American region and also providing management consulting to a few customers. In his speech, Mr. Stern stated the necessity, difficulty and relative measures a CEO must adopt about implementing competitive strategy. He avoided the hot topic over how China will confront the severe competition after the entry of WTO intentionally and chose the global trend of competitive strategy. This was because that the globalization of world economy will bring Chinese companies even more challenge. BCG has always been an leading figure in competitive strategy and has made considerable achievement. Although in such a fast-developing era of Internet, to attain and attain competitive privilege is becoming

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News more and more difficult, losing competitive privilege means you have already lost everything. Those failed to maintain their competitive strategy will be driven out of market. Mr. Stern picked out an example as the changes among the lists of the 500 world leading companies made by Fortune within the last 50 years to illustrate that how common the up and down of companies are. Thus, a continuing adaptive strategy towards the changing economic and social condition will be essential to a company. Taking the failure of MOTOROLA in digital product competition for example， Mr. Stern explained it doesn‘t result from the shortage of technology, resource or human resources who have ability; rather, it came from the failure of the managers. They failed to define the resource and thus inspired the employees to create in time unique advantage in competition for enterprises. Practically, the managers made a false estimation of the crises the enterprise is facing or parried them passively. Mr. Stern described challenges as routine ones and adaptive ones. The latter required the CEO to plan for a long term strategy. The CEO must realize that his goal relied on the whole organization not the CEO himself. As a result, he had to develop within his company a channel free to articulate ideas of any sort in any time. Then the CEO can have a various sources of different suggestions. He should also select the most important things to the development of the enterprise from a large deal of information with his outstanding creativity. Based on such preparation he could hold the future developing orientation as well as necessary focuses of the enterprise. The speech was of substantial information and carried out in a clear way. Mr. Stern added some examples into the explanation of theories which made the speech both precise and vivid. He emphasized that the CEO must foresee the troubles, seize the opportunity and choose the strategy to get and keep the advantage in competition to hasten the development of the enterprise. During the Q&A time Mr. Stern saw an active audience response. Professor Yang Zhuang raised a question about how should the BiMBA students prepared for challenges. Mr. Stern‘s answered that the CEO should be a generalist not a specialist, which was consistent with the Peking‘s compatible spirit. Students of BiMBA discussed several cases such as McDonald and Yahoo with Mr. Stern. Mr. Stern also aired his opinion on the case of the failure of consulting firms impersonally. The guide line of Peking University BiMBA is to bring up advanced managers that understand not only the process of the reformation and opening policy of China but also the criterion of international management and to cultivate enterprisers that are thoughtful, cultured and responsible. The awardees of the Noble Prize for economy, enterprisers from home and abroad and successors from many fields are periodically invited to give a speech to the students in Lang Run Yuan. The forum provides the students a higher flat roof.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News The students impressed Mr. Stern deeply and the whole speech ended in an impassioned and friendly atmosphere. At last Professor Yang Zhuang presented a gift on behalf of BiMBA to Mr. Stern and Mr. Stern gave BiMBA books of BCG on management consulting in return. The scene won applause for a long time. As Mr. Stern has said in the opening address the speech will promote the relationship between BCG and BiMBA. BiMBA will take its advantage of broad contact with business circles as usual, providing more opportunities for its students more business cases and thus to prepare them for their future career developments.

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A Grand Occasion: The Centennial of Peking University PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72176919

A century had passed since the foundation of Peking University, and in 1998, Peking University celebrated its 100th birthday. As the only remaining fruit of Wuxu Reform, Peking University, which was called Jingshi Daxuetang (the Imperial University of Peking) in 1898, survived while the other policies of the reform were extirpated by the government of Qing Dynasty. Peking University is China‘s first national comprehensive university in a modern sense. Being closely connected with the destiny of the whole nation, Peking University sequentially resumed the roles as the center of New Cultural Movement, the origin of May 4th Movement and the first frontier to disseminate Marxism and the thoughts of Science and Democracy. She also nurtured the chief founders of Chinese Communist Party, many former famous activists, the forerunners of May 4th Movement and a large number of scholars. As Chinese famous revolutionist and thinker Lu Xun said, ― Peking University is always trying the new things, acting as the herald of progressive movement, and making China develop in a better and positive way.‖ Having the honored tradition of Patriotism, Progress, Democracy and Science, Peking University is regarded as the only university that unites itself so closely with the fate of the country. So its 100th birthday was celebrated in the unique way unlike any other university of the world. Celebrations Ever since the New Year Day of 1998, the central government had begun to set out Peking University‘s Centennial Celebration. On April 29th, while spring rain was dropping, President Jiang Zemin enthusiastically visited the campus of Peking University. Here he spiritually inspected the library, the dining room, the museum, the laboratories and the computing center. Here he cordially conversed with the students, the scholars and the representatives of faculties and students. Vice-premier Li Lanqing and other leaders of the state, such as Minister of Education Chen Zhili, also visited the campus on May 2nd. On May 4, 1998, the Celebration Meeting for the Centennial of Peking University was held in the Great Hall of the People, where it was the first time to celebrate the birthday of a university .Of the state. Leaders of the state and the Party ,Jiang Zemin, Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, Li Ruihuan, Li Lanqing attended the meeting with scholars from

