--Splendid Achievements--

In order to express our appreciation to all these people's care and support, after a month's preparation, the United States and China Foundation hosted a banquet in Lido Shareton Hotel, on November 5, 2002, for celebrating the 10th Anniversary and welcoming the ambassador Qin Huasun and the president Earnest Scarlbeg visiting Shenyang.

The distinguished guest, the famous hostess of Liaoning TV Broadcasting Station Ms. Qi Fang Hosted this banquet. There were altogether more than 70 guests and celebrities taking part in this banquet. And the whole activity was paid great attention and concerned by the people from different fields such as political and cultural fields, enterprises and business circles, thus the celebration for the 10th anniversary of the United States and China Foundation has received the wishes and greetings from far and near. This year is also the 3rd anniversary of the USCF Shenyang Office. Three year's temper and efforts have made the USCF developed and grew a lot . The famous diplomat, the senior advisor of the USCF, the former Chinese Ambassador to United Nations, the vice-Director of Political Consultative Conference Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Qin Huasun, Vice President of Monterey Institute of International Studies and Dean of Fisher Graduate School of International Business, Mr. Ernest Scalberg , senior advisor of the World Bank Mr. Robert McAfee paid their visiting to Shenyang at the same time. The provincial and civil leaders who joined into this activity were including the deputy-director of the Standing Committee of the NPC of Liaoning Province, Ms. Gong Shiping, the Vice-director of the Public Affairs Department of Liaoning Province Mr. Yu Xianchao, the director of the News Broadcasting Department of Liaoning Province Mr. Zheng Xiaopu, the vice-mayor of Shenyang City Ms. WangLing, the vice-chairman of the standing committee o the NPC in Shenyang city Mr. Zhao Jincheng; the deputy head of the News Office of the Shenyang civil governmental Committee Mr. Peng Lin; the engineer of the Traffic Department of Liaoning Province Ms. Xia Huirong; the Head of the Travel Bereau of Liaoning Province Mr. Chen Tiexin; the director of the Training Centre of the NPC of Shenyang City Mr. Gao Xiaopeng; the Science division of the Commerce Bereau in Xin Chengzi District Mr. Wang Shuli, etc. We also invited many presidents of the universities such as the Mr. Zhao Dayu, the president of Shenyang Normal University; Mr. Xu Yanhao, the president of Shenyang Medical University, Ms. Gong Yunxiang from the Northeasten University of China. Different large-scaled enterprises also sent the representatives to express their wishes to the 10th birthday of the USCF , they were Mr. Sun Fengxiang, the president of the Fengxiang Groups; Mr. Li Weilong, the president of the Happy Family Groups; Ms. Zhu Li, the chief manager of the Great Dragon Groups; Ms. Chen Baoyan, the President of Shenyang Banyan Groups. The famous calligrapher, the Chairman of the Cultural Association of Liaoyang City, Mr. Lin Zhengyi also made nothing of hardships to come to Shenyang, to give his best wishes to us. Two new friends of our USCF , two native American educators , Dr. Charles Bryant and Mr. Gary Baldwin also joined our happiness in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the USCF.

Many medias such as the Liaoning TV Station, Liaoning Broadcasting Station, Shenyang TV Station, Shenyang Daily, Liaoning & Shenyang Evening Newspaper, People Daily Overseas, Liaoning Broadcasting Newspaper, Liaoning Economic Newspaper all made some corresponding live report on our banquet. At the banquet, Mr. Larry L. Lee, Executive Director of the US-China Foundation made a reception speech, reviewing the efforts the US-China Foundation has ever made to promote the friendship between the United States and China, and wishing a more promising future to the Foundation. Ambassador Qin Huasun praised highly the contribution to the exchanges between the two countries made by the US-China Foundation and expressed his best wishes. Dr. Scalberg and Mr. Robert McAfee made cordial speeches as well. On behalf of the colleges and universities in Liaoning Province, Mr. Zhao Dayu, president of Shenyang Normal University, extended their hope to develop education in the favorable international environments through cooperation with the colleges and universities in the United States. In particular, Liaoning University brought their special gift to the banquet as a token of their good wishes to the 10th anniversary of the US-China

Foundation.Mr. Frank Sun, Chief Representative in China of the US-China Foundation, read out the inscriptions and congratulatory telegrams, including that from Mr. Chai Zemin, first Chinese Ambassador to the United states and Senior Advisor of the US-China Foundation. Mr. Lin Zhengyi, well-known calligraphist and chairman of Liaoyang Culture&Art Association came all the way to take part in the banquet and brought his inscription.

Mr. Gu Zhaohui, well-known musician of Liaoning Symphony Orchestra was present with his student, Wang Tianju. young saxophone player, played “you are my only love”and“From Soldier to General”. All the guests drank toasts to the 10th anniversary of the US-China Foundation. The banquet ended at 8:00 pm in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.

