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The Association for Canadian Studies in China Newsletter 　EVENT TO WATCH: UOT Professors’ Shanghai Trip
SHISU “Visiting Professors Program” undertaken with the assistance of the Government of Canada has been concluded successfully and fruitfully. As scheduled, UOT professors John Kirton, Director of G8 Research Group, & Joseph Wong, Director of Asian Institute, Munk Center, visited Shanghai International Studies University, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics as well as Soochow University during Dec 15-22, 2007 and Jan 9-12,2008 respectively.When at SHISU, Prof.Kirton visited Hongkou and Songjiang campuses, delivered lectures and talks about G8 and China and Harper’s China Policy. He started from the origin, development, evolution, structure, performance and models of G8 Summit System, located his focus on the leading role of G8 after Cold War in the global governance as an authoritative institution. Furthermore, he also talked about the possibility of involving China into G8, and what the future of G8 is like. As a well-known and well-established scholar in the field of G8 research, John really has a final word in this regard.During his sojourn at SHISU, John opened Office Hours for our faculty members and graduate students, sat in the school’s seminars and talks given by outside scholars like Prof. Yu Zhenliang, pioneer advocator of global governance in China, Prof. Hao Yufan, distinguished scholar in US-China relations. John and Yu’s co-talks about the world system and the global governance called the attention to the heated debate and issues about environment, energy, across-nations crimes and etc. The academic dialogue is constructive and fruitful. We two sides have come to the agreement to develop a Chinese-language website, first by producing Chinese-language materials for the G8RG’s G8 Information Center (G8IC) at www.g8.utoronto.ca and subsequently by developing a SHISU G8 website in Chinese linked to G8IC. G20 material would be included in both cases.Additionally, Prof. Kirton also lectured to and met with “Centre for Canadian Studies”, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; Center for American Studies, Fudan University and School of Societal Science，Soochow University, which is a bridge-building operation beyond the program. (See the photos attached)When the year of 2008 stepped into the door, Prof.Wong knocked at SHISU’s door as a second visiting professor under CSDP after John. A young, promising scholar whose interest is Asian studies really brought in a fresh breeze to Shanghai academic circle by his unique perspectives on reforms in welfare system happened in East Asian as well as in Taiwan. His sharp in-depth case studies have strengthened his view of point.As he pointed out in his speech, Joe stated that Taiwan social welfare reform, which has been joined with the Island political reform, is more positive than negative. It promotes and improves Taiwan’s economic competitive capability to a great extend. In conclusion, Joe added with his personal knowledge and understanding of Taiwan partisanship as a third party, which is fresh but convincing.During his two days stay in Shanghai, Joe had round table discussions with Shanghai Institute of International Studies, and Fudan University scholars and researchers. Now Fudan and Joe have some co-operative plans in their pockets and will turn any stone to get the ball rolling. (Reported by QIAN, Hao, Chair of “Canadian Studies Program”, Shanghai International Studies University)  　

2. Events held by Canada Club of Beijing Foreign Studies University

In this semester, the Canada club has held a series of events to deepen fellow students’ understanding of our student organization，such as Canadian picture and movie show, lecture on studying in Canada, speech contest and so on. These events were well-received and have left a very good impression on our fellow students.Canadian Picture ShowFrom September 22th to September 27th, the Beijing Foreign Studies University organized a large event—— the International Cultural Festival. During the festival，students were exposed to different cultures around the globe and the Canada Club was in charge of introducing the Canadian culture. To help students better understand and appreciate Canada’s beauty, we held a picture show, featuring different aspects of Canada from history, scenary and culture. Canadian festivals, food and drinks, natural beauty and people’s way of life were vividly introduced to students. We also held quiz games about various aspects of Canada during the festival. Students had a great time taking part in it, for they not only received gifts, but also gained knowledge of Canada.Lecture on Studying in CanadaWe have had great honor to invite Mrs. Ivy Learner Frank of the Commerce and Education Department of the Embassy of Canada to China to come to BFSU and present us a wonderful lecture on studying in Canada. Mrs. Frank introduced the advantages in studying in Canada and some related information. She offered seven reasons why choosing Canada in a humerous way: internationally recognized degrees, reasonable price, one of the places in the world that is most suitable for living, a bilingual country, multiculture and hospitable atmosphere, a safe place with very low crime rate and plenty of job opportunities. She also provided some basic information on the Canadian high education, such as the different situation for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates; how to apply for a Canadian university and what the requirements are. In addition, Mrs. Frank made a comparison between the fees (including tuition fees, expenditure on boarding, books and other daily neccessities of studying) in Canada and that of studying in countries such as Britain, the US, Australia and France. Students learned a lot from the lecture and were very active during the Q&A session, which was even to the great surprise of Mrs. Frank herself. Due to the time limit, the students who hadn’t had the chance to ask questions came to the front and consulted with Mrs. Frank and other embassy staff. Mrs. Frank answered all the questions before leaving.Canadian Movies ShowThis semester we played the Canadian movie St. Ralphe, which was about a fourteen-year-old boy named Ralphe who believed in miracles. The movie was played in the Three Hundred People Auditorium and to attract more people, we decided to charge free. Because the topic of the movie was close to our daily life and it’s very encouraging, many of the fellow students came to watch it. They were so completely drawn into the fascinating story that after the movie had ended they lingered on it. We will organize more events of this kind in future, which can both enriching students’ life and introducing Canada to them.Embracing Beijing, Forward to Vancouver: Olympics Fantasia----BFSU Preliminary Round In December 14th, the BFSU preliminary round of the National English Speech Contest entitled Embracing Beijing, Forward to Vancouver: Olympics Fantasia, which was also co-organized by the Association of Canadian Studies in China and the Canadian Embassy to China, wrapped up successfully in the lecture hall of the School of English and International Studies. The fact that both China and Canada are going to host the Olympic Games gave birth to this contest: Beijing is going to host the 29th Summer Olympics in 2008 while Canada is to host the 21st Winter Olympics in 2010. In order to deepen the understanding between the two peoples and to seek mutual-development through the Olympics, the Ministry of Foreign and International Trade of Canada and the Canadian Embassy to China, together with the Association of Canadian Studies in China, sponsored and organized this event. The contest consists of two parts: the preliminary round and the final round. In the preliminary round, various Canadian Studies Centres around China select their respective contestants to take part in the final round, which is due on March 2008 in BFSU. The BFSU preliminary round chose the topic Development Through Sports: Canada and China, and the contest attracted many contestants from different departments and grades. The judges were teachers from the Canadian Research Institute. They were Prof. Gong Yan, Prof. Lin Yan, Prof. Wang Qiongqiong and Prof. Zhang Xiaoyi. As the contest started, the contestants displayed their admirable abilities such as rich imagination, wide range of knowledge and quick thinking. Through humorous remarks and strong enthusiasm they also proved their English speaking skills, and envisioned the opportunities the Olympics would bring to the two countries. At the end of the contest, Kang Shu, a junior student from the School of English and International Studies(SEIS), won the first prize of this preliminary round. Guo Wenna and Yu Xinyan, both freshmen of SEIS with the latter majoring in journalism, won the second prize. In addition to that, Yang Sisi, a senior student of SEIS and Yin Yan, a sophomore of SEIS, won the third prize. Kang Shu will therefore represent BFSU in the national final round in March.(Reported by   Huang  Lan,  President of Canadian Club of Beijing Foreign Studies University