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News various fields. In his speech, President Jiang spoke highly both of the great contributions made by Peking University in the past 100 years and of the good tradition of ‗ Patriotism, Progress, Democracy and Science‘ and put forward a blueprint of building up the world‘s first-class universities, which became the program of action to lead Peking University into the 21st century. Other leaders and representatives of scholars and students also delivered their speeches in the Celebration Meeting. The secretary-general of the United Nations Annan also messaged to the Centennial Celebration of Peking University. That day, before the meeting, on the road was the group of buses taking faculties, students and alumni of Peking University for the centennial celebrations at the Great Hall, which formed a magnificent scene. After the meeting, a forum for higher education titled ―the University of the 21st Century‖ was held, where the presidents from more than 80 internationally-renowned universities including Harvard University, Oxford University, Moscow University and so on, discussed the development strategy of higher education in the 21st century. Meanwhile, the organizations of the fifteen international academic conferences demonstrated the celebrations to be a most magnificent festival in the educational and academic fields. People invited for these conferences included distinguished scientists of overseas Chinese, winners of Nobel Prizes and many international famous professors. That night, Celebration Party named ―Road Brightness‖ successfully took place on the lawn of Jingyuan, where artists, the Peking University people and alumni of Peking University extolled the dreams and glories of Peking University. Everyone displayed himself or herself in the party to express the great joyance in the heart. At the same time, inauguration ceremonies for Peking University‘s new library, built with the donations from Li Ka-shing, for the Sculpture of Peking University Asteroid, discovered by Academician Chen Jiansheng, for the Memorial forest in celebration of Peking University‘s Centennial, and for the Sculpture of the Centennial of Peking University all took place on May 4, 1998. Besides, the foundation stone laying ceremonies for the History Museum of Peking University, and for the Center of Science and Technology Development were also held during that period. Peking University centenary celebration memorial stamps also began to be published on that day. Meanwhile, various movements were also organized by Peking University people, such as contest of Peking University History and Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition and especially climbing to the top of Zuoruo Peak (8201 meters) by the Eagle Society of Peking University and the drama ―Cai Yuanpei‖ by Peking University students. Donations President Clinton of USA, Mrs. Clinton and secretary Albright at that time also visited Peking University, and President Clinton also donated books to Peking University.

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Alumni both at home and abroad all returned for the celebrations, and the government specially arranged the railway special for alumni of Peking University at home. Moreover, the alumni also donated gifts for the development of the university. Many famous corporations both at home and abroad also donated for the celebrations. Media‘s Reporting Both the domestic and overseas news media were focusing their attention on Peking University. Nearly 100 domestic and more than 60 newspapers and magazines abroad released reports on the grand event. And many radio stations and TV stations produced hundreds of specials. On May 4, 1998, as many as 3 million people had visited the centenary celebration web site of Peking University just in one day, which made the site one of the hottest in China. In conclusion, the centenary celebration of Peking University was the concluding point for the past 100 uncommon years, but more important, it also was the starting point for another more prospective 100 years for Peking University. It is sure that Peking University will rank as one of the world‘s first-class universities in the next centennial celebration.

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2003 Chinese International Education Exhibition Held in Kunming PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72176756

The 2003 Chinese International Education Exhibition, part of England, has been held in Kunming on Nov. 8th. There were more than 20 people who are related to some famous English schools invited to Kunming, and they have communicated with the parents who wanted their children to study abroad. These parents have also received detailed information on the exhibition. This activity not only supplied a great deal of information, but was also beneficial to the future strengthening of international relationship among countries. Early this year, the two Ministries of Education of China and Britain have subscribed a document on mutual acknowledgement of educational levels. This act is going to bring a bright perspective for the two countries‘ cooperation in the field of education.