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As an old Chinese saying goes, "it takes up to 10 years to sharpen a sword"; the US-China Foundation has spent 10 years building a friendship bridge across the Pacific ocean. The exchange activities range from politics, economy, culture, media, judicature, and education to environmental protection. I have often heard from my friends that it's a miracle that the US-China Foundation, as a non-profit organization, is able to exist and develop. The miracle is thanks to the participation and support of the many American and Chinese people, especially our members and staff, who are involved in enhancing the friendship between China and the US. I have thoroughly enjoyed working together as a team toward this goal and am very pleased with the success that has been achieved by USCF. It is my wish that the US-China Foundation will continue over many years with its work in promoting friendship between the people of the two countries, which will contribute to peace and future development in the world. Finally, I'd like to take this opportunity to contribute the lyrics of a song I wrote to the whole staff and members of the US-China Foundation, and also to those Americans and Chinese who are working hard on enhancing the friendship between the two countries.

Mr. Larry L. Lee, Executive President of the US-China Foundation.

I wish to congratulate Larry Lee for his vision and determination in the creation of the United States China Foundation. His inspired leadership over the past ten years has allowed this Organization to succeed and flourish over this period in an ever-changing world. I am honored to be associated with Larry and the USCF. I look forward to joining with him and the many others who work for the betterment of relations for our two great nations. May the achievements of the next ten years surpass those that we celebrate with this anniversary!

Mr. Jesse J. Watkins, CEO of Jamison Insurance Group, New Jersey; Board Chairman of International Insurance Association; Executive board member of US-China Foundation

Congratulations to the United States and China Foundation on its tenth anniversary. USCF is a unique non-government organization that has fostered improved relationships between the United States and China. USCF should be lauded for broadening the cultural and artistic understanding of our two countries on many levels and for enhancing mutual educational opportunities. I wish you good luck for the next ten years.

Dr. Ernest J. Scalberg, the Senior Advisor of US-China Foundation, Vice Dean of Monterey Institute of International Studies and Dean of the Graduate School of Business Administration, the founder of the BIMBA in Beijing University.

It has been an honor to have served as legal advisor and counsel to the United States and China Foundation for the last decade. The urgent, noble purpose of the Foundation is no less important today - perhaps more so. Relations between our nations have warmed and cooled over these 10 years but never has the need for greater understanding, cooperation and communication diminished. As the Foundation continues to bring together business people, artists, government officials, and other internationally-minded individuals, the world will be the better for these efforts. Best wishes for another decade of success!

Mr. David Robinson, Attorney at Law; Advisor at law of the United States and China Foundation; B. S. Foreign Service Georgetown University; J. D. George Washington University.

I wish to offer my congratulations to Larry Lee on the tenth anniversary of the United States China Foundation. He is to be applauded for his far-sighted evaluation of the importance of a cordial relationship between the U.S. and China in the fields of business, art, cultural pursuits, and education. His tireless efforts have established this foundation as a viable and important entity in working toward the goal of understanding and cooperation between our two countries. It has been a privilege and a pleasure for me to serve on the board of USCF, and I look forward to an on-going opportunity to work with Larry and the Foundation in the future. May the success of this worthwhile and unique organization continue throughout the years ahead.

Robert McAfee, Special Senior Consultant of World Bank; B.S. Stanford University; MBA Harvard University.

Congratulations to the United States/China foundation on its tenth birthday. As a lecturer and consultant in China for three decades, I am very impressed with the work of USCF. Its executive staff is both competent and committed. China and America are destined to be the Superpowers of the 21st Century. The USCF has a critical role to play in ensuring that Chinese/American relations are built on mutual respect and are committed to peace and economic prosperity. I had the honor of speaking to the USCF conference in Shenyang last August. It was clear from that meeting that USCF commands great respect in both America and China.

Mr. Billy Wireman, Board Chairman of the US Queen institute; Executive Committeeman of the US Bank American.

Congratulations to the leadership of the USCF for achieving 10 years of bridge building relationships. As more and more people simply view on tree at a time and limit their focus, organizations such as the United States and China Foundation attempt to connect with the entire forest by viewing all aspects of synergy contributing to total well-being. An overview perspective is a healthy perspective. I wish the USCF a healthy and successful future.

Jim Sobieraj, President of American Exchange, Inc.

My family has been fortunate to have been associated with Larry Lee, LiLi, since the 1980s when he attended Duke University Graduate School .As a loyal American who has worked with USCF since its inception, I am proud of what has been accomplished in the first decade. More important we are all excited and enthused about what we believe is possible to accomplish in the next decade. USCF is a very important piece of the overall plan. Without USCF China, the United States, and the world, could be in a more dangerous place facing Mutually Assured Destruction. My friends, USCF is building understanding, bridges instead of bombs, trust instead of fear, mutual assistance and progress toward a more peaceful, open, and equitable world.

W.M. "Bill" Harrison, the Senior Advisor of US-China Foundation, Chairman of Harvest Investment Corporation the famous banker.