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The Association for Canadian Studies in China Newsletter 　=> 1.  Association for Canadian Studies in China will organize a Conference on Canadian Literature in Weihai on March 29-30, 2007
Presented by Association for Canadian Studies in China a Conference on Canadian Literature will be organized by the School of Foreign Languages of Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai and the Centre for Canadian Studies at Shandong University (Weihai) On March 29-30, 2007. The topics for the conference include: 1. New developments in contemporary Canadian literature； 2. Studies of Canadian novels；3. Studies of Canadian drama；4. Issues in translation of Canadian works；5. Other topics on Canadian literatureCanadian scholars to be invited include Richard Plant, the Graduate Drama Center of the University of Toronto; Ken Mitchell, University of Regina; and W. H. New, University of Manitoba and University of British Columbia;Participants may receive partial support from the Canadian government. Prospective attendees are invited to submit their papers or abstracts of their papers by email before 31 December 2007 to Mr. Zhangyongjun at zhangyongjunsophia@hotmail.com ; Tel. : 0631-5687583.Add.: School of Foreign LanguagesHarbin Institute of Technology at Weihai              2 Wen Hua Xi Lu, Weihai, Shandong Prov., China   264209          　

2. The first notice for the 13th Biennial Conference of ACSC Held at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics in November, 2008

  The Association for Canadian Studies in China has decided to hold the 13th Biennual Conference at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics in early November, 2008. The theme of the conference is “Harmonious Development of Canadian Economy, Society and Politics” and Canadianists at home and abroad are all welcomed to participate.  1. The conference is going to be made up of the six sessions with following topics: ·          ·The evolution of Canadian foreign policy and strategic cooperation in the context of                   globalization; ·        ·Multilateral economic and trade relations of Canada; ·Canadian economic development and its harmonious relation with environment;  ·Canadian immigration policy and cultural identity; ·         ·Construction of democracy, rule of law and diverse administration; ·Canadian literature, language, education and history.  2. Interested scholars are required to email the outlines of their papers including personal information to the Secretariat of ASCS at weilisdu@sdu.edu.cn and copy them on the Canadian Studies Centre, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, at fengjianwen06@sohu.com by March 1st, 2008.  3. Canadian scholars will be invited to the conference and the working languages are Chinese and English. 4．In the second notice for the 13th Conference the deadline for emailing the texts of papers and such matter as registry fee, etc. will be announced. The conference will examine the papers and, based on their quality, provide some participants with financial support for their transportation.       　
3. The ACSC Welcome Canadian Studies Centre, Yunnan University of Nationalities to Join In

Canadian Studies Centre, Yunan University of Nationalities has recently joined in the Association for Canadian Studies in China, which will increase strength of Canadian studies team in China. The centre was established on September, 2006 when China was continuing the reformation and opening to outside world along with increasingly expanded international exchanges in science, technology and cultures. In order to facilitate the communication and cooperation with other academic institutions in Chinese universities, the centre applied to join the ACSC.  Now the centre has nearly 10 major members with Prof. Li Qiang as Director. They are going to hold several academic workshop or conference, such as a workshop held on October 19, 2007 focusing on comparison of social cultures between China and Canada; an international symposium on comparative studies on Chinese and Canadian ethnologic cultures which is going to invite experts at home an abroad and Canadian diplomatic envoy to participate and will be held on October 14, 2007. The centre has decided to evaluate and publish results of comparative studies on Chinese and Canadian cultures during 16th World Anthropology Conference held in Kunming in July, 2008.We are looking forward to the centre’s contribution to Canadian studies in China  　
4. Prof Li Weizu’s Book A Study of Cooperation and Conflicts in Canadian Chinese Community : 1923-1999 was published by World Knowledge Publishing House in July, 2007                                                                  A book entitled A Study of Cooperation and Conflicts in Canadian Chinese Society has been published by World Knowledge Publishing House recently. The authour is Prof. Li Weizui at Shangrao Normal College, who is a member of the ACSC. The book is worth reading, for it deals with the Canadian Chinese issue in a unique perspective. The authour first reviews the history of cooperation and conflicts in Canadian Chinese community from 1858 to 1923. Then he mainly explores the factors leading to cooperation and conflicts within Canadian Chinese community from 1923 to 1999, focusing on the reasons that Chinese in Canada could act together toward the purpose of protecting their community while having some conflicts in ideas and interests among themselves. The author points out the factors which caused the conflicts were complicated: some were in political and economic forms, some in cultural and educational ones. The authour argues that the internal conflicts exerted positive as well as negative impacts on Chinese community. As social organizations are carrying out more economic activities in the recent years, the hostilities of different political factions are getting weaker. This turnes conflicts into cooperation；the shift reflects today’s world trend and will contribute to the development of Canadian Chinese community. . With unique perspective the bookt has achieved a high scholarship. Professor Wang Bing, Vice-President of the ACSC, makes preliminary remarks about the book which is not only a monograph on the history of Canadian Chinese, but also a book for general readers who want to understand Canadian history.The book is priced at 32 RMB.  　

