Subject: CND-US, September 18, 1993

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Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1993 23:51:04 -0500

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                         Saturday, September 18, 1993

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1. News Brief (6 items) ................................................. 68
2. Panel Discussion on Beijing's Olympic Bidding Held in San Fransico ... 91
3. Chinese Unveil Hi-Tech Health Products at Pasadena Convention ........ 86
4. Job Opportunity (2 items) ............................................ 42
5. What's in This Week's Chinese Community Forum ........................ 18

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6. Text of CSPA Approval Notice from Southern Center .................... 23
7. Northern Center Slow in Approving CSPA Application ................... 23
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1. News Brief (6 items) ................................................. 68
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[WCCS, 9/16/93] On behalf of the Washington Center for China Studies, Inc.
(WCCS), we are honored to announce the establishment of the Advisory Board
for the WCCS "Teaching and Research Fellowship in China." It is our view
that this board (including 19 members) is representative of the Chinese
scholars currently working in the United States in the fields of social
sciences and humanities. The function of this body is to evaluate the
academic credentials and preparedness of each applicant. Based upon the
Board's recommendation, WCCS is responsible for making the final grant
decisions. Additional names may be added to this board as our project
proceeds. (From: Hao Jia <[email-masked]>; Abridged by CND)
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[WCCS NR #3, 9/16/1993] The Washington Center for China Studies (WCCS) is
pleased to announce the names of the five awardees of the "Teaching and
Research Fellowship in China" for the fall of 1993:
    Ben, Shenglin (Economics, Purdue University),
    Wang, Honghai (Economics, University of Chicago)
    Wu, Xianggui (Telecommunication and Film, University of Oregon, Eugene)
    Zheng, Decheng (Economics, George Washington University)
    Gong, Xiaoning (Economics, American University).
The application deadline for the coming 1994 Spring semester is November 1,
1993; and for the Summer session, February 1, 1994. For further information,
please contact: Teaching & Research Fellowship, WCCS, 1129 20th St. NW,
Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036. Tel: 202-296-8071; Fax: 202-296-8072.
(From: Hao Jia <[email-masked]>; Abridged by CND)
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[IFCSS NR #5055, 9/16/1993] In the past months, IFCSS HQ has received
numerous reports on parents failing to obtain visitor's visa to come to the
U.S.. The common reason given for denial is "immigration intent." It is well
known that very few parents intend to settle down in the U.S. permanently.
IFCSS is thinking of bringing up the issue with the U.S. Department of State
for a possible solution. But to do so we need something more than common
sense, for what is common knowledge to us is by no means common knowledge to
consular officials. Therefore, a simple survey has been disigned to collect
hard evidence. If parental visit is an issue that concerns you and you would
like to participate the survey, please contact IFCSS.
(From: IFCSS HQ <[email-masked]>)
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[UPI, 9/16] BEIJING -- China Thursday dismissed United States accusations
that China has violated an agreement banning exports of goods made by
prison labor, and instead demanded that Washington publicize the results
of its inspections at two Beijing prisons. China and the United States
signed a memorandum of understanding in August 1992 in which China promised
not to export products manufactured in prison labor camps to the U.S.
(Forwarded by: A CND Reader)
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[AP-DJ, 9/15] BEIJING -- Apple Computer of the U.S. announced Wednesday
plans to expand in China by opening a representative office, naming a
Chinese distributor and opening a computer training center.  Apple has named
its first Chinese distributor, Legend Group, to join three other
distributors based in Hong Kong. The new training center is at Qinghua
University in Beijing. (Forwarded by: Huijie)
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[JAMA, 9/15/93] CDC -- Jin Bu Huan, a Chinese herbal medicine used for
relieving pain and is marketed in the United States as a dietary supplement
rather than a drug, has drawn a great attention of medical society in the US
because of its safety problem. Life-threatening bradycardia (too slow heart
bit) with rapid onset of unconsciousness (only responsive to painful
stimuli), and respiratory depression (abnormal breath) occurred in three
unrelated children in Colorado this year. Based on the results of an
investigation conducted by Colorado State University, Jin Bu Huan anodyne
tablets and their active ingredient (L-THP) were entered into the update of
Poisindex, an international toxicologic data base.
(Forwarded by: Songlin Xue <[email-masked]>)

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2. Panel Discussion on Beijing's Olympic Bidding Held in San Fransico ... 91
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From: Ignatius Y. Ding <[email-masked]>

Representatives from Silicon Valley for Democracy in China (SVDC), The
Alliance of Hong Kong Chinese in the U.S. (AHKCUS), Laogai Research
Foundation, and the congressional district office of House Representative
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) participated in a panel discussion on September 14,
1993.  The one-hour program was taped in front of a live audience on the
subject of whether Beijing should host the Olympic Summer Games in the year
2000.

