Subject: CND-US, December 12, 1993

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Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1993 23:30:42 -0600

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                          Sunday, December 12, 1993

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1. News Briefs (7 Items) ................................................ 60
2. Information Agency Deems Extensions of J-1 "Inappropriate" for Those
   Applicants for Waiver of the Home Residency Requirement .............. 88
3. Letter from Reader: A Family Unity Law Pending in Congress ........... 74
4. The Two U. of Minnesota Chinese Students Finally Returned Home ....... 21
5. Job Listing (2 Items) ................................................ 34
6. Basketball Player Ma Jian Plays for University of Utah (2 items) .... 100
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1. News Briefs (7 Items) ................................................ 60
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A reader who just came back from China wrote us yesterday to confirm the
news about traveling to Hong-Kong with public affair passport. He was denied
at first of exiting China via Guangdong-Koolow railroad train to Hong Kong,
and luckily got out (a few minutes before departure) after a long time
"discussion" with several officials in charge. He also reported seeing a
couple were denied to exit because they could not show when they would
leave Hong Kong. Unless one has a visa, according to him, one must
have a ticket showing that he/she is leaving Hong Kong in seven days when
exiting China via Hong Kong. (From: <***@***.***.com>, 12/11/93)
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Tianjin hosted the first U.S. bank branch on Thursday.  Knight-Ridder
reported that Chase Manhattan Bank opened a branch in Tianjin. The branch
will provide foreign exchange banking facilities such as trade finance,
letters of credit, remittances and correspondent banking. According to the
regulation, foreign banks in China are not permitted to do business in
Renminbi, the domestic currency. Chase already has representative offices in
Beijing and Shanghai. (From: North, 12/09/93)
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Anheuser-Busch will participate in a joint construction of a new brewery
factory with Tsingtao Brewery in eastern China, St. Louis Post Dispatch said
on Thursday. Tsingtao is the largest among 800 brewers in China.
Anheuser-Busch already bought 5% of Tsingtao's stock for $16.4 million back
in last June. (From: North, 12/08/93)
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The first International Conference on Shamanism and Ethnic Cultures ever
held in China is scheduled for 10-15 July, 1994, in Changchun, Jilin. If you
are interested and can present a paper, please contact Prof. FU Yuguang and
Ms. GUO Shuyun, Jilin Institute for Ethnic Studies, 50 Bei-An Road,
Changchun, Jilin; or the conference coordinator, Mr. SHI Kun at the Dept. of
Anthropology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1364. Fax: (614)
292-4155. e-mail: <[email-masked]>
(From: Kun Shi <[email-masked]>, 12/09/93)
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The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) alumni association
mid-Atlantic chaper will be formally set up in its sccheduled Christmas
party, which will be held Dec. 25, starting at 4:30pm, at the Physics
Building in University of Maryland College Park. For more information,
please contact Yang Hen-xiang (703)827-8367, Wang Yu-jing (301)422-2659, Sun
Xi-chun (410)296-7063, Peng Tao (410)706-3561, Xie Hu-cheng (301)496-5427. For
people from out states, please contact Liang Ai-ling (301)731-4781.
(From: <[email-masked]>; Source: SCC newsgroup)
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MIT Chinese Students and Schools Association will present a grand New Year
Christmas Karaoke/Video Dance party at TIME: Dec 18, Saturday, 8:30-12:30pm;
PLACE: Sala de Puerto Rico (DANCE), Lobdell (KARAOKE), Student Center.
INFO: ZHINGFENG ZHANG (617)253-9619, BO ZHENG (617)253-8493, XUEJUN CAI
(617)497-7384, or email to [email-masked].
(From:MIT CSSA <[email-masked]> 12-DEC-1993)
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We are thinking about organizing an INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON THE
ENVIRONMENT sometime in the Summer of 1995, most likely in Boston, MA.
If you are interested please contact: [email-masked], or Tel
(508) 752-5615, or Fax (508) 799-4502.
(From: Demetri Kantarelis <[email-masked]>)

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2. Information Agency Deems Extensions of J-1 "Inappropriate" for Those
   Waiting for Waiver of the Home Residency Requirement ................. 88
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Forwarded by: Bo Xiong, December 10, 1993
Source: NAFSA

Extension of a J visa while a waiver of the home residency requirement is
pending was the subject of a recent correspondence between Catheryn Cotten,
of Duke University Medical Center, and Stanley Colvin, Assistant General
Counsel at the U.S. Information Agency. The correspondence affirms the
Agency's position that an application for a waiver of the home residency
requirement demonstrates the exchange visitor's intent to abandon the
Exchange Visitor Program. In addition, the Agency believes that because J
status is "inappropriate" for anyone who has applied for or received a
waiver of the home residency requirement, sponsors should not issue IAP-66
forms for purposes of extension in these cases. However, the Agency
acknowledges that they have no legal authority to take this position, as
there are no regulations or policy statements on the subject. The Agency is
currently working on developing a written policy on the affect of waivers on
J program status.