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1. Meeting of the Pacific Asia Network of Canadian Studies will be held in New Delhi, India  PACIFIC ASIA NETWORK OF CANADIAN STUDIESCanada in the Asia PacificNovember 2-3, 2007New Delhi   November 2, 200709:00 -13:00       Meeting of the Association representatives*              Venue: TBC [ICSSR – Chintan Guest House]  www.icssr.org/              Indian Council of Social Science Research,  JNU Institutional Area               Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi – 110067 [Tel.91-11-26179849/50/51] 13:00            Lunch at Chintan Guest House16:00-17:00 Inaugural meeting               Venue: South Campus – University of Delhi20:00            Dinner ….*PARTICIPANTS: Stewart Gill (CHAIR) - University of Queensland, AustraliaVice-President, Association for Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand (ACSANZ) R K Dhawan – University of Delhi, IndiaPresident, Indian Association for Canadian Studies (IACS) Daniel Ben-Natan - Israel Museum, IsraelPresident, Israel Association for Canadian Studies Yutaka Takenaka - Caritas College, JapanDirector, Japanese Association for Canadian Studies (JACS) Myung-bae Yeom - Chungnam National University, KoreaPresident, Korean Association for Canadian Studies Guo Jide - Shandong University, P. R. ChinaPresident, Association for Canadian Studies in China (ACSC) Andy Leung - National Ilan University, TaiwanPresident, Association for Canadian Studies in Taiwan Bernard Francis - Academic Relations Officer, High Commission of Canada, New Delhi Ghislain Chaput - Head of Public Affairs, High Commission of Canada, New Delhi MEETING OF THEPACIFIC ASIA NETWORK OF CANADIAN STUDIESAGENDAWelcome Apologies Appointment of Minute Secretary Review of the minutes of the last meeting in Hong Kong. Follow-up of proposed actions – web site, newsletter Follow-up of Budget and Activities 2007-08 Update of Brisbane Conference July 2008 - "Canada in the Asia Pacific" Next Meeting Any Other Business  =>2. Constitution of  Pacific Asia Network of Canadian Studies (PANCS)  Pacific Asia Network of Canadian Studies (PANCS)PreambleBased upon the examples of the European Network of Canadian Studies and the Latin American Network and after discussions between the presidents of various Canadian Studies Associations in the region at the ICCS meeting in 2006 it was decided to form a regional network in the Asia Pacific region. On 2 April 2007 delegates from the region met in Hong Kong. It was decided to call the network the Pacific Asia Network of Canadian Studies (PANCS). The following objectives were identified: ObjectivesThe purposes of PANCS are to develop the Asia Pacific dimension of Canadian Studies, to foster linkages between Asia Pacific Canadianists, to facilitate the cooperation between Asia Pacific and Canadian scholars and to contribute to the development of a new generation of Asia Pacific Canadianists. To reach these goals the PANCS organizes:regular meetings of presidents or representatives of Asia Pacific Canadian Studies Associations joint events (conferences, seminars, lecture tours) between Asia Pacific Canadian Studies associations annual Asia Pacific Student Seminars on Graduate Work in Canadian Studies workgroups on new themes for Canadian StudiesFurthermore the PANCS helps expand Canadian Studies into new geographical areas throughout the whole of Asia and the Pacific areas and into new, non- traditional fields. The PANCS network also tries to reinforce and widen fields such as human resource development, public administration, law, integration and identity, new technologies, development aid, economics and trade indigenous studies, media studies, human rights, terrorism, the environment etc. A particular priority will be to promote comparative studies.PANCS will seek to facilitate the exchange of newsletters and publications and will occasionally publish papers given at any PANCS conferences or seminars. OrganisationThe PANCS  brings together the Presidents or representatives of all Asia Pacific Canadian Studies Associations but its structure is open and flexible. Its agenda is based upon a consensus model, its personnel composition fluctuates according to the task at hand and its operations are carried out in close cooperation with the association that want to participate in a specific operation. The chairman acts as a technical chair, convenes meetings, follows up decisions and makes grant requests for activities and projects. The chairman will rotate on the following basis:ACSANZ                2006-2008IACS (India)             2008-2010ACSC (China)            2010-2012                        JACS (Japan)             2012-2014                        KACS (Korea)           2014-2016IACS (Israel)            2016-2018ACST (Taiwan)          2019-2021See attached Map of Pacific Asia Network of Canadian Studies.  　

3. A Commemoration was Held at Inner Mongolia University to Honor Prof. Xu Bingxun Teaching for Fifty Years)    

  On August 8, 2007 a commoration was held at Inner Mongolia University to honor Prof. Xu Bingxun teaching for fifty years. Prof. Xu is now director of Canadian Studies Centre of the university and Member of Standing Council of ACSC, who has made considerable contribution to Canadian Studies in China. The event was participated by leaders of Inner Mongolia University, Foreign Languages School of the university and Education Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Many teachers and students attended the commemoration. The following is the report on this activity downloaded from Website of the university.  