Moderator Benjamin Chan from Chinese cable TV, Jade Channel, facilitated
the sometimes heated discussion.  Proponents supporting Beijing's bid were
Wellington Cheng (Editor in Chief of the Northern California office of the
Sing Tao Daily), Joseph Wong (General Manager of S.F. Chinese News), and
Peter Chi (President of Chinese-American Association of Commerce).
Opponents were Ignatius Ding (Chairman of SVDC Communications Committee),
Charles Mok (Vice Chairperson of AHKCUS), Harry Hongda Wu (Chairman of
Laogai Research Foundation), and Michael Yaki (Chief of Staff of Rep.
Pelosi).

The panel discussion is part of a weekly program co-sponsored by the TV
station and S.F. Chinatown Resource Center.  This week's topic was chosen
because it is keenly interested by the vast Chinese-American and overseas
Chinese community in San Francisco Bay area and Jade Channel's audience in
other U.S. cities.  It was also because the International Olympic Committee
will vote on its final decision to choose hosting city for the Olympic 2000
in Monte Carlo, Monaco in less than a week.

Proponents, as expected, voiced their support based on their sense of
nationalism, and argued that it would be a small price to pay for the
opportunity and honor to show the world the greatness of the ancient capital
city of Beijing, its elegant surroundings and sports facilities, and the
world-class Chinese athletes.  They said that the sports arenas and other
facilities have been well designed for Asian Games and the National Games
with the intent to hold Olympic there one day.  An international sports
event would help accelerate the improvements to the infrastructure in
Beijing.  Many of the new buildings would benefit the city residents
afterward.  One of the proponents also insisted that China is financially
ready and capable to invest in the opportunity as a business venture.  All
of them and many in the audience believe that hosting Olympic Games will
further push China to become more open.

Opponents pointed out that China's continuing persecution of political and
religious dissidents, its terrible human rights records in the past and at
the present disqualify it as a contender for hosting Olympic Games.  The
communist regime still insists its killing of peaceful students and Beijing
residents in 1989 a justified act.  Tens of thousands of prisoners of
conscience are held in forced labor camp merely for exercising their
constitutional rights of expression, religion, press, assembly, and
association.  Beijing government obviously wants to use hosting Olympic to
legitimize its authority of absolute control and makes its way back into the
international community which harshly condemned China's collective
dictatorship for the bloody crack down on unarmed civilians.

On the economic end, the opponents provided data and analysis demonstrating
the heavy financial burden which the entire nation of 1.2 billion people
would have to bear for supporting a two-week sports event.  The cost to
every citizen in China, including the newborns in the next seven years, will
be about six U.S. dollar per person because the Chinese government will
spend 7.5 billion dollars to build a new international airport and a four-
lane highway around the city, to improve or build sports facilities,
telecommunication facilities, gas lines, water treatment and distribution
system for meeting international standards prior to the Games.  While some
of the constructions will benefit Beijing residents, the entire population
in China would have to foot the bill.   With an income estimated by Beijing's
competitor, Sydney of Australia, at $1.234 billion, China would lose a
whooping $6,306 billion for the perceived prestige.  That would literally
take away 2.2 month worth of expense for food and clothing from every
average Chinese.

In addition, the cost to give Beijing a facelift would only be a small
part of the expenditure.  China also announced that it plans to borrow more
$40 billion to build or improve airports around the country to accommodate
the would-be-tourist.  All of construction might benefit urban resident.
The debt would haunt China for years because the principle and interests
would excess $100 billion for a low interest long-term loan.  More than 80%
of the Chinese living in sub-standard conditions in rural areas would be
hurt financially as the result.

The lively dialogue among the panelists and between them and the audience
led to a conclusion:  all participants sincerely care for the well-being of
China and the Chinese people; they disagreed on how to influence or bring
about changes to China, but definitely agreed China needs to be more open
and its system must be changed; they agreed that the human rights conditions
in China are unacceptable and must be improved; they further agreed that
politics and sports shouldn't mix, and Beijing's bid for hosting Olympic,
like many other nations' attempt, is politically motivated.  Many among them
expressed either suspicion, hope or aspiration that China will no longer be
ruled by the communist authoritarians by the year of 2000.

