0007. Dr. Wang's Research has reached seven countries

This is to report that Dr. Wang's study of Benjamin Franklin and China has reached India. The Indian Institute of Oriental Studies and Research has published his paper, Benjamin Franklin and China, in its journal, The Historical Review: A Biannual Journal of History and Archaeology. So far, there are seven countries that have either published Dr. Wang's papers or invited him to deliver lectures on his research: Australia (published papers), China (published papers and presentation), India (published paper), Italy (published papers in both Italian and English and presentation), Portugal (presentation), the United Kingdom (presentations) and the United States of America (published papers and presentations).

0006. Dr. Wang's Research has been Promoted by Four Main Newspapers

New York Times Weekends in Review Editor Tom Kuntz thinks of Benjamin Franklin as sage transmitter of the Western European tradition to the early American way of life. However, Dr. Dave Wang, a Chinese-American academic, points out that Franklin's correspondence and papers suggest lifelong influences from Chinese culture, “from Confucius philosophy to industrial technologies.”The China Press, a popular Chinese newspaper in the United States published a brief interview, which introduces Dr. Wang' examination of the connections between traditional Chinese culture and the founding fathers.Hawaii Reporters reports, New research discoveries focusing on influences between traditional Chinese civilization and the Founders of the United States of America in 1776 is revealed by Dr. Dave X. Wang, manager of Queens Library at Hollis in New York and adjunct professor with St. Johns University.The Seattle Times introduces Dr. Wang's Exhibition on Benjamin Franklin and China. Benjamin Franklin and China: An Exhibition of Franklin's Efforts at Drawing Positive Elements from Chinese Civilization during the Formative Age of the United States. Exhibit shows Franklin's correspondence and his diary and how he borrowed Confucius' moral philosophy and Chinese technologies.

0005. ESRT of NYLA on Dr. Wang's Research

Expand Your World: The Newsletter of Ethnic Service Round Table, New York Library Association carries a brief article introduces Dr. Wang's research on Benjamin Franklin and China. I will quote it in the following:ESRT Member Speaks about Benjamin Franklin and the China Connection in London ESRT member Dr. Dave Wang of Queens Library at Hollis was recently honored to present his pioneering study on how 18th century Chinese culture influenced Benjamin Franklin’s thinking. The presentation was given in London’s Benjamin Franklin House, where the statesman lived from 1757 to 1775. For more information, see New York Times and Dave Wang’s blog the Founding Fathers and China. Further reading: “Benjamin Franklin’s Efforts to Promote Sericulture in North America,” Franklin Gazette, Volume 18, No. 2, Summer 2008; “Benjamin Franklin and the Great Wall of China,” Franklin Gazette, Volume 18, Number 1, Spring 2008; “Benjamin Franklin and Chinese Civilization,” Reset Dialogue on Civilizations, Well-known European Website. “Exploring Benjamin Franklin’s Moral Life,” Franklin Gazette, Volume. 17, No. 1, Spring 2007; “Benjamin Franklin and Chinese Civilization,” U.S –China Relation Series, No. 2, New York, Outer Sky Press, August 2006; “Benjamin Franklin’s Attitude toward Chinese Civilization,” Social Science Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology, Issue 4, 2006 and “Benjamin Franklin and China: A Survey of Benjamin Franklin’s Efforts at Drawing Positive Elements from Chinese Civilization during the Formative Age of the United States, “ The Official Website of Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission. The commission is headed by former President George W. Bush.