The Association for Canadian Studies in China Newsletter 39　1.International Symposium on “Integrative Management of Biodiversity” was held at Chongqing University
           At 9 o’clock in the morning on 2nd June 2007, the International Symposium on “Integrative Management of Biodiversity” was held at Zhu Lou International Conference Hall of Chongqing University. The symposium was mainly organized by Chongqing University, Dalhousie University of Canada and Chongqing Municipality Environmental Protection Bureau, and cooperating organized by Canada Science and Management of Protected Areas Association (SAMPAA) and Fauna & Flora International (FFI).After the opening ceremony, Prof. Martin Willison from School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University did the keynote speech: “Integrative Management of Biodiversity: examples from Nova Scotia, Canada”. Prof. John Middleton, from Department of Environment and Tourism, did the highlighted speech: “The Toronto Greenbelt and Growth Plan, and Other Planning Context for Understanding Biodiversity Conservation in Canada’s Largest Urban System”.The symposium programmes included the opening ceremony, keynote speeches, highlighted speeches, panel discussion, and summary. During the one and half day’s symposium, Prof. Martin Willison and Prof. John Middleton, based on their research experiences and achievements, provided the participants with the updated knowledge and future research trends. The symposium participants were over 100 people, from Tsinghua University, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), Southwestern University, Chongqing Municipality Environmental Protection Bureau, China Education TV Station, Chongqing Municipality Natural Museum, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Organizations, and the staff and students from Resource and Environmental Science Faculty of Chongqing University. The symposium participants widely exchanged their ideas on the topic of integrative management of biodiversity, including ecological science, land-use planning, environmental impact assessment and public participation.     Finally, the symposium was closed at noon, 3rd June.
      　2.Canadian Scholars, Dr. Peter Li and Dr. Li Zong, from the Dept. of Sociology in University of Saskachewan, visited Liaoning Normal University
Prof. Li giving lecture Canadian Scholars, Dr. Peter Li and Dr. Li Zong, from the Dept. of Sociology in University of Saskachewan, visited Liaoning Normal University in Dalian from June 18th to June 21, this year. The visit was sponsored by the Canadian Embassy and the Liaoning Normal University. They delivered talks for over 100 graduate and undergraduate students as well as teachers from several faculties. Prof. Li talked on the topic of “The Making of Chinese in Canada,” in which he clarified from the sociological perspective several concepts about Chinese in diaspora, such as overseas Chinese, Chinese-Canadians, Chinese diaspora, etc. His interpretation of the causes for the rise and fall of Chinese immigrants in Canada was quite unique. Prof. Li Zong talked on the topic of “Grain Drain and Brian Gain: Brain Circulation in the World,” in which he broke through the traditional understanding of “brain” or “talents,” by adjusting the concept to globalization. He believed that talented people could make contribution to their own country while working overseas. Their new perspectives and ideas won warm applause from the audience. At end of the talks, the two professors interacted with the audience and answered many questions. Prof. Wang Bing, the Director of LNU Center presided over the talks. University and faculty leaders welcomed the two professors at the beginning and after the talks invited them to dinner. The two professors visited Dalian Development Zone and the seaside road the following day. On June 21, Prof. Li and Prof. Zong left Dalian for Harbin (Harbin Univ. of Technology, invited by Prof. Fu Li) and Beijing (CASS CS Center invited by Prof. Jiang Peng) to continue their visit. Their visit has greatly increased mutual understanding between the two countries.                         　3. The Library of Nanjing University of Finance and EconomicsProvides the Canadian Studies Centre with an Office and a Reading Area in Its Magnificent Building The Library of Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, in accordance with the planning of the University’s authorities, has recently offered an office on the second floor, for the Canadian Studies Centre at NUFE and, on the same floor, a reading area for Canadian Studies has also been established in the best section of the Library, near the office of the Centre. The Library of NUFE is located on the University’s new campus in Nanjing Universities City----one of the prosperous satellite towns of Nanjing. It has been enjoying a high reputation for its magnificent outward appearance as well as its advanced facilities and good services, with its all possible conveniences and comforts, deserving the praises it has ever received from so many scholars visiting the University from other cities and other universities, both at home and abroad.Considering that there has yet been no such a Canadian Studies resources centre in the Eastern part of China, even in the whole country, as to be closely related to a university library, the authorities of NUEF have decided to make this pioneering step, aiming at establishing an influential resources and researches centre, in the Eastern part of China and even in the whole country, where Canadianists, both in the Canadian Studies centre at NUFE and from other universities and institutes, may concentrate themselves upon abundant books and other materials on Canadian Studies in this bright and comfortable reading area, and develop academic exchanges and cooperation in Canadian Studies. This resources centre and the reading area for Canadian Studies, the first one to be a part of a university library among the Canadian Studies Centres in China, have attracted much attention from relative organizations and institutions. The Canadian Embassy in Beijing and its Cultural Affairs Office, who have been constantly supporting Canadian Studies in China, have greatly appreciated and supported its establishment and expected it to be a most successful studying area, open, free, efficient, and full of academic atmosphere. The representatives of the Canadian Consulate in Shanghai have visited the centre and praised the Canadian Studies Centre at NUEF and the efforts it has made for promoting Canadian Studies in the Eastern part of China. The National Association for Canadian Studies in China(ACSC) has informed all the Canadian Studies Centres across the country of this new resources centre and called for all their support to be granted to it. A considerable collection of Canadian subjects has been set up in this area, including some books on Canada written and donated by the Canadianists on campus, some books on Canada published in China and newly purchased by the Library, and some Canadian books donated by Canadian friends. Openness is the most outstanding advantage of this resources centre and the reading area.  All the books and materials on Canadian Studies are arranged and managed by the librarians according to a standard system, and they are also located on the internet. Scholars and students, whenever entering this area and sitting among books, may enjoy an open, free, very easy access to whatever they need in their researches and studies. The Canadian Studies collection adjoins a larger one of English materials, so that comparative studies between Britain, the USA and Canada could be conveniently undertaken, if scholars like to. The office for the Canadian Studies Centre is a smart place for scholars to have meetings and discussions. What is more significant is its attraction of the graduates and undergraduates, who often remark the Library as their academic Eden. When they have more and more Canadian books to read, who knows what a younger generation of Canadianists might be fostered among them?All the members of the Canadian Studies Centre at NUEF get excited with this resources centre and the reading area. They will use it as their research base and make still more achievements in Canadian Studies. The Foreign Languages Department is very interested and active in Canadian Studies, and we owe it a lot for its encouragement and help in all our Canadian Studies programs, projects, activities, as well as for its assistance in the establishment of this resources centre and the reading area in the University Library.  

4. Higher Education in Canada :Different Systems and Different Perspectives edited by Canadian Professor Glen A. Jones has been published by Fujian Publishing House
Recently, Higher Education in Canada: different systems and different perspectives edited by Canadian Professor Glen A. Jones  has been published by FUjian Publishing House. The Translator is Prof. Li Rongri, Fudan University. This book begins with an introductory chapter designed to acquaint the reader with a number of basic historical and structural features of Canadian higher education. This is followed by David Cameron’s essay on the evolving role of the federal government. The next ten essays focus on provincial systems and are organized geographically, moving from west to east. The last two jurisdictional essays focus on Canada’s territories, jurisdictions which tend to be ignored in the Canadian literature on higher education. In the penultimate essay, Michael Skolnik attempts to pull the various pieces together in order to illuminate common themes and clarify important differences between jurisdictions. The final essay provides an updated, critical overview of Canadian higher education from a national perspective. Written in 2005, this concluding essay represents a recent attempt to tell the story of Canadian higher education as a national narrative while recognizing the differences between systems that are discussed in detail within the core essays of the original book.  