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Seminar for Chinese University Leaders Being Undergoing PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72176475

The first seminar on university research development and technology transfer will be held in fall 2003 in the United States. The 2003 seminar, ―University Research Development and Technology Transfer,‖ will focus on university research organization and management as well as technology transfer. With the increasingly rapid development of the knowledge economy and economic globalization, the university is becoming a core organization of social advancement and sustainable economic development. How to effectively organize resource, increase research effectiveness, and promote research commercialization are challenging issues confronting higher-education institutions. The objective of this seminar is to deepen university leaders‘ understanding of university research organization and management as well as research commercialization and to learn advanced experience of effectively organizing research and promoting research commercialization from renowned world-class universities outside of China. Specific contents may include: university research development and strategic planning, balancing basic research and applied research, research project acquirement and management, professional and academic integrity, technology transfer mechanism, incentive and performance evaluation, university-industry-government relationship, etc. The seminar has 17 participants: 13 president-level leaders of major Chinese universities, and four leaders from other education organizations. It will run from November 10 to December 12. Teachers College Columbia University, through its Center on Chinese Education, is the organizer of this seminar.

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Nation Expects 2.8 Million College Graduates in 2004 PKU NEWS 2003--11--24 http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72169035

BEIJING, Nov. 24: China will see its 2.8 million soon-to-be college graduates going job-hunting either at job fairs or on-line this winter, an increase of 680,000 over the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Personnel. "If you count previous years' graduates who have failed to find jobs, the country will have to offer more than three million new jobs to college graduates alone in 2004," said Hou Jianliang, vice minister of personnel. Hou said the number of college graduates has sharply increased since last year, as a result of a large-scale enrollment expansion scheme introduced in 1999. Statistics show that in 2003, China had a total of 2.12 million college graduates, 70 percent of whom had found jobs by September. The employment rate roughly equals that of 2002 despite the impact of the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) outbreak earlier this year. Most Chinese college students graduate in summer, but fearing the increasingly competitive labor market, many start their job-hunting half a year or even one year before their graduation. Hou noted that his ministry would take a series of steps to help college graduates find jobs, one of which is to launch a nationwide "College Graduates' Employment Service Week" from Dec. 1 to 7. By the 21st this month, more than 90 national and local job markets, as well as more than 60 websites, had registered for the Service Week, during which they will provide free services for job-seeking college graduates.

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May 4th Movement PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72168896

In January 1919, countries which won the First World War convoked a convention to dispatch spoils of the war in Paris. As a winner, China‘s occupied territory by Japan and German before should be naturally returned to China. However, western countries planned to continue colonizing China, and they passed the so-called peaceful but actually unequal treaty which still granted these lands to Japan and German. Much to Chinese‘s indignation, the Xu Shichang government decided to sign on this treaty. On May 2nd, Xu Dengheng, a student of Peking University, learned from President Cai Yuanpei that the government had secretly ordered the Chinese delegates to sign on the treaty, and he gathered the delegates of Beijing universities of Guomin Magazine Association to discuss the solutions. And in the following evening the student conference of Peking University was organized in the third hall. Besides over one thousand Peking University students, delegates from another twelve schools joined. It was then that the plan for May 4th Movement was passed. The next day, May 4th, more than three thousand students from Beijing colleges and universities, among whom over one thousand were students of Peking University. They gathered a large procession, and held up slogans read ―abolishing the 21st item‖、 ―punishing the traitors‖ and ―refusing to sign on the treaty‖ ,and etc. Next they went out of the campus of Peking University heading for the Tian‘anmen Square, exclaiming the slogans. The parade started the May 4th Movement, which astonished the people home and abroad. The chief leader of the parade was Fu Sinian, who was also a student of Peking University, and the manifesto of the movement was drafted by Xu Deheng. After arriving at the Tian‘anmen Square, the group went to the residence of Cao Rulin, who was one of the three heinous traitors (the other two were Lu Zongyu and Zhang Zongxiang). There the indignant students beat Zhang Zongxiang, and burnt the houses. During the process of the parade, Guo Qinguang, a student of Peking University, died from exhaustion and the batons of the policemen, and he was the first man who died in the New Democracy Period. Many students were put into prison afterward, and most of them were students of Peking University. President Cai and the leaders of Peking University tried their best to rescue the immured students. The fire of the movement soon spread to Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuhan and other cities, where workers and citizens responded positively to the parade of students. Under the grave pressure from the whole nation, finally, the government was forced to dismiss the three heinous traitors, to set free the imprisoned students and not to sign on the peaceful treaty. May 4th Movement achieved great success. Peking University is

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Boya Tower: The Support of Spirit PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72168829

Some people at Peking University has said that if the Weiming lake was regarded as a giant inkstone, then the Boya tower should be a magic pen .Provided with these two, we can draw the beauty of the university ,or write the history here. Actually ,the Boya tower is a water tower built in 1924 when Yenching University was founded. The tower was built to solve the problem of water providing for the professors and students at Peking University. And people here decided to build the tower in the archaic style. Then the ―magic pen‖ was born on the southeast bank of Weiming Lake. The tower was named after the benefactor, who was the uncle of Bo Chenguang, a professor in the department of philosophy at that time. In Chinese, ―Bo‖ means plenty, and ―Ya‖ means elegance, and ―Boya‖ means a kind of culture, the culture of Peking University, and the culture of China. Every day, the tower stands here silently, facing the lake, facing the history and development of Peking University. In the eyes of the people at Peking University, Boya Tower is not only a water tower, but also a representation of a spirit-----hard work, self-accomplishment, responsibility, and love for the nation and country.