So what does this mean for program sponsors? In essence, the Agency has
asked that sponsors not issue IAP-66 forms to exchange visitors who have
applied for or received a waiver, although they have no legal authority to
sanction sponsors who issue the documents. It's important to note that any
applications needing prior Agency approval, such as extensions beyond 3.5
years for professors or researchers, will be denied if the exchange visitor
has applied for or obtained a waiver. Sponsors unsure about issuing
documents should consult with their institution's general counsel for
guidance.

Copies of the letters are reproduced below.

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Letter from Catheryn Cotten to Stanley Colvin (June 21, 1993):

As we discussed on 28 May at the NAFSA national conference and again on 17
June at the AILA national conference, there is some confusion concerning the
point at which immigrant intent is established sufficient to require
withholding of form IAP-66.  You indicated on both occasions that the
approval of an immigrant petition on behalf of the exchange visitor and/or
steps taken to obtain a waiver of the home residence requirement do not
establish immigrant intent and do not require that the sponsor withhold form
IAP-66 for extension, transfer, or other benefits.  There was further
discussion that in fact only the filing of an application for adjustment or
for an immigrant visa at an immigration office or consular post,
respectively, was clear evidence of immigrant intent.

This is an area of considerable concern to exchange visitor program sponsors
and responsible officers.  The withholding of or refusal to issue an IAP-66
is a serious matter and should be reserved for verifiable violations of
exchange visitor status.  To use any other criteria would require sponsors
to rely, in many cases, on self-initiated reporting by the exchange
visitor.  Such reporting would require exchange visitors to make judgements
about the need for and content of these reports, resulting in their being
incomplete, inaccurate, and untimely.  A sponsor relying on such reports
could not possibly administer a program equitably and fairly, and in making
the attempt would open the local program and the Exchange Visitor Program to
allegations of discrimination.

I would appreciate a written response confirming or amending the statements
in paragraph one above. It would also be helpful if the Exchange Visitor
Program Services Office could be given guidance on this issue so that they
can provide consistent information to sponsors which reflects the legal
position of the Agency.

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Letter from Stanley Colvin to Catheryn Cotten (November 3, 1993):

You recently wrote to inquire whether any law or regulation precludes or
prohibits a program sponsor from extending a J-visa while a waiver
application is pending adjudication.  I have reviewed the applicable laws
and regulations government use of the J-visa and opine that no prohibition
is specifically stated.  Having said this I must emphasize that 8 U.S.C.
[U.S. Code] 1101(a)(15)(J) limits the use of J visas to nonimmigrant aliens.

As a matter of policy, the Agency considers an exchange participant's filing
of a waiver application evidence of his or her intent to abandon their
Exchange Visitor Program participant status.  Accordingly, without the
requisite intent the extension of the alien's J-visa status would be
inappropriate.

This policy has not been published in the Federal Register as a Statement of
Policy or interpretive rule.  Your comments or observations on this matter
are welcome.

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3. Letter from Reader: A Family Unity Law Pending in Congress ........... 74
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_From: <***@***.***.yale.edu>, December 11, 1993

Dear CND editors,

I am writing to inform you and your readers that there is a family unity law
pending in the U.S. Congress and other concerned people should know that.
This law would make it easier for spouses and children of U.S. permanent
residents to visit this country while they are waiting for the immigration
quota.

The importance of this issue is obvious: According to the Visa Bulletin of
the U.S. State Department, spouses and children of permanent residents have
to wait for more than 2.5 years to obtain immigration visas. We should note
that the actual waiting time is much longer since the quota date moves only
two weeks for every month. As a result, the 2.5 years waiting period at the
present time may mean 5 years or more. At the same time, they could not get
nonimmigration visas to visit this country because the U.S. embassies and
consulates abroad will deny them visas on the ground of the "immigration
intent". A separation of family members for a such long period creates
hardships. It is of great importance to push for a new rule to speed up
family unity with all the help we can get.

There are two options for the family unity program. Family members should be
allowed to visit this country with nonimmigration visas while their
immigration visas are pending for approval. We need a clear guideline on how
to grant visiting visas to spouses and children of U.S. permanent residents.

Another possibility of speeding up family reunion is to acquire U.S.
citizenship. However, it will take 5 years before a new permanent resident
can apply for the U.S. citizenship under the current law. To reduce this
time limit is also very important. Even though the idea of having shorter
waiting period was defeated in Congress 3 years ago, the current situation
is different. The U.S. government is encouraging legal immigrants to apply
for U.S. citizenship in an attempt to reduce anti-immigration mentality.
There are about 10 million legal permanent residents who are not U.S.
citizens living in this country. A new law of shorter waiting period would
help to reduce the accumulation of millions of non-citizen residents.