The Association for Canadian Studies in China Newsletter 　=> 1. Symposium on Canada-U.S. Relations since World War II was Held  at Fujian Normal University and Cultural Counsellor Rachael Bedlington, Canadian Ebassy in Beijing Attended it)    

With the financial support of the Canadian government and Fujian Normal University, the Canadian Studies Centre at the FNU and School of Sociology and History of FNU co-organized a Symposium on Canada-U.S. Relations since World War II. The symposium was held on June 25-26, 2007 at Fujian Normal University. There were approx. 75 scholars from not only the Canadian Studies Centres across China, but also other prestigious universities and organizations like China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, Foreign Affairs University, Zhejiang University and World Affairs Press.  The audience also included all post-graduate and Ph.D students. In total, the audience attending the opening ceremony and the keynote speeches reached 130. Given that Canada-U.S. bilateral relations is one of the priority areas which are aligned to Canada's strategy, the two-day symposium provided an excellent platform for Canadianists to discuss varies key issues on Canada-U.S. relations. The topics discussed covered the political, economic and cultural relations between Canada and the U.S, and papers delivered demonstrated an impressively broad range of subjects, and nuanced understanding obtained through very credible research.  Presentations  included:  Reflection on Canadian Americanization from a Historical Perspective, the New Variable in Canada-U.S. Relations: An Analysis on the U.S. Policy of Intensifying the Control on the Shared Border, the Important Issues in the Canadian-American Relations After September 11, Americanization and Anti-Americanization in Canada, the Development of Canada's Insurance Industry Since the Initiation of NAFTA.  Following the keynote speeches, the four sessions went very well in terms of participation and quality of the discussions. The commentators gave valuable and thoughtful comments to each presentation, which much deepened the scholars' research on the topic and led a high quality discussion.Vice President Wang Zhenglu and Counsellor Rachael Bedlington delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. VP Wang stressed the importance of the symposium, saying that it was the first time that FNU held an event on Canadian issues. He expressed the hope that FNU would continue to strongly support the development of the centre and the academic cooperation between the centre and Canadian institutions.  In her remark, Counsellor Bedlington encouraged the Canadianists to research on topics not necessarily just about Canada, but on issues that are important to Canada and the world.See the attached photos. (written by Ms. Wang Li, Academic Relations Officer of Cultural and Public Affair Section, Canadian Embassy in Beijing)   　

2. Cultural Counsellor Rachael Bedlington, Canadian Ebassy in Beijing visited Canadian studies centre at Fujian Normal University; President Li Jianping and Vice-President Wang Zhenglu met her    
Cultural Counsellor Rachael Bedlington and Academic Relations Officer Wang Li, Canadian Embassy in Beijing visited Fujian Normal University on June 24. President Li Jianping and Vice-President Wang Zhenglu of FNU met them. During the friendly talk President Li introduced FNU and expressed his gratitude to Canadian Embassy in Beijing and Canadian Consulate General in Guangzhou for their care and support to the establishment of Canadian Studies Centre, FNU. Counsillor Bedlington congratulated a century anniversary of the founding of FNU and thanked the university for its high emphasis on Canadian studies, hoping to unite efforts in promoting Canadian Studies Programme. President Li also introduced his university’s Volunteer Chinese Teaching Abroad Programme and Counsellor showed that if possible she will help to bring about the cooperation between related institutions and FNU. She expressed Canadian side expected sincerely to establish   permanent relations with teachers and students of FUN.  See the detailed report in Chinese written by Canadian Studies Centre, FNU.  　
3. A Useful Website for Canadian  Studies in China Recommended by Ms. Wang Li, Academic Relations Officer at Cultural and Public Affair Section, Canadain Embassy in Beijing)        

Access Canada (www.canadian-studies.net/accesscanada),  a one-stop internet gateway to information resources on Canada, providing free access to wide-ranging information and internet sites for students, researchers, and anyone interested in Canada, was launched in the UK in September 2004.  Access to Canadian government information and sources at both federal and provincial levels is comprehensively reflected, together with information about Aboriginal peoples, archives, Canadian Studies, education, genealogy, film, history, industry, law, migration, newspapers, political parties, science & technology, students, tourism, women's studies and much more.    The project, which reflects the expertise and remarkable enthusiasm of a number of individuals, was developed by the Library & Resources Group of the British Association for Canadian Studies - a group of librarians and information managers throughout the United Kingdom who identify and advertise resources to support Canadian Studies.  It was developed as part of a Sustained Studies Program project supported by Foreign Affairs Canada and the Foundation for Canadian Studies in the UK, to consider and assess the past achievements and future prospects for the Canadian Studies Program in the UK.
　
4. Prof. Li Wei Visited Hebei Normal University to Hold Master Degree Theses-Defending Program

Dr. Li Wei, the Secretary General of ACSC, professor of School of History and Culture, Shandong University visited Hebei Normal University to hold the master degree theses-defending program 2007. Four of the theses supervised by Prof. Liu Guangtai at School of History and Culture are related with Canadian Studies: The Formation of the National Identity of Canada (by Hou Yijie), Analyzing Canadian National Conflicts from the Historical Development (by Dai Weicai), Probing the Economic Policy During Trudeau Years (by Dong Ting), Probing Canadian Environmental Policy Based On Its Attitude to Kyoto Protocol (by Zhu Xiaoying). (written by Liu Guangtai)

The Association for Canadian Studies in China ListServe
1. (Notice for International Symposium on Economic Cooperation between Canada and Pan-Pearl River Delta)