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News Many people at Peking University often hold an idea : where is the tower, where is the soul. And from this saying we can naturally feel a sort of transcendent beauty and gracious charm. No matter what the season is, no matter what the time is, the ―Boya‖ tower will always stand there devoutly, and memorize the effulgent history of Peking University.

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Weiming Lake: Goddess of PKU PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=72168433

―Weiming Lake is the ocean, the poets hide under it; and the soul is a fish, jumping out of the water…‖ Whenever you hearing this song called ―Weiming Lake is the ocean‖, no matter where you are, you‘ll love it. Because this song, one of the most beautiful songs at Peking University, stands for the greatest floweriness—the Weiming Lake. When you hear this name, you‘ll probably feel it is strange, for ―Weiming‖ in Chinese is ―without being named‖. Qian Mu, a famous scholar in China, named this lake. It means the beauty of peace, geniality, selflessness and profundity. The lake is like a piece of jade beset in the center of the campus, and with an island, a stone fish and a stone boat, the lake looks more fetching. People always regard it as a shrine, because the district where Weiming Lake is located has ever been a part of a royal garden of the Qing dynasty. So it‘s really a historic site and priceless. Nowadays, it is still sacred. When you are wandering about around the lake, you‘ll see some small rooms in archaic style, the leaves of willow shaking in the breeze, the red carps swimming in the water and you‘ll breathe the fresh air around it. How enjoyable it is! When you feel tired, why not take a rest by the lake? Sit in a chair or on a stone, and face the peaceful scenery for a moment and contemplate as well , and then come back to earth, and be yourself. Why can you do like this? The only answer is the magic power of the lake for you to face your own life with calmness and courage. Hear, around the "Weiming lake", you can pay a visit to the gravestone of Snow, the Boya Tower, the ―Ciqing‖ temple, and the building of the library… lots of constructions bearing the culture of Peking University and the tradition of China. The lake, also

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北京大学英语新闻网/Peking University News gives us a mysterious power for us to get the meaning of life. Some person has ever said: ―Weiming Lake produces the nimbus because of Peking University; Peking University becomes more poetic because of Weiming Lake.‖ That‘s absolutely right. ―Weiming Lake is the ocean, the birds fly here; here is my thoraces, and here my heart beating, it‘s here, it‘s here…‖ the song echoes again.

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TOEFL Sees Sharp Drop in Attendees in China PKU NEWS http://ennews.pku.edu.cn/news.php?s=71753124

The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or so-called TOEFL exam, appears to be losing its magnetism in China, with a sharp decline in the number of people taking the test nationally. The latest test was just administered on Saturday. Sources from the National Examination Centre under the Ministry of Education said that it is still hard to say whether the number of TOEFL participants this year hit a record low. In Beijing, TOEFL participants totaled around 10,000 this year, a sharp decline from more than 30,000 per year in previous years, Beijing-based China Youth Daily reported yesterday. The number of TOEFL examinees stood at 100,000 in peak years, the report said. Officials at the Beijing-headquartered New Oriental Education Group, an English training center in China, also witnessed an acute fall of TOEFL applicants in its training school, around 30 per cent decrease against the previous year. Wang Haibo, director of the TOEFL, GRE and GMAT Project in the education group attributed the drop of the number to the hard applications for US visas. It became difficult for Chinese students to apply for US visas after September 11, 2001 when terrorists attacked the United States, Wang said. Chinese students also have additional choices for studying abroad compared with years ago when TOEFL was a major channel for them, Wang said. Besides TOEFL, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also widely accepted by Chinese students, a partial reason for the decrease in the number of TOEFL participants, he said. Wang predicted that the situation will go on if the United States continues its stricter visa policy.

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In China, most of the participants of TOEFL are college students. Xu Qiongli, a graduate student in Beijing Broadcasting Institute, is among them. Xu, who had planned to apply for the scholarship from the American Universities, sat for the TOEFL examination on Saturday. She complained that the number of people who are fortunate to succeed in applying for scholarship from American universities dropped largely in recent years, which had dampened the enthusiasm of her friends to sit for TOEFL examination. Analysts say that Chinese students are increasingly practical about their plans for studying abroad, and more and more students are trying to seek opportunities for personal development instead of paying the huge financial amounts for studying overseas. Up to press time, US-based Educational Testing Service, the organizer of TOEFL examination, could not be reached to probe the reason for the decline.

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