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。