The International Symposium on Economic Cooperation between Canada and Pan-Pearl River Delta will be sponsored by the Centre for Canadian Studies, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies（GDUFS）in China from May 11 to 13. attend the conference. Topics of the Symposium are as follows:
1. Investment and Trade between Canada and Pan-PRD (Bilateral Trade Development, and Bilateral FDI Development); 2.The potential cooperative opportunities between Canada and Pan-PRD (Cooperation in agriculture and food processing, Cooperation in bio-tech development, Cooperation in energy and new energy, and Cooperation in service industry); 3.Sustainable development and Canadian experience (Environment Protection, Canadian experience for the sustainable development of Pan-PRD, NAFTA experience of Canada for the regional integration of Pan-PRD); 4. The strategies and landscapes for the bilateral economic and trade development in the 21st century
Papers related to the above topics or other relevant topics from domestic and overseas specialists and scholars are welcomed.
The paper submitted should be the one which has not been published in and out of China and should be submitted to the Preparation Team of the Symposium through E-mail by April. 28th, 2007. Contact Persons are: Zhang Jingjing and Dai Guoning; E-mail：growver2002@yahoo.com.cn ; Tel : 0086-20-39328096 ; Address: School of International Trade and Economics, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center, Guangzhou 510006, P.R. China.
Transportation, dining, and accommodation fees of those attendees whose paper will be chosen will be provided by the sponsor of the Symposium, while the other attendees have to pay by themselves. No fee is needed for attending the conference or for the relevant materials.Details regarding the conference arrangement will be noticed through letters or e-mails after the examination of the papers.  
For details please the attachment.

　2.（Professor Pan Xingming published a Monograph entitled China-Canada Relations: 20th Century）

China-Canada Relations: 20th Century is published by Academia Press (Shanghai) in April, 2007. It covers the history of China-Canada relations from mid-19th century, mainly on the origins and accomplishments of the Chinese labourers; Chinese immigration and Canadian legislations excluding and discriminating against the Chinese; Canadian missionaries in China; the breakthrough of the official relations between the two counties in the War of Resistance against Japan; recognition issue and normalization of the diplomatic relation; the relations from 1970s; Canada's Relation with China’s Taiwan and Hong Kong; important figures such as Norman Bethune, James G. Endicott and James M. Menzies. The book is comprised of seven chapters. The author, Professor Pan Xingming was a faculty member in Nanjing University for over a decade and is now a professor in Donghua University (Shanghai), director of World History Society of Shanghai, member of Association for Canadian studies in China. His main publications are 20th Century Britain, China-Britain Relations: 20th Century etc. The publication of the book is with the assistance of Foreign Affairs Canada.
See the attached picture of the book.

　3.（Dr. Ronald B. Hatch and his Wife Veronica Hatch Visited Southwest University of Science and Technology）

Invited by the Canadian Studies Center in Southwest University of Science and Technology and financially supported by the Embassy of Canada, Dr. Ronald B. Hatch and Veronica Hatch gave series of lectures in Southwest University of Science and Technology from Oct. 9 to 14 in 2006. Dr. Ronald B. Hatch is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia.He was educated at the University of BC and at Edinburgh University in Scotland. For many years he has taught Canadian literature and Eighteenth-Century British Literature. He has been Visiting Professor in Germany and India and has taught at universities in Scotland, France and Poland.He is also the Publisher/Owner of Ronsdale Press, a literary publishing house based in Vancouver and specializing in Canadian literature.
Dr. Hatch’s lectures at Southwest University of Science and Technology are: 1. Aboriginal Culture and Literature in Canada; 2. Multiculturalism in Society and Literature in Canada; 3. The Canadian Canon: An Historical Perspective; 4.Gothic Literature in the Eighteenth Century. Other destinations for Dr. Hatch’s lecture tour in China as parts of this program are: Nanjing Normal University, Nankai University. See the attached file for pictures.
    (Provided by Canadian Studies Center, Southwest University of Science and Technology)

3/30/2007   The Association for Canadian Studies in China ListServe  
1.Notice for “2007 China and Canada Symposium: Ethic Culture maintenance and Modernization” held at Inner Mongolia University  

Foreign Languages School and Canadian Studies Centre, Inner Mongolia University will hold “2007 China and Canada Symposium: Ethic Culture Maintenance and Modernization” from July 16 to 18, 2007. Well-known experts from China and Canada will be invited and the symposium is going to be an occasion where scholars from the two counties exchange viewpoints, intensify mutual understanding and strengthen cooperation in many fields and subjects. The purpose of the symposium is to study the impact of modernization on ethnic social life, culture, economic development, education, etc. and learn from each other the valuable experiences in maintaining ethnic traditions cultures both in China and Canada.  
      
Main Topics for Discussion： 1)  Cultural comparison between Canadian aborigines and minorities in north China.
2)       Canadian literature (including aboriginal literature)3)       Ethic education and regional development4)       Diversity of ethnic culture5)       Cooperation of economy and trade between China and Canada and economic development6)        Environmental Protection and substantial developmentExcellent papers presented will be published in a collection afterwards.  Symposium Agenda:July 16, 2007: Registration at Tao Li Hotel, Inner Mongolia UniversityJuly 17 to 18 2007 : Plennery session and panel SessionsJuly 19, 2007: Cultural tour to grassland  Venue:Tao Li Hotel in Inner Mongolia University, P. R. China.Registry Fee:RMB 500 for printed materials, city tour and meals; extra RMB 150 for the tour to grassland. Participants will pay for their rooms and Tao Li Hotel in Inner Mongolia University is recommended to stay.Those who are interested can contact with Wang Songtao, Wei LI and Liu Yanchun by email: imu-scs@126.com, or call: 0471-4993509; fax: 0471-4993509. Please contact them before May 1, 2007; summary of your paper should sent by June 1, 2007.  
2.Professor Paul Stefan Maxim, Vice-President of Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and his fellows visited Nankai University
Professor Paul Stefan Maxim, Vice-President of Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and his fellows came to Nankai University for a friendly visit accompanied by Dr. Chen Bateer of the Canadian Studies Centers of Nankai University on March, 21 - 23, 2007. Mr. Paul’s three fellows are Peter Donahue, Director of International Services; Ginny Dybenk, Dean of the School of Business and Economics; and Lesley Cooper, Dean of Social Work Department. At Zhou Enlai Government School Mr. Paul gave an excellence report named “Canada and Canadian Aboriginal People: A Troubled Relationship” to the teachers and students coming from the Department of Sociology, the Historical School, and Higher Education Institute, Nankai University on the 22nd. The report is divided into three parts: First, a brief discussion about the social and political relations between the government and aboriginals; Second, the general situations of the Canadian aboriginals’ social and economic condition; Third, the main views and research programs. After the report, the Dean of the Zhou Enlai Government School, Nankai University entertained President Paul and the fellows. On the 23rd Professor Han Jinglun, the former president of Association for Canadian Studies in China and Dr. Fu Chengshuang, Vise-Secretary of ACSC met and entertained Mr. Paul and the fellows, talking about developing academic exchange and collaboration on Canadian studies. The Canadian guests also communicated with the officer of the International Exchange Centre, Nankai University and both sides expressed their intention of exchanging the teachers and the students between the two universities on the afternoon of the 23rd. (written by Chen Bateer)See the attached photos.  