We should note that INS of Dept. of Justices is not in the position to make
new laws and the U.S. State Department may unwillingly make special cases.
Only new laws could cover concerned families from all over the world. The
right way to go is to push for new laws.

In response to my letter concerning above issues, Senator Paul Simon wrote
to me recently:" As a member of the Senate Immigration and Refugee Affairs
Subcommittee, I have worked to place greater emphasis on naturalization. In
1990, I proposed reducing the waiting period from five years to three years.
My amendment, however, was defeated.

I recently introduced legislation, S.618, with Senator Donald Riegle (D-MI)
to make it easier for spouses and children of permanent residents to enter
the United States on visitor or student visas while they await their
permanent residency. This bill addresses the concern you raised. You may
want to express your concerns on this issue to your own senators ......"
Apparently, it is a crucial time now to raise our concern on this matter
collectively.

I was told that S.618 is in the Committee on the Judiciary of the U.S.
Senate, and senators will be able to vote on it only after the Judiciary
Committee's approval during the Congress session after late next January.

What should we do? Ask all the interested people to lobby senators and
house of representatives and get new laws, and also remind them that this
nation has an excellent tradition of treasuring family values. I think IFCSS
HQ is in the best position to organize this activity. We should encourage
Senator Paul Simon and Senator Donald Riegle to push for their legislation
and ask other Senators to support it, especially those members who are also
in the Judiciary Committee. We may also ask Senator Paul Simon to introduce
his naturalization amendment again. It would be important to get help from
legal attorneys whenever possible.

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4. The Two U. of Minnesota Chinese Students Finally Returned Home ....... 21
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_From: Chengyan Liu, November 10, 1993

Sun Jingtao and Huang Yijian, the two F-1 Chinese students of University of
Minnesota, whose re-entry visa was denied by the U.S. Embassy in Belgium two
weeks ago, finally returned home on Wednesday night. Their family were very
happy at that moment and like to thank all the friends who help them in
their difficult time.

According to Mr. Feng Zhang, current Vice President of the Friendship
Association of Chinese Students & Scholars at University of Minnesota, Sun
and Huang went to the Embassy on last Monday, presented the evidences that
they hold positions in a Chinese University and they will go back to China
to resume those positions when they finished their Ph.D studies. The consul
questioned the evidences a while, but at the end they got their visa
approved.

They are now in a good mood to prepare their holiday celebration. They wish
this kind of experiences will never happen again to the fellow CSSs.

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5. Job Listing (2 Items) ................................................ 34
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_From: Shen Shen Kong <[email-masked]>, December 9, 1993

Shenzhen government and one company are looking for specific information on
Global Position System (GPS) for civic application, such as to build the
"smart car".  They plan to make investment in this project or establish a
joint enterprise, import the technology and equipments.  Anybody who has the
information may contact [email-masked] .

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_From: Brian Su <[email-masked]>, December 9, 1993

1) The Ford Foundation office in Beijing has a opening for Program Officer/
Assistant Program Officer. Requirement: Proficiency in Chinese; Graduate
degree in Law or Social Sciences; Strong analytical, interpersonal, organi-
zational and writing skill; Prior working experience in China; Experience in
grant-making ot other program management activities.  Interested candidates
should send C.V. and brief writing sample for Position #548 to: Joan
C.Carroll, Manager of Employment, HUman Resources, The Ford Foundation, 320
E. 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017

2) The US Environmental Protection Agency is looking for up to four
enthusiastic, dedicated people to work on its pollution prevention programs.
Duties include recruiting corporates and other participants for
non-regulatory pollution prevention programs; assisting in communications
and developing and implementing national and regional marketing campaigns.
Must be excellent in oral and written English, marketing experience,
knowledge of globe change issues, and knowledge of energy efficient tech,
Salary depends on experience. Send a cover letter and resumes before Jan
03,1994, to:  Marketing Director, Energy Star Program, Global Change
Division, USEPA - 6202J, 401 M street, SW, Washington DC 20460.

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6. Basketball Player Ma Jian Plays for University of Utah (2 items) .... 100
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By: Chengyan Liu, December 10, 1993

Last night (December 9th), I happened to see the former Chinese national
basketball player Ma Jian on cable channel ESPN. He is now enrolled in the
University of Utah and play basketball for "Runnin Utes".

The 6'7 tall Ma Jian with No. 50 uniform is a backbone of Utes. In the last
night's ESPN broadcasting (11:00 p.m.), Utes played with the Wildcat --
University of Arizona at the Herdsman Center in University of Utah. Although
the Wildcat ranked fourteen in the NCAA Division I, they had no advantages
over Utes.