0004. President Jeffrey Mead's Article on Dr. Wang's Research

'With China We Trade,' Historical Ties between China and Founding FathersJeffrey Bingham Mead, History Education Council of HawaiiReader Submitted When Benjamin Franklin was in his final years as Minister to France in 1783-85 he commented on the Order of Cincinnati and the subject of the absurdity of descending honor. Franklin-descendant and author/historian Mark Skousen recorded in 'The Completed Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin' the following. "For honour worthily obtain'd, is in nature a personal thing, and incommunicable to any but those who had some share in obtaining. Thus among the Chinese, the most ancient, and from long experience the wisest of nations, honour does not descend but ascends This ascending honour is therefore useful to the state as it encourages parents to give their children a good and virtuous education." (note, Franklin's original words is available through this link)New research discoveries focusing on influences between traditional Chinese civilization and the Founders of the United States of America in 1776 is revealed by Dr. Dave X. Wang, manager of Queens Library at Hollis in New York and adjunct professor with St. Johns University.The March 11, 2009 edition of Asia Times Online features an interesting China-USA history article recommended by the History Education Council of Hawaii, said Jeffrey Bingham Mead, president and founder of the council. The author, Dave Wang, PhD., is the manager of Queens Library at Hollis in New York and adjunct professor with St Johns University.The title of the article is 'With China We Trade' in the 'Speaking Freely' business section:http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China_Business/KC11Cb01.htmlDr. Wang points out that the newly independent United States of America faced dire economic challenges from the British Empire, which had successfully closed European markets to the Americans. "Embodying Americans' hope to break through the British blockade and revitalize the depressed postwar economy, the Empress of China, the first American commercial ship after its independence, left New York for Canton (Guangzhou), China, on February 22, 1784. Before the Empress of China left the East River Harbor of New York, George Washington duly signed the sea letter, guiding the purpose of the Empress of China's voyage.""Given the situation," writes Dr. Wang, "commerce became 'the lifeblood of America's recovery from its economic slump'. New trade partners had to be discovered, new trade routes had to be opened and new connections had to be established. Otherwise, political independence wouldn't last long. It was in this critical situation that the first American voyage to China started.""Dr. Wang has spent a considerable amount of time and effort uncovering Early America's ties to China and the China trade, asserting that Chinese culture and civilization influenced the Founding Fathers of the American Republic in 1776. Dr. Wang's discoveries provide a fresh and intriguing perspective that the ties between one of the world's oldest civilizations and one of the world's youngest are more important than ever. We are looking forward to inviting him to Hawaii and Connecticut to lecture," said Mead.Dr. Dave Wang publishes his research on a weblog at:http://foundingfathersandchina.blogspot.com/"The bilateral trade relationship between America and China is far older than many people realize," said Mr. Mead. "Dr. Wang's research and publications are recommended for Hawaii's history classrooms and for historians and history buffs in general. His insights on Chinese influences on the Founding Fathers of the United States should spark curiosity and discussion. We look forward to having Dr. Wang to speak in Hawaii."The History Education Council of Hawaii, Inc., (HECH) is an allied organization of the National Council for History Education (NCHE). The goals of the History Education Council of Hawaii are to promote and advance the study and teaching of history in schools throughout Hawaii, facilitate professional programs and interactive activities involving educators, teacher-candidates, historians and historic preservationists, museums as well as the government, military and business communities. HECH is located online at http://www.historyeducationhawaii.org and by e-mail at mailto:historyeducationhawaii@gmail.com

0003. Dr. Dave Wang's Profile in China Press

【侨报纽约讯】美国的建国元勋之一本杰明·富兰克林(1706-1790)一直被视为美国精神和立国价值的象征，但皇后区赫利斯图书馆馆长、圣约翰大学兼职教授王小良博士(Dave Wang)近年来的研究却揭出一个让所有人都感到意外的发现－－富兰克林本人事实上曾对中国文化作过很深的思考和研究，他的许多建国思想也汲取了很多中国文化的元素。
　　王小良的研究在今年年初得到《纽约时报》周末“思想”栏目的介绍，日前他应邀到伦敦的富兰克林旧居博物馆宣讲“富兰克林与中国长城”。
　　王小良日前接受采访表示，富兰克林是美国开国元勋之一，向来被认为是把西欧文明传到美国的使者。作为美国文化创始人之一，他已经成为美国梦、美国理想的象征。但通过研究富兰克林生前的许多书信，王小良却发现，富兰克林其实在美国建国时期从中国文明中汲取了不少文化元素，他不断地用中华文明中的积极因素来回答和解决他在北美建立一个新社会过程中所遇到的问题。
　　王小良的研究成果引起国际学术界的关注。夏威夷历史教育协会主席杰弗尔·米德号召学术界对中华文明对美国开国元勋的影响这一课题加以讨论。他表示，“王博士在花费了大量的时间和精力研究早期美洲同中国以及中国贸易的关系之后，得出结论，中国文化和文明影响了1776年美利坚共和国时期的开国元勋们。”
　　据悉，王小良将于6月初前往弗吉尼亚演讲“杰斐逊与中国建筑”，6月底到波士顿演讲“乔治·华盛顿与美国对华贸易”，7月到拉斯维加斯演讲“富兰克林、杰斐逊与中国古典文学”的课题。