3/17/ 2007

The Association for Canadian Studies in China ListServe

=>1. Sino-Canada Cooperation:  A workshop on “Migration in China and Asian-Pacific Region” held in Guangzhou, China

A workshop on “Migration in China and Asian-Pacific Region” has been co-organized by Prof. & Dr. Zhang Jijiao (Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) and Prof. & Dr. Ellen R. Judd (University of Manitoba, Canada) in Guangzhou, 23-26th of Nov., 2006.
There are 40 papers had been submitted and presented by the participants who were from 11 Countries and Regions: China, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, India, Norwegian, Finland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Among them 7 scholars from Canada: Prof. Ellen R. Judd (University of Manitoba), Prof. Janet Salaff (University of Toronto), Prof. Angela Shik (University of Toronto), Prof. Marilyn Porte (Memorial University), Prof. Graham E. Johnson(University of British Columbia), Prof. Eleanor Yuen （University of British Columbia）, Mr. Jon Grenke (Simon Fraser University).
This seminar included 4 sessions or 4 themes: Overseas Chinese and International Migration, Theories and Policies of Migration, Migration in China, Migration in the World. This is a panel during the International Symposium on “Cultural Diversity and the Present World”---- A Preparatory Conference for the 16th International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (ICAES 2008) in China.
During this event, Mr. Zhou Mingfu, the former Depute Minister of The State Commission of Ethnic Affairs, Vice-chairman of the Organizing Committee for ICAES 2008, also met with Canadian delegation. (written by Du Fachun)
=>2. Nancy H. Anthony Presented “Network C2C”Meeting

Nancy Hughes Anthony, President and CEO, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Ottawa, has attended the “Network C2C”Meeting on January 22, 2007 in Kerry Centre Hotel of Beijing (see attached photo)
Prior to her arrival at the Canadian Chamber in 1998, Ms. Hughes Anthony gained senior experience in the federal and provincial governments as well as the private sector, having served as a federal deputy minister, a senior advisor to the government of Prince Edward Island and as a corporate vice-president. Ms. Hughes Anthony is an Executive member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Business and Labour Centre, a member of the Board of Directors of HSBC Bank Canada, and the Co-chair of the Canadian e-Business Initiative. She is a Governor of the Council for Canadian Unity, and Vice-Chair of the World Chambers Federation.
Four members from ACSC attended this meeting: Professors Gong yan, Fu Meirong and Zhang Xiaoyi from Beijing Foreign Studies Universiry, Professor Du Fachun from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. This special event was organized by the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), which is a private, membership-based association that seeks to facilitate and to promote trade and investment between Canada and China. Founded in 1978 by a forward-looking group of Canadian and Chinese businessmen, the CCBC has served Canadian and Chinese businesses for over 28 years.
"Network C2C" (a play on Canada's motto "From sea to sea" and Canada/China) is a being marketed as a networking occasion for alumni for all Canadian institutions, as well as friends of Canada. This event is targeted at Chinese scholars who have studied in Canada, Chinese governmental officials who have been trained in Canada, and Canadians who are resident in Beijing and are alumni of Canadian universities and colleagues. On November 8, 2005, The Canadian Embassy, Canadian Alumni Network, Canada China Business Council's Beijing Chapter, Club Canada, Western Returned Scholars Association, and the Association for Canadian Studies in China held the special Network C2C alumni reception immediately following the Canada China Business Council's gala dinner in Beijing with the Premier of Ontario. (written by Du Fachun)
=>3. Notice for Symposium on Canadian –American Relations since the WWII held at Canadian Studies Centre, Fujian Normal University
In order to promote Canadian studies in China, and strengthen the cooperation among Canadianists, Canadidan studies centre, Fujian Normal University will organize nationwide symposium on “Canadian –American Relations since the WWII”.
The symposium is going to include three panel discussion topics:1) Canada and North American Free Trade Area; 2) “Americanization” in Canada; 3) Important issues in Canadian-American relations.
The symposium will be held from 15 to 17 of June, 2007 (15 of June is for registration) at Canadian Studies Centre, Cangshan campus of Fujian Normal University.
The participants will pay thier travell costs themselves while room and board will be covered by organizer of the symposium. No fee is required .
Those who are interested are welcome to attend and are requested to send a smmary of your paper to Li Juezhen ( ljz780@nankai.edu.cn ) by May 20, 2007. Each participant should bring 40 copies of the paper to the symposium.      

No. 28, Listserve, ACSC 2/8/ 2007  

1. A New Round Application for Canadian Studies Development Program and Canada-China Scholar Exchange Program have Begun; Ms. Rachael Bedlington, Counsellor for Public Affairs and Ms. Wang Li, Academic Relations Officer at Canadian Embassy Encourage Us to Apply.            