The USCF means much to China and the United States. In our likenesses and differences, we come together as one people when we develop cultural and educational programs. My role as Director of Medical Programs has not been an effective one---perhaps this area needs more time, or is too far removed. Still, my association with the foundation is a happy one, and I hope it will benefit the existing purposes. We should all congratulate Larry and his staff for their visions and high purposes in bringing our two countries closer.

Eugene V. Grace, M. D. of USCF.

As the 21st century commences, the whole of humankind is facing more and more global challenges, including climate changes, loss of biodiversity, environmental deterioration, and depletion of natural resources. To solve these problems, people in different countries need to collaborate, have to collaborate, and must to collaborate. In this area, US and China could work together and must work together. People share tremendous common goals and interests, and our cooperation can make a difference. I am glad that the US-China Foundation has demonstrated its vision and identified the ecological and environmental area as one of foci to build bridges between the two countries. In the last 10 years, USCF has made great achievements in many areas. In the future, I believe firmly, USCF will make a significant contribution in ecological education and environmental collaboration between US and China. Congratulations.

Mr. Quan Dong, Environmental Scientist at Miami International University.

As China has been developing at an unprecedented speed, it is beginning to play a more and more important role in the international affairs. The relationship of China and the United States has inevitably become the focus that draws worldwide attention. The US-China Foundation has made important contributions to promoting the exchange activities between the two peoples and will do better with the support of related people from all walks of society.

Mr. Xu Jian, Executive director of the US-China Foundation.

I am pleased to add my congratulations, among the many others, to the USA-China Foundation on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. I would also echo the statements of others in wishing the USA-China Foundation much success in the years ahead. I look forward to the day when a more active USA-China role can be played in the area of business development here in the city of Durham, NC and the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina.

Mr. William V. "Bill" Bell, Mayor Durham, N.C.

The United States and China Foundation has devoted their ten tireless years to promoting friendship between China and the United States and has made their splendid contribution. Congratulations to the United States and China Foundation on its tenth anniversary.

Mr. Chai Zemin, first Chinese ambassador to the US and senior advisor of the US-China Foundation.

The US-China Foundation has been committed to the goal of promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the American and Chinese people. They have made important contributions in the cooperation in the fields of economy, science and technology, culture, etc. Congratulations to the United States and China Foundation on its tenth anniversary. May the success of the Foundation continue throughout the years ahead.

Mr. Qin Huasun, former Chinese ambassador to the UN.

In last 10 years, the US-China Foundation has made important contributions to promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the American and Chinese peoples. Congratulations to the United States and China Foundation on its tenth anniversary.

Mr. Zhang Yijun, former director of the American and Atlantic Department of the Foreign Ministry of China and former Chinese ambassador to Canada.

Congratulations to the United States and China Foundation on its tenth anniversary. I believe the foundation will make more contribution to the development of the relationship between the US and China.

Mr. Yang Jiechi, Chinese Ambassador to the United States.

Congratulations to the United States and China Foundation on its tenth anniversary. May the success of the Foundation continue throughout the years ahead.

Mr. Zhang Hongxi, Chinese Consul General to New York, U.S.A.

 

 

Promoting Friendship and Understanding between China and America, I wish US-China Foundation a healthy future.

Mr. Li Xiaoming, Executive board member of US-China Foundation and one of the founders of US-China Foundation.

USCF was founded for a dream. The bridge of human culture and heart is much longer than that of the steel. The track of the ten-year dream seeking of USCF voices us, this generation's aspiration. Wish USCF a ceaseless success!

Professor Liukang, Director of East-Asia Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University.

It takes the US-China Foundation 10 arduous years to build a friendly bridge over the Pacific Ocean. Wish peace and development to exist forever in our globe.

Mr. Lin Zhengyi, Former Chairman of the Culture & Art Association of Liaoyang City.

I'd like to wish the US-China Foundation would organize more art exchanges activities for Chinese teens, making them understand the outside world and the outside world understand Chinese music.

Mr. Tang Liuyi, Art Consultant of the US-China Foundation, pianist of the Chinese National Symphony Orchestra, piano educator.

Congratulations for the 10th anniversary of USCF! As time flies by, it expects triumph and achievement in building an eternal bridge for the people, the Chinese and the Americans, who live on the opposite hemispheres of our planet. USCF has done so and I am very proud of our joint career.

Jun Yu, Ph.D. Science and Technology Advisor of US-China Foundation， Research-Professor Washington University； Associate Director Beijing Genomics Institute Chinese Academy of Sciences， Director HuaDa Genomics Inc.

Golden Bridge.

Mr. Zhou Hongxing，Senior Advisor of USCF，Former President of Beijing University ，Professor of China Renmin University. Well-know educator, calligrapher, collector of fluorite.

Friendship lives forever like flowing water from lofty mountains.

Mr. Song Yugui, Senior Art Advisor of US-China Foundation, A master of Chinese fainting, Member of CPPCC, Chairman of Liaoning Artist Association, Custom of Liaoning Art Museum.