August 2015

An old movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still, (directed by Robert Wise, produced by Julian Blaustein, Screenplay by Edmund H. North, and based on the 1940 novel, Farewell to the Master, written by Harry Bates), was released in 1951 costing $995,000 in production and grossing $1,850,000 in box office sales including theatric rental. This old black and white film was about an advanced alien visiting the...

1.  Introduction (前言) This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.  We believe it is important to remember the close bond between Americans and Chinese during WWII, which was based on a common desire for peace, justice and freedom. 2.  The Mukden Incident (九一八事变) For Americans, WWII started on December 7, 1941 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.  However, China’s...

An interesting paper published by National Academies Press, National Academy of Sciences – 2015 – Diplomacy for the 21st Century: Embedding a Culture of Science & Technology throughout the Department of State, came into my email box and caught my attention. This study paper followed a 1999 report (which established the position of Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary of State)...