A new round application for Canadian Studies Development Program and Canada-China Scholar Exchange Program have begun. Public Affair Section of Canadian Embassy in Beijing encourages all of us to apply actively. The centres and individuals who are interested please fill in the forms and sent to Ms. Wang Li. The deadline for submitting the application is April 30, 2007. Counsellor for Pulic Affairs, Ms. Rachael Bedlington and Ms. Wang Li, Academic Relation Officer at Canadian Embassy wrote a letter respectively  to Canadianists. Please find to read them in attachments and understand the Canadian Embassy’s support to us. (Application forms and guidelines are attached)  　

2. Canadian Schoalrs Professor Mninca Heller and Professor Jeremy T. Paltiel visited Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, CASS

Professor Monica Heller from Toronto University and Associate Professor Jeremy T. Paltiel from Carleton University visited Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Science(IEA/CASS) on December 20, 2006. They were met by Prof. Zhou Qingsheng, Director of Canadian Studies Center, IEA/CAS, Associate Prof. Du Fachun, Vice-Secretaries General of ACSC and Mr. Zhang Jijiao, Vice-Secretaries General of Preparation Committee of International Conference of Anthropology and Ethnology in 2008 (ICAE), and discussed and exchanged opinions about research on sociolinguistics, Quebec issue in Canada and the preparation work of ICAE.        Being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Professor Monica Heller works in France-Ontario linguistics Center of Ontario Education Academy, U of T. She is interested in the role that linguistic theories and practice play in shaping social differences and unjust, nationalism and post-nationalism, as well as languages and their identities in the process of global new economic growth. She focuses on minority languages, especially the French language in Canada. Professor Jeremy T. Paltiel works in Department of Political Science, Carleton University. He is mainly engaged in Asia issues (China and Japan), focusing on governments, foreign policies, development politics and human rights. In the 1970s Dr. Paltiel studied in Beijing Foreign Languages University and Beijing University with the second group of Canadian students aboard dispatched after the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Canada.  (from Du Fachun) Please see attached Chinese version and pictures.   　
3. The Ocean-Maple Leaf Affection”Activities successfully finished

With hard work by the organizers, the preparation activity for “Ocean-Maple Leaf Affection:” Canadian Culture Month made a considerable achievements after it began in July, 2005. This activity was co-held by ACSC, Qingdao “Little Journalists” Guiding Committee, China Oceanography University, Qingdao University, Qingdao Science and Technology University and Shandong Taishun Culture Spread Corporation, aiming at promoting Sino-Canadian cultural exchanges and publicizing the 2008 Olympic Game in Qingdao.Beginning from August, 2005, Secretariat of ACSC contacted with universities, high schools, elementary schools as well as vocational schools in Qingdao City to carry out many activities for “Ocean-Maple Leaf Affection” Canadian Culture Month. Apart from a series of lecture courses such as “Canada in Little Journalists”, “Canadian Children in Qingdao”, “Qingdao students in Canada”, “Canada as I understand”, these activities included Canadian movies show and solicit articles, contests of handwriting newspapers, photograph, and spoken English, the living theatre performance, as well as contests of English and French languages and singing on “Canada through Our College Students Eyes”. Many excellent individuals and groups emerged along with their good presentation and works.Many honorable guests involved in this activity including those from Education Department of Qingdao Government, Nankai University, Jiangjun Insurance Management Company and local police station etc.The activity acquired a strong support from Ms. Wang Li, Academic Relations Officer at Canadian Embassy in Beijing, and Counsellor for Public Affairs Mr. Ian Buchette delivered a congratulating letter to the opening ceremony. “Ocean-Maple Leaf Affection” Canadian Culture Month was assisted by China Education Association, Chinese Journalist Association, National Youth Directing Committee, Little Journalists Press of China, Education Department of Qingdao government, Qingdao Education Association, Shandong Television Station, Qingdao Television Station and Peninsula City Daily etc. This activity promoted Sino Canadian cultural exchanges, broadened the outlook of Chinese teenagers while strengthening the friendship between China and Canada.  (From Fu Chengshuang)      For details please see the full activity report in Chinese.
4. A New Canadian Studis Centre is Established in Weihai Branch, Shandong University        

Canadian Studies Centre of Weihai Branch, Shandong University was established last Sept with the approval of the University leadership. The centre has been given a large room (43 sqmeters).with 16 bookshelves and some furniture. Second-hand books were purchased from Canada every year and there have been about 2000 books of Canadiana in the Centre's library. There are ten members in the centre, including four Chinese instructors and five Canadian professors and one Japanese professor of English. They are engaged in one translation project at present.     The director of the centre is Professors Geng Liping (Lawrence Geng), who acquired his PH.D degree in English literature at Toronto University in 1998. He published several books and articles both in English and Chinese and gave some presentation at international conference. Prof. Geng and other members will make more contribution to Canadian Studies in China.  


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1. Canada- China Symposium on Social Inclusion and Economic Development
Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (IEA/CASS), in partnership with the Policy Research Initiative Canada (PRI), the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, and the Organizing Committee for the 16th International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (ICAES 2008), have held a Canada-China symposium on Social Inclusion and Economic Development successfully on December 12-14, 2006 in Beijing.Please see the attached Conference Report and pictures    　

2. Canadian “Globe & Mail”Covers Canada- China Symposium  
Canada: China's muse on ethnic harmony The G&M reports China is turning to Canada as a source of ideas on how to defuse ethnic conflicts and build a social safety net. It is reported that at a conference in Beijing recently, Chinese academics and government officials have been collaborating with Canadian scholars to study a range of Canadian social policies that could have lessons for China. The article notes Chinese participants are looking for help in Canada's immigration and aboriginal policies, social and environmental programs, education and health systems, fiscal federalism and even its religious diversity and bilingualism. (G&M A13)For details, please go to the website  http://server09.densan.ca/scripts/showfile.asp?URL=/Archivenews/061218/ GM/061218bx.htm Canada: China's muse on ethnic harmony∶ Academics compare 'inclusion' strategies (GLOBE AND MAIL)   　

3. Nanjing Finance University Organized English Speech Contest of Canadian Studies (For detais, please see the attached webpage)   　

4. The New Sectariat Takes Over Our Electronic Network  The electornic network, as we call it, Listserve, has been in place for over 4 years since its initiation in 2002. It has played a crucial role in communication between and among various centers and individuals, ACSC and international colleages, ACSC and ICCS, etc., Prof. Wang Bing from Liaoning Normal University Center has been in charge of the communication. From now on, the new Scrretariat will take over the work soon, starting from next year, or next issue. If you want to change your email addresses or add addressed, please contact Prof. Li Wei from Shandong University.