0002. The Story Happened After an Egg Was Found in a Cock's Nest 公鸡下蛋之后

In the following you will find the satiric story by Dr. Dave Wang. It was published by the China Press in 2008. Some of our alumni thought that it would be excellent if it could be made into a Xiaopin (a satiric stage play). I thought it might be a good idea. However, I haven't found time to do it yet. I hope that you can do the job. 这个讽刺故事可以变成小品，由赵本山，或者小沈阳等一流喜剧大师等在春节联欢晚会上演出会非常精彩。如果有人想把它改编成小品，可以同王博士联系@ davewangnyer@gmail.com


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南风养鸡场的张阿根成了大名人。自从偶然的一次机会发现公鸡下蛋之后，他立刻就上了《江边新闻报》的头条。这自然使他成了江边市的新闻人物。 其实，也没什么了不起。这事无论让谁碰上都会出名的。谁不知道，母鸡下蛋不是新闻，公鸡下蛋就是新闻的道理。

可是，也不一定谁碰上此事都会出名。人家张阿根脑袋就是快。处理纪时得当。要不，市长还给人家发了奖状呢。那天晚上，阿根像往常一样到鸡窝里收鸡蛋。看到一只公鸡趴在鸡窝里，他把公鸡轰走，到鸡窝里一看，鸡窝里竟然有一个鸡蛋。他立刻想起春节小品里，赵本山家的公鸡下蛋，让赵本山发了笔大财。这下该轮到我了。赵大明星会炒作，我张阿根也不是吃素的。于是它立刻从腰间拔出手机。直拨市长专线。值班的小秘书见此事重要，立刻向办公厅主任汇报，办公厅主任又直接汇报到市政府秘书长，秘书长直接向市里的新闻机构发出对此事跟踪报道的指示。于是，各新闻媒体，从日报，晚报，晨报，经济日报，文艺报，科学报到电视台，广播电台都派出强大阵容来抢新闻。不一会，院子里挤满了各报社，电台，电视台的记者。有的记者忙着照相，有的忙着摄像。张阿根忙得不可开交， 把发现公鸡下蛋的经过绘声绘色地讲了一遍又一遍。

在省里开会的市长连夜驱车回到市里，倾听秘书长的汇报。市长当即指示，此事至关重要。公鸡下蛋乃古今奇闻。此公鸡能作出其它同类做不到的事情，其中必有奥妙。然而，为慎重起见，宣传工作要暂停。由科委组织科学家进行科学论证之后，再作深度报道。科委主任立即召开委员会议。会议决定立即成立公鸡下蛋研究委员会，要由遗传学，生理学，生命科学等领域的专家联合攻关。委员会成立后，立即在科学院会议室召开科学论证会。学术研讨会在激烈的讨论中，科学家们各显神通，有的科学家从遗传变异的角度论证了公鸡下蛋的原因。有的则探讨了公鸡的变性问题。由此，有个科学家还提出，应该由公安部门介入此事，调查张阿根是否偷偷的给公鸡作了变性手术。会场气氛十分热烈。正在这时，为科学家们端茶送矿泉水的阿英说，“我有话不知当讲不当讲？”一个头发掉光了的老科学家说，“卑贱者最聪明。说不上你有比我们都高明的观点。”阿英说，“我哪里有什么观点。我只不过是听你们的论证之后，觉得有个问题。我只是想问你们。是否向发现公鸡下蛋者核实，在公鸡趴在鸡窝之前，鸡窝里是不是已经有了鸡蛋呢？”会场立刻鸦雀无声。刚才还争论不休的科学家们，你看看我，我看看你，谁也没说什么。科委主任在思考，是不是要成立另一个研究委员会？

0001. JNU Alumni in North America was Born on February 6, 2009

Hi. Everyone, we are the alumni of the Jilin Normal University. This is our platform on which we can exchange our ideas, news and information that will benefit to each of us, all of us and others who want to help the progress of the society we live in and the university we graduated from and, more importantly, the general good of the human kind.