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3. Chinese Unveil Hi-Tech Health Products at Pasadena Convention ........ 86
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Forwarded by: Huijie
Source: BUSINESSWIRE, 9/15/1993

PASADENA, Calif.-- A delegation of inventors and manufacturers'
representatives from the Peoples' Republic of China were onhand to introduce
a number of new inventions and devices and breakthrough new health-related
products at the recently held Invention Convention in Pasadena.

The Invention Convention, now in its eighth year, is held every Labor Day
weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center and is the country's most
prestigious technology showcase.  Inventors from around the world use the
annual forum to unveil exciting new products and prototypes to the media and
the public, as well as to reach potential investors, licensees and marketers.

This year's delegation from the Peoples' Republic of China, representing
more than 30 companies, was the largest ever attending the convention.  Many
innovative new hi-tech products were introduced by the Chinese at the show,
showcasing major developments in research, technology and manufacturing
processes now being perfected in mainland China.

Foremost among the wide array of products exhibited at the convention by the
Chinese delegation included:

-- the Tongda Fast Charger, the fastest battery charger in the world from
the state-run Shangluo Tongda Electronics Co.;
-- the Yujin DYD-1 Electronic Brain Galvanoscope, which instantly detects
the presence of electrical charges in the atmosphere;
-- the SYA2-1, a device for measuring the amount of salinity (salt) in
seawater, from Tianjin Science & Technology Corp.;
-- PC 116, an ultrasonic obstetric conductivity gel which significantly
enhances ultrasound images, from the Centre of Physical and Chemical Analysis
of Tianjin;
-- FBT insulating material, a new thermal insulating material which is
heatproof, waterproof and anti-corrosive, from Qi Ming Energy-Saving Material
Factory, Xi'an Province;
-- Hongguang shoes, with a patented system that never requires shining;
-- a hemostatic fiber, developed by Tianjin Pharmaceutical Factory, which
stops bleeding, even with deep-tissue wounds;
-- L-Hydroxyproline, used in the manufacture of antibiotics and as an
additive in cosmetics, perfumes and biosynthesis;
-- a process of generating a higher yield of citric acid, from the Tianjin
Research Institute of Industrial Microbiology;
-- Tianci Brand mineral magnetized water utensil, a device for converting
ordinary tap water into high-quality mineral water;
-- XH-1 Ultra High Frequency Cosmetic Instrument, a multifunctional surgical
device which eliminates a variety of superficial benign skin growths.

-- The Moli (Magic Power) health watch, a magnetized wristwatch which is
claimed to possess cardiovascular and digestive healing applications, from
the Shanghai Moli Watch Co.;
-- The XH II Ultra High Frequency Cosmetic Instrument from the Xi'an Center
of Medical Cosmetology, a surgical device for treating and eliminating a
variety of skin disorders and scars;
-- Zek Cigarettes, a new generation of "healthy" cigarette, containing a
blend of soothing and cooling herbs;
-- The TongDa Air Bra, which facilitates female breast enhancement without
the need for surgery;
-- Double Nutritive Solution, an orally taken tonic made of fresh fruits and
herbs from Yunnan Province, which increases the body's immunity and resistance
to disease;
-- Xiafei Facial Protection Cream, with an SP factor of 88 for the total
absorption of UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays and the prevention of aging and
wrinkling;
-- Sheng Li Shen, a calming, ancient Chinese remedy which is used to enhance
sexual performance and reduce senility;
-- Xuanimaganjie, an herbal cooling tea which is claimed to have detoxifying
and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Many of the products presented at the convention by the Chinese delegation
have been used in China as natural remedies for thousands of years, and some
are claimed to have a 100 percent effectiveness rate. Many have won
international awards in the Orient.

These products are now being introduced into the United States for the first
time, and were well-received by the public, judging by the foot traffic at
the Chinese exhibits.

The public and the media were impressed by the large Chinese delegation and
the products offered.  One normally expects ancient herbal remedies from the
Chinese -- and there were plenty onhand this year -- but the various hi-tech
devices on display confirm that the Chinese have definitely become
competitive in the race to bring new technology to the world market.