Ma Jian had some beautiful pass in the first half. However, it seems to me
that Ma has no full confidence in the court. The commentator said that he
had some difficulties to communicate with his teammates and he was not too
hard to control the rebound. Several times, he could get the rebound, but
facing the American ball players, he could not get the final control.

Ma's wonderful performance was in the 2nd half. At about 8 minutes in the
2nd half, Ma had a clear block in a one on one situation when Wildcat stole
Utes' ball. Two minutes later, Ma hit a 3pts ball. He had several tries in the
first half with only one success. But in the second half, Ma had four 3pts,
including one at the final seconds. When the Wildcat used full court press
strategy, it's always Ma that dribbled the ball into the fore-court. Five
minutes later, faced with double player, Ma had a strong reverse with 2pts.

It's not so exciting to see Ma's play as when I sat in the dormitory's TV
room back in my college time. One reason is that Utes is not our national
team. Another reason is that Ma hadn't played as hard as I saw his first
appearance in the national team. Somehow, Ma is modest in the court though
he got 21pts in that game.

Utes led Wildcat in about 30 minutes. However, they could not hold on the
score.  Several times, Ma wanted the ball to try 3pts in the final minutes.
But, he couldn't get the chance. The game concluded with Ma's 3pts. The
score is 81 (Utes) to 88 (Wildcat).

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Source: Sport Illustrated, Nov 29, 1993, p.64
Forwarded by: A CND Reader

Sports People: MA JIAN, by Hank Hersch

When Utah coach Rick Majerus was first asked if he was interested in Ma
Jian, as Majerus recalls, he thought he was being asked about an order of
Chinese takeout.  He soon learned that the Chinese in question was
actually a 6'7", 220-pound foward from the town of Tianjin, who happened
to have two years of college eligibility left and a mouth-watering jump
shot.  Now, 13 months later, the 24-year-old Ma is a junior at Utah,
having gone to Salt Lake City for the same reason so many Mormons leave
it to go abroad: He's on a mission.  "I want to be the first Asian to play
in the NBA," Ma says.  "I had a good life; I was comfortable in China.  I
came here to find hard work."

A member of the Chinese national team since 1988, Ma arrived in the U.S.
during the summer of 1992.  UCLA coach Jim Harrick, who had first seen Ma
in '88 while conducting a clinic in China, had arranged for him to come to
this country, but Ma's insufficient grasp of English kept him from passing
the admissions test at UCLA.  So, having already completed a year of
studies at a Chinese university, enrolled at Utah Valley State College in
Orem and embarked on a hasty cultural evolution.  Freed from the oppressive
five-hour practices and interminable meetings favored by the national team's
coach in China, Ma poured his energy into school, earning a B-minus average.
Says Ma with a smile, "My English and basketball have already improved, and
the [national] team is still meeting."

Ma worked hard on the court, too, though his priorities needed some
attention.  Once he summed up his outlook to Utah Valley coach Duke Reid
this way, "Winning not important, Coach.  Just play."  For Ma the word
_play_, roughly translated, meant catch the ball and hoist it.  In one game
when Reid implored him, "Set it up, set it up," Ma responded by drilling a
25-footer.  "We need not set it up," he told Reid.  In another game last
season he scored 27 points in the first half against Snow College, burying
seven threes.  But when he tought he heard his teammates use the word
_selfish_ in the locker room, he was disconsolate.  When he was finally
persuaded to go out for the second half, he scored only one point after
intermission.  "Not want to get the other jealous," said Ma, who averaged
17.9 point last season.

Ma ended up staying in the Salt Lake City area rather than enrolling at
UCLA.  He has come to value winning and has shown some enthusiasm for
rebounding and playing defense--but he still loves to shoot.  "Ma identifies
the open man, then ignores him," says Majerus.

Still Majerus has high praise for Ma's progress and an abiding respect for
his attitude.  When Majerus halted a recent practice to give him detailed
instruction, Ma became uncomfortable with the attention he was getting at
the rest of team's expense.  "I love him," Majerus says.  "And the players
love him.  They see the almost insurmountable obstacles he has to overcome
and feel they have a stake in his success."

There are about 300 Chinese students and faculty members at Utah, many of
whom might very well make "_jia you_!" ("Let's go!") a regular chant at
Huntsman Arena.  To further ease Ma's transition, the Utes are taking one
training-table dinner a week at a local Chinese restaurant.  Majerus
maintains that the food there is good, but Ma says it is too Americanized.
To backup his claim that he was an expert on cuisine, Majerus once pointed
to his substantial belly.  Ma pondered the coach's girth, then shook his
head and said, "Cannot be all Chinese."

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