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4. Job Opportunity (2 items) ............................................ 42
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(4a). Job in Chemistry
      From: BIN LIU <[email-masked]>

Position:   Research and Development Staff Chemist
Salary:     $35K-$48K
Education:  MS or Ph.D Chemist

A world leader in the manufacturing cellulose and collagen based poroducts
is seeking a Master (with 5-10 years exeperience) or  Ph. D. (3-6 Post
doctorate research experience) individual from a manufacturing R&D
environment. Essential functions and responsibilities include the ability to
be a resource person on a variety of analytical, chromatographic and
spectoscopic equipment, FTIR, UV and sample preparation.  Assume the
ressponsibility for development projects as a leader or team member, and
demonstrate the ability to see projects to completion.   Experience in a
related field and computer literacy required. Should be a good communicator
with the ability to interpret results and formulate test reports, a self-
starter, team-player, and comfortable with oral presentations. Excellent
benefits program, on-site fitness facility, and relocation assitance. Please
contact Mr. Phillip Buchanan, Pert Inc., Tel: 502-562-0568 and Fax:
502-562-0569. The address is 332 West Braodway Suite 323, Louisville,
KY40202, and mention that you got the message from Dr. Zulin Shi.
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(4b). Postdoctoral Position at Florida A&M University
      From: Zhiqiang Zhu <[email-masked]>
      Source: China-nt

Position:         Post-doctoral Research Associate
                  -- Positin funded for 3 years
Qualifications:   Doctoral degree with emphasis in molecular biology.
                  Training and experience in gene cloning, transformation
                  and protein chemistry are preferred.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will participate in ongoing
research involving cloining of methionine-rich protein gene, transformation
ane regeneration of peanut. Studies also include peanut seed culture and its
application for screening aflatoxin resistant lines.

Please send vitae and description of research backgroung to :
   Dr. Mehboob B. Sheikh
   Division o f Agricultural Sciences
   Florida A&M University
   Tallahassee, Florida 32307
   904-561-2218; Fax 904-561-2221

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5. What's in This Week's Chinese Community Forum ........................ 18
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Forwarded by: Weihe Guan

[EBCCF, 09/16/93] Chinese Community Forum 3rd issue (CCF.9303) was published
in two installments today. The theme of the issue is "IFCSS: Today and
Tomorrow". The package included reflections of past operations of IFCSS
Council and Newsletter by IFCSS activists; comments, proposals and debates
of various participants; and an indepth analysis of the changing environment
of IFCSS after CSPA. A note on the history of Chinese Red Army continues the
series on rethinking the CCP history. A news commentary on recent releasing
of Wei Jingsheng from prison by Chinese Government and two messages following
up on the Olympic bidding are included in the "Tidbits from netland" column.

Interested readers may subscribe to CCF by sending "SUB CHINA-NT first_name
last_name" to [email-masked]. Back issues of CCF is available by
anonymous ftp at cnd.org[132.249.229.100]:pub/community/CCF. Contributions
shall be directed to the Editorial Board of CCF <[email-masked]>.

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6. Text of CSPA Approval Notice from Southern Center .................... 23
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From: Duanping Liao <[email-masked]> UNC-Chapel Hill
Source: CCNL, 9/15/1993

For your infomation, the following is the exact text of the CSPA application
approval notice received from INS Southern Service Center:

THE ABOVE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED. THE APPLICANT SHOULD GO TO THE
LOCAL INS OFFICE LISTED BELOW FOR FINAL PROCESSING BEFORE OUR FACTORY
CAN MAKE THE NEW ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD.

TO COMPLETE FINAL PROCESSING, THE APPLICANT SHOULD GO TO
   ROOM 138
   6 WOODLAWN GREEN
   CHARLOTTE, NC 28217

NO SOONER THAN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE AND NO LATER THAN 45
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. HE OR SHE MUST BRING THIS LETTER AND
EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY.

IF THE APPLICANT DOES NOT APPEAR FOR FINAL PROCESSING, OUR FACTORY
CANNOT PRODUCE THE NEW ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD.

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7. Northern Center Slow in Approving CSPA Application ................... 23
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From: D. Sui <[email-masked]>
Source: CCNL, 9/15/1993

After reading the IFCSS News Release No.5054 that CSPA applicants under
Nothern Center will get their approval notice within a week or two, I called
the Nothern Center in Lincoln this morning (Sept.15,93) and the following is
what I got from an INS officer:

1. Nothern Center has not approved any of the CSPA application yet. They
(US State Dept.?) have not even given us the Visa number yet.
2. All applicants will get their notice within 2 weeks to 2 months.

I expressed two of my concerns:

1. The World-wide leftover visa # is going to dispear after Sept.30, 1993
for this year and it will be wasted if we can't get it before this date.
2. In fact, the Eastern and Southern Centers have already started sending
approval notices since Sept.7,93. They have been sending notices for over a
week by now.

If any one got the notice from Nothern Center in the next few days, please
communicate it on the net. We have LADS to concern about